2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Vision

Wallace State will facilitate learning without boundaries, will be committed to every student’s success, will exemplify the spirit of perpetual improvement, and will promote an overarching sense of community.

Mission

Wallace State Community College is commit- ted to learning that transforms lives and com- munities. In support of the mission, Wallace State Community College is committed to student success through:

• a student centered, innovative, engaging, and supportive learning environment • providing teaching excellence that inspires a quest for lifelong learning • respect for uniqueness and diversity • strategic partnerships that advance community, workforce and economic development • cultural enrichment of our communities • accountability and integrity

Values

Wallace State Community College affirms these values:

• Commitment to learning • Dedication to excellence • Academic integrity • Creative thinking • Respect for individual dignity and worth • Civic responsibility • Collaboration and partnerships A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

It is with great pleasure that I present this summary highlighting the accomplishments of the past year at Wallace State Community College. This has been a year of looking forward to improved students success through new programs and career pathways, such as the GPS Freshman Seminar and the addition of stackable creden- tials in our career programs, as well as a year of reflection as we begin our 50th anniversary celebration. It has been a year of expanded partnerships, including the model Fast Track for Industry and REHAU Academy partnerships with our local schools and industries, and the partnership with Blount County and Oneonta officials to establish a new Wallace State campus in Oneonta in 2016. It has been a year of accolades for our College, as evidenced by our ranking among the top providers of workforce develop- ment in the state and region and recognition by the Ameri- can Association of Community Colleges and even the White House. We are most proud, however, of the individual and collective success of our students, whom we are entrusted to serve. We invite you to “Be One of Us” as we endeavor to transform the lives and communities we serve.

Alabama Community College System Governance

CHANCELLOR MARK HEINRICH

ACCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gov. Robert Bentley, President Milton Davis, District 6, Pro-Tem Al Thompson, District 1, Vice President Chuck Smith, District 7 Ron Fantroy, District 2 Blake McAnally, Member-at-Large Susan Foy, District 3 Mary Scott Hunter, State Board of Education Frank Caldwell, District 4 Ex-officio Member Crystal Brown, District 5

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. New Advancements in Health Education

Wallace State Community College opened the new School of Nursing and Center for Science building, which features a state-of-the-art Simulation Center available for use by all of the college’s Allied Health Programs.

The 115,000 square-foot facility offers the most up-to-date a debriefing room where the faculty goes through video foot- technology for instructing students in an atmosphere that age of the simulation and provides insight into their perfor- encourages cooperative education among faculty and fellow mance and gives instruction based on those details. students. “As a lifelong community college educator, I believe our stu- Exercises conducted in the nine-bed Simulation Center are dents deserve the best learning environments, and we strive run by faculty located in one of two control booths. The stu- to provide those kinds of learning experiences at Wallace dents take an active role in the “treatment” of their patient. State,” said Dr. Vicki Karolewics. “This new facility has been They make the decisions based on the symptoms that are many years in the making and it certainly extends our tradi- presented to them. After each simulation, the students enter tion of excellence into the future.”

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. Wallace State’s new School of Nursing and Center for Science has been hailed as a model for interdisciplinary learning and visited by elected officials, representatives of state agencies, and leaders from the healthcare industry and ’s colleges and universities. ACHIEVING: The Dream

Wallace State joined this prestigious national reform network focusing on student success and has implemented a number of data driven measures to improve rates of student success, with an emphasis on completion. The project’s focus, which initially encompassed three areas in 2013, was narrowed to two in 2015 when the first goal, Strengthening Portals of Entry, was met through the integration of the new Lion Central one-stop center for enrollment services.

IMPROVING THE SUCCESS OF TRANSITIONAL STUDENTS – Wallace State has implemented strategies for our most at-risk students to improve retention and progression of students to graduation, including a best practice model that allows students to self-select their appropriate level of study in English, math and reading within a set range of cut scores on the placement exam. The Transitional Learning initiatives’ primary goal is to make the transition into college as easy and seamless as possible for students. Students in transitional courses receive the ex- tra preparation in course assistance in English, math or reading they need. WSCC was awarded a grant to implement My Math Lab Plus to assist with these efforts. Results of this pilot will be announced in 2016.

LEARNING COMMUNITIES – WSCC Learning Communities provides enhanced and shared cross-disciplinary learning activities, currently offered to students in classes Monday through Thursday during the 9:30-10:45 a.m. timeslot, with plans to expand offerings. Since its implementation, students have met to hear from individuals who have played a role in historic events, talked with inde- pendent filmmakers and participated in college events. Each class then creates program-specific learning activities related to the event. In the past year, 1,504 students enrolled in Learning Communities courses, up from 1,319 in the previous year. Relatedly, the percentage of students who believe that the culture of the college promotes achievement and educational goals rose from 87 to 96 percent in 2015. The student graduation rate increased by 10 percent and the student success rate, which includes retention, by 9 percent over the previous year.

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Readiness3

Readiness3: Ready for College, Ready for Work, Ready for Life is the theme for Wallace State’s guiding Strategic Plan through 2017. Preparing students for the workforce and achieving excellent student outcomes are at the heart of the plan.

“Our office promises companies that Wallace State will prepare them a competent workforce, and the college has never failed to deliver on that promise.” -- Dale Greer, Cullman Economic Development Agency

Some of the most outstanding programmatic successes of the year:

100% EMPLOYMENT 100% PASS RATE KNOWN GRADUATES FOR ACADEMIC BOARD OR OTHER CERTIFICATION YEAR 2013-2014: Business Management and EXAMS: Physical Therapy Assistant, Supervision, Therapeutic Massage, Physical Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Therapist Assistant, Human Services, Health Sonography, Respiratory Therapy. Other Information Technology, Respiratory Therapy, top performers: Clinical Lab Technician Pharmacy Technology, Occupational Therapy (90.9%), Dental Hygiene (96%), Nursing Assistant, Child Development, Medical Assis- (92.9%) and Occupational Therapy tant, Emergency Medical Services, Diagnostic Assistant (96.8%) Imaging, Dental Assisting, Nursing, HVAC, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Engineering Technology, Flight Technology, Machine Tool (See the Scorecard of Performance Technology, Welding, Agriculture/Horticulture, Measures at the end of this report for and Electronics Technology reported 100% more results.) employed or pursuing a higher degree

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BEBE ONE ONE OF OF US. US. Wallace State is giving high school students the opportunity to enter the workforce faster, better trained and ready to advance in their employment. New Opportunities for Early College Enrollment

STUDENTS STARTING EARLY, AND STARTING RIGHT

For more than a decade, Wallace State has provided high school students the opportunity to simultaneously earn high school and college credit though its dual enrollment and Fast Track programs.

In 2015, over 550 dual enrollment students were en- Wallace State President. “Business and industry have rolled at Wallace State, including 72 in the Fast Track ready access to a middle skills workforce. Parents save programs at WSCC and J.B. Pennington High School money on higher education tuition. Students complete and 84 in Wallace State’s new Fast Track for Industry their postsecondary education earlier and, as they program. enter the workforce sooner, the state gains taxpayers who contribute to a sound economic base. At Wallace Like the traditional Fast Track program, Fast Track for State, our strategic plan is Readiness3, assuring that Industry is located on Wallace State’s campus. Cull- our students are Ready for College, Ready for Work man County Schools instructors maintain classrooms and Ready for Life by helping students Start Early, Start in WSCC’s General Studies building to serve students Right, Finish, and Succeed.” from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The success rate for dual enrollment, and especially The program allows students to Start Early, jump-start- the Fast Track program, is exceptionally high. For the ing their future by compressing their time spent in high last nine classes, 96 percent or more of our Fast Track school and college by taking rigorous college courses students have graduated from high school, and most that allow students to receive both high school and col- go on directly to employment or transfer to a university. lege credit. Students will earn college credits towards Some even earned enough college credit to simulta- an industry-recognized credential and may qualify for neously graduate from high school and from Wallace free tuition through Career/Tech Dual Enrollment tax State with an associate degree, and transferred to the credit-funded scholarships available for qualified career college or university of their choice as a junior. technical programs. They also have opportunities to participate in workforce experiences such as job-shad- Moreover, these students disproportionately win schol- owing and apprenticeships. arships to further their education. Among the highest awards were a $50,000 scholarship to Millsaps College “This is a shining example of a perfect partnership awarded to Caitlin Kuykendall, a $33,000 scholarship designed with the end in mind; that is, transition- to UAB awarded to Valerie Barnes for Engineering, a ing motivated young adults through postsecondary $21,000 scholarship to Jacksonville State awarded to education and training and into the workforce more Aspyn Seely, and a $19,000 scholarship to Birmingham quickly. Everyone wins,” said Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Southern awarded to Victoria Moss.

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. WHY DUAL ENROLLMENT?

• Dual credit students have a higher college participation rate than high school graduates overall.

• Dual credit students who go on to college continue to the second year at a higher rate than freshmen who enter college without having earned dual credit.

• Among freshmen who continue to the second year of college, dual credit participants earn a higher first year GPA.

