2010 Lower Columbia College Report & Lower Columbia College Foundation to the Community Finding Value In Times of Adversity Despite Economy, LCC Contributes to “Quality Of Place.”

Lower Columbia College completed its 75th year serving a record number of students and celebrating the largest graduating class in College history.

The 2009-2010 academic year was unique in several ways; some that were anticipated given the economic climate but also in unexpected responses to the most challenging circumstances since LCC’s founding during the Great Depression. High unemployment continued to drive enrollments up to 3,749 annual FTE, 148 percent of our state-funded allocation. Faculty and staff responded and the campus delivered for its community, not because of orders from the top but out of a true sense of compassion and dedication to help improve the lives of others and our local economy. The value of our investment in infrastructure was clearly evident this year, particularly in technology improvements and training. Online courses through the ANGEL system, and services such as electronic Financial Aid records and the new FAM Portal, enabled us to serve record enrollments efficiently. Online options also helped us reduce our carbon footprint. Increased student demand did not dampen the College’s commitment to serve our community beyond the classroom. Offerings at the Rose Center continued to bring new visitors to campus for Community Conversations, a full-house for the Vest Memorial Lecture, high school band and choir students participating in the Southwest Washington Music Educators Association competition and forums on healthcare and the Third Congressional District race. James L. McLaughlin LCC moved up in the national benchmarking survey of community colleges and President in Washington’s Student Achievement Initiative as a result of innovative teaching Lower Columbia College methods and student-centered services. In this annual report, you’ll find both statistical data and personal student stories that illustrate how your community college is not only weathering a bad economic climate, but excelling in spite of it. With the slow recovery, some may question whether we can afford to fund LCC Mission: The mission of Lower Columbia College higher education at this time. While much has changed in 75 years, the value of is to ensure each learner’s personal and this College has not. LCC turns tax users into taxpayers while paying a dividend professional success, and influence lives in that is priceless – quality of life for our community and future generations. ways that are local, global, traditional and innovative.

LCC Vision: Our vision is to be a powerful force for improving the quality of life in our community.

Lower Columbia College Board of Trustees, left to right: Heidi Heywood, chair; Mindi Linquist, vice chair; Thuy Vo; Max Anderson; Mike Heuer

2 2010 Annual Report LCC Measures Up At All Levels Student Achievement, Innovative Teaching, Faculty Availability Equal Success.

Innovative teaching methods and student-centered A team of LCC math faculty has been redesigning a series services helped both Lower Columbia College and of pre-college math courses to assist students in moving more quickly into college-level math. The new program will its students achieve high scores over the past year. be implemented in stages this year. Student Achievement Initiative Transfer Students Early reports show that LCC students in workforce programs Results from the survey of LCC alumni who transferred to led their counterparts at the other Washington community four-year colleges last year reflect highly on the College: and technical colleges in rankings measured under the state’s ••90% of the transfer students said LCC courses Student Achievement Initiative for 2010. prepared them for succeeding in college and in their Achievement measures, adopted in 2006 by Washington’s respective majors. Community and Technical College system, show student ••100% were satisfied with the availability of LCC faculty success in attaining college-level skills, completing college to students during their time here. math, reaching credit targets, and finishing degree and certificate programs. CCSSE Results According to the 2010 results, the number of LCC Every three years, LCC participates in the national workforce program students reaching the following Community College Survey of Student Engagement. The milestones far surpassed the state average: data collected helps the College improve learning, retention and completion opportunities for students. ••Students completing 15 credits increased by 29% compared to 13%. According to results for 2010, LCC scored in the top half of participating colleges in all five benchmark areas of the ••Students completing 30 credits increased by 16% survey, including: compared to 8%. ••Support for Learners ••Students reaching the “Tipping Point” (completing 45 credits for a credential) increased 17% compared to ••Student-Faculty Interaction 7%. ••Academic Challenge ••Students passing their 1st math class increased by ••Active and Collaborative Learning – Top 20%! 66% compared to 2%. ••Student Effort – Top 10%! Colleges receive additional funding based upon Even though LCC is a midsize community college, it stands improvement in student performance. In addition, the up well against peer institutions of all sizes. measures allow the College to track student progress short- term and design intervention strategies based upon the In today’s tight economy, students and taxpayers want immediate feedback. to know that their education dollars are well spent. By all accounts – national, state and local – LCC provides a quality Math education for the lowest cost in higher education today. While students are struggling nationwide with math, both in K-12 and college, teaching strategies employed by LCC math instructors, and partnership programs with local Improvement in Workforce Student Achievement schools, are paying off. In the National Benchmark Survey of 206 community colleges this past year, LCC ranked in the top 3% for the percentage of its students who completed both a pre-college math class and a subsequent college-level math course. Local 2009 graduates who achieved pre-set criteria in high school math classes were allowed into college math without testing. 100% passed their LCC math class this year. LCC is one of 7 Washington community colleges participating in a pilot program to improve student math achievement, funded by a grant to the State Board for Community & Technical Colleges from the Gates Foundation.

2010 Annual Report 3 Personal Attention Sparks Success Deaf Student Finds Support And Career Skills In LCC Welding Program.

Friends recommended LCC’s welding classes to Chris Cayton – and they were so right! Welding instructor Randy Byrum inspects 4-H pens built by LCC students.

Chris Cayton lives in Vancouver, but Cayton had attended the Washington Cayton plunged into college life, and he chose Lower Columbia College. State School for the Deaf, and spent his was especially active in the Welding senior year in California, graduating Club, helping to build sturdy steel hog Friends had advised him that LCC’s there in 2002. He worked tinting pens for the county fairgrounds and Welding Program was really good, vehicle windows, and later did package assisting with the high school welding with lots of personal attention from handling and training for Federal competition in February. He was a the instructors. Express Ground, but wanted more. His work-study employee, helping with His friends were so right! “I was fiancé has a bachelor’s degree and he various maintenance projects around surprised,” says Cayton. “I got very nice wanted to go to college too, building a campus. career that would enable him to better help from Randy (Byrum), Allan (Evald) He reflected this spring on the job support his son, 3. and Jim (Coyne). They helped me a lot, market. “The economy is bad and job showing me how to weld.” He started in fall of 2008 with the I-BEST hunting is harder, but I know eventually The personal attention is especially program, which provides extra help I’ll find a good job. I’m aggressive and important for Cayton, who is deaf. His with the reading and math needed to I like meeting people.” His Plan B: “If cochlear implant is helpful, picking up do the class work. He earned a certificate I can’t find a job right away, I’ll add and processing sounds, transmitting in Manufacturing Occupations, and Machine Shop skills.” discovered he really liked welding. “It’s the impulses to the inner ear. He can LCC is a good fit. “I’m glad to be fun. It’s hands-on, and I get to work carry on a good conversation, lip- here. I get more knowledge, coming independently.” He added a year of reading, but needs a sign language here.” interpreter in class, where he can’t welding classes to earn his Associate in always see the instructor’s face. Applied Science degree.

College Outcome: Access

•• Overall enrollment: LCC finished the •• Enrollment in Worker Retraining •• The LCC Financial Aid Office has seen 2009-10 year at 3,749 State FTE, more than tripled in two years, a 64% increase in applications over an increase of 25% over the prior increasing from 81 FTE in 2007-08 the past two years. The number of year and 58% over academic year to 320 FTE in 2009-10. applications processed for 2009-10 2007-08. was 5,289 compared to 4,050 in 2008-09 and 3,221 in 2007-08. 4 2010 Annual Report A Tale Of Three Engineers Transfer Student Trio Collaborates With Great Success.

