Germanna Community College

2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community “I attended Germanna during first years. Instructors & students were like family”. -Eugene Triplett ‘72

“I really enjoyed my classes and friends that I made at Germanna. I achieved my dream of getting “Germanna was a wonderful place for me a degree, even at the age of 52 to begin my postsecondary educational years young.” experiences. I am very appreciative of the -Joy Kerley ‘08 quality education I received at Germanna.” - Bob Almond ‘72 Who We Are... Germanna Community College is a public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

Mission Vision Strategic Initiatives As a public, comprehensive community college, Germanna Community College is recognized as the 1. Become a Learning-Centered college, where Germanna provides accessible, quality educational region’s leader and preferred partner providing quality teaching and support services foster and training opportunities that meet our excellence in accessible educational opportunities student learning and success. communities’ changing learning needs. and related services to our communities. Our 2. Develop outreach efforts, programs, and This Mission is achieved through: quality learning experiences enable students to services that fulfill the promise of affordable • Courses, programs, and services that enable participate effectively in the social, economic, access to educational opportunities and students to gain access to and succeed in political, intellectual, and cultural life of their workforce development for all the constituents higher education; communities. Germanna, a dynamic learning of our service area. organization, is the premiere gateway to personal 3. Develop partnerships and alternative resources • Associate degrees and courses that prepare and community development. to better enable the College to achieve its students to advance to and succeed in four mission. year colleges and universities; Values Our values influence our thoughts, guide our 4. Invest in people through professional • Training and services to develop successful decisions, mold our policies, and help determine development, recognitions and rewards employees who meet employers’ specific our course of action. Student learning and systems. needs; success are at the heart of all that we do and are 5. Develop systems of continuous improvement and a culture of accountability to be better • Training, associate degrees, and certificates demonstrated by: stewards of the resources and mission in our for students to enter and succeed in the Passion for learning and teaching, Integrity, Culture care. workplace; and of service, Excellence, Stewardship, and Respect. • Services and support for community and economic development.

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 1 “We promise that, no matter what happens, we will try to meet the needs of our area’s students, parents and businesses.”

-Dr. David Sam The President’s Message

Another exciting and challenging year has passed at Germanna Community College. Germanna’s ongoing growth continued, with enrollment rising by 10%. While this rate is slower than last year, it still means that we will double in size every 11 years. Our new Stafford Center saw an enrollment of over 1200 students and our commencement ceremony filled the Fredericksburg Expo Center to overflow.

In spite of ongoing cuts in state appropriations, we were able to expand our program offerings by adding an engineering technology program, an early childhood education program, and a LPN to RN Hybrid program. Because the national economy has hurt so many of our neighbors, Germanna will continue to try to meet the workforce and educational needs of those who planned on attending as well as the many whose life circumstances have sent them back to school.

Our Educational Foundation continues to support the college with scholarships, support for programs, financial assistance for students, monies for facilities and for cultural and academic activities and events. Included in this report is a summary of its successes.

This report provides one method of accountability to you, our stakeholders. It also highlights some of the successes and accomplishments of the college, its students, faculty, staff and volunteers over the past year. I hope that you find it as informative and inspiring as I do.

Sincerely,

Dr. David A. Sam, President

2 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community Student2009-10 Statistics Unduplicated Headcount by Residence

2009-10 Unduplicated Headcount by Residence 2009-2010 Demographics 2009-2010 Majors Culpeper County (741) City of Fredericksburg (1257) Associate of Arts & Sciences 4504 Caroline County (519) Females 6147 63% Males 3594 37% Business Admin. 918 King George County (385) Education 452 Other (577) African American 1444 15% Liberal Arts 261 Madison County (202) Asian 294 3% General Studies 2459 Orange County (618) Caucasian 7111 73% Science 414 Hispanic 460 5% Associate of Applied Science 810 Native American 50 1% Nursing 201 Stafford County (2,361) Management 243 Spotsylvania County (3,189) Pacific Islander 39 0% Information Systems Tech. 222 Other 343 4% Police Science 123 Total Headcount by Residence = 9,849 Part-time 1819 19% Networking 21 Full-time 7922 81% Certificate 302 Annual F/T Annual Graduates Awards Practical Nursing 24 Equivalent Headcount 1998-99 303 313 Under 18 1167 12% Police Science 25 1998-99 1890 5091 1999-00 297 312 18-21 4107 42% Fine Arts 61 1999-00 1980 5294 2000-01 342 358 22-24 1232 13% Graphic Communications 52 2000-01 2087 5637 2001-02 417 470 25-34 1686 17% Early Childhood Development 33 2001-02 2303 6085 2002-03 397 456 Fire Science 30 2002-03 2436 6171 2003-04 377 448 35-44 906 9% General Education 77 2003-04 2566 6274 2004-05 472 535 45-59 612 6% 2004-05 2698 6697 2005-06 513 590 60 & Over 31 0% Career Studies Certificates 1980 2005-06 2839 7000 2006-07 555 647 2006-07 3008 7308 2007-08 547 645 Passing GED Scores 2007-08 3368 8184 2008-09 658 804 2008-09 3715 9117 2009-10 827 832 2008-09 537 2009-10 4245 9741 2009-10 563