• Students who continue to the second year of college accumulate more college credit if they take dual credit in high school. New Opportunities for Early College Enrollment continued

FAST TRACK FOR INDUSTRY AND REHAU ACADEMY Wallace State’s partnerships with local industry have created new pathways for students to earn their high school and/or college degrees while working in local industry for hands-on training, supplementing what they learn in the classroom, and maintaining their employment after successful completion of the program.

In 2015, Wallace State introduced Fast Track for college – during which time students will split their Industry and the REHAU Academy, expanding Dual time between working at REHAU and attending Fast Enrollment partnerships with Cullman County Schools Track for Industry classes on campus at Wallace State. and its apprenticeship program at REHAU. While at REHAU, students will receive real-world specialized training in injection molding to become “It has worked extremely well for us. The Wallace polymer specialists. REHAU will compensate students State students are exposed to all different areas of financially for their participation in the apprenticeship. the plant and have a chance to work with all differ- ent types of equipment,” Michael Stewart, REHAU Upon successful completion of the program, students maintenance manager, said of the apprenticeship will have graduated from high school and earned program. certification as a Polymer Technician from Wallace State. They will be eligible for full-time employment The Wallace State students in the apprenticeship with REHAU as polymer specialists. program spend two days a week in classes at Wallace State, while also fulfilling at least 30 hours of work at REHAU. REHAU pays for the classes, books and supplies for the students accepted into the appren- ticeship program.

In the new REHAU Academy program, eight paid apprentices will be selected each year from the Fast Track for Industry program. Students will apply for ap- prenticeships during their junior year of high school and begin the apprenticeship during their senior year. Each apprenticeship lasts two years – the senior year of high school and freshman year of community

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. Wallace State is ranked No. 2 in the South for Workforce Development, providing skilled and trained employees for businesses and industries in the region.

On opposite page: From left, Jimmy Hodges, WSCC Dean of Applied Technologies; Dr. Vicki Karolewics, WSCC President; Jeff Curtis, Cullman Area Career Center Principal, Cullman County Schools; Dr. Craig Ross, former Cullman County Schools Superintendent; Dr. Ginger Hogeland, School Counselor/Fast Track Administrative Assistant at CACC & CDC, Cullman County Schools; Albert von Pelser-Berensberg, REHAU-Cullman Plant Manager; Michael von Hertell, REHAU Head of Vocational Education, External Continuing Education and Training; Hubert Förg, REHAU Head of International Training

At right: Gavin Mobley, a REHAU Academy student, studies at the computer while in class at Wallace State Community College. INDUSTRY: Improving the Workforce

Wallace State Community College hosted a news conference an- As an example of how beneficial the technical programs are to nouncing a new career technical dual enrollment opportunity open Wallace State graduates, Jordin Rivers, a Wallace State alum and to high school students and a new tax credit that will give donors a maintenance technician at the Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tenn., the incentive to help provide resources for deserving students in shared his thoughts. “If you told me that at 22 I would be making the program. $22 an hour, and next year I’ll be making close to $30 an hour, I wouldn’t have believed it,” said the Addison High graduate who New legislation allows businesses and individuals to donate funds earned a degree from Wallace State Electronics Technology pro- for career technical dual enrollment and receive tax credits for up to gram in 2013. 50 percent of the donation not to exceed $500,000 nor an amount greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer’s Alabama income tax Career/technical dual enrollment scholarships are available to Wal- liability. lace State students enrolling in one of the following 17 programs: Agriculture/Horticulture, Automotive Manufacturing Technology, “This announcement is one that will contribute to the development Automotive Service Technology, Business/Office Administration, of a highly-skilled workforce in the state of Alabama and in our Collision Repair, Culinary Arts, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, workforce region,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karole- Diesel Technology, Electronics Technology (Mechatronics), Engi- wics. “In order to generate a consistent supply of highly-skilled neering Technology, Flight Technology, Heating and Air Condition- workers, it is critical that citizens have access to educational training ing, Paralegal, Precision Machining/CNC, Visual Communications opportunities that are closely aligned to regional workforce de- and Welding. mand. Those educational training opportunities begin in secondary education and continue into the community colleges in this great Students awarded the career/technical dual enrollment scholarship state.” may begin taking courses the summer after their 10th grade year.

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COACHING: The Way to Success

Wallace State Community College expanded its Success Coaching program in an initiative aimed at keeping students on track to completion and graduation. Students enrolled in targeted advanced manufacturing and healthcare programs were offered, free of charge, a coach to help them through their first year as a college student. Funding for the program was initially provided through a grant from the Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant program.

Wallace State led a consortium that included education, while developing skills necessary for Central Alabama Community College and Wal- long-term success. The coaching focuses on em- lace State-Selma sharing the $9.5 million grant, powering the student to take ownership of their which provided coaching along with access to success through discussions about effectively 3D learning objects within the classrooms and managing school, community, finances, academ- expanded online learning opportunities for stu- ics, career planning, commitment to graduation, dents to help them fit college courses into their health, and support. busy lives and work schedules. Success coaching is a proven method of retain- Wallace State sustained the program in Fall ing students, and the results at Wallace State 2015 and established the Wallace State Success have supported this with results ranging from an Coaching Program, offering coaching to all increase in term to term retention of 8 to 17 per- 1200+ incoming first-time freshmen. cent since the implementation of the service in 2012. From Fall 2014 to Fall 2015, 61 percent of The goal of one-on-one “success coaching” is to students who participated in Success Coaching help students balance the demands of college, remained in classes or graduated with a degree work and family life. Coaches also provide the or certificate. Nationally, retention rates for com- students with the structure, tools and motivation munity college students average 59 percent, and needed to persist through challenges. Students graduation rates average 21 percent. are encouraged to get the most out of their

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. Wallace State Community College has been awarded more than $40 million in grants in the past five years. The Success Coaching program is among the beneficiaries. 2014-2015 College Achievements

College Accomplishments and Recognitions bama in Huntsville have announced a new Joint Admission Agree- Wallace State Community College takes pride in the accomplish- ment adding to similar joint admission agreements with UAB and ments of the college, its students, alumni, faculty and staff. Over the Samford University and special articulation agreements with other last year, Wallace State has been associated with numerous awards institutions, expanding on the existing STARS network. and recognitions. The success of our programs was recognized in a number of For example, Wallace State has the highest student success rates ways, including the Wallace State Practical Nursing Program’s fourth in the Alabama Community College System, which shows the great consecutive year earning the top ranking in the state for gradu- effort put forth by faculty and students alike and the commitment ates taking the National Council Licensure for Practical Nurses the college has maintained as a student-centered institution of (NCLEX-PN) exam with a 100 percent pass rate. The Wallace State higher learning. Dental Hygiene program also earned a 100 percent pass rate for its Included in that commitment are the college’s efforts to pro- students taking the National Board Exam. vide the best facilities for our students. Working toward that goal, High school students in the Class of 2014 taking the ACT selected the college announced the opening of a new campus center at Wallace State as their first choice among Alabama’s community Oneonta and ushered in a new era in 2014 as classes were held for college. Wallace State was also declared a Military Friendly School® the first time in the new School of Nursing and Center for Science, a by G.I. Jobs website, www.gijobs.com. 115,000 square-foot facility on campus that houses a state-of-the-art A significant recognition was the invitation received by Dr. Vicki simulation lab accessible to all Allied Health programs, classrooms, Karolewics to participate in the White House College Opportunity labs, lecture halls, conference center and more. Day of Action in Washington, D.C., where she joined education Wallace State Community College and the University of Ala- leaders from around the country to discuss improving opportunities

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for more students to enroll in and complete college. Leading by example, Wallace State initiated new programs and opportunities generating pathways to success. In the Allied Health division, the college began offering its new Patient Care Specialist program through BOOST: Better Occupational Outcomes with Sim- ulation Training. The two-semester certificate program graduated its first class and continues to grow. The college increased its offerings with new options in Transpor- tation Management through its Office Management Supervision/ Wallace State Community College plans to open Business Management program and in Sustainable Agriculture a new campus center in Oneonta in 2016. through the Agriculture/Horticulture program. campus for home school students, and the college successfully The Nursing program also offered a new opportunity for its completed its first year as host for the Youth Leadership Develop- students with its partnership with Children’s of Alabama’s Kids on ment Program for Cullman County. the Block puppetry program. Volunteer nursing students learn skits Offering a new recreational opportunity to students and to the designed to educate youth on safety and wellness and perform community at large, Wallace State became the first community those skits during community outreach programs. college in Alabama to build a disc golf course for amateur and pro- Wallace State continued its efforts for Starting Students Early fessional use. The course, situated on the back half of the campus, and Starting Right with its High School Dual Enrollment and Fast is open to the public. Track programs. With more than 560 students, Wallace State has Wallace State also continues to be a source of enrichment for the one of the fastest growing early college enrollment programs in community in arts and culture. During its annual Arts in April events, the state. Working with local industry and high schools, the col- the college offered a variety of events across campus for students lege expanded the dual enrollment options with the Fast Track for and the general public. During the most recent event, Wallace Industry Program, which offers high school students the opportunity State welcomed former NFL player Marcus Pollard and Wendy’s to complete college credit while getting hands-on training in local spokesperson Morgan Smith Goodwin as guest speakers. Speakers industries. The college also established a plan to offer courses on at previous Arts in April events included “Veggie Tales” musical 2014-2015 College Achievements