From left: Brandon Brownlee, Yaroslav Mudryy, and Lance Brazier

When three of LCC’s top computer science They spent many hours on Skype, doing homework graduates for 2008 transferred to Washington and working through concepts they didn’t understand— State University–Vancouver to finish their sometimes all night. “We probably did learn a lot more than we would have alone,” said Brownlee. “There were times we bachelor’s degrees, they did so with true would butt heads, and eventually one of us would say, ‘OK, engineering efficiency: they formed a cohort. I see what you’re saying.’” Lance Brazier, Brandon Brownlee and Yaroslav Mudryy— “Especially at 6 in the morning,” Mudryy added, dryly. who became friends in LCC classes—made sure to get the They agreed on two pieces of advice for transfer students, same advisor. They carpooled to WSU-Vancouver, took the besides working hard. same classes, did homework and navigated the tough spots “Keep all your papers from LCC,” said Brazier. “When you together. get to WSU-V, if you haven’t done your writing portfolio yet, In May, they graduated together—and with excellent be sure to do a good job on your papers.” grades, too. They also advised students to start their job search while “We were pretty well prepared for the curriculum,” they’re still in school—as early as junior year—and to do at Brownlee said. “(Computer Science instructor) Don Derkacht least one internship. That practical experience can help grads did a really good job. In some areas, I think we were ahead land a permanent job. of other WSU-V students.” Note: The 31 Mechanical Engineering and Computer Mudryy praised his LCC calculus teacher, Dawn Draus, for Science Bachelor of Science degrees WSU-Vancouver preparing him very well in math. awarded in May also included LCC graduates Chad Byman, Studies show that students learn better in learning Rory Byman and Joshua Skar—all three with honors. LCC grad communities, and the three attribute their success partly to David Binion received his Master of Science in Mechanical their group effort and partly to extra effort. Engineering.

College Outcome: Transfer

•• Fall to fall retention rates for •• Transfer students enrolled at LCC in •• 100% of transfer alumni reported new transfer students increased 2008-09 went on to 61 different four that they were satisfied with the dramatically to 65% (up from 47% year colleges and universities by the availability of faculty at LCC in a the year before) in fall 2009. following year. 2010 survey.

2010 Annual Report 5 Working Smarter, Not Harder Experienced Mechanic Finds Value In College Training

Dan Davidson found that technical training in diesel and welding at LCC greatly enhanced his previous work experience.

Dan Davidson began working in his family’s logging In addition to taking both diesel and welding courses last contractor business as a young man in Canada and dropped year, Dan completed classes in health, computer science out of high school after his junior year. Like many in his and business management through LCC’s online course generation, he expected it to be a life-long career. management system. He credits his success in tackling both But Dan encountered some problems with alcohol, and new technology, and traditional challenges like math, to the family members encouraged him to move away for a fresh “awesome help” he received from eLearning staff and LCC start. It was good advice. He stayed with some cousins in tutors. Like many adult students at LCC, Dan has formed Longview where he met and married his wife about a year a study cohort with classmates to help each other with later. assignments. “I’m the kind of person who needs to stay busy,” said Over the summer Dan took a rest from his double Dan. So when work slowed down, his wife suggested he courseload and went back to work operating and servicing attend LCC to earn his GED. Passing that test gave Dan the heavy equipment. But he continued to use his LCC instructors confidence to try some college classes. With lots of on-the- as resources, calling for advice when he ran into a problem job experience as a mechanic and welder, he expected little on the job. They were happy to help. Diesel instructor Jim trouble moving quickly through both programs. Dillinger recalls his own days as an LCC student after working 27 years in manufacturing. “A couple weeks into the first quarter, I learned just how much I didn’t know,” he chuckles. “I’ve told my brother that “I wanted to earn my GED so that I could encourage my we could have saved thousands of dollars over the years if grandson in his school work,” said Dan. Now he’s convinced we had taken technical training first.” his two older sons to return to school as well.

College Outcome: Professional/Technical

•• In 2009-10, over half—51%—of •• 51 out of 55 students enrolled in •• 1,000 dislocated workers in Southwest LCC’s 152 I-BEST students earned certificate programs funded by the Washington rejoined the workforce a college credential (degree or American Recovery and Reinvestment after completing training at Lower certificate) by spring quarter. Act (ARRA) completed their studies. Columbia College or Clark College 47 made the honor roll for Winter funded through the Workforce Quarter 2010. Development Council. 6 2010 Annual Report Students Leave Limits Behind Pre-College To College Level In One Quarter

For a better life, you need to go to college. But what if you have trouble reading, or understanding or remembering what you read? What if writing and tests terrify you, and math was never your best subject?

These skill gaps can be a huge barrier. “We’re trying to streamline our Transitional Studies programs so the content is aligned to what students need in their next step,” says Dean of Instructional Programs Jon Kerr. “We’ve looked for ways to move the students along further and faster.” First, LCC piloted I-BEST, which pairs job skill training with the reading, “There were no boundaries “I went from really low in writing, and study skills help they to how far I could go. All the English, all the way up through need to succeed. This wildly successful limits went out the window.” English 100. The next quarter I program, now available for five career- – Mandy Pastor shows off her took English 101 and got an ‘A’ training programs at LCC, is spreading I-Trans report “Cookie Cover”, in that too!” – Joni Copes across the nation. reflecting a lesson about how to make your work appealing. Last year, LCC pioneered Integrated Transitional Studies (I-TRANS), combining English with college-level Humanities. Students can progress through several levels of pre-college to Team teaching I-TRANS offers special “I definitely see more I-TRANS students college-level English, as high as English challenges, says Bauer. “I have to figure in my office, asking questions and 102. out what is the essence of what they wanting to master concepts.” I-TRANS was very successful, with need to learn, because some of my I-TRANS offers another advantage. more than 70% completing the course. favorite English assignments may not The students form a cohort, learning Of those, 82% advanced at least one work.” together, teaching one another and level of English and by June two-thirds These students are motivated, and forming lasting friendships. “The had passed English 100 or 101. excited about their opportunity to I-TRANS class is very representative This year, I-TRANS is expanding. grow quickly. “When I’m teaching of how diverse our campus is,” Leach Hiedi Bauer and Mary Leach are reading strategies, they’re paying close says. Students with very different team-teaching I-TRANS English and attention, because they have a college- ability levels, ages, backgrounds and Humanities again this fall. Winter level Humanities textbook, with lots of interests—“People I never would have quarter, students can take English with readings to get through,” says Bauer. expected to find together”—continue Speech 110. Spring: I-TRANS Math and to study together. Physical Science 109.

College Outcome: Basic Skills/Pre-College •• 76% of pre-college math students •• LCC served nearly 2,000 individuals •• Winter quarter, 91% of I-BEST and who went on to college level math in through Basic Skills offerings in 2009- I-TRANS students completed their 2009-10 completed the course with 10, a 17% increase in the number of course, and 44 % of those made the a “C” or better. people served over the prior year. Dean’s List or President’s List. Spring quarter, 87% completed, with 37% earning academic honors.

2010 Annual Report 7 Employer Needs Driving LCC Program Expansion Hands-On Training Prepares Students Quickly For New Careers

Omar Scarborough and Anne Flores For some careers, hands-on practice in a real Currently, three technicians employed at the Center trained workplace setting is the best method of training through the LCC program, including Omar Scarborough. When Cameron Glass closed its production facility at Port for both students and employers. That’s the of Kalama last year, Scarborough asked himself “how could premise behind the Individual Certificate I use my past experiences and knowledge to build a new Program (ICP) at Lower Columbia College. career that would lead to a good job?”