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 3 Programs of Study Associate of Arts & Sciences Certificates • Paraprofessional Counseling Accreditation • Pharmacy Technician • Business Administration • Dental Assisting Germanna Community College is • Police Science • Education • Early Childhood Development accredited by the Commission on • Small Business Management • Education (K-8) • Fine Arts Colleges of the Southern Association • Supervision • General Studies • Fire Science Technology of Colleges and Schools to award • Surgical Scrub Nurse • General Studies - Psychology • General Education associate degrees. Contact the • Vocational Health Care Specialization • Graphic Communications Commission on Colleges at 1866 • General Studies - Radiologic • Police Science Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia Technology Specialization • Practical Nursing - Practical TELETECHNET (ODU): 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for • Liberal Arts Nursing Program Site Option Students can earn bachelors questions about the accreditation of • Science and master’s degrees through Germanna Community College. Career Studies Certificates TELETECHNET, a partnership between In addition, the AAS nursing program Associate of Applied Science • Accounting Germanna Community College and is accredited by the National League Old Dominion University. • Business Management • Allied Health Preparation for Nursing Accrediting Commission • Dental Hygiene • American Sign Language • ODU at FAC (3343 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 500, • Early Childhood Development • Automotive Diagnostician • ODU Distance Learning Atlanta, GA, 30326 (404) 975-5000) • Information System Technology • Automotive Technician and both the AAS nursing and the Information Management or • Banking practical nursing certificate programs • Business Core Center for Workforce & are approved by the Virginia Board Network Security Community Education • Information System Technology - • E-Commerce of Nursing (Perimeter Center, 9960 Networking • Early Childhood Development Offers a wide range of credit and Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, • Nursing • Engineering Technology noncredit courses, seminars, VA 23233-1463, (804) 367-4473). • Police Science • Horticulture workshops, consulting and training • Technical Studies Industrial • Industrial Maintenance services through the Center. Technology Maintenance (pending SACS approval) • Legal Assistant Associate of Science • Microcomputer Applications for Business • Engineering • Networking • Nurse Aide 4 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community The Faces of Germanna Middle College Receives Phi Theta Kappa 2010 Student Ambassador Germanna Project will be a Grant Award All-Virginia Academic Team Erica Hodge, a Germanna nursing Win-Win The Community Foundation of the Virginia is one of 38 states student, was concerned she’d have Project Win-Win seeks to award Rappahannock River Region awarded participating in the State Academic to drop out of school one semester degrees to people who already Middle College a $5000 grant on Team project introduced in 1994 as a short of earning her associate’s qualify for an associate degree but Nov. 23, 2009. Middle College allows way to provide scholastic recognition degree and becoming an LPN. never received a degree of any kind. individuals without a high school to Phi Theta Kappa members while But the Germanna Guarantee It also seeks to identify people who diploma to increase their income promoting excellence at two-year Program paid for her tuition and need nine credits or fewer to earn an and employability by simultaneously colleges. Students nominated to the books for the Spring of 2010. This associate degree, which community pursuing a GED, community college national All-USA Academic Team are program fills in the gaps for students colleges award. education, and a workforce certifica- automatically named to the All-State with financial need who can’t get aid The goal is to encourage former tion in a college environment at no Academic Teams and are eligible for from other sources. students to finish their degrees and cost to the student. stipends provided by Coca-Cola. All- to help Virginians with college credits State Team members receive special “I wasn’t eligible for any grants or “Many of our students felt that col- scholarships based on my husband’s but no degree, to obtain one. lege was out of their reach until they recognition at these ceremonies including medallions and certificates income level,” she said. The program is funded by the Lumina enrolled in this program. For many, Foundation for Education, a private they are first generation college and may include stipends and “They didn’t factor in that my hus- scholarships. band’s hours were cut. The Educa- foundation based in Indianapolis. students and in some cases the first The program began as a pilot at nine to complete a high school creden- The All-Virginia Academic Team is tional Foundation listened to my story. I was shocked, ecstatic and very locations across the nation during the tial. This program shows students designed to provide the same kind of 2009-10 school year. that with a college education, their recognition to our college scholars by grateful. It covered everything. That chance for success increases greatly. saluting their academic achievement, was a huge weight off my shoulders.” The program is now expanding to With the support of the CFRRR, we leadership and service. Germanna Mike Catell, Director of the include 35 institutions. In Virginia, can continue to show these young Community College students Rosana Educational Foundation, was so that includes these community adults that Middle College is a good Marzullo-Dove and Pamela Petzold impressed with Hodge that he asked colleges: Germanna, New River, first step in achieving their goals for are part of the Phi Theta Kappa All- her to become a student ambassador Northern Virginia, Tidewater, Thomas a brighter future and continuing on Virginia Academic Team who were for the Guarantee Program. “Erica’s Nelson and Virginia Western. to Germanna can take them even honored during the awards luncheon. determination and drive exemplify further. ” -Carolyn Bynum what the program is all about”.

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 5 Apprenticeship Program American Contractor in Iraq GCC Helped Student Excel GCC Student Recipient of a Partners with Germanna taking GCC Classes Online Academically in Spite of Virginia Education Wizard After spending the last six years mak- Matthew Strickland, a Germanna Rare Disorder Scholarship ing airplane parts at Euro-Composite student from Spotsylvania, was get- Devon Geary had to drop out of Two students have received new Vir- in Culpeper, 29-year-old Doug Bray ting closer to earning his associate’s school as a sophomore at James ginia Education Wizard Scholarships, saw a chance to advance his career degree online while working for a Monroe High in Fredericksburg since valued at $3,000 each to cover costs when the company began an appren- private contractor providing support she suffers from postural orthostatic related to pursuing an education at ticeship program in partnership with for the U.S. effort in Iraq. tachycardia syndrome (POTS). Virginia’s Community Colleges. Germanna Community College. The “I thank Germanna and its staff Some POTS sufferers can’t go to Recipient Greg Foley was an active program opened the door to an as- very much for allowing those of us school or work. Devon’s case is com- member of Fairfax County Fire and sociate’s degree and a journeyman’s who are unable to attend classes on plicated by Ehler-Danos syndrome, Rescue, and was among the first license in industrial maintenance. campus the opportunity to further which affects connective tissue responders to the terrorist attack “It was definitely a good opportunity our education. These days especially, between joints and makes movement on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. for me” said Bray, “I think it will allow it is important to have a high level of agonizing. Foley is now enrolled at Germanna me to look at my job a little different education, and a degree is a must in In 2008, she came to GCC in a Community College and plans to and it’ll help me to excel at what I’m today’s job market.” wheelchair and earned her GED. The complete his associate’s degree be- doing”. following year she began classes at fore continuing his education at a Vir- The four-year apprenticeship GCC, using a walker, and frequently ginia university, with a long-term goal GCC Students Visit Richmond of earning a doctorate in psychology. program combines classroom work to Discuss Budget Issues fainting. “There was no way I could with on-the-job training at the work have gone to a four-year school,” De- Germanna students Gabriella GCC Alumna Caressa Cameron site. It’s designed to meet the need von says. “I could barely walk. I could wins the Miss America for trained industrial maintenance Allen, Zachary Schmiedeke, Rosana barely stay conscious.” Marzullo, Jesse Owens, Nichole Pageant technicians and intended for those She thrived on the kind of one on who wish to work as maintenance Young, Tonya Watson, and Chelsea Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron Morin met with Virginia Senators and one attention students get from the attended Germanna Community employees or those who have faculty at Germanna. recently been hired as maintenance Delegates, McDougle, Howell, Cole, College for two years before trans- employees. It also allows current Stuart, Houck, Peace, and Orrock to She now not only walks on her own, ferring to Virginia Commonwealth employees to upgrade the skills discuss budget issues facing students, but is an assistant dance instructor. University, where she’s majoring in necessary to support and maintain families, and community colleges. The outcome: nearly a full scholar- communications. Caressa, who won a high-technology equipment. ship to Amherst, one of the top $55,000 scholarship, graduated from liberal arts schools in the country. Massaponax High School.