composer Kurt Heinecke and Birmingham News/AL.com columnist John Archibald. Wallace State President The Evelyn Burrow Museum played host to numerous exhibitions, including the annual sculptor’s exhibition featuring the artwork of Dr. Vicki Karolewics is named Nall and other sculptors from around the region. Other exhibits at the museum included: the Smithsonian’s The Way We Worked Distinguished Citizen of the Year exhibit; Equus, an exhibit of fine art photography by Arden Ward Upton, who gifted the museum with a piece from the collection; by The Cullman Times. The Study of Hands paintings by Lee Nabors; one of the largest collections of the work of renowned folk artist Mose T; the work of and Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing survivor Carolyn Maull acclaimed potter Jerry Brown; paintings by Leslie Wood; and a His- McKinstry, and former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones as guest speakers. tory of the Cigar Box Guitar. The museum’s most recent exhibition The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs enter- features Japanese woodblock prints from the 18th and 19th cen- tained audiences with the annual March Madness Concert Band turies on loan from the Georgia Museum of Art. The Museum also Performance, Jazz Band Big Band Dance, “Revolution: A Musical welcomed the return of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Celebration of the Beatles,” Veterans Day performances, “A Mid- Filmmakers, giving free screenings of films after which the filmmak- summer Night’s Dream,” Christmas performances, “Broadway and ers answered questions from the audience. Beyond” the “Saxsational” concert, a concert with the UNA Con- The Museum annually organizes educational trips abroad for cert Band, “Disney Through the Decades” and “Into the Woods.” students and community members. Approximately 60 participants The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, which includes Wallace took part in the most recent trip to Paris and London. State alumna Judge Terri Willingham Thomas, chose Wallace State The Common Read program welcomed Wayne and Lori Earl, par- as a location to hear oral arguments, and the Wallace State Student ents of Esther Earl, who inspired the book “The Fault in Our Stars,” Support Services group visited Atlanta as part of an annual educa- the most recent selection for the academic year of 2014-2015. The tion excursion. previous selection of “While the World Watched” brought author

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. 2014-2015 College Achievements

Alumni and Employee Accomplishments and Recognitions Wallace State is… The alumni of Wallace State Community College are spread far and wide n 1st choice community and across many fields and careers. Their accomplishments are a reflection college in the state among on the college’s 50 years of excellence. The same can be said for our faculty high school seniors taking and staff, who pride themselves on giving 100 percent to our students to ensure their future success. the ACT Wallace State alumni were recognized in a number of ways, including n 2nd in the South in Martha Burchell, a Cullman Nationwide Insurance agent, who was named Workforce Development the Wallace State 2014 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. During the same n 3rd largest community ceremony, Christy Turner, the Special Events Programs Director at Cullman college in Alabama, and Parks and Recreation, was named the Academic Division Outstanding Alumni recipient; Javier Morales and Amy Smith received Outstanding Al- among the fastest growing lied Health and Nursing Alumni awards; Sunshine Smith-Wynn received the in the U.S. Workforce and Applied Technologies Division Outstanding Alumni award; n Leader in student success, and Joseph Nabors received the Promising Alumni award. with the highest success Alumni in the field of athletics also fared well over the last year. Former rates in the Alabama Wallace State Zelous Wheeler was promoted to the New Community College System York Yankees on July 3 and hit a for his first major league hit later n that night. Wheeler became the fifth former WSCC player in six seasons to In the Top 20 in the nation earn a promotion to the MLB and make their debut, joining for producing Health Care in 2009, in 2010, Graham Godfrey in 2011 and graduates in 2012. The Alabama Board of Education recognized former Wallace State n Designated as Military student-athlete Marcus Johnson as a Student Success Story for his aca- Friendly® by G.I. Jobs demic and athletic success at Wallace State after he transferred to Samford website University. n Wallace State’s faculty and staff earned their fair share of awards and hon- Nominated for Aspen Prize ors. Internationally, Dr. Karolewics was chosen to travel to China with a del- two times in four years 2014-2015 College Achievements egation from the Association of American Colleges & Universities. nealogy expert Robert Davis was named the recipient of the 2014 Locally, Dr. Karolewics was named a Woman of Distinction by the Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award from the Girl Scouts of Alabama, named Distinguished Citizen of the Year by Dallas Genealogical Society. The Evelyn Burrow Museum Director The Cullman Times and was chosen to serve as the Burgermeister Donny Wilson received the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce for the 2014 Cullman Oktoberfest celebration. Superior Service Award. Wallace State employees Sally Warren, James Malone, Kim Diana Majerik was named the college’s new Director of Dual Kahler and Jennifer Hill were recognized as the college’s Chan- Enrollment, Fast Track and Off Campus programs. Marcie Hill took cellor Award recipients at the 2015 Alabama Community College over as the new director of Wallace State’s Child Development pro- Association (ACCA) Luncheon. Previous award winners were Ricky gram. Wallace State Industrial Electronics instructor Joe Hendrix Burks, Barbara Ebert, Diana Majerik and Teresa Gibbs. Kelley Jones, attended the Siemen Mechatronic Systems Certification Program Wallace State’s Adult Education Director, earned the Outstanding training at the Siemens Technik Akademie in Berlin, Germany. Leadership Award from the Adult Education Directors Association. Wallace State’s Communication and Marketing Department re- Nursing Program Director Deborah “Pepper” Hoover received ceived, among others, a Paragon Award from the National Council the Healthcare Professional of the Year award from the Cullman for Marketing and Public Relations, for its “Hot Jobs” television Area Chamber of Commerce. Diesel Technology instructor Jeremy advertisement series and earned a record 16 gold and silver awards Smith received the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award for at the NCMPR Medallion Awards competition. his outstanding contribution to leadership, teaching and learning. Many other faculty and staff achievements can be found in the In History instructor Leigh Ann Courington received the inaugural the News section of the Wallace State website. award last year. Longtime Wallace State history professor and ge-

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. 2014-2015 College Achievements

Student Accomplishments and Recognitions Wallace State is most proud of the accomplishments of its students, Miss Wallace State 2014 Catee Moss, at left, and Miss Wallace from the ultimate success of earning their certificate or degree to State 2015 Emily Davis, below. individual and team achievements made throughout their time at the college. Hundreds of students walked across the stage during Wallace State’s recent commencement. Presidential Excellence Awards were presented to Barbara Dover (Academic), Rebecca Long (Health) and Ricky Cason (Technical). Previous winners were Haylee B. Smith (Aca- demic) Jordan R. Davis (Health) and Robert Summerford (Technical). Wallace State sophomore Levi Ponder was named a 2014 Coca-Co- la Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. Ponder was among elite company as one of only 50 gold scholars across 38 states, standing out among 1,700 applicants. He and fellow sophomore Rosa Lee Aderhold were previous Wallace State All-Alabama Academic ship. Team Scholars. The 2015 winners were Kimberly Crauswell and Daniel Jarrod Hand, Blaine Farris, Emily Hurst, Kaitlyn Forrester, Allison Young. Porch and Natatlie Knox received the Nightingale Awards for Asso- Several Wallace State students advanced to the 2015 SkillsUSA Na- ciate Degree Nursing and Josh Green for Practical Nursing during tional Conference by winning state SkillsUSA events. Hannah Tidwell, pinning ceremonies in Spring and Summer. Melissa Kilpatrick and Ruth Barr, were the first Wallace State SkillsUSA Edison Pearce was the first Wallace State student chosen to present winners in the Crime Scene Investigation category. Other winners at the Sigma Tau Delta Convention. included Jesse Phillips, CNC Turning Specialist; Judson Crump, Job Emily Davis, a sophomore in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, was Skills Demonstration; Ryan Hayes, Electronics Technology; and Wil named Miss Wallace State 2015, and crowned by Miss Wallace State Hudson, CNC Milling Specialist. 2014 Catee Moss, a paralegal and social work major. Maira Cardenas Dual enrollment Flight Technology student Chelsie Sloan became of Demopolis was crowned the 2015 Homecoming Queen, by 2014 the first female in the program to earn a Ninety-Nines Inc. Scholar- Homecoming Queen Brittany Kay Robinson of Sylacauga. 2014-2015 College Achievements