“Our goal is to match employers with highly-motivated Staff at LCC directed Omar to the Individual Certificate students, the right mix of LCC classes and on-the-job training Program for hemodialysis technician. His past training as an to produce qualified workers for local jobs,” said Andrea EMT and in venipuncture procedures enabled him to move Leary, LCC’s director of work-based learning. She has been quickly into on-the-job training at the PeaceHealth Dialysis meeting one-on-one with local employers since joining the Clinic. College staff last April to expand the ICP program. “I began training 40 hours a week on January 4 and by Carey Wallace, Clinical Manager of Dialysis Services for the March I had a full-time job,” Omar said. He also completed PeaceHealth Dialysis Center in Longview, says the program courses in first aid and health as part of his certificate. has offered a good solution to staffing qualified hemodialysis Anne Flores had worked for a local school district before technicians at the facility. seeking skills for a new job through LCC. She completed courses “It takes lots of hours for technicians to build good skills” in chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and phlebotomy in Wallace explained. “The LCC program gives students a full addition to her work-based training at the Center. Both Flores 90 days of hands-on training. We’ve had some really good and Scarborough commended the LCC program and staff success in partnering with the ICP program.” in helping them identify and prepare for a new career in the healthcare industry in a short period of time.

College Outcome: Customized Education

•• The number of people enrolled Assistant, Personal Fitness Trainer, •• LCC Continuing Education worked in LCC’s Individualized Certificate Pharmacy Technician, Public closely with industry partners on three Program increased 43% in 2009- Works Maintenance/Water Quality, Job Skills Program Grants: LifePort 10. Current and recently offered Radiology Assistant, Recreation Interiors in Woodland ($47,400), ICP programs include Bookkeeper, Assistant, Social Service Aide, and Steelscape in Kalama ($36,500), Criminal Justice, Fleet Maintenance, Veterinary Assistant. and Longview Paper and Packaging Geographic Information Systems ($60,000). Analyst, Hemodialysis Technician, •• Placement rate for 35 LCC students HVAC Maintenance, Medical completing the short-term Transport Laboratory Assistant, Mortician’s Operator training was 85%. 8 2010 Annual Report A Campus For Our Community Arts Events, Critical Life Issues, and the Black Bears Beckon New College Visitors

Southwest Washington high school musicians welcomed the chance to perform in the region’s top venue at the Rose Center. Red Devils celebrate their NWAACC Baseball Championship.

Lower Columbia College welcomed more community Me. ASLCC and the Multicultural Club sponsored Profiles members than ever to the campus this past year. of Courage, African Americans You Wish You Had Known, a theatrical production created by Playwright Colin Cox and In its second year of service, the Rose Center for the Arts presented by Will & Company, that examines the lives of expanded opportunities for the campus and community overlooked African-Americans and their contributions to to enjoy the performing and fine arts along with thought- American history. provoking presentations on current social issues. In late fall, LCC cosponsored a forum featuring local Embracing The Arts healthcare agency representatives to provide an unbiased look at the critical issues facing our community and nation. The Eight college-sponsored exhibits at the Art Gallery drew Wollenberg also provided the venue for two televised forums over 4,800 visitors to admire work by regional artists, presenting candidates for the open Third Congressional including photography, painting, and fabric installations. District seat to speak to Cowlitz County audiences, who are Special shows featured an exhibit and talk by artist Lucinda considered to play a vital role in this contest. Parker, who created the Rose Center’s striking signature artwork, “Where Water Comes Together With Other Water”; Red Devil Athletics and the Legacy of Learning Archive Exhibit in honor of the Red Devil fans couldn’t complain as all five LCC teams College’s 75th Anniversary. advanced to tournament play in their respective seasons. LCC Symphonic Band, Jazz Band and Choral quarterly The Lady Devil’s Volleyball Team pulled out a nail-biter performances in the Wollenberg Auditorium included victory against regional rivals from Clark College to make professional musicians and high school performing groups the playoffs. Women’s basketball fans cheered their team to from Kelso, R.A. Long and Castle Rock as guest artists. The a 14-2 division season. The men’s basketball team captured venue drew rave reviews as host location to more than 500 second place and the Lady Devils Softball Team won the third high school performers participating in the 2010 Southwest place trophy in NWAACC play. Coach Kelly Smith’s baseball Washington Music Educators Association competition. team delighted hometown fans by winning the NWAACC Championships at Story Field to cap a stellar season. CenterStage Theatre treated local patrons to a trio of creative productions including: Alice In Wonderland–An Acid Black Bears Debut Trip, Eurydice and The Three Cuckolds. Story Field became the new home of the Cowlitz Black Bears of the West Coast League, a summer collegiate wood Examining Critical Issues bat league. The expansion team was a hit with the fans as LCC’s popular Thursday-noon lecture series, Community the team averaged 850 fans per game, with three games over Conversations, drew campus and community members each 1,200 on hand. The Black Bears constructed a new “party week to examine topics related to The World of Great Ideas, deck” and concession stand in the left field corner of Story Obama’s First Year and the Visual and Performing Arts. Field, a great addition to the already popular baseball venue. Two special presentations attracted large audiences to Summer baseball with the Black Bears featured games, Wollenberg Auditorium. The William Vest Memorial Lecture mascots and good ol fashioned fun for the community. The featured author James W. Loewen, Harvard University Red Devils and Black Bears look forward to a long partnership sociologist, professor of race relations at the University of and plenty of great baseball on campus. Vermont, and best-selling author of Lies My Teacher Told 2010 Annual Report 9 Exceptional Efforts Receive Attention College Faculty, Staff and Students Earn Regional and National Honors.