6 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community Art Students Gain With Some Help Single Mom 2010 Commencement PNE Class of 2010 First-Hand Experience Gets her Life Back on Track James Richardson is a second-gen- The Practical Nursing students ended Germanna art students participated Nightline visited Germanna eration GCC graduate who said his this academic year with much to in two art events at the home of col- to capture the moment when father’s words inspired him to com- celebrate. This combined program lectors, and GCC donors, Robert and philanthropist Doris Buffett surprised plete his degree despite self-doubt is unique in that it consists of three Tia Cadow. The Cadows together with Aundrea Handy with a scholarship. and challenges. divisions to create one successful Legacy Fine Art host a private annual Aundrea had been homeless before “My father always told me, ‘James, certificate of academic study. The gathering with an international artist attending GCC’s Middle College. The you have to do the hard thing,’” Rich- traditional GCC students enter into in the Fredericksburg Area. They in- Middle College program helps high ardson said May 12th before a crowd this nursing program in the summer. vited GCC students to participate and school dropouts get their GEDs and of about 2,500. The Fredericksburg Area School of assist with the installation of works prepares them for college. Practical Nursing students join GCC, The 20-year-old Falmouth resident, to support their learning experiences. Buffett also donated $150,000 to after grading from the various high Students worked with artist, Fidel was the community college’s student schools, in the month of June. This the GCC Educational Foundation’s speaker at the 2010 commencement Garcia, in November 2009 and artist Germanna Guarantee Scholarship year the Eastern View High School Yuroz, in September 2010. ceremony. He spoke of the determi- students joined the GCC class in program. nation, sacrifice and belief in self that Further, the students were given an the spring 2010. The 28 successful “I thought, ‘These are exactly the were needed to meet the require- graduates are now able to sit for the opportunity to meet and talk with people we want to help,’” and “I have ments for his associate degree. the artist about his work. NCLEX-PN exam to become profes- a high regard for what Germanna’s Steve B. Jones, who earned an associ- sional licensed healthcare providers. doing. They’re into the real world. ate degree in business management Congratulations GCC 40th They’re helping people to a good life from Germanna in 1979, served as Largest Nurse Aide Class T-shirt Design Winners through a good education.” commencement speaker. May 7, 2010 was the completion of Congratulations to students Ryan David A. Sam said “Doris Buffett’s He spoke of the need to show respect the largest class to date for the Nurse Arnett, Natalie Selles, and Rosana mission aligns well with our own--to to people, the importance of a posi- Aide Program that was approved by Marzullo-Dove for their 40th anniver- help our students gain the education tive attitude each day, and said that the Virginia Board of Nursing three sary winning t-shirt designs. Student, that will help them empower them- honesty and integrity are crucial for years ago. The 33 students join the Scott Shisler, achieved an honorable selves. It is also a model for all of us success in the business world. 92 others that have already become mention. Thank you to all students in giving back to our community.” a Nurse Aide through this 8 week who submitted their concepts. -The Free Lance-Star In his message, consistent with the student speaker’s, he said the gradu- program which is offered through ates will need perseverance, especial- the GCC Department of Nursing and ly for those seeking a job in today’s Health Technologies. economy. -The Free Lance-Star Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 7 The Faces of Germanna - Faculty 2010 Virginia Workforce Appointment of New Dean Medical Missions Trip to 2010 NISOD Nominees Development Services Dr. Deborah Brock will serve as the Jamaica Congratulations to our faculty Chancellor’s Award new dean of Germanna’s Arts and The Medical Mission trip to Jamaica nominees for the 2010 National The Center for Workforce and Sciences Division. Dr. Brock was the in July was sponsored by Stafford Institute for Staff and Organizational Community Education was proud to Interim Director of the L. Douglas Crossing Community Church and at- Development (NISOD) Excellence announce the recipients of the 2010 Wilder School of Government and tended by Katherine Quartuccio RN, Awards. Delois McCormick, Dept. Virginia Workforce Services Chancel- Public Affairs at Virginia Common- MSN/ED and Nursing student Cecelia Chair, Asst. Professor of Mathematics, lor’s Award. This honor is awarded wealth University. Prior to her ad- Tally ADNS. John Stoffolino, Dept. Chair, Asst. annually to individuals who have ministrative role, she taught at both Our Published Authors Professor of Health, Physical made exceptional contributions to graduate and undergraduate levels Education & Health Technology, Zoila the advancement of the region’s at VCU. She brings several years’ Dr. Patti Lisk and Kathy Quartuccio Ortega, Coord. Nurse Aide Program, workforce. Cheri Ober, Career Readi- experience successfully leading more were two of the contributing authors Dept. of Nursing and Allied Health ness Certificate (CRC) Coordinator, re- than 200 faculty, both full-time and in the book Successful Online Technology, and Ann Lyons, Coord. of ceived the award for Career Paths for adjunct, as well as managing budget, Learning published by Jones & Tutoring Services. These awards are her successful efforts in promoting assessment, and curricula for twelve Bartlett granted to individuals for outstanding the CRC. Mary Jane Reed received degree programs within the Wilder Richard E. Mezo, has published his teaching and leadership excellence in the award for Employer Services & School. tenth book, a volume of instruction institutions of higher education. Customized Training for program de- Chancellor’s Fellowship for beginning writers. Creating Germanna’s nominees had the velopment & instruction in customer recipient Poems: Introductory Writing opportunity to attend the NISOD service & professional development Exercises was published last month On June 22, Suzanne Broman and Dr. conference and awards ceremony training. Nicoleta Crouch received by Dog Ear Publishing in Indianapolis. in Austin, Texas on May 30 - June 2, the award in Community Service Jeanne Wesley attended the VCCS Cory MacLauchlin has written a 2010, in recognition of their valuable for her significant success in teach- State Board meeting in Richmond, biography of John Kennedy Toole contributions to program excellence ing conversational language classes. where Suzanne was recognized as author of A Confederacy of Dunces. and student learning. Andrew Grigsby received the award one of the recipients of the Chancel- “There wasn’t an adequate in Occupational Specific Instruction lor’s Fellowship for Classified Staff. biography,” MacLauchlin said. “I for his initiative in generating and She’ll be completing her degree at found myself wanting to know more teaching of a series of “green” classes the University of Mary Washington and to tell a fair story about his life. for the Germanna region. and will graduate in spring 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Professional Studies in Leadership and Management. 8 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community Employees Years of Service Online Teaching Certification Win Stevens Recognized at at Germanna the Champions of Disability 5 Years of Service Employment Awards Since the summer of 2009, GCC has Karen Bowers Library /Administrative Assistant Professor offered Online Teaching Certification Win Stevens, Disabilities Services Suzanne Broman Workforce/Administrative & Office Specialist III instruction courses for our faculty. Coordinator, was recognized at the Carolyn Bynum Middle College Program Director For the first year and a half, the Champions of Disability Employment course that was offered was a Awards and Recognition Luncheon Forrest Donald Trades Technician IV Germanna designed course that on October 14, 2010. He received an Gerald Miller Assistant Professor of Info. Systems Tech. led to the faculty members who award for partnership in championing Navonia Nelson Information Tech. Specialist I successfully completed the course the employment and advancement Sarah Nielson Associate Professor of Psychology to be certified to teach online and of Virginians with disabilities. The Jay Nyzowyj Assistant Professor of Math hybrid courses for Germanna only. event was sponsored by the Virginia Beginning in the Fall of 2010, GCC has Department of Rehabilitative Services Lenore Parker Media Specialist II been offering the Teaching Online in commemoration of Disability Susan Shaw Financial Aid/Education Support Specialist II Program (TOP) course designed by Employment Awareness Month. Janet Waltonen Assistant Professor/Counselor, Retired the VCCS distance learning faculty Ed Watson Recognized from multiple VCCS colleges. 10 Years of Service Germanna has added a module Virginia Association of Museums containing information specific to recognized a lifetime of work by Carol Baetz Instruction/Administrative & Office Specialist III GCC and our policies and resources. Ed Watson, Fredericksburg Area Christopher Cooper Trades Technician IV One of the advantages to offering the Museum’s Former Chief, and Garland Fenwick Trades Manager I Germanna Faculty Member for 15 TOP course is the ability of successful Pamela Runnels Professor of Chemistry faculty completers to be eligible to years. Melissa Sloan Business Office/Admin. & Office Specialist III teach online for any VCCS college. Watson, president emeritus of the Marion Wilkerson Business Office/Financial Services Specialist I Since 2009, 106 faculty members Fredericksburg Area Museum and have become certified to teach Cultural Center, was presented with online at Germanna through these the Virginia Association of Museums’ 20 Years of Service courses and alternative methods. Distinguished Service Award during Dr. Lazalia Richardson Professor of English VAM’s annual conference.