Wallace State softball’s Sabrina Russell was named a recipient of the 23rd round of the 2015 Major League First Year Player the NJCAA Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence. Seven other Draft. WSCC athletes were recognized for their academic achievements On the hardwood, Wallace State’s women’s basketball team (28- by the NJCAA. Additionally, Wallace State had five teams recog- 6) made program history at the NJCAA Division I national tourna- nized as NJCAA All-Academic teams for their efforts: golf, softball, ment by advancing to the second round by defeating Eastern Arizo- volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball. na and handing coach Ron Burdette his 100th career victory in four seasons. The Lady Lions made the program’s first national tourna- Athletic Accomplishments and Recognitions ment appearance since 2011 and fifth overall. The Lions also earned Along with recognizing their academic achievements, Wallace the Alberta Lee Cox Award for best sportsmanship at the national State is proud of the triumphs earned by the athletes and coaches tournament. Sophomore forward Morgan Smith was named a 2nd- who represent our college. team NJCAA All-American and the 2015 ACCC Player of the Year. For the Wallace State baseball and softball teams, the coaches Wallace State’s men’s basketball made its fourth postseason recently marked significant milestones in their careers, with coach appearance under coach John Meeks in five seasons, and soph- Randy Putman earning his 900th win as the baseball coach in 2014 omore Lee Moore signed with UTEP, marking one of the biggest and softball coach Jayne Clem earning her 800th career victory at transfer signings in program history. Wallace State in 2015. A year after finishing national runner-up for the third time under Two years removed from a NJCAA Division I national champi- coach Dan York, Wallace State golf won its second consecutive onship, Wallace State’s softball team (62-14) captured their 10th ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship and 12th overall. straight Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North Freshman Sylas Elliott was named a 2nd-team NJCAA All-Amer- Division championship in 2015, their ninth conference champi- ican and the conference tournament low medalist. Freshman onship and made their ninth national tournament appearance. Eli Marty was named a 3rd-team NJCAA All-American. York was Sophomore pitcher Rachel Ragland was named a NJCAA 1st-Team named the 2015 ACCC Coach of the Year. All-American, the 2015 ACCC Player of the Year and the Alabama Wallace State volleyball (39-8) won its seventh straight ACCC/ Sports Writers Association Community College Player of the Year. Region 22 championship in 2015 and earned its highest ever seed- Sophomores Amanda Medders and Sarah Jordan were each ing at the NJCAA Division I championships. Sophomore CeCe Hall named to the All-ACCC North Division second team. Sam Riley was named the 2015 ACCC Player of the Year, was the conference was the conference tournament MVP, while Medders, Jordan and tournament MVP and earned NJCAA Player of the Week status. Mackenzie Hill were ACCC All-Tournament selections. Clem, Rag- Sophomores Kheala Roberts and Alexandra Gamble were 1st- land and Hill traveled to Canada to represent the USA in the 2015 team ACCC All-Region selections for Wallace State, while Kelsea Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship. Bivins, Cierra Davis and August Newberry were each named to the Wallace State’s baseball team (29-24) finished as the ACCC ACCC All-Region second team. Coach Randy Daniel was named tournament runner-up in 2015. Landon Hughes, Turner Vincent and the ACCC Coach of the Year for the seventh time. Stephen Dobbs were each named to the ACCC All-Tournament Wallace State athletics also debuted its women’s golf program team. The Lions made their 24th postseason appearance in coach in the fall of 2015, adding more opportunities for its student-ath- Putman’s 26 seasons and finished conference runner-up. Sopho- letes. Men’s and women’s tennis is expected to return to Wallace more pitcher Chad Smith was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in State’s athletic program in 2016.

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. “You’ve got to have good players in order to reach a number like 800. This number represents all of the hard work from all of the players we’ve had over the last 16 seasons. You can be the best coach there ever was, but if you don’t have good players, you can’t win.”

Coach Jayne Clem, on her 800th Career Win Wallace State Community College is a national pacesetter for its student success initiatives, as recognized by entities such as the Aspen Institute, AAC&U and AACC.

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. GPS: Moving in the Right Direction

“GPS (Goals — Planning — Success): Navigate Your Future!” is Wallace State Community College’s current Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). GPS improves student learning on campus by guiding incoming freshmen so they can succeed in their college journey by focusing on three areas: technology skills utilizing e-portfolios, advising and career planning.

Over five years, Wallace State Community College will transform the freshman experience. A new Freshman Seminar course pro- vides students with much-needed technology skills and support, along with career/major field research, reflection and intensive advising to help them successfully navigate their journeys through WSCC and beyond. Student learning will be broadened by reflection and creation of GPS Portfolios, electronic portfolios that will document students’ learning experience and personal growth.

The goal for GPS is that when students reach the end of the seminar, they will have explored potential careers, mapped out a plan to achieve their educational goals, and documented their learning through a GPS Portfolio.

The QEP is based upon the following GPS Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate collegiate mastery of the technology associated with multimedia principles and techniques as a foundation for academic achievement and personal reflection. 2. Students will design goal-directed plans contextualized for the contemporary college milieu. 3. Students will analyze the interrelationship between career planning and learning through career exploration that reflects adaptive personal and professional opportunity and growth. 4. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically and transformationally about themselves and their place in the postmodern social and cultural environment.

In its first year, 1,137 students were enrolled in the GPS Freshman Seminar, creating 4,548 e-portfolio projects.

Wallace State has been recognized nationally as a pacesetter for its student success initiatives. It has recently been selected as one of 19 institutions in the prestigious Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Roadmap Project and one of 30 colleges named to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Pathways Project. World Class Exhibits

The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College hosts numerous exhibitions each year, offering the community a glimpse into different cultures, eras and artistic insights. The Museum was honored to host the Smithsonian Institution’s “The Way We Worked” exhibit in conjunction with the Cullman County Museum and the City of Cullman.

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Along with the Smithsonian’s “The Way We Worked” exhibit, The Evelyn Burrow Museum has been privileged to display the artwork of both up-and-coming artists and well-established artisans who have garnered world-wide acclaim.

In addition to the museum’s permanent collection of fine and decorative arts donated by Mrs. Burrow, the museum also displayed visiting works of world-famous artists such as sculptor Nall and folk artist Mose T. Other exhibits have spotlighted the work of artists Jerry Brown, Lee Nabors, Arden Ward Upton, Leslie Wood, John Dersham, and more. The exhibits covered the gamut from photography, to pottery, to painting to mixed media and beyond. A collection of Wedgwood was donated to the museum by Mrs. Mary Powell, and was on display in the Burrow atrium. “Fleeting Pleasures: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Georgia Museum of Art and Other Works” featuring col- lections of Japanese art by community members, will take the museum into the coming year.

As host of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Film- makers, The Evelyn Burrow Museum also provides numer- ous opportunities each semester for students, faculty, staff and the community to meet with documentary filmmakers from across the country and view films on a wide range of subjects, quiz them on the inspirations behind their films and the process they went through to make them. The series has introduced viewers to subjects ranging from the theft of the Mona Lisa to an African children’s choir. In a separate event, the Museum hosted a screening of the film about the life of Ave Maria Grotto’s Brother Joseph Zoettl.

BE ONE OF US. Wallace State Community College is the driving force for success for its students, both in the classroom and out. This new bus used by student groups, athletics and community organizations is a moving billboard for Wallace State’s commitment to excellence. Wallace State Community College is the driving force for success for its students, both in the classroom and out. This new bus used by student groups, athletics and community organizations is a moving billboard for Wallace State’s commitment to excellence. Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence

Wallace State kicks off a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary. 2016 will mark half a century of service to the North Alabama community, during which thousands of students were awarded degrees and transferred to four-year institutions across the state of Alabama and beyond.

Wallace State Community College opened in 1966 as the George C. Wallace State Trade School of Cullman County, under the leadership of Dr. Ben Johnson, who was appointed by the Alabama State Board of Education in 1965. The institution was approved by the Alabama State Legislature in 1963. Classes started on August 1, 1966, with 59 students and 10 instructors in 11 programs spread out over four buildings on the new campus. The college eventually added academic and health programs and became Wallace State Community College. Today the college serves approximately 7,000 students each semester in credit and non-credit programs with hundreds of degree and certificate options. The college is the third largest employer in the county and the campus stretches across 300 acres with more than three dozen buildings.

After Dr. Johnson, the college has been led by only two other presidents. Dr. James C. Bailey led the college from 1971, over- seeing its first accreditation process, to his retirement in 2003. Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics’ tenure from 2003 to present has seen unprecedented growth and recognition for its innovations in teaching and learning on the state and national levels. Wallace State students have earned the distinction as being most successful in licensure and board exams and upon transfer to four-year institutions, with reputations as sought-after, dedicated and dependable employees in the workforce. The college remains the “crown jewel” of the Alabama Community College System.