Faculty and Staff Honors features faculty and community experts continues to pursue her passion as a The Kelso-Longview Chamber of speaking on current social issues. steward of our environment. Commerce Education Foundation Wendy Hall was awarded a Red Devil baseball champion selected LCC Vice President for Student Presidential Scholarship from the Aaron Grenz shared academic team Success Mary Harding to receive the Association for Institutional Research honors with Melissa and also earned a “Crystal Apple” award that recognizes and has completed all coursework for scholarship to Gonzaga. He was part an outstanding education administrator Designing IR Research and Foundations of an impressive slate of LCC scholar for contributions to local students and of Data Management. athletes – eight players made the the community. Mary and John Krause, NWAACC Academic Leadership list this Associate Vice President for Career and Program Recognition year while turning in championship Student Services, were both honored LCC was one of 10 Basic Skills, performances in their respective with special awards from the Chamber ECE, and Developmental Education sports. for their years of service to the Chamber programs across the State selected and our community. The pair retired to participate in the State Board for Two LCC students published in the from LCC in June 2010. Community and Technical Colleges 2009 award-winning Salal Review, Jan I-BEST for Developmental Education Sebastian and Daniel Kruse, were also grant funded by the Gates Foundation. recognized this year on the national This collaboration will allow LCC to level for their work. expand its current Early Childhood First-year LCC Forensics student Education I-BEST pathway to include Colten Sullivent finished nd2 in the Pi developmental courses. The two-year, Kappa Delta National Tournament in the $80,000 a year funding will allow LCC novice division of international public to expand its current outcomes-based debate. LCC Forensics won nine awards I-TRANS model to meet the needs of at the Northwest Community College ECED students. Results of this pilot will Forensics Championship Tournament, nd rd LCC Administrators Mary Harding and John become a basis for future academic placing 2 in Washington and 3 in Krause were honored for their service to the I-BEST projects across the State. LCC the Northwest Region. community. was selected to participate with six Five faculty members were awarded other CTC’s in redesigning pre-college tenure in 2010. They include: Jeanne math curricula to improve student Hamer and Greg Finkas, nursing; Courtney success. This project was also funded Shah, history; Tim Allwine, business, and by a grant to the state system from the Mary Leach, English. Gates Foundation. Four LCC coaches were honored Sandy Junker and the LCC Head Start by their peers during the year. staff achieved their second consecutive Volleyball head coach Marcy Gilchrist, perfect score on the program’s federal men’s basketball coach Jim Roffler review Spring quarter and also were and women’s basketball coach Chad recipients of grant funding for facility Meadors were each named Coach of expansion ($160,000) and the creation National Leaders of Promise Award-winner of an Early Head Start program Samantha Rintoul receives a plaque from the Year in their respective sports for LCC President Jim McLaughlin. the NWAACC Western Division. Red ($890,000) serving 60 more children, Devil baseball coach Kelly Smith was ages 0-3, and pregnant mothers. History major Samantha Rintoul selected as NWAACC Baseball Coach Student Achievement was awarded one of only 30 Phi Theta of the Year. Kappa Leaders of Promise Scholarships Environmental science major and nationwide. In addition to serving as For the second year in a row, LCC LCC Biological Society president president of the LCC Chapter for the instructor Jerry Zimmerman was Melissa Knudson earned a spot on coming year, Sam is a certified tutor honored by the Washington Community the All Washington Academic Team, working in the College’s tutoring center College Humanities Association. At the made the national team and was 1 of 80 hours each quarter. She is trained to Association’s Fall Conference, Jerry only 3 community college students work with hearing impaired students received the WCCHA Exemplary Status nationally to win a $5,000 Morris Udall and this past year also organized a Award, recognizing his contributions Environmental Scholarship! She also fundraiser for Dornbecher’s Children’s to the humanities, including his work won the LCC President’s Scholarship Hospital. The award includes a $1,000 in organizing the popular Community to attend WSU Vancouver where she Conversations lecture series which scholarship. 10 2010 Annual Report Broadening Avenues Of Support White House Summit & LCC Foundation Emphasize Critical Role Of Community Colleges

In 2009, we marked a special occasion with the celebration of the 75th anniversary of Lower 2010-2011 Foundation Columbia College. The anniversary provided a Board of Directors terrific opportunity to look back at the beginnings of this vital institution and to see the growth the David Houten, – President College has experienced throughout the decades. Bob Beal – Vice President Last fall’s 75th Anniversary Archive Exhibit included Craig Anneberg – Secretary a wonderful compilation of photos and mementos Max Anderson, Trustee that took alumni and visitors on a journey down Kristi Barber memory lane. Michael Claxton Now, as the LCC Foundation begins a new Jackie Davis year, we look ahead to continuing to broaden Bob Gregory avenues for support to LCC students and programs. We are excited and heartened by the recognition that community colleges are garnering across the Joel Hanson country. October 2010 marks the first-ever White House Summit on Community Jim Hendrickson Colleges, emphasizing the unique and critical role that colleges like LCC play in Heidi Heywood, Trustee strengthening not only our local workforce, but also our ability to compete in a James McLaughlin, LCC President global economy. Frank McShane Fully half of the nation’s undergraduates are served by community colleges. Alex Nelson Here at home, LCC is a beacon for everyone from high school students getting a P.J. Peterson Running Start to individuals starting a second career. We are grateful for our strong Peter Rybar partnerships with community members and businesses that help us continue to Jeff Tack serve a growing student body during challenging economic times. Rick Winsman We invite you to participate in Foundation activities and lend your support this Margit Brumbaugh, Executive Director year. Through donations to scholarships, students gain access to the education and skills from which they will build their lives and support their families. Donations made to LCC programs enhance instruction and support services necessary for student success. If you’d like to help, please contact the Foundation at Find Us on the Web! 360.442.2130. Catch up on news & highlights, see photos, and check out coming events. Now you can even donate online. www.lowercolumbia.edu/foundation

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Former LCC Foundation Board Members We gratefully acknowledge the dedication and service of our past board members.

Roger Allen Tina Cygrymus Christina Henderson Pat Martin Paul Roesch Max Anderson Kay Dalke Vince Hughes Bill Mortimer Shirley Smith John Begley Marilyn DuVall Charles Jarrett Gregg Myklebust Jim Stonier Geraldine Booth Jim Elliott Dottie Koontz LeRoy Nelson Steve Vincent Emit Boyd Alan Engstrom Carol Lakefish Ted Palin John Westervelt Margit Brumbaugh Charles Ferguson Sue Lantz Rick Parker Joe Willis Betty Buck Gerald Flaskerud Joan LeMieux Vernon Pickett Frank Busch Terry Hall Lionel Livermore Ned Piper Don Cardon Steve Hanson Harold Luhn Kevin Rahn Bruce Cardwell Kenneth Henderson Brian Magnuson John Richards 2010 Annual Report 11 Thanks For The Memories Alumni and Students Share “College Days” Stories.

Fond memories, life-long friendships and a Ryan Tallmon, a more recent student, shared that he was sense of gratitude were among the messages very anxious going into his English 101 class. He not only learned a tremendous amount about the writing process shared by students and alumni during but tapped into a previously unknown passion for writing. th Lower Columbia College’s 75 Anniversary. “Through the extensive group studying, I also made many close friends!” Ryan shared. Rob Quoidbach, a student in the Several alums, like Kari (Kondro) White, met their spouses at 1 9 4 0 ’s , s h a r e d the College. Both Kari and her husband Rich attended LCC on the words to the athletic scholarships, and they met in the trainer’s room. Her College’s original mother, sister, aunt and cousin were also Red Devils. Science Alma Mater and instructor Dave Cordero Fight Song. Both was a favorite and she got were written by to walk at commencement his mother, Gay with her cousin. Quiodbach, who The most humorous played a role in Rob Quoidbach and Dr. P.J. Peterson submission came from f o u n d i n g t h e nursing student Dianne College and also volunteered as Glee Club instructor. Rob Olsen, now employed as went on to transfer to Stanford University graduating with an LPN, who says that she a degree in engineering. His family construction company uses the skills she learned in built many buildings in Cowlitz County, including some on all of her courses every day. the LCC campus. To quote from just a couple “LCC was a wonderful, inviting environment and an excerpts: “…the nursing excellent starting point for a young kid like me, from the instructors taught me about small town of Kalama,” wrote Dr. P.J. Peterson who attended every horrible, fatal disease in 1966-67. Her three sisters and two nieces are also LCC that according to Dawn alumni. Draus (math), I have about 1 in a million chance of ever contracting! I love LCC, the campus is beautiful & so is the Ned Piper, Cowlitz County PUD Commissioner, was a education that I have received.” The benefits extend beyond drama major at LCC in 1958-59 and remembers being cast a new career that she loves and a better income, says Dianne. as the female lead in Shakespeare’s A Mid-Summer Night’s Her daughter is inspired by mom’s experience to pursue Dream. “At year’s end I was awarded the ‘Actress of the Year’ college studies and Dianne can help pay the cost. trophy,” wrote Ned. The anniversary year provided opportunities to reconnect LoEtta Yaden earned her high school diploma from LCC with LCC history and alumni. Development of a digital in 1971 and a nursing degree two years later. She had three college archive was launched and continues through the LCC young children at the time, but studies came before ironing library. At www.lowercolumbia.edu/foundation, the LCC so the kids had outgrown many of their clothes before she Foundation created new Web pages to share the College’s got to the basket! She’s pleased that her daughter Holleigh history and to invite more LCC alumni to share their stories. is finding LCC an exceptional learning opportunity nearly They can also stay in touch and learn about campus events 40 years later. through Lower Columbia College and LCC Foundation sites on Facebook.