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 9 Germanna Events GCC Celebrates 40 years Dave Rose is a Spotsylvania County Grand Opening of the Former Gov. Kaine, County resident and a member of the first This year Germanna Community Fredericksburg Area Officials Laud Opening of graduating class in 1972. He came College officially turned 40 years old. Workforce Center GCC Stafford County Center back to Germanna in 1974 to teach Although it now has 7,500 students The Fredericksburg Area Workforce When Gov. Tim Kaine cut the ribbon automotive technology for eight on four campuses, its beginnings Center had its ribbon cutting ceremo- to open Germanna’s new Stafford years. “It has served the community were decidedly humble. ny on November 4th. The center is a Center on July 29, 2009 he said Vir- well,” he said. “And it really has con- collaborative effort amongst several “Our first staff meeting was in a cow ginia is counting on GCC and the rest tributed to the community.” partners including, Bay Consortium, pasture at Camp Rapidan,” said writ- of the Virginia Community College Barbara Amos of Culpeper County Workforce Investment Board (WIB), ing and public speaking professor System to help the Old Dominion re- also was in that first graduating class VA Employment Commission (VEC), Harriet Leithiser. They had to meet cover from the recession and to give in 1972. She went on to work as a Germanna Community College, at the nearby retreat because the its workforce an edge going forward. nurse at UVA for 34 years. She credits Department of Rehabilitative Services school was still under construction. “Community colleges play an impor- Germanna for giving her a career (DRS), Employment Resources Inc. tant role, especially in a challenged Even after the school opened in 1970, and the ability to take care of her (ERI), Rappahannock Area Agency on economy,” Kaine told a crowd at the students and teachers had to share family. “I had two children and I was Aging, Job Corps, Rappahannock Area opening of the Center. their classrooms with electricians, divorced,” she said. “They gave me Regional Adult Education and Rappa- plumbers and carpenters finishing a wonderful scholarship and I loved hannock Goodwill Industries. The fourth Germanna location--which the school. Leithiser, who is the only every minute of it.” Dr. Robert Leber, Senior Advisor to has four state of the art classrooms, original faculty member still teaching computer labs, and office space, was Dan Ross, now retired, taught math the Governor for Workforce Develop- at Germanna, said she remembers serving about 650 students in 40 at GCC from 1972 to 2009. “As soon ment and Deputy Commissioner of that some fellow professors would different classes when it opened in as I came here and saw the location, I the Virginia Employment Commis- lend a hand with construction after August 2009. knew this is where I wanted to be”. sion gave the opening remarks. He class. emphasized the beginning of a strong The Center is a partnership between Dr. David Sam, said that the school Some of those very students and partnership between the Workforce GCC and the Stafford Economic will only continue to grow over the teachers were once again together Center and Germanna. Development Authority, which has next 40 years. “Community colleges at the original Locust Grove cam- invested $300,000 over three years are perceived as more important The Workforce Center provides job pus, celebrating GermannaFest, the to promote economic development than ever,” Sam said. “They help search assistance to individuals, and school’s 40th anniversary. There was through Workforce training. our citizens to have real jobs for the recruiting and referral services to food, music, games and tours. future.” employers. -The Free Lance-Star 10 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community “Our students represent the future of our community and through them, and their successes, we all benefit and prosper.” - Dick Scheibe Germanna Events Greetings from the Germanna College Board Germanna Community College Board

A Message from Dick Scheibe, Chairman Harold Scheibe, Chairman King George County This past year has been one of the most successful in the history of Germanna Community College. Despite C. Jill Johnson, Vice Chairman adverse economic conditions and severe fiscal constraints, we have seen the college grow and prosper as Madison County never before. Enrollment continues to rapidly expand, and, as the college celebrates the 40th anniversary of its founding, its strong leadership, its highly qualified and motivated faculty and staff, and its dynamic learning Bruce Davis environment are its essence. Spotsylvania County Diversity and accessibility of courses and curriculum, tailored to the needs of the communities served, are Sherry Gravatt cornerstones of our mission. Germanna’s syllabus has been expanded, and the Stafford County Center has Caroline County now joined the Locust Grove Campus, the Fredericksburg Area Campus, and the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper to better distribute the Germanna learning experience throughout the service area. John H. Jenkins Culpeper County Through dedicated and coordinated efforts by Germanna’s leadership, the Educational Foundation, area governments, and the College Board, construction of the urgently needed Building 3 at the Fredericksburg Doug Rogers Area Campus in Spotsylvania has begun. Through this visionary project, and others in the planning stages, Orange County Germanna continues to respond to area educational wants and needs. The prospects for Germanna’s future are unbounded. Tony Troilo Community support has played a vital role in the success Germanna has achieved—it is much appreciated. Culpeper County Continued support is critical to realizing current objectives and other new initiatives, and only through a close Catherine Washington partnership between Germanna and the community it serves can the college meet and exceed the challenges Stafford County of the future. Our students represent the future of our community and through them, and their successes, we all benefit and prosper. Linda Worrell City of Fredericksburg

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 11 Educational Foundation Board July 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