Dr. Ben Johnson - 1965-1971 Dr. James C. Bailey - 1971-2003 Dr. Vicki Karolewics - 2003-Present

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. FUTURE Foundation

The Wallace State Future Foundation, Inc. promotes equity, accessibility and excellence in education. The Future Foundation’s most important goal is to provide scholarships to students whose educational needs cannot be met by their current resources. Through private giving, various scholarship funds have been established to help meet these needs. The following donors provided their support over the year:

LEGACY SOCIETY Drinkard Development Cullman County Commission Silver Patron ($100,000-$499,999) Hanceville Elementary School Cullman County Sheriff’s Office City of Cullman-Burrow Trust Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Cullman Economic Development Agency Vicki Karolewics Cullman Electric Cooperative Melanie Maddox Cullman Power Board Bronze Patron ($50,000-$99,999) Peoples Bank Cullman Radiation Therapy Services, PC Perfect Match Title III Grant Fund Shirley Quattlebaum Cullman Regional Medical Center State Farm Companies Foundation Doug Doggett Jewelers PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Richard Stewart Dream Ranch Platinum ($10,000 or more) Topre America Corporation Nell Dunlap American Proteins, Inc. Kathy Dyer Apel Steel Corporation Silver ($1,000 - $4,999) Eckenrod Ford Lincoln Norris and Barbara Atchley Orin and Alina Adams Mike & Lisa Eckenrod The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation AJK, LLC Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. James D. Bagwell Alabama Coal Cooperative First Community Bank Birmingham Fastener & Supply Inc. Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies Virginia Folsom Cullman-Jefferson Gas Timothy Aho Foundry Farm Cullman Savings Bank Foundation Judith Allred Freedom Insurance Agency Donna Guthrie Apel Machine & Supply Company R.E. Garrison Trucking Billy and Vickie Jackson Melissa Arnold Faith Hammock Jackson & Williams Sandra Blisard Happy Homes Real Estate, LLC Brad Johnson Marcia Blocker Betty Haynes Don Hubbard Phyllis Brewer Doris Hinkle Aubry Lowry Grant Brown Memorial Fund HOAR Construction/Program Mgt MyWay Transportation Stacey Brunner Jimmy W. Hodges Royal Technologies Corporation Betty Bryan Larry Holt Grady and Cherie Smith Krel Buckelew Art Center Hometown Bank of Oneonta Traditions Bank Cabin Fever Beverages Scotty & Karen Hooper Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Jimmy Cantrell Brenda Howell Gloria Williams Jerry Caudle Lisa Hullett ChemStation Huntsville International Airport Lisa Johnson Gold ($5,000 - $9,999) Suhanna Chikatla Civicon, LLC Shirley Johnson Cary Foundation Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. R. Krohn Cullman Ballet Society Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce James Land

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US.

FUTURE Foundation

Sam Lee Rebecca Branch Board of Directors Sarah Lovell BSE Industrial Contractors, Inc. Tiffany Lowery Brian Buckner Mach III, Inc. Robert Burns Kathy Maddox City of Cullman Industrial Board McGriff Industries Compass Bank Scotty Hooper, President Shane McMinn Rene Cornelius Merchants Bank of Alabama Cullman Cabinets Jason Spann, Vice-President Marilyn Moncus Cullman Rotary Club Austin T. Monk The Cullman Times Joan Moore Designs By Grace Phyllis Brewer, Treasurer Patsy Naves Bill Floyd Nearen Construction Co., Inc. Marsha Folsom Steve Newton Fuller Optical Norris Atchley, Past President Amy O’Leary Wayne & Elaine Fuller Prestige Mechanical, Inc. Jan Garner Shirley Quattlebaum State Farm Insurance Lisa German Leah Bolin Renee Quick Steven Glasscock Mike Rainey Suzanne Harbin Regions Bank Iryna Harris Fred Cespedes Karen Roberson Stefanie Herfurth Walter Ross Deborah Hoover The Rotary Foundation James Hoover Tim Compton Maria Rowe Bettie Horton Adam Russell Sharon Horton Randall Shedd Emily Niezer Johnston Mike Eckenrod St. John & Associates Bo & Julie Kennedy Jill Strickland Lee’s Veterinary Hospital, Inc. William Simpson Lifefirst Imaging & Oncology Care Group Dale Greer Steve Smith Marshall Medical Center South Smith’s Landscaping & Lawn Service Johnny McMoy Mitch Smith Chevrolet, Inc. Judy Mitchem Donna Guthrie Sportsmed John Newton Maria Stanford Office Equipment Company Mark Hall Zina Stansberry Bradley Pepper Retha Tinney Melanie Poole DBA The Design Poole Greg Tucker Premier Bank of the South Don Hubbard Richard Trimble Ready Mix USA Truckworx Kentworth Elizabeth Sandlin USA Healthcare, Alabama, LLC Kathy Skinner Billy Jackson U.S. Poultry Foundation Brandon Smith Van’s Sporting Goods Jim & Nanci Tidwell Wallace State AEA James Thompson Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Ex-Officio Walmart 6006 Distribution Center T.J. Signs Webb Wheel Products, Inc. Walker Brothers Linda Wesley Bridgette Warner Layne Lowery Wilborn Outdoors Lisa Weeks Williams Blackstock Architects, PC Ed White Jewelers Jeb Williamson Joe Willoughby Shirley Quattlebaum Sharon Woodruff Trey Williams Zero RPM, Inc. John T. & Judy Williamson Donny Wilson Dr. Tomesa Smith, Ex-Officio Patron ($500 - $999) Yearwood Construction Action Resources, Inc. Zaxby’s of Cullman Retha Tinney Lee Adams John Albright Friends (Up to $499) John Apel Bart Absher Jeb Williamson Athens State University Action Toner Products Mark & Leah Bolin Allison Adams Stephen Bowen Andrea Adams Betty Leeth Haynes, Emeritus

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT The Wallace State Future Foundation’s annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for deserving students who might oth- erwise struggle to attend college. The students who benefit from the scholarships expressed their thanks with note cards at each table.

BE ONE OF US. FUTURE Foundation

Dana Adams Derek Bentley Hilton Burroughs Kristian Adams Bentley Masonry Contracting Sherronda Burt Mallory Adams Michael Benton Destiny Busby Savannah Adams Brenda Berry Business Interiors, Inc. Melissa Aderhold Better Than Before Debra Butler Kana Adkins Reid Billlitz Mac Buttram Linda Akin Robby Binkley Brianna Bynum Katie Alcantara Pamela Binkowski Christopher Bynum Charity Alexander Andrew Bishop Phillip Cabri Connie Allen Amber Black Sonya Cabri Haley Allen Black Properties Jackie Cadle Helen Allen Jessica Blair Natalie Caffey LaDonna Allen Bland, Harris & McClellan, PC Lauren Cain Mary Allen Missy Blaylock Karen Calabro Patricia Allen Blue & Gray Drugs Susanna Calamusa Steven Allen Charity Body Anthony Camaradella Deborah Alverson Brittany Bolden Cassie Campbell Disha Amin Winter Bolding Pam Campbell Madalaine Anderson Melissa Borek Susan Campbell Nathaniel Anderson Mega Boutwell Maegan Carden Shonna Andrews Haley Bowers Tammy Careway Jessica Archer Elizabeth Bowlin Amy Carpenter Dorothy Ardis Debra Boyd Melissa Carett Kim Arndt Heather Boyd, J. Drake Salon Stephanie Casey James Arnold Marsha Bradford Gina Cason Kimberly Arnold Heather Branch Marie Cason ATA Workers’ Comp Fund Judy Brand Joann Castles Amanda Atkins Ellie Brasfield Katie Cates Laurel Atkins Leigh Braswell Kayla Cates Donna Attaway Gwyn Bredeson Jennifer Chambers Barbara Ayala Milton Bresler Kayla Chambers Backstage Boutique Denise Brewer Champion Rehab Resources, LLC Paul Bailey Connie Briehn Susan Chandler Dana Bailey Anna Eidson Bright Laura Chapman Julie Bailey Meredith Brock Andrew Chapman Kelsey Bailey Jonell Brooks Sandy Chapman Joseph Baize Niki Brooks Patricia Chavez Mechelle Baker William Brooks Danielle Chestnut Staci Baker Brown & Co. Beverages Donna Cheyne Betty Balch Ashley Brown Suhana Chikatla Emily Baldridge Janet Brown Joseph Childers Rebecca Ball Melissa Brown Jenny Chilton Mary Ballew Monica Brown Richard Claus Ballew Building Company Patricia Brown Theresa Clem Bama Air Systems Peggy Brown Shalae Clements Virginia Barber Phyllis Brown Jessy Clemmons Mary Barnes Will Brown Leslie Clemons Chiquita Barnes Farrah Browning Nikki Clowdus Becky Barnett Autumn Bryan Ben Cobb Chesley Barnett Cathy Bryan Eric Conley Kristi Barnett Ashley Bryant Myranda Coob Maria Barnett Kathy Buckelew Ashsha Cook Sara Barnett Carla Buckelew James Cook Stephen Barnett Dana Buckhannan Tessa Cook Adriann Basch Buettner Brothers Austen Cooper Beverly Bates Jeanette Buettner Andrea Cope Peggy Bates Wayne Buettner Susan Copeland Krystal Beasley Felicia Bullock Joyce Cordes Bethany Beasley Carol Bunn Michiel Cornelius The Bell House Burchell Insurance Agency, Inc. Cornerstone Construction Bella Fairé Day Spa & Salon Donna Burgess Gladys Cortes Martha Benefiled Dylan Burgett Martha Cox Terri Bennefield Paul Burks Mandy Crane Carrie Bentley Ricky and Beth Burks Shelby Cranford

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Each February, the Future Foundation and the Wallace State Alumni Association host the Little Black Dress Charity Bash. The proceeds from the event help deserving women with their education through scholarships.