LCJC Original Alma Mater 1957 LCC Alma Mater LCJC honor calls us Hail to thee Lower Columbia, and to student days No proud school shall ‘er appall us We are proud to claim your colors and to sing your praise! On we fight what ‘er befalls us Truth and knowledge through the years in your halls we’ve known; Never shall we yield Always in our pleasant mem’ries – you will stand alone! Alma Mater our loved Mother You will stand alone! With us as the years go by May your honor and your glory Live with us as night draws nigh

12 2010 Annual Report Composing A Musical Legacy Alumni Ken and Pat Hanson Leave Gift of Music to LCC

In 2010 Lower Columbia College received the largest single gift in its 75-year history, $3.5 million, from the estate of LCC alumni and local music patrons, the late Ken and Pat Hanson.

The donation, in the form of an endowment through the LCC Foundation, will be invested to generate annual income that may be used for music scholarships to the College, the purchase and upkeep of musical instruments, to bring musical artists to LCC, and as matching funds for other grants to benefit the College’s music programs. “We greatly appreciate the generous support that the Hansons have given to LCC over the years,” said President Jim McLaughlin. “Their final gift will leave a legacy of music to benefit the College, future generations of students and our entire community.” “It will enable us to enhance music offerings at LCC, in the classroom and on Future generations of music students stage while capitalizing on the attributes of our new Rose Center for the Arts, one will benefit from a musical endowment established at LCC by the late Ken and Pat of the premiere venues for musical performance in Southwest Washington.” Hanson, who also donated a Bosendorfer The College learned of the substantial gift this summer. The Hanson donation Imperial Grand Piano for the Rose Center for the Arts. is the fourth largest single bequest given to a U.S. community college since 1987, according to the Voluntary Support of Education Survey conducted by the Council for Aid to Education. Ken Hanson passed away in April 2009 and Pat Hanson died this past February. The couple met at LCC in 1946 when he was a returning veteran and she was attending summer school. They married in 1947 and the head of the College’s music department sang at the wedding. “Without the College, our paths never would have crossed,” Pat said. Their love affair with each other, and the College, continued for more than six decades. In 2007, on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary, the Hansons donated a Bosendorfer Imperial Grand Piano for LCC’s new performing arts center, one of only three such pianos in the state. The Hansons also had purchased instruments for local students and the College over the years. The Ken and Pat Hanson Rehearsal Hall at the Rose Center was named in recognition of the couple’s support. Although the Hansons had told LCC Foundation Executive Director Margit Brumbaugh they were leaving something to LCC in their estate, “this gift far exceeded anything we could have anticipated,” she said. “They were just the loveliest couple, the most understated, just quietly supporting music not just here but throughout the region.”

In Appreciation New Scholarships for 2010-2011 With heartfelt gratitude, we recognize and honor the following individuals and Mary Harding Scholarship organizations on the fulfillment of their major gift pledges to the 2004-2009 Maggi Miollis Nursing Scholarship ReachingHigher Campaign. Oregon State Sheriffs Association Anderson & Anderson Advisory, LLC Brian Magnuson Scholarship Columbia Ford Lincoln Mercury Nissan Hyundai Jim McLaughlin Sister Francina Dodd Nursing Donald A. Correll Pacific Fibre Products, Inc. Scholarship D & C Lemmons Enterprises, LLC P.J. Peterson The Daily News / Lee Foundation Delores K. Rodman Evans-Kelly Family Foundation June L. Rose GL Booth, JG Davis & Associates, PLLC Solvay Chemicals, Inc.

2010 Annual Report 13 Financial Report 2009 – 2010

July 1, 2009 – July 1, 2008 – June 30 , 2010 June 30 , 2009 Assets Cash ...... $432,631 . . .$525,850 Investments ...... $7,000,365 . . $6,140,765 Prepaid Expenses ...... $667 . . . . .$364 Pledges Receivable ...... $3,455 . . .$197,352 Fixtures and Equipment . . . . $51,915 . . . $54,661 TOTAL ASSETS ...... $7,489,033 . . $6,918,992

Liabilities Accrued Expenses ...... $15,247 . . . $17,568 Amounts Held in Trust for LCC . .$53,458 . . . $60,038 2010 LCC Foundation Golf Marathon Annuity Payment Liability . . . . $3,963 . . . . $4,206 Although it rained most of the month, on TOTAL LIABILITIES ...... $72,641 . . . $81,812 Thursday, May 13 the clouds parted for 30 intrepid golfers to drive, hack, chip and putt their way through 100 holes in Net Assets support of LCC students. More than Unrestricted ...... $1,960,884 . . $2,466,899 $40,000 was raised for student scholarships! Temporarily Restricted . . . . $2,287,385 . . $3,122,807 Above, event chairman Peter Rybar uses his trusty cart to check final arrangements at Three Rivers Golf Permanently Restricted . . . $3,168,123 . . $1,247,474 Course. Regulars at the biennial event (below) are Kurt Sacha, TOTAL NET ASSETS . . . . $7,416,123 . . $6,837,180 City of Longview Finance Director, and Bob Gregory, City Manager. Income & Expenditures July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 Income Revenue, Gains/Losses, Other ...... $1,157,995

Expenditures Program Support to LCC: Scholarships ...... $126,634 Grants ...... $334 Program Support ...... $165,857 Other ...... $67,804 TOTAL ...... $360,629.

General & Administrative ...... $181,921 Fundraising ...... $36,233

Total Expenditures ...... $578,783.

The Lower Columbia College Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation founded in 1976 with tax ID #91-0975957. The LCC Foundation has tax-exempt status and gifts are tax-deductible. The complete financial statements have been audited by Futcher Henry Group. For more information contact the LCC Foundation at (360) 442- 2130 or visit us on the web at www.lowercolumbia.edu/foundation

14 2010 Annual Report Foundation Endowments Endowments are gifts that provide perpetual support for scholarships or other programs according to the intent of the donor. Endowments may be named to honor a loved one or to create a family legacy. The minimum required to establish an endowment is $20,000, which may be pledged over time. The funds are invested to provide a permanent source of income, while the principal is always protected. LCC Foundation Endowments include:

American Association of University Women Cowlitz Lower Columbia College Nursing Alumni Branch Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Andrew Shold Memorial Endowed Scholarship Natt Library Endowment Beatrice L. Johnson Memorial Art Norman H. Parks Memorial Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Petters Nursing & Health Sciences Endowment Bruce E. Rodman Memorial Endowed Scholarship Phillip & Jeanne Wertheimer Endowment Cowlitz County Deputy Sheriff’s Benefit Association in Quoidbach Memorial Endowed Scholarship Honor of Mike Riley Endowed Scholarship R.A. Long Class of 1944 Clyde Shadiow David M. Anderson Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Diane Marie Shoff Memorial Endowed Scholarship Ralph J. & Frances J. Forsberg Endowed Scholarship Earl & Mae Malmstrom Endowed Scholarship Ramona J. & Elmer Sylvester Endowed Scholarship Ella C. Miller Endowed Scholarship Terry Reiniger Memorial Endowed Scholarship Emary B. & Jane G. Piper Memorial The Daily News Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Theodore McClelland Natt Endowed Scholarship Ernest J. & Arlene Kuntz Endowed Scholarship Wendy Adams Memorial Endowed Scholarship Ethel Kirkpatrick Memorial Nursing Endowed Scholarship William A. Vest Memorial Endowment Exceptional Faculty Endowment William C. Davis Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fred H. Baxter Memorial Endowed Scholarship Additional Endowments Gladys Petters Memorial Endowed Scholarship held by Lower Columbia College Harvey J. & Marcella M. Mashinter Memorial Social Byrdena Stouffer Cornell Endowed Scholarship Science Endowed Scholarship Charlene C. LeFebre Memorial Endowed Scholarship Head Start Endowment Donald G. & Doris M. Felthous Memorial Hedwig Waldron Nursing Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship funded by the Rosina E. Williamson Living Trust Edna E. Hartman Endowed Scholarship Jessie Bridges Endowed Scholarship Edward & Gina Cloney Endowed Scholarship Johnny & Jessie Greene Vocational Endowed Scholarship Elsie Z. Carlson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Juel G. Sheldon Memorial Endowed Scholarship Helen Simons Memorial Endowed Scholarship K.T. & Luella Henderson Endowed Scholarship John Terry Endowed Scholarship Kangas Family Endowed Scholarship Lester & Ida Mae Bennett Endowed Scholarship Kathryn Rowe Beasley Endowed Scholarship Lydia R. Bryant Endowed Scholarship Korten Family Music Endowed Scholarship Moffit Family Foundation Endowment LaRiviere Memorial Democratic Endowed Scholarship Myklebust/Johnson Memorial Endowed Scholarship Longview Masonic Lodge #263 Petters Phillip & Jeanne Wertheimer Endowed Scholarship Endowed Scholarship Robert & Margaret Pulliam Endowed Scholarship Lovingfoss-Juell Endowed Scholarship 2010 Annual Report 15 Thank you, Donors! Your generosity provides scholarships for students, supports instructional programs, and provides needed technology and equipment for our campus. Together, we create a brighter future for our students and strengthen the quality of life throughout our community.

Listed below are gifts received during the fiscal yearJuly 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010. Please contact the LCC Foundation at 360.442.2132 for listing changes or for additional information.