George P. Snead, President The Honorable John J. “Butch” Davies, III, Past President Darla K. Burton, Vice President Edward B. Hontz, Treasurer Dr. David A. Sam, Secretary Richard L. Brehm, Assistant Treasurer Germanna Educational Foundation, Inc. Michael A. Catell, Foundation Director A Message from Bruce Davis, President Linda Beale Earl Thomas Blalock, II Dear Friends of Germanna, Joseph R. Daniel The nation’s economy appears to be making a strong comeback, but as a college and as an educational Bruce L. Davis foundation we are likely to be left with the effects of declining support from the state and federal governments Kent D. Farmer for quite some time. This is where the role of our many friends of Germanna Community College and the Georgia M. Fauber, Emeritus Educational Foundation will become crucial. Felix Fraraccio Those institutions which are able to rally the support of their alumni, area businesses and friends so that their Gordon R. Humes progress will not be diminished, particularly in the face of growing enrollment demands, will be the colleges that prosper and succeed in future years. They will be able to combine local funds with state dollars to continue to Steve B. Jones build new facilities and renovate older ones, and to equip them with modern technology so that their students Barbara Kane can be offered a quality education. We want Germanna Community College to continue to be a part of this select Constance R. Kincheloe group that continues to move forward and prosper. William J. Kinnamon, Jr. As a college and as an educational foundation, we have enjoyed many successes during the past year. Because of Linda J. Moyer the sustained generosity of many local businesses and individuals, GCC’s Educational Foundation has been able to provide approximately $175,000 in scholarship support to nearly 300 students in 2010. J. William Price, III, Emeritus Jack Rowley In addition, more than $20,000 has been provided in professional development funding to Germanna’s faculty so they may earn additional degrees and other professional credentials. That amount includes funds given to nurse Ruthan O’Toole Scott educators from the Jane R. Ingalls Nurse Educator Fellowship, support for the inaugural President’s Leadership Harrison Simpson Academy, and for adjunct faculty development. The Honorable David W. Storke The following are additional updates about important events in the life of the Germanna Community College Dr. Frank S. Turnage, Emeritus Educational Foundation that occurred during 2010. Dr. Julianna Wilson Three new members were recruited and appointed to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. They are Kenny Linda Worrell Dotson of Orange County, Trish Crowe of Madison County, and Chris Hallberg of Fredericksburg. All three bring many years of leadership and resource development experience to their respective positions. We look forward to working together with them in the years ahead. They succeed three former Board members: Ruthan O’Toole- Scott, Dr. Julianna (Julie) Wilson and Steve Jones. We are grateful to all three for more than 25 years of collective and dedicated service in support of our mission.

12 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community Educational Foundation Board Germanna Educational Foundation, Inc. January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

During a special meeting in March, the Foundation record-breaking year, thanks to event co-chair Clarissa Bruce L. Davis, President Board voted to conduct a “resource development Berry and her committee. They are hard at work assessment” in partnership with The Clements Group, a planning the 17th annual casino night, with a goal of George P. Snead, Past President higher education consulting firm, to determine how well raising $100,000 for student financial support. Jack Rowley, Vice President college leaders, the foundation board, the development The 2nd annual Distinguished Person of the Year (DPOY) Felix Fraraccio, Treasurer office, and community investors are advancing the event, under the leadership of Darla Burton, was held in Dr. David A. Sam, Secretary vision and mission of the college. The Clements Group June at Fredericksburg Square. It honored outstanding Richard L. Brehm, Assistant Treasurer sought to determine the level of effectiveness using the public servant and community leader, retired state Darla K. Burton, Chair, CORPs Volunteers following four characteristics of the ideal private sector senator John Chichester. Edward V. Allison, community resource development program: leader and longtime supporter of higher education in Michael A. Catell, Foundation Director - A chief development officer who sees his/her the region, was selected as the 2011 DPOY honoree. Linda Beale primary role as professional manager of the college’s The Foundation’s annual dinner was held in Earl Thomas Blalock, II development function, along with appropriate staff and early November, beginning with a reception for Trish Crowe donor research capabilities to be effective. scholarship recipients and benefactors. More than Joseph R. Daniel - A comprehensive institutional advancement plan (with 100 hundred people attended. Doris Buffett, highly measurable goals) that supports the college’s strategic respected international philanthropist and resident The Honorable John J. “Butch” Davies, III plan and is considered a college-wide priority under the of Fredericksburg, was our special guest. Doris is a Kenny L. Dotson direction of the chief development officer and endorsed passionate supporter of Germanna, as evidenced by Georgia M. Fauber, Emeritus by the foundation board. her commitment earlier in the year to provide $150,000 Chris Hallberg in scholarships over a three-year period. Our student - A close working relationship based on mutual respect Edward B. Hontz and confidence between the chief development officer speakers were well-prepared, articulate and inspiring, Gordon R. Humes and the college president and the foundation board. as always, and immensely grateful for the support they have received from generous benefactors. That Barbara Kane - An active foundation board composed of people same evening we announced that Culpeper Regional with recognized stature, dedicated to working with the Constance R. Kincheloe Health System and its affiliated organizations has been college president, the chief development officer and William J. Kinnamon, Jr. selected as the 2011 Philanthropist of the Year. The team in generating awareness, building friends, securing Ann M. Lewis health system has made contributions to Germanna funds and stewarding donors. Community College totaling over $500,000 in the past Linda J. Moyer The Foundation’s 3rd annual board retreat was held decade. Stanley Palivoda September 28 at the Fredericksburg Country Club. By any measure, 2010 was banner year, due entirely to J. William Price, III, Emeritus Facilitated by The Clements Group, key aspects of our many contributors and to the outstanding students, advancement operations were discussed and outlined, The Honorable David W. Storke faculty and staff at Germanna Community College. I feel including general discussion about preparations for a Dr. Frank S. Turnage, Emeritus confident that 2011 will be equally momentous, if not campaign feasibility study preparation. The Board voted more so. Jane Wallace to move forward with a feasibility study, to be initiated Linda Worrell during the spring semester of 2011. Sincerely, Bruce L. Davis, President In the area of special events, the 16th annual Monte Germanna Community College Educational Foundation Carlo event raised more than $90,000, which was a