BE ONE OF US. FUTURE Foundation

Nell Creel Kevin Dutton Teresa Gibbs Douglas Harper Cheryl Crider Jim Dyas Angela Gibson Shiann Harper Helen Crider Amanda Earnest Lashley Gibson Joy Harris Jeffrey Crider Trinity Earwood Shelbie Gilbreath Kristin Harris Libby Crider Anna Eddleman Kristin Glass Lynn Harris Kristen Crotzer Libby Edmondson Go Play Therapy Center LLC. Sharon Harris Patsy Cruce Charlotte Edwards Hannah Goad Ed Hart Anita Crumble David Edwards Tanya Godbee Martha Hart Gail Crutchfield Melinda Edwards Natalie Godwin Carla Hassell, Papeete’s Cullman Area Christian Academy Terry Edwards Jennifer Goff Deanna Hay Cullman Auto Mall Marcia Edwards Sera Goff Emily Haynes Cullman City Parks and Recreation Klaus Eickelpasch Robert Gonstad Hunter Hays Cullman County Board of Education Sue Eidson Madilyn Goode Regina Hays Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame Teresa Elders Sonya Goode Gwendolyn Headrick Cullman Eye Specialists, PC Susan Eller Michael Gortney Deborah Heaton Cullman Massage Therapy Denise Elliott Grace’s Retreat Shonni Hedgecock Cullman Medical Center Foundation, Inc. Jessica Ellis Kevin Graham Shauna Hendrix Cullman Sips and Strokes Employers Drug Program Abigail Granade William Hendrix Cullman Sense Carl English Carrie Grantland Olivia Heptinstall Cullman Veterinary Hospital, PC Autumn Erickson Lynn Graveman Amanda Hicks Annette Culp Markus Erlbacher R.H. Gray Highland Technical Services Inc. Ann Culpepper Christina Erwin Amanda Gray Hilken & Associates, Inc. Rachel Culpepper John Esposito Kathy Gray Jeffrey Hill Timothy Cummings Karen Evans Christopher Green Jennifer Hill Krysten Cunningham Justin Everett Dianne Green Vicki Hill Valerie Curtis Laurie Ewing Jonathan Green Anthony Hilliard Raegan Dailey Faithfully Fashionable Laura Green Crystal Hines Jenny Daily Tracy Falkner Madison Green Bill & Lucille Hinkle Sammie Danford Donna Farmer Sharron Green Dana Hobbs Kathyrn Daniel Shaun Farr Heather Greenwood Jimmy R. Hodges Amanda Davis Dorcas Fitzgerald Alan Greer Noah Hodges Frank Davis Tasha Flanigan Renee Greer Angela Hogeland Jordan Davis Flavors Bakery Leslie Gregory Natilie Hoggle Amber Day Heather Floyd, J. Drake Salon Casey Grier Nikkole Hoggle Keisha Day Tonya Foote Doreen Griffeth Greg Hogland Peggy Day Maegan Fowler Griffith Lowry, LLC Sherae Hokett Clinton Decoux Robert Franklin Kellie Grill Hillary Holcomb Deep South Classics, Inc. Stefanie Franklin Julia Grimes Connie Holcombe Keith Demonia Doilene Frasier Jennie Gurley Jeanette Holder Wendy Dial W. Elliott Free, III Mallary Guthrie Katie Holland April Dickerson Debra Freeman Vivian Hackleman Jacqueline Hollis Misty Dietrich Stephen Freeman Rhonda Hagemore Whitney Hollis Dollywood Patricia Freeman Barry Haisting Kaitlyn Holmes Mike Donaldson Karen Friedrich Deborah Hale Kristen Holmes Mary Donnelysnapp Jennifer Frost Kanaan Hale HomTex Scott Dossey Phillip Fulenwider Laura Hale Chad Hood Dolores Dotson Fuller, Willingham, Fuller, & Carter, LLC B. D. Hallmark Crystal Hood David Daugherty Emily Fullilove April Hallmark Susan Hood Betty Dover Tracie Fuqua Fred Halstead Clayton Hooper Brittney Dover Mell Gage Debbie Hamilton Jacquelyn Hoover Katie Downs Allen Gamble Kayla Hamlin Tandy Hoover Doris Downs Mark Gamble Jennifer Hammock Cara Hopper Catherine Doyle Stacy Gamble Dustin Hampton Mona Hopper Amy Drake Brandy Gammon Hanceville Drug Company Cynthia Horn Steve Drake Jamie Gandy Kristen Hancock Pat Horton Drayer Physical Therapy Institute Leah Gann Deborah Hanks Ashley Hoskins Haley Drinkard Brian Garrett Amanda Harbison Melissa Houston Elaine Driver Robert Garrie Casey Hardeman Mary Hovater Cindy Duffey Baylee Garrison Glynda Hardin Terri Hubinger Beth Dunn Britney Gato Marshall Hardin Patrick Huddleston Michelle Dupree Lauren Gay Lucinda Harding Joseph Hudson Virginia Durkin Katy Gentry Todd Hardman Lynn Hudson Dutch Lubricants, LLC Brooke Gentry Anna Harkins Monica Hudson Katie Dutton Chelsey George Tallie Harkins Jessica Huey

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Clockwise from top, left: Former Wallace State Community College Librarian Bill Simpson looks over photographs on display at a retiree event hosted by the Wallace State Alumni Association; former Al- abama First Lady Marsha Folsom visits with fellow Wallace State supporter Donna Guthrie at the 2015 Student Investment Luncheon; Women attending the 2015 Little Black Dress Charity Bash enjoy their time together.

BE ONE OF US. FUTURE Foundation

Darlene Huff Kaitlyn Kirkland Paul Mason Joan Moore Charlotte Hughes Jessica Kirkwood Paula Matthews Laken Moore Savanna Hughes Melissa Klein Christy Mauldin Carolyn Morgan Tina Hulsey Alicia Knight Leldon Maxcy Janice Morgan Lynda Humerick Joyce Knight Justin May J. W. Morgan Brenda Hyatt Tea Knight Lou Mayhair Megan Morgan Larry Hyde Morgan Knox Harold Mayo Malinda Morton iCS Jennifer Kolb Sammy Mburu Shelia Mosley Lauren Ingle Alex Kontogeorge Danny McAfee Bill Moss Kim Ingram Laerdal Medical Corporation Courtney McArthur Penne Mott Mary Ingram Mary Lamar Wanda McBride Randy Mott Inline Electric Supply Co., Inc. Hannah Lambert Jewel McCarn Pamela Moye Elizabeth Ivey Lisha Land Cynthia McCarty Stephanie Mullins Jack’s Western and Outdoor Wear Karen Laney Baylee McCay Amber Murphy Elizabeth Jackson Ina Lann Darlene McCombs Tasha Murphy Jacksonville State University Juanita Latta Tabitha McCoy Taylor Murphy Marcia Jacob Gayle Ledbetter Matthew McCrickard EthelLee Nail Connie Jacobs Kelsey Lee Emilie McCullar MiKala Nall Lisa James Robbin Leeth Lisa McFerrin Corey Namors Leslie Jenkins Ashley Leibensperger Morgan McGhee Kristen Nash Casey Jennings Virginia Leigeber Barry McGriff Jordan Neal Tony Jetton Lindsi Lewis Jeffrey McGriff Kathryn Neese Brandi Jewell Lindsi Lewis Cory McKee Jenna Nelson, Studio 412 Jim n Nick’s The Link of Cullman County Gary McLeroy Gregory Nicholas Rickey Jo Linda Lipsey McLeroy Law Firm, LLC Karli Nichols Megan Johnsey Kaley Littrell Margaret McMahon Robert Nichols Ben Johnson Staci Loggins Bonnie McMinn Shannon Nichols Beth Johnson Lauren Long Gary McMinn Morgan Norris Caren Johnson Louisiana-Pacific Corporation Alicia McQuiston Elizabeth Nunn Jan Johnson Jeannette Lovell Chasity McRae Tasha Nunnelley Kathy Johnson Jeremy Lowery Jennifer McRea Kristina Nyquist Michael Johnson Barbara Luther Crystal McWaters Christine O’Leary Norma Johnson Sonya Mabry Mark McWhirter Gidgett O’Rear Johnson-Locklin & Associates The Machinery Shop Charman Meador Rebecca Oddo Vickie Johnston Lambert Mackentepe Mary Medendorp Howard Oden Candice Jolly Cynthia Maddox Jaime Medlock Oden’s Auto Glass, Inc. Chris Jones James Magette Heath Meherg Kim Odom Erica Jones Selena Mahan Abigail Mescher Jamie Oliver Jana Jones Theresa Mahler Robert Metcalf Lori Oliver Kathryn Jones Diana Majerik Jonathan Metzler Susan Oliver Kelly L. Jones Major Motors of Arab, Inc. Catherine Meyer Gary Owen Kelley M. Jones Charlene Makofsky Ashley Miller Carolyn Owens Rhonda Jones Alyce Malcom Delaney Miller Shelby Owens Shanalyn Jones Jennifer Malcom Jason Miller Terry Ownby Tressia Jones Cynthia Mallard Jeffrey Miller Pa and Meme’s Workshop KB Port, LLC James Malone Jonathan Minyard Kasey Pair Sharron Keel Roy Manley Doug Mitchell Archie Palmer Allen Keener Marcy Manning Vicki Mitchell Bob Palys Seth Keith Mike Manning Judy Mitchem Audrey Parker Magen Kellar Wayne Manord Curtis Mize Gwen Parker Stephanie Kelley Leslie Mansell Shea Mobley Jennifer Parker Kristy Kelly Ashley Marchman Momoshe 103 Parker and Parker PC, Attorneys at Law Danielle Kennedy June Marks Janet Money Laura Parkes Kim Kerber Teresa Marran Anita Monk Lindsey Pate Cassie Key Karen Martin James Moody Rayven Peak Katie Key Thomas Martin David Moon Danielle Pearson Beth Kibbler Katelin Martin Donna Moon Susan Peek Carol King Sacora Martinez Zoe Moon Jessica Pelham Thomas Kinney Dennis Marty Morgan Mooney Charlsa Perdew Matthew Kinsland Mary’s Flower Market Anita Moore Megan Perry Kristi Kirk Dawn Mason Jacqueline Moore Jo Ann Persall