Donations of Halton Company Larry Dolan Mike & Wylene Baker Collins Architectural $5,000 & above Foundation Rich & Sharon Dolan Bakers Corner Store Group, PS Columbia Bank Steve & Ann Hanson Allan Evald Betty Balkan Columbia Automation Systems, Inc. Community Foundation Marcella Hatch Futcher-Henry Group, PS Corey & Julie Balkan for SW Washington Comcast Mike Heuer Mike & Mary Harding Terry Balkan Cowlitz County Deputy Charolette Conklin Heidi Heywood Ed Hayes Bob Bancroft Sheriffs’ Benefit Linda Constans Kelso Longview Chamber Association Armando & Sharon Jerry & Debbie Bannish of Commerce Herbelin Constant Company Gannet Co, Inc. Kristi Barber The Legacy Group, Ltd. David E. Houten, DDS & Dr. David B. Coons, Lee Foundation Dave & Lynn Bates DDS, MSD Dale Lemmons Mrs. Jennifer Houten Cal & Kim Miller Be Cause Business Curt Copenhagen Mindy Lindquist Kalama Chevron Resources Jim & Marianne Mitchell Core Mark International Longview Kelso Earlybird Bob & Pauline Kirchner Steve & Darlene Beecroft Pacific Fibre Products, Inc. Lions Club Cowlitz Bank KLOG-KUKN-The Wave Ralph Benefiel Delores K. Rodman Longview Monticello Cowlitz Black Bears John Krause Stan & Marlys Benge Weyerhaeuser Company Lions Club Cowlitz Credit Union Leavengood Architects, Susan Bennett Weyerhaeuser Company Jim & Chris McLaughlin Inc. PS Wendy Coyle Foundation Ray & Pat Berg Mrs. Herbert H. Minthorn Lyle Lovingfoss Duncan Cruikshank The Wollenberg Mark & Eileen Bergeson Bill Mortimer NALCO Harlan & Lorna Cruser Foundation John & Marla Berwind P.E.O. Sisterhood, John J. & Cathy M. Natt CU Business Group Chapter BN Bruce G. Blackstone Donations of NORPAC CUNA Mutual P.E.O. Sisterhood, Kathy Blood $1000-$4999 Rob E. Quoidbach D & C Lemmons Chapter FV Jaime & Mary Boaglio Max & Karen Anderson Jane Schaaf Enterprises, LLC PeaceHealth - St. John William (B.J.) Boatsman Rick Dahl Dave & Linda Andrew Medical Center Solid Rock Cruisers Patrick Boerner Christian Car Club of Doug & Marla Dahlman Harold & Carol Baker Richard & Judith Peters Cowlitz County Ted & Pat Bolden The Daily News Baker Lumber Company P. J. Peterson & Stephen Jim & Tracy Stanley Martha Bolen Inc. Jones Dan Charles Agency JoAnne & Greg Booth Bob & Ann Beal William Pomeroy Al Deichsel & Ellie Donations of Susan Brachocki Lathrop Margit & Mark Solvay Chemicals, Inc. $100-$499 Brumbaugh Steve & Sherry Bullock Demers, Sawicki & State Farm Companies A-1 Vacuum, Inc. Associates Inc. Debbie Cleveland Foundation Charles Byers Marven Abraham Darold & Evalyn Dietz Nadine & David Coburn Honorable Alan & Steve Byman Airtherm Corporation Columbia Analytical Barbara Thompson John & Dianne Caple Brian Dolan All-Out Sewer & Drain Services Untouchables Car Club Carol Carlson Ken Ecklund Service, Inc. Columbia Ford, Lincoln, Bob Vitous Carnival Market Tim & Julia Edwards Mercury, Inc. Bob & Barrie Altenhof Douglas P. Walsh, DDS Michael & Janice Carter Dr. & Mrs. David Eikrem Donald A. Correll Joe Amrine 2 Anonymous Cascade Networks, Inc. William & Sharon Elton Anderson & Anderson Cowlitz Bank Trust Kristy Enser Advisory, LLC Cascade Select Market Services Donations of Robert A. Chace Ron Evans Dan Evans Janet C. Anderson $500-$999 Robert H. Falkenstein John & Jenna Anderson Theresa Cheng, DDS Joe & Alona Fischer Robert A. & Shirley A. Gary Christman, DDS Jim Fisher The Gene Haas (Timmins) Bridges Glenn Andrew, Jr. Jim & Fran Ford Foundation Commercial Real Estate Craig & Jeri Anneberg Linda Clark Foster Pepper GL Booth, JG Davis & Cowlitz Volleyball Club Athlete’s Corner Bud Clary Inc. Associates, PLLC Bob Fox Democratic Club of Rick Atkins Mike Claxton The Freshwater Family Margaret Glaser Cowlitz County Bob & Linda Bagaason Red & Elaine Coffman Sue Groth & Gary Westbo Don & Judy Fuller 16 2010 Annual Report Gallery of Diamonds, Inc. Richard & Patricia Kelley Valerie Olson Jerry & Marie Sisson Donations of $1-$99 Tyler & Sharon Gibb Steven B. Kirkpatrick Omelettes & More Brian & Peggy Skeahan A. J. Schahfer Tax Services DMD, PS Gibbs & Olson, Inc. Open Solutions Alan R. & Darcy Smith Ivan & Sheri Akesson Chuck & Rudolph Brian & Marcy Gilchrist Jarl Opgrande David W. Smith Emily Allen Klawitter Phillip Gillihan Fred & Elizabeth Osborn Jenny L. Smith David & Meg Aman Jessica Kooiman Brendan Glaser Wayne Ostermiller Kelly & Lola Smith Larry & Veryl Anderson Dottie K. Koontz Cathi Greatorex Russ & Dianne Ozment SpeedyLitho, Inc. Craig T. Anneberg Joyce Korab Bob & Janey Gregory Joyce Painter Ted & Kendra Sprague Maxine Babb L & J Feed Dick & Ireda Grohs Ted & Ruby Palin Sandie & Vic St. Onge Bill & Cathy Bakamus Gregory & Margaret Kathy Stafford Dave & Diane Grumbois Lapic Barbara Ann Parker Sandra Baker Ed Stone Erik & Abby Guttormsen Sharon Larsen Parr’s Cars Paul Belden Mary Stone Gene & Joni Guttormsen Doris Larson Bob & Susan Parvey Brad Benjamin Maggie & Dave Stuart Wendy Hall Lynn Lawrence Phil & Mida Pedersen David Benson Donald & Lois Sturdivant Jeanne Hamer Ramona R. Leber Stephanie Peerboom Eileen Bergeson Richard & Trisha Hamilton Vince & Karen Penta Swanson Bark & Wood Steven & Linda Bogart Bill & Nancy Lehning Products, Inc. Laura Hammer Janet Perez Bowlby Chiropractic Nick & Tiffanie Lemiere Mrs. Marlene Swanson Jerry & Shelley Hamrick Jean L. Perry John Brandt Bianca Lemmons Tom Swihart Larry & Bev Hanks Charlotte Persons Kevin Bruce Nadine A. Lemmons David Taylor Insurance Stephen Hardymon Drs. Henry & Nancy Michael J. Petersen Agency Eva Jean Bruner Rheba Harp Lennstrom Bud & Betty Phillips Martin Thompson Betty & Charles Buck Harris Biomedical Earl D. Lindquist Pete & Karen Pickett Paul Thompson Dwain Buck & Twylla Corrie Ray Harrison Randy & Judy Lonborg Scott Pierson Theresa Thompson Randy Byrum Karen Hartsoch City of Longview Ned & Sue Piper Kam Todd Dennis & Paula Heck Longview Eye & Vision, Quick Stop Shell Dr. Clark & Pamela David Campbell Joan Herman Inc.– Dr.’s Terence & Kevin & Diana Rahn Townsend Heather Carey Jeff Tack Gary Herold Connie Ramos Christina Trevino Lesley Carrell Lower Columbia Realty Ted & Marilyn Herold Red Canoe Credit Union Dr. JD & Terri Troy Karen Carter Jeff Lucas Ann Elsaas Hetherington Asa T. Reed Jim Tweedie Daniel Cascaddan Sharon Mace Christine Heywood Reitsch, Weston & John & Harriet Van Buren William R. Cedergren Mike & Cindy Mackey Sandra Heywood Blondin, PLLC Thomas Vaughan Sean Chase Gitta & Chet Makinster Michael & Amy Hicks Cary Rhode Rick & Debbie Von Roch Marion & Ruth Clark Ronda Manick Jason Hoseney James L. Ribary, DDS Francis Wall Terry Clary Bill Marcum Molly Howard Don & Pat Rodman Walstead Mertsching Mary Stewart Comer Dick & Mary Martinsen Attorneys at Law Jack Humphrey Paul R. Roesch Jr. Donald B. Conway Mark & Theresa McCrady Washington Community Joe Hutchings Jim & Elizabeth Roffler Twylla Corrie Chad Meadors & Technical College Dave & Pat Hynning Kirc Roland Humanities Assoc. Diane Crockett Jim & Linda Meskew Richard R. Imholte, DDS Bob & Jeri Rose William Watkins, DMD Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Davis Rhonda Meyers Interior Resources David Rosi Rod Wentworth, DDS Anne DeFrancisco Tony Motschenbacher Interwest Benefit Jane Rosi-Pattison John & Phyllis Westervelt Scott W. Dennis Ann Mottet Consultants, Inc. Carl Roush Weyerhaeuser Real Estate Dick & Darlene DeRosier L. G. Isaacson Company MRG-Diversification Ray & Carol Ryan Development Sudhir & Sumana Desai Peter & Jenny Isaacson James & Arlyce Muck Matthew Rybar Nolan & Shawni Wheeler Dawn Draus Jacobsen’s Chevron Monty Multanen Peter Rybar Steve & Ellen Wilcox Mike & Margaret Dugaw Jerry’s Telephone Service Gregg & Barb Myklebust Sylvia Sandoz Dale & Ann Williamson Carole Eby JH Kelly, LLC Tom Myklebust Barbara Schoeffler Cam Wilson Vicki Echerd Bob Johnson Howard & Eileen Nagle Ken Schrecengost Jeff Wilson Butch & Debbie Eldridge Cynthia Johnson Randy Nebel Pamela G. Schulz Adam Wolfer Louise Emerson George & Marcia Johnson Tom Nelson Searing Electric & Mike & Trudy Woods Jackie Evenson Plumbing Karen & Rick Johnson Joyce Niemi Jay Worth Evergreen Appraisal Karen Joiner Northwest Deli Seattle Dental Associates Peter & Merlene York Service Distributing, Inc. Ron & Dot Joslin Ross Sennett Dr. & Mrs. Michael Diane Falkenstein Tim Norton Ziegler Sandra & Ron Junker Shamrock Tavern Greg Finkas Jerry & Cathy Doug & Jeanne O’Connor Dennis Shaw Fischer Insurance Agency, Roger & Nancy Karnofski Zimmerman Ryan Oliver Gale & Sharon Sisson Inc. Steve Kasson 1 Anonymous 2010 Annual Report 17 Rita Fontaine Nancy Martin Julie Suek Mechanically Inclined, In Memory of: LLC Jim & Alexis Franz Sandra M. Martin Jean Sutherland Ted Anderson Ms. Vera Meredith Desiree M. Gamble Anita Martinez Josie Swim Anonymous Andrea Gillaspy- David McCarthy Dean & Debra Takko Long Nguyen Steinhilper Nev Okyay Kathy Meier Robert & Doris Tuttle Keith Flick Art & Peggy Mottet Shirley Ougendal Jason Mellema Vada Van Vessem Howard & Eileen Nagle Terry Gilmore Ruth Melvin Greta Verd Pals for Hair Leon & Sherry Gohn Ellen Peres Jeff Moenck Lenore Vest Eleanor Jechort Dan Graves P. J. Peterson & Stephen Therese Montoya Thuy Vo & Anh Nguyen Marion & Ruth Clark Scott Graves Jones Robin Mowell Barbara Warren Greta Hamilton Marisa & Kevin Greear Physical Impact Glen & Marge Munsey Nonnie Weaver Vada Van Vessem Quimby Corporation Joe & Marquita Green Marlaine Netter William Weiss Ray & Kay Green James Richardson Ken Noble Nadine Westrick Marcella Mashinter Gunnar & Jennie Starbucks Coffee Robin Norberg Shirley Willis Richard & Patricia Kelley Guttormsen Company Northwest Financial Mike Wilson Jerry & Cathy Heather Guttormsen Karen Thorson Services Zimmerman Allan & Marie Wise Three Rivers Golf Course Jamie & Gunnar Dr. Gary Nyberg Guttormsen Jim Woodruff Vance Trucking & Opsahl, Dawson & Memory of Hughson Pat Guttormsen 3 Anonymous Excavation Company, PS Mooney Mike & Sandy Haas Weyerhaeuser Company Greg & Amy Pang Gifts of Material and Nadine & David Coburn Rick Winsman Charlotte Hales The Parrish Family Equipment Greta Hamilton Chengrun Yang Ellen Peres Art’s Electric Monty Multanen Trisha Hamilton Performance Sheet Metal, Astoria Golf & Country In Honor of: Kathy Blood Geoffrey Hansen Inc. Club Mary Harding Don & Judy Fuller Steve Harvey Becky Philpott Baker Lumber Company Ivan & Sheri Akesson Charlotte Hales Gary & Cathy Healea Bill & Mary Ellen Pietz Inc. Patrick Boerner Pamela G. Schulz Jerri Henry Marilyn Pinard Mark & Margit Brumbaugh JoAnne & Greg Booth Larry Hoff Dean Piotrowski Castle Rock Building Margit & Mark Ali & Ann Sandoz Donna Horenstein Burnell Potter Supply Brumbaugh Sylvia Sandoz Robert W. Horrochs Don & Lori Powell Mike Claxton Linda Constans Lisa Schneider Klint Hull Joe & Jennifer Quirk Columbia Theatre for the Louise Emerson Robert & Doris Tuttle Allison Hutchinson Tom & Peggy Renaud Performing Arts Marisa Greear Susan James Mike & Beth Reynolds Cowlitz Black Bears Laura Hammer Clyde Shadiow Megan Jasurda Karla Rivers Cowlitz County Sheriffs’ Sandra & Ron Junker Emily Allen Allisa Johnson Monte & Rose Roden Department John Krause Robert A. & Shirley A. Cherise Cram Dan Johnson Tom Rozwood Andrea Leary (Timmins) Bridges Brian & Andrea Dennis Robert E. Kane II Lynn Ruddell Ronda Manick Joe Lowe Paul Dufek Henry & Kim Karnofski Dave Rukkila Jim & Chris McLaughlin Barbara Ann Parker Flourish Skin & Laser Wendy Keegan Debbie Sanders Karla Rivers Burnell Potter Bob & Janey Gregory Jon Kerr Marilyn Schahfer Barbara Schoeffler Jim Tweedie Sue Groth & Gary Westbo King’s House of Travel Schlecht Construction, Jenny L. Smith Inc. Richard & Trisha Hamilton Donald & Jody Kirkpatrick Mary Stone Stephen Vargo Jacob L. Schloss Steve Heitert Jennifer Knapp Josie Swim Rob E. Quoidbach Lisa Schneider Jim & Kim Hendrickson Helen & Hilmar Kuebel 1 Anonymous Nancy Kuehlwein Hilda Seidman Thomas & Margaret Deborah Sennett Hickey Louis LaPierre Jim McLaughlin Courtney Shah Island Sun Tanning Andrea Leary Halton Company J.T.’s Steak & Fishouse Angie L. Leppert Luci Shepard Foundation Jansen Flowers & Gifts Peter Livins Pam Shulz Kathy’s Flowers Joe Lowe Mark & Rosemary Siipola Brad and Shelley White Kelso Theater Pub Doug Lucas Terri Skeie Janet C. Anderson Gary Knox Tara M. Lynch-Thompson Kaylyn Smith Lowe’s Madison Handbags, Inc. Stan & Patti Smith Art Mahlum Vance Marlow Lin & Jennie Spicknall John Stollberg Manthe Equipment, Inc. 18 2010 Annual Report Touching Lives And Building Community 2010 Retirees Embodied LCC Values of Quality And Service