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 13 Germanna Educational Foundation, Inc. Mary Washington Healthcare the Jane R. Ingalls Nurse Educator 2010-2011 Commonwealth GCC Recognizes Senator John Honored with 2010 Fellowship. MWHC is Germanna’s Legacy Scholarship Winner is Chichester for his Unwavering Chancellor’s Award for largest corporate benefactor”. Paige Riley Support of Higher Education Leadership in Philanthropy Mary Washington Health Care’s Paige Riley is a 2010 Honors graduate Retired Senator John Chichester, long Mary Washington Healthcare has Xavier Richardson said: “Our company from Stafford High School, Stafford, a supporter of higher education in earned the 2010 Chancellor’s Award is a beneficiary of the product of VA with a 3.84 GPA. During high Virginia, is Germanna Community for Leadership in Philanthropy. community colleges, and we have an school she was a student assistant College’s Distinguished Person of the MWHC was nominated for the award obligation to support them to ensure athletic trainer and umpired for Year for 2010. He was honored at a by Germanna Community College. their continued success. Community Stafford County Parks and Recreation GCC Educational Foundation Banquet The award was given at a luncheon colleges will continue to identify the girls’ softball. She has enrolled in for which Mary Washington Health- ceremony at the Country Club of future needs of our communities and Germanna for the 2010 Fall semester care was the major sponsor. Speaker Virginia on April 20, 2010. propose solutions to address those in the Science program. Paige plans of the House Bill Howell, VCCS Chan- needs.” “Mary Washington Healthcare has to major in Physical Therapy at a four cellor Glenn DuBois and Germanna been a strong supporter of our The Chancellor’s Award for year university after graduating from President David A. Sam were among nursing program for years,” said Leadership in Philanthropy is Germanna; fascinated in all aspects the speakers at the event. Germanna Educational Foundation hosted by the Virginia Foundation of the human body from anatomy, GCCEF Scholarship Recognition Director Mike Catell. MWHC donated for Community College Education physiology, and sports medicine, Luncheon (VFCCE) to honor the leading to rehabilitation and prevention of $500,000 to the program last year Three students were feted at the philanthropists from each of further injury. She chose to attend bringing its total over time to $1.4 Germanna Educational Foundation Virginia’s 23 community colleges Germanna in order to continue to live million. “We’re very grateful for Scholarship Recognition Luncheon on as well as the system’s statewide at home to minimize expenses. their commitment to Germanna Feb. 23, 2010 at the Fredericksburg foundation. This marks the fifth year and to meeting the rapidly growing Hospitality House. demand for quality health care in our the awards have been given. Nijessia Harmon received the Freta community.” This year’s class of distinguished B. Napier Scholarship, Brian Rodrigue philanthropy leaders has contributed Catell said “MWHC’s latest gift the GenCorp Engineering Scholar- a combined total of $10 million commitment of half a million dollars ship, and Erica Hodge the Germanna dollars to Virginia’s Community over five years, announced in May Guarantee Program Scholarship. 2009, will support various nursing Colleges. and health care programs, including

14 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 2009 Foundation Annual Annual Ray Glazebrook Germanna Educational Doris Buffett Says GCC’s Goals Dinner - A Celebration of Memorial Golf Tournament Foundation Exceeds Parallel Her Own Philanthropy The Educational Foundation hosts an Fundraising Goal by $30,000 Fredericksburg philanthropist More than 90 people, including annual golf tournament to raise funds When the final donations came Doris Buffett got involved with the student speakers and special for scholarships offered through in, the Germanna Educational Germanna Community College guest, Doris Buffet, resident the Germanna Guarantee program. Foundation’s Monte Carlo Casino Educational Foundation in 2010 of Fredericksburg and noted The Ray Glazebrook Memorial Golf Fundraiser held April 9, 2010 at the in a big way, beginning with a gift international philanthropist, attended Tournament raised $32,000 in 2009 Daniel Technology Center had raised of $150,000 over three years for the Educational Foundation’s Annual and $23,000 in 2010. Many generous a gross total of nearly $98,000 – scholarships. Dinner held at the Lake of the businesses and donors participated more than $30,000 over the goal. The foundation will use the gift Woods Clubhouse in November. The - we look forward to their continued The net revenue total of more than based on the areas of greatest need, dinner provides an opportunity to support in 2011 as we strive to $80,000 was a new record. That said Director of GCC Educational highlight the accomplishments of increase our efforts in support of figure is $10,000 more than one Foundation Mike Catell. “Doris the Educational Foundation, and students in need. announced soon after the event. Buffett’s commitment to philanthropy to recognize and thank donors, GCC Recognizes Mike Powell All proceeds go to the Germanna and to the common good is simply friends and other members of extraordinary”. the community for their generous for his Unwavering Support of Guarantee Scholarship Program, support. A silent auction was Higher Education which assists students in need who An Evening of Art & Chocolate held prior to the dinner, featuring Madison County’s Mike Powell was haven’t received sufficient aid from to Benefit the Educational various items donated by individuals honored for his service as an at large other sources to attend college. Foundation and businesses from across the member of the Germanna College Robert & Tia Cadow and Art- Germanna service territory, and Board. Having finished his term, he’s Exchange hosted an evening of Art raised nearly $4,000 for student been replaced by Culpeper’s Tony & Chocolate with internationally financial support. Troilo, Marketing Manager of Rosson acclaimed Figurative Expressionism & Troilo Motor Co. Inc. in Brandy artist Fidel Garcia on November Station and Warrenton. 6, a benefit for the Educational Foundation of Germanna Community College.

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 15 Educational Foundation Fellowships & Scholarships

Aerojet George P. Beard, Jr. Scholarship Raynold “Randy” Collier Glazebrook, III Scholarship Agetro Fund Georgia Willis Scholarship Rebecca Boniface Scholarship Alfred & Mary Jane King Scholarship for Nursing Germanna Guarantee Program Scholarship Richard Gossweiler Student Emergency Fund Ann J. Sam, RN Scholarship for Nursing Gertrude Hudson Yates Scholarship Rotary Foundation of Culpeper Anna Ruth Inskeep Scholarship Giles H. Miller, Jr. Scholarship Shannon Broom Scholarship Ardiena Ann Tromley Scholarship for Teaching Hazel Harris Heath Scholarship Spotsylvania Lions Club Charities, Inc. (Associate of Arts Atlantic Builders Scholarship Henrietta Margaret D. Pattishall RN Memorial & Sciences) Bertha M. Massey Scholarship Scholarship Spotsylvania Lions Club Charities, Inc. (Arts & Sciences Nursing) Byrd L. “Jack” Daniel Scholarship Henry & Iva Smith Scholarship Stella Rhodes Almond Scholarship Caroline County Agricultural Fair Scholarship J. Carlton “Zeus” Clore Scholarship Steve and Nancy Jones Scholarship Charles H. Huffman Scholarship Jack Condon Memorial Scholarship Susan Langlois Scholarship Comfort Keepers Nursing Scholarships Dr. Jane Ingalls Nurse Educator Fellowship The Reynolds Family of Orange Scholarship Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Janet Swan Scholarship The Sunshine Lady Foundation Scholarship Corbin Homebuilders Scholarship Jefferson Home Builders Scholarship The Woman’s Club of Fredericksburg Culpeper Hillbilly Scholarship John A. Nere Scholarship Viola M. Smith Scholarship Culpeper Regional Hospital Scholarship John J. “Butch” Davies, III Scholarship Volkswagen & Germanna Community College Partners in Culpeper Regional Health System Scholarship Drop-It John William Price, Jr. Scholarship Education Culpeper Wood Preservers Scholarship Kristen and Kati Lisk Memorial Scholarship William & Rosemary Walker Scholarship for Nursing D. French Slaughter, Jr. Scholarship Linda Nelson Scholarship Willis Clyde Locker Scholarship Dale Featherston Scholarship Loren Franklin & Linda Fagan Sealy Scholarship WINGS Scholarship for Middle College Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae Association Scholarship Mary Ball Scholarship for Nursing William Carpenter Scholarship Dulcie H. Potter Memorial Scholarship Mary Frances and James G. Willis Scholarship (Kiwanis of Fredericksburg) Duval Scholarship Mary Washington Hospital Nursing Alumni Association Elizabeth Golsen Schneider Scholarship Scholarship Elna H. Daniel Scholarship Mildred C. King Scholarship for Nursing Floyd White Memorial Scholarship OMWCF Dental Hygiene Scholarship Frank S. & Nancy W. Turnage Scholarship Otis & Mescal Burke Scholarship Fredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center Scholarship Pearline T. Soltes Memorial Scholarship Frederick Douglass Fund for African American Outreach Phylis Martin Faculty Chair Scholarship Fredericksburg Savings Bank Scholarship Pitts – O’Neill Scholarship Fredericksburg Street Rods Scholarship PNC Bank Scholarship for Nursing Freta B. Napier Scholarship Ray and Joyce Zachmann Scholarship