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT Mark Persall Angela Pesina Peterbilt Truck Center of Birmingham, LLC A. M. Peyton PH & J Architects Inc. Kandace Phares Melissa Phelan Eric Phillips Justin Phillips Leila Phillips Marilyn Phillips Summer Phillips Martha Pigford Rebekah Poland Michael Ponder Shelby Ponder Anna Porter Tyler Porter Lee Powell Insurance Agency, Inc. Amy Prather Dee Retha Preuitt April Puckett-Twitty Connie Purcell John Quattlebaum Susan Quick Tonya Quick Quick Tire Sales, Inc. Ariel Quinn Justina Radcliff Kelsi Ragan Heather Ragland Rainey’s Cleaning Service Wallace State Alumni Foundation Board President Scotty Hooper, left, discusses auction Nikki Rakestraw items with a Student Investment Luncheon attendee. Jamie Ramsey Donald Ray Donna Ray Kimberly Ray Chasity Robertson Kimberly Self Amy E. Smith Teresa Ray Janine Robertson Serendipity Home and Gifts Amy H. Smith Jessica Reed Christopher Robson Janet Sexton Brittney Smith Rebecca Reeves Tyler Roden Kay Shabel Carole Smith Regional Medical Center Lauren Roland Terry Shabel Charlotte Smith Allison Reid Nena Rooker Jeanne Shackelford Chris Smith Charlotte Reid Martha Roper Stefani Shadowens Kara Smith Mark Reid Andrea Rosler Shannon’s Photography Karan Smith Pamela Reid Barbara Ross Jency Sharp Katrina Smith Michael Reilly Lillian Ross Mary Shaw Kenneth Smith Samantha Rencher Kendall Rowell A.R. Shelton Kristen Smith Emmanuel Reynosa Helen Roy Amy Shelton Jeremy Smith Allison Rice RS Trucking Carrie Shelton Larry Smith Gena Rice Jessica Ruiz Sherry Shelton Lisa Smith Whit Rice Kristi Salerno Shoefisticated Makenna Smith Kelli Rich Michael Salerno Kimberly Shrewsbury Rachael Smith Sonja Rich Salon Luxe Justin Shubert Sean Smith Tara Richard Dylan Sargent Jennifer Shugarts Tomesa Smith Peyton Richards Meagan Schaefer Kathryn Sides Whitney Smith Angela Richardson Jacqueline Schendel Jamie Sims Stan Smith Heating & Air Charlene Riggins Adrian Scott Kimberly Sims, ExSalonce Susan Smith Carol Rigsby Kellie Scott Skydive Alabama Smith Lake Stripers Holly Rigsby Chastin Screws Sharon Slocum Micah Smothers Pamela Rimes Donna Sears Laura Smallwood Kathleen Snyder Suzy Roberts Scotty Segroves Amy Smith Linda Solorio

BE ONE OF US. FUTURE Foundation

Deborah Songer Windy Todd Sharon Weinman Jeremy Wisner Craig Sosebee Briana Toliver Kimberly Weissend Alan Wood Shannon Southers Tonya Wilson State Farm Insurance Haley Weldon Judy Wood Deborah Spann Martin Topper Terri Welsh Teri Wood Jason Spann Sharon Townson Werner’s Trading Company Audra Woodruff Katharine Sparkman Kelly Trammell Wesley Farms, LLC. Alley Woods Gail Sparks Tri-Green Equipment Elizabeth West Caleb Woods Michael Sparks Truck Express Lube Inc. Darla West Chris Woods Hilda Speegle Truck Pro, Inc. Joyce West Natalie Woods Donna Speeker Kayla Tucker Anileta Westbrook Jennifer Wooten Sue Spradlin Rita Tucker Chloe Weston Earnest Wright Christy St. John Shana Tucker What a Girl Wants Jim Wright Bill St. John Drew Tunnell Nikki Wheat Nancy Wright Ashley Staggs Christy Turner Kristy Whitaker Tasheanna Wright Amy Stancil Janet Turner Amanda White Tonda Wright Alicia Standridge LaTashia Turner Charles White Tonia Wright Kimberly Stanfield Stephanie Turner Haley White Heather Wynn Susan Stephens Wells Turner Jason B. White Amber Wynn Ashley Stephenson UAB Jason D. White Patricia Yarbrough Katherine Stepp UAH College of Nursing Kathy White Annette Yates Pennie Stevens Chelsee Uhlar Mary White Caitlin Yates Ludmilla Stevens Unique Boutique White Oak Farm and Stable Blitz Yeager Marsena Stewart University of North Alabama Amanda Whitehead Amy Yearwood Nicole Stewart Surya Upreti Christine Wiggins McKinna Yearwood Jill Stickland Marian Upton Brian Wilbanks Tyler Yearwood Jennifer Stone Cindy Vaughn Jonathan Wilbanks Billy & Mary Jo York Shaney Stover Sawyer Vernon Tania Wilcox Judy York Cecilia Suarez Natalie Vickery Diane Wilhite Duane Young Jada Sullenger Christopher Villa Summer Wilkerson Nathan Ziegenbein Royce Sutton Virgil B. Fowler Insurance Agency Martha Williams Jessica Zimmerman Surrayya Sweeney Anna Voce Roy Williams Katelyn Talley Victor Voigt Selena Williams Special Thanks Lisa Tarvin Albert Von Pelser Aletta Williamson WSCC Adult Education Alexandria Taylor Margie Voss Kristin Willis WSCC Agriculture Technology Britny Taylor Kathy Waddell Kevin Willoughby WSCC Baseball Chance Taylor Kayla Waddle Sharon Willoughby WSCC BASS Team Kathy Taylor Evan Wagnon Alexandria Wilson WSCC Cosmetology Makenzie Taylor Samantha Wagoner Christina Wilson WSCC Culinary Arts Paul Taylor Jerusha Waldrep Haley Wilson WSCC Engineering Technology Stephanie Taylor Waldrop Chiropractic Jan Wilson WSCC Machine Tool Technology Meagan Tedder Amy Walker Kathy Wilson WSCC Respiratory Therapy Andrew Teeter Angela Walker Lori Wilson WSCC Singers Terracon Mollie Walker Shelby Wilson WSCC Sonography Terrell Enterprises Carol Walker Rachelle Wilson WSCC Theatre Department Thirty-One Cynthia Walker Koel Wilton WSCC Therapeutic Massage Alena Thomas Kyle Walker Kyle Windsor WSCC Upholstery Ashley Thomas Walker Discount Building Supply Keith Wise Christy Thomas Mary Wallace Susan Wise Gail Thomas Joann Walls Judy Thomason Nikki Walls Barbara Thompson Cathryne Ward Thompson Law Firm LLC Mary Ward Lavell Thrasher Kristy Warnke Tim Thrasher Allison Warren Jessica Threadgill Heather Warren Heather Tickard Sally Warren Emily Tidmore Warren Averett Companies, LLC Johnny Tidmore Denise Waters Lindsey Tillman Haven Watson Marcia Tillman Terry Watson Evelyn Timmons Meagan Weaver Donna Todd Lee Weinman

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. BE ONE OF US. REVENUES, Expenditures & Scholarships

FISCAL YEAR 2014 FISCAL YEAR 2015 REVENUE

Student Tuition & Fees...... $11,309,525 Student Tuition & Fees...... $12,606,687 State Grants/Contracts...... $743,424 State Grants/Contracts...... $1,104,260 Federal Grants/Contracts...... $15,973,600 Federal Grants/Contracts...... $15,461,021 Auxiliary...... $2,789,612 Auxiliary...... $2,938,252 State Appropriation...... $18,295,178 State Appropriation...... $18,511,168 Other...... $3,365,292 Other...... $1,627,274