In June 2010, two long-time administrators and six veteran instructors retired from LCC. Each touched the lives of hundreds of students over the years and made a lasting contribution to our community.

During her 36- College to the LCC campus laying the music, art, poetry and humor to year career at LCC, foundation for future efforts to provide examine and expose theories and Vice President for a 4-year college degree opportunity in concepts to students. Student Success our community. Mary Harding held During her 28 years several positions in English instructor at LCC, instructor Student Services and Joe Green w a s Lenore Vest worked Instruction. Under probably best known vigorously in the her watch many innovative services for his nine-years as Math Lab, devoting to improve student performance were advisor for the Salal her time to making implemented, including co-locating Review, LCC’s award- certain lab tests were services in a single area, the Entry winning literary and an accurate reflection Advisor process, support for first arts magazine. The of students’ knowledge and progress. generation & at-risk students, student multiple awards received by Salal at She was also committed to ensuring mentors, outreach to veterans, Latino state and national levels confirmed accurate placement of students from students, and students with disabilities, his abilities as a master teacher. Green Compass testing. Vest served as Faculty and Running Start. was also a talented poet and publisher. Association President,filling a vital role He collaborated on a book with art in the College Governance Council. Harding strongly supported LCC instructor Rosemary Powelson– “Deluxe athletics and served as Women’s Athletic Motel” (1991) and co-taught LCC’s first In his nine years Commissioner for the NWAACC. integrative studies class, a combination at LCC, Associate In 2003, she wrote a Title III grant of English and Biology. Vice President for request securing $1.3 million for new Career and Student technology. Counselor Butch Services J o h n Henderson was a Krause increased Harry Blair came great advocate for c o l l a b o r a t i o n to LCC in 1980 to students during his 33 between K-12 and teach in the Forestry years at LCC, always college educators and built strategic Department and over ready to listen. He partnerships with the business three decades also was willing to wade community. His work with the Tech- taught metallurgy into the messiest of Prep program generated interest in and math. Blair was student situations to help students workforce education among middle- known for investing resolve their troubles and seemed to and high school students and created significant time in class preparation thrive on taking students who would be awareness of the value of workforce and evaluation of student work so that challenging for others. Henderson also education as a driver of economic it could be returned the following day. taught classes in career planning and development among the business He was always willing to go the extra stress and anger management. community. mile with students who were struggling and trying. F o r a l l o f h i s 39 years at LCC, Over 27 years philosophy instructor Also retiring in 2010 were Dennis Pat Ellsberg Richard Kelley Farland, Director of Finance; Mary Ellen taught more than was an educational Pietz, Administrative Services; Sandy 12,000 students at innovator – the first Brockway and Rick Boudreau, Campus LCC. His curriculum on campus to use Services; Linda Constans, Instruction; a n d p r o g r a m a seminar method Fred Mitchell, Finance; and Rosana c o n t r i b u t i o n s to teach, to use oral examinations Snell, Instruction. e n h a n c e d t h e and to allow students to prepare and Business Management program to take exams in small groups. A true help students better understand the Renaissance person who was versed business community while adding in the Arts as well as the Sciences - all a cultural diversity component. In of Kelley’s courses were taught from the 1980’s he helped bring Linfield an interdisciplinary perspective- using 2010 Annual Report 19 Lower Columbia College 1600 Maple Street Non-Profit Org U.S. Postage PAID PO Box 3010 Mailed From 98642 Longview, WA 98632-0310 Permit No. 94

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