16 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community Local Scholarships 2009/2010

American Legion Culpeper Hospital Knights of Pythias Orange Business & Profess Wome Andrew Chapel United Meth Ch. Culpeper Lions Club Kristi Scruggs Scholarship Orange Co. Moose Lodge Aquia Episcopal Church Culpeper Unit. Meth. Church Lake of the Woods Lioness Club Orange County Educ. Foundation Army Emergency Relief CVS Lake of the Woods Lions Orange County High School Bad River Bank of Lake Superior DA Woolfrey Jr. Foundation Lancaster High School Orange Grove Baptist Church C.N. Accounts Payable Donnell Callis Mem. School Little Zion Baptist Church Orange Lions Club Career Partners, Inc. East Orange Ruritan Club Loyal Order of Moose Orange Rotary Club Caroline High School Edward K. Wells Scholarship M&P Thompson Ed. Trust Order of The Eastern Star Carter-Bennett First Christian Church MCP Charitable Foundation Recycling Research Ch. of Incarn Epis. Ch. of Women Fraternal Order of Eagles MediCorp Health System Rotary Club of Caroline Chancellor High School Fredericksburg Agriculture Fair Military Officers Assoc. of America Rotary Foundation Chancellor Lions Club Fredericksburg Christian School Ministers Wives and Widows Round Oak Baptist Church Chic-fil-A GEICO Miss Greater Springfield Organ Salem Baptist Church Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma GFWC Virginiia M.J. Woolfolk Scholarship America Choice Foundation Governor’s School Program Mt. Olive Baptist Church Sgt. Joshua Frazier Memorial Colonial Forge High School Greater Fredicksburg USBC Muscogee Creek Nation South East Neighborhood Watch Cople Ed. Found GSSA Scholarship National Military Family Assoc Spotsylvania Co. Council of PTA Country Cookin GW Carver High School Navy Wives Club of America Spotsylvania County Woman’s Club Courtland High School Headwaters/Rapp. Co. Pub. Ed. Fund Nomini Baptist Church Spotsylvania High School Culpeper 4-H Leadership Council Hopewell Unit. Meth Church North Stafford High School St.Peters Lutheran Church Culpeper Bus and Prof Women James Monroe High School Northern Neck Vo-Tech Ed. Found. Stafford Education Assoc. Culpeper County Chamber of Com. Keal Foundation Oprentiss Ball Memorial Stafford High School Culpeper County High School Kiwanis Club of Orange Optimist Club of Fredericksburg Stafford Volunteer Fire Dept. Student Nurses Assoc. School Sycamore Red Hens Union Bank and Trust Company US Bowling Congress VA Future Leaders Schol VA St Firefighters Assoc. Veterans of Foreign Wars Virginia Sheriffs’ Institutue VMD Assoc. Edu. Scholarship Zion Hill Baptist Church

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 17 Community Partners Spotsylvania Regional Medical desperately needed in our area, Mr. Peter Trozze, Vice-President “Drop It Healthy Living Center Donates $100,000 to especially as the new Spotsylvania of Clark-Nexen, the architectural Challenge” Medical Center opens its doors firm designing GCC’s new learning- Germanna Nursing Program On May 20th, Culpeper Regional across the street from our campus centered education facility, provided Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center Health System recognized 10 people entrance. This is a promising start an overview of Germanna’s new has given the nursing program at for their weight loss and fitness for the New Year for Germanna, and Green building. It will be constructed Germanna extra reason to celebrate accomplishments during the “Drop It those in our community who need with sustainable building materials, the New Year. The hospital’s Chief Healthy Living Challenge”. our help, thanks to HCA.” a green roof, and on a proper site Executive Officer, Tim Tobin, location. The building itself will be Overall, the community lost 3,132 presented the college with a check Germanna Co-Sponsors used as a learning tool for students pounds. Beginning in January, for $100,000 on Jan. 8, 2010, GreenPro Summit taking classes related to green participants were encouraged to “Nursing schools are the lifeblood of Germanna Community College co- industries. exercise and modify their diets to a hospital’s workforce,” said Tobin. sponsored the GreenPro Summit meet specific health and fitness Mr. Chris Mallin, Sustainability “This donation recognizes the vital 2010, March 16th to 18th in goals. In return, local businessman Director for Turner Construction work being done by Germanna Fredericksburg. The collaborative Joe Daniel, along with his wife Linda talked about green construction, Community College, and it represents program was offered over three days and Culpeper Health System, agreed and Mr. Hap Conners of CIT and a the beginning of what will surely be by GCC, the George Washington to donate $50 for every pound supervisor for Spotsylvania County a strong and collaborative working Regional Commission, and the participants lost to the Germanna spoke about economic incentives for relationship between our two Fredericksburg Area Builders Community College nursing program. green companies. He said incentives organizations.” Association. Overall, the program raised $156,610. for construction of green homes “We at Germanna value and Daniel also announced that he lost On day one, Germanna arranged for has sparked building in and around appreciate this second donation 25 pounds himself. About 275 people speakers to discuss green incentives, Fredericksburg. The final two days of from HCA as further testimony of completed the challenge. green building, and green train- the GreenPro 2010 agenda included our growing and mutually beneficial ing. The keynote speaker was Mr. training from Earth Craft homes and “It’s incredible how much weight our partnership,” Germanna President Stephen Walz, Director of Virginia’s Energy Star home construction. community was able to lose in such David Sam said. “Their support for Department of Mines, Minerals, and a short period of time and the huge and trust in our nursing program Energy. Mr. Walz addressed a variety impact it will have on our education will be a vital factor in our ability to of incentives and grants available to programs,” said Sandy Boone, director produce the increasing numbers of communities and individuals to save of the Powell Wellness Center. nurses and other health professionals and create energy. -Culpeper Star-Exponent