$52,476,631 $52,248,662

EXPENSES

Instruction...... $16,002,702 Instruction...... $16,026,111 Academic Support...... $3,709,718 Academic Support...... $3,555,884 Student Services...... $3,780,697 Student Services...... $3,777,349 Institutional Support...... $4,723,653 Institutional Support...... $5,241,257 Maintenance...... $6,907,143 Maintenance...... $4,782,058 Student Aid (Sch)...... $4,735,242 Student Aid (Sch)...... $5,583,400 Auxiliary Enterprises...... $3,457,192 Auxiliary Enterprises...... $3,732,623 Depreciation...... $4,961,841 Depreciation...... $4,985,160 Non Operating...... $2,009,431 Non Operating...... $1,953,951

$50,287,619 $49,637,794

SCHOLARSHIPS Institutional...... $580,481 Institutional...... $595,949 Athletics...... $913,463 Athletics...... $898,809 Senior Adults...... $37,417 Senior Adults...... $48,400 Other...... $21,359 Other...... $17,625 $1,552,720 $1,560,782

Private Scholarships...... $1,434,247 Private Scholarships...... $1,379,343 (Not including loans) (Not including loans)

Tuition Waivers...... $122,322 Tuition Waivers...... $124,774

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age or sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. The College will not retaliate against any person because they have engaged in a protected activity opposing the College or because they have made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing alleging discrimination on a basis specified above.

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT BE ONE OF US. BY THE NUMBERS: 2014-2015

GENDER AGE INITIAL ENROLLMENT First-time Freshman 3,579 Undergraduate Transfer 710 Special Admissions 1,035 Other 96 TOTAL 5,420

Male RESIDENCY STATUS / CITIZENSHIP 38% 19 & Under 33% Dorms: Institutional Housing 113 Residency: In-State 5,439 Female 20-24 62% 36% Out-of-State 71 Citizenship: United States Citizen 5,296 DIVISIONS 25 & Above Non-Resident Alien 37 31 Resident Alien 87

STATUS RACE TOP FIVE COUNTIES

White 4,634 Cullman 36% Black/African American 311 Blount 16% Hispanic/Latino 208 Jefferson 15% Academic Unknown/Not Reported 134 Morgan 9% 45% American Indian/Alaskan Native 53 Marshall 5% Non-Resident Alien 37 Health Asian 43 41% Full-Time 54.3% Technical TOP FIVE ALABAMA FEEDER HIGH SCHOOLS Part-Time 14% 45.7% Cullman Cullman City 74 Hayden Blount County 51 FINANCIAL REMEDIAL West Point Cullman County 51 Hancevillle Cullman County 37 AID COURSES Arab Arab City 36

SUMMARY OF RETENTION RATES COMPLETIONS

Fall 2014 to Fall 2015 60% < 1 Year 116 Fall 2014 to Spring 2015 84% < 2 Year 82 Associate 679 Receiving Math Only 65% 397 GRADUATION RATES Not English Only Receiving 84 Graduation 2014 (2011 Cohort of first-time, full-time freshmen) 24% 35% Graduation 2015 (Fall 2012 Cohort of first-time, full-time freshmen) 34% Math & English 132 Portals of Entry

Strategic Priority 1: To strengthen portals of entry, including recruiting, outreach, and marketing, and points of entry, such as physical SCORECARD OF PERFORMANCE and electronic contacts, through innovative and effective methods and practices. MEASURES Current Indicator of Success Prior Year Goal Trend Year Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of traditional stu- 85% 81% 80% dents Ç Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of non-traditional 84% 78% 80% students Ç Recruiting visits to high schools in immediate service area (14) 42 42 42 ¬ Percentage of students reporting satisfaction with college website 95% 88% 80% Ç Percentage of students satisfied with effectiveness of Lion Central 95% 90% 80% Ç

Student Success

Strategic Priority 2: To enhance student success through multi-dimensional programs and intentionality of services that improve pre- paredness, build self-esteem, and remove barriers to academic and personal success.

Current Indicator of Success Prior Year Goal Trend Year Graduation Rates (based on IPEDS cohorts) 34% 24% 25% Ç Success Rates (graduation plus transfer) 53% 46% 58% Ç Percentage of successful course completion 78% 77% 75% Ç Percentage of successful developmental course completion 65% 69% 70% È Percentage of successful gateway course completion for develop- 58% 58% 58% mental students ¬ Percentage of students who believe that culture of college promotes 96% 87% 85% achievement and educational goals Ç

Workplace Preparedness

Strategic Priority 3: To enhance workplace preparedness through programs and services that broaden vocational engagement, that improve in vital, innovative ways the institutional response to the present and future needs of business and industry, that represent synergistic partnerships that promote the college’s mission and vision, and that produce graduates with the adaptive skills and training needed to succeed in the millennial workplace environment.

Current Indicator of Success Prior Year Goal Trend Year Job Placement Rates (Employed/Employed in-field) 94%/83% 89%/83% 90%/75% Ǭ Percentage of Career/Technical students earning credential (from 58% 60% 55% Perkins Report) È Percentage of Career/Technical programs having annual advisory 78% 84% 100% committee meetings È Licensure Rates 91% 92% 100% È Percentage of students satisfied with the marketing of the college’s 96% 86% 80% Career/Technical programs Ç

2015 PRESIDENT’S REPORT SCORECARD OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES Resource Acquisition

Strategic Priority 4: To develop multiple strategies of resource acquisition to support a culture of learning.

Current Indicator of Success Prior Year Goal Trend Year Total amount of resource development (grants) $4,439,114 $6,474,571 $3,000,000 È Total amount of Foundation Assets $2,480,981 $2,337,813 $2,500,000 Ç Total percentage of grants funded (includes continuing grants) 86% 92% 80% È Total amount of endowment fund $1,076,155 $1,003,727 $1,100,000 Ç Total percentage of budget requests funded 73% 83% 60% È Percentage of employees reporting agreement that sound edu- 91% 90% 80% cational planning precedes budget preparation Ç

Culture of Evidence

Strategic Priority 5: To hold as a foundational principle that the dynamics of change will be grounded in a culture of evidence marked by integrity, accountability, and a belief in a continuous cycle of institutional effectiveness.

Current Indicator of Success Prior Year Goal Trend Year Mandated state and federal reports submitted accurately and on 100% 100% 100% time ¬ Audit findings 2 3 0 È Percentage of employees reporting agreement that the college’s 96% 91% 80% planning process is effective Ç

Transformational Learning

Strategic Priority 6: To establish transformational learning opportunities within, across, and beyond the college’s curriculum that pre- pare participants to lead successful and fulfilling lives without boundaries.

Current Indicator of Success Prior Year Goal Trend Year Number of students taking a learning communities course 1504 1319 1000 Ç Retention rate for students taking a learning communities course 83% 82% 80% Ç Number of diversity-related events on campus 13 12 10 Ç Percentage of students satisfied with quality of instruction 93% 86% 80% Ç Percentage of employees who report agreement that culture has 90% 89% 80% been created in which innovation is encouraged Ç

BE ONE OF US. ACCREDITATION

Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace State Community College.

Many programs have additional accreditation from organizations appropriate to the particular disciplines.

Programs earning additional accreditation include: Flight Technology - Federal Aviation Administration, Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education for flight instruction under the Associate Degree Nursing (RN) - Accreditation Commission for Educa- U.S. Veterans Administration Program tion in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accredi- tation Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing Health Information Technology - Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM) Automotive Service Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Heating and Air Conditioning - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Excellence (HVAC) Business Administration/Business Education/Management and Supervi- sion - Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Industrial Electronics - Electronics Technicians Association (ETA)

Clinical Laboratory - National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laborato- Machine Tool Technology - National Institute for Metalworking Skills ry Science (NIMS)

Collision Repair - National Automotive Technicians Education Founda- Medical Assistant - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Ed- tion (NATEF) ucation Programs, upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Culinary Arts - American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Allied Health Education Program

Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene - American Dental Association Occupational Therapy Assistant - Accreditation Council for Occupation- al Therapy Education (ACOTE) Diagnostic Imaging - Joint Review Committee on Education in Radio- logic Technology Pharmacy Technology - American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Commission on Accreditation of Al- Physical Therapist Assistant - Commission on Accreditation in Physical lied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Therapy Education (CAPTE) Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Polysomnographic Technology - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Diesel Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foun- Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation for dation Polysomnographic Technologist Education (COAPSG)

Drafting and Design Technology - American Design Drafting Associa- Practical Nursing (LPN) - Accreditation Commission for Education in tion Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing Engineering Technology - American Design Drafting Association Respiratory Therapy - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Emergency Medical Services - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Care Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession Therapeutic Massage - Alabama Board of Massage Therapy (COAEMSP) Welding - American Welding Society (AWS), National Center of Con- struction for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

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