18 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community GCC Dental Hygiene Students Two portable dental units were GCC & Dogwood Village Employee turnover in nursing Give the Community utilized to provide these services receive the William Carrington facilities is notoriously high, Something to Smile About comfortably for health fair visitors. Business & Education sometimes reaching over 80% at Nearly one hundred goodie some facilities. Dogwood Village’s Germanna Community College Partnership Award bags filled with age appropriate turnover is not nearly that high Dental Hygiene Students and Faculty Germanna Community College toothbrushes, toothpaste, and but they felt they could do better. participated in the annual health fair was contacted by Dogwood Village floss was distibuted. Supplies were The objective of the initial grant at Resurrection Lutheran Church in of Orange County Health and generously donated by Oral B, was to address the importance of Fredericksburg, Virginia on October Rehabilitation after they received Dentek, and Drs. Mark Kowal and R. communication to build a more 30th. Dr. Toni Collado, Lesa Crane, a grant to improve their retention Allen Macilwaine of Richmond, Va. successful team and ultimately RDH, CDA,MAHA, and Bettina M. of Certified Nursing Assistants. improve retention. The collaborative Gigliello, RDH, BS, CDA, supervised Participation in the health fair at They chose to do this through Peer efforts of Germanna and Dogwood while first and second year dental Resurrection Lutheran Church, and Mentoring and training in teamwork Village have positively influenced hygiene students provided oral health other service learning projects allows and communication. Germanna the culture change initiatives of the information and services to adults students to practice their skills and offered to develop a program to twenty-first century long-term care and children in our community. learn what is involved in planning and meet the needs of Dogwood Village developing public health projects. provider. The students provided head and neck by using our trainer Mary Jane Reed. Senior Dental Hygiene student, Susan exams to screen for oral cancer, and Ms. Reed met with leadership staff GCC Students Help with Dunmire, stated, “Opportunities like senior students presented a table of Dogwood Village and adapted Rescued Horses this are great for our community, and clinic on tobacco cessation and oral a mentoring program designed to as more people hear about what we Germanna students in enrolled in cancer awareness. meet their specific needs. Staff and are offering, it will continue to grow.” management were so excited by this the horseback riding classes were Senior dental hygiene students training that plans are now underway instrumental in bringing two rescue mentored first year students and to expand the program. Ms. Reed horses back into good health, provided instructions for brushing laid the groundwork for improving and they learned to trust human and flossing for good oral care communication among all levels of care again. The class participated throughout life. Children were also employees. in treatment of wounds, scabs, screened by Dr. Collado for sealants, infections and malnutrition. Both and although, no children qualified, horses now reside at White Buffalo they did receive fluoride varnish. Horse Farm under the instruction and care of Judith Watson.

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 19 Great Expectations Middle College Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreements Great Expectations is a program at The mission of the Germanna Virginia’s community colleges offer George Mason University, Hollins Germanna Community College for Community College Middle College students more than the opportunity University, James Madison University, previous/current area foster care Program is to provide a unique to earn a degree or certificate. Kaplan University, Liberty University, individuals to help them with the learning environment to help our They provide a gateway to the Longwood University, Lynchburg transition from high school to college students achieve their academic, Commonwealth’s four-year colleges College, Mary Baldwin College, and/or a career. Great Expectations career, and personal goals. and universities. Nichols College, Norfolk State consists of a two-day on-campus The Middle College Program is Guaranteed Transfer: Through University, Old Dominion University, program, as well as a six month designed to meet the needs of system-wide negotiated agreements, Radford University, Randolph College, mentorship program. Through this people who are between 18-24 years students who graduate from Regent University, Regis University, program, foster care youth gain old and have not graduated from a Virginia community college Saint Paul’s College, Shenandoah information about the services of the high school. The comprehensive with an associate’s degree and a University, Strayer University, Sweet college, participate in a mini-college goal of the program is to have the minimum grade point average are Briar College, Troy University experience, and receive one-on-one students complete the Middle GUARANTEED admission to more University of Mary Washington mentoring with a current student College Program, enroll in a than 20 of the commonwealth’s (College of Arts & Sciences), University from Germanna Community College. certificate or degree program at colleges and universities. These of Phoenix, University of Richmond, Participants have the opportunity to Germanna Community College, and agreements provide uniform access (School of Continuing Studies), meet their mentor during the two- enter the workforce. Academically, to our four-year partners for students University of Virginia (College of day on-campus program. The mentor the focus of the program is to help from all of the 23 Virginia Community Arts and Sciences and Engineering & and mentee maintain communication students prepare for the GED and Colleges. Applied Science), The University of for the following six months through earn college credit simultaneously. Virginia’s College at Wise, Virginia Institutions with Guaranteed Commonwealth University, Virginia either supervised, on-campus visits, Our small class setting provides a Admission Agreements for Germanna or by phone or email. unique environment that engages Tech. (All colleges except School of graduates include: Architecture & Design), Virginia Union the students in critical thinking and Art Institute of Washington, Bluefield problem solving. Every staff member University, and Virginia Wesleyan College, Bridgewater College, College. serves as a mentor, advisor, and Christopher Newport University, student advocate. College of William and Mary, ECPI College of Technology, Emory & Henry College, Ferrum College,

20 Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community Dual Enrollment Virginia Education Wizard Germanna Community College’s An enriching program where high The Wizard can help students choose Center for Workforce & Community Education school students take college courses a career, get the information they Customized Business Training - Career Development - We offer and earn college credit in their own would need to pursue your career, Improve productivity and profitability, customer service programs, high school. find the college that is right for increase employee technical skills, leadership and supervision training, Credits earned through Dual them, pay for college, transfer from enhance customer service, and communication skills – both oral Enrollment are both high school a community college to a university, address organizational needs. and written-- team building, 360 and college credits. College credits and a resource to answers their Germanna offers quality, competitively Assessments and conflict resolution. transfer to Virginia Community questions about their future. priced training programs at your We also offer a variety of Allied Colleges, and most four-year colleges facility, our facilities, or through other Health programs and Information and universities. flexible delivery schedules. Technology/Computer courses to meet the growing demands of Dual Enrollment classes are taught Business and Industry Certification classes prepare individuals to take our community. We have training during the school day at the high associations with Achieve Global school, making college-level a variety of national and industry certification exams in six months. and VitalEdu. And, as always, we academics accessible to all high customize this training to meet your school students. Dual Enrollment Consulting Services - Improve the specific needs and objectives. credits cost far less than credits effectiveness of corporate strategy, earned at four-year colleges and process, or operations. For more information go to www. universities, and are earned before germanna.edu/workforce. Skills-Related Services and Assessment students graduate from high school. - Assist businesses and agencies These courses hold the same in identifying and evaluating their rigor as any college level course. business training needs and reaching Dual Enrollment instructors are their goals. credentialed by Germanna to teach Pre-Employment Training - We assess these college courses at the high abilities, vocational interests and school. Most Dual Enrollment classes aptitudes of prospective employees. are weighted, so students committed Our Career Readiness Certificate to these courses have the opportunity provides assurance you are hiring the to increase their high school GPA. best candidate. Fredericksburg Area Campus 10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408 540-891-3000

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