CHATFIELD COLLEGE 2018-2019 Annual Report September 10, 2019

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CHATFIELD COLLEGE 2018-2019 Annual Report September 10, 2019:

The 2018–2019 academic and fiscal year was marked by many typical challenges, and much success. Most notably, we received formal notification from our accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), that Chatfield has successfully met HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation. Accreditation by HLC, commonly known as “regional accreditation”, ensures that Chatfield students are eligible to take advantage of all federal and state financial aid programs and greatly enhances the transferability of credits earned at Chatfield to and from other regionally accredited colleges and universities. Accreditation also validates the quality of a college as a whole ranging from academic offerings and mission, to support services for students. Regional Accreditation is vital for Chatfield and our ability to deliver our mission to students who might not have another opportunity to attend college. In order to meet HLC’s high standards for accreditation (the same standards and criteria met by Xavier University, the University of Cincinnati, Mount St. Joseph University, Miami University, and others), it has been necessary in recent years to increase the number of full-time faculty and support staff, and implement enhanced data gathering, assessment, and evidentiary practices, all leading to maintaining an ethos of continuous improvement. Now in the second year of our current three –year strategic plan, we are on track to fulfill our objectives, all consistent with these accreditation standards. One important component of our strategic plan is fundraising, and this is also the second year of our ongoing “Securing the Future — Responding to Change” Campaign. We are happy to report that during the 2018 – 2019 academic and fiscal year, we reached our lofty first–year fundraising goals, receiving gifts of almost $1.5 million from generous and supportive donors like you. Our continuing challenge will be to repeat this success this upcoming year. We hope we can count on each and every one of you to continue your support and encouragement of our students, and to maintain your financial stewardship, upon which we rely. Another component of our strategic plan calls for the creation of new academic programs that will attract new students interested in using a Chatfield Associate’s degree as a springboard to an immediate career, measured by a well– paying job upon graduation. We are also able to report we have made good progress in this area, with new programs in the areas of Information Technology, Early Childhood Education, and Human Services, each of which is in various stages of development and approval by multiple government and accrediting agencies having oversight authority. Stay tuned for further news in this area over the course of the coming year. The most significant highlight of 2018–2019 was our first – ever graduation ceremony held on campus in Cincinnati, in Liberty Park, adjacent to our OTR facility. Thirty-six proud graduates received their Associate Degrees in Liberal Arts before a large and enthusiastic gathering of family, friends, and neighbors. Dr. Michael Pcolinski, Vice President of BASF, the world’s largest chemical company and loyal friend of Chatfield, received an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters and presented an outstanding commencement speech full of encouragement and personal witness to the power of education, and its ability to transform lives. This is precisely what Chatfield College is all about. We are privileged to have the opportunity to serve our students.

With warm regards and sincere gratitude,

William L. Montague, Chair John P. Tafaro, President CONTENTS

2 Securing the Future- Responding to Change

3 Generous Grants Fund Student Success Programs

4 Special Events • ChatField of Dreams • Baccalaureate • Honor Society Inductions

5 Graduation

6 It’s Never Too Late to Attend College

7 Chatfield Legacy & Recent Grad Joins Air Force

8 Students In Service

9 Tutoring and Mentoring/John Tafaro Retirement

10 Prestigious Internships & Opportunities • Terry Weathersby • Semeone Mundy • Gracie Roades • Alex Julian

12 Nun Run 5K/Quilt, Craft, & Car Show

13 Endowed Scholarships/Scholarship Luncheon

14 Financial Report

16 Honor Roll of Donors

20 Planned Giving

21 Board of Trustees SECURING THE FUTURE-RESPONDING TO CHANGE

Chatfield’s Securing the Future-Responding to Change Campaign dependent children. Children raised in poverty are more likely was launched this year. More than $1 million has been raised so far, to stay in poverty as adults. and there is $2 million to go! Chatfield helps students beat the odds and achieve a college de- Guided by our strategic vision for the future, and our Ursuline gree, bettering their future and those of their families. The data legacy, Chatfield is charting a pathway to greater academic suc- is clear; earnings go up and unemployment goes down for cess and employability for our diverse community of learners. every level of education attained. With generous support from donors and friends like you, the Our open enrollment, small class sizes, collaborative learning Securing the Future-Responding to Change Campaign is success- environments and personalized support offer students the tools fully building support to: they need to overcome challenges, stay in school, earn a degree, and build a more secure future. Students who may become dis-

couraged or fall through the cracks at a larger institution are able Improve Student Outcomes & Success to realize their potential at Chatfield. • Empower students to stay in school by strengthening advising, tutoring, and Help build Chatfield’s legacy of offering accessible, quality col- mentoring lege education opportunities to all. Please join us in supporting the • Keep accessibility high and debt low with Securing the Future-Responding to Change Campaign today with more scholarships and work study your generous contribution. opportunities • Grow and develop excellent faculty and staff

Build Student Opportunity • Develop new academic programs with strong pathways to employment • Expand online course offerings for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of busy students • Offer career counseling and connections to employers

More Graduates • Improve persistence and retention • Reach more students in the communities we serve

Education is the surest way out of poverty. Chatfield students Pictured: Chatfield College’s Bob Elmore, Chief Operating Officer, Jason Phipps, Regional President are from urban and rural communities with high rates of poverty of Peoples Bank, John P. Tafaro,Chatfield’s President, and need for educational opportunities. A majority of students are and Keith Kral, Senior Vice President, Peoples Bank, presenting the $75,000 pledge from Peoples Bank to adult learners and the first in their family to attend college. At both Chatfield’s Securing the Future-Responding to Change campuses, more than seventy percent of students are female. Fifty– Campaign. one percent of students attending the OTR campus are parents with

2 GENEROUS GRANTS FUND STUDENT SUCCESS PROGRAMS

Chatfield is grateful for generous foundation support for pro- will be integrated into the cornerstone and capstone curriculum, grams that help students overcome barriers and achieve their helping students identify competencies and career pathways, build higher education goals. Learning to Live, Tutoring, Mentoring, a job search and interview toolkit, and hone job skills. Career Coaching, Technology, and Securing the Future initiatives Technology Initiatives benefit Chatfield’s many non– traditional, first generation college An integrated, technology–based approach to making students who may have struggled with college success in the past data–informed decisions in support of student success and oppor- and are negotiating complex lives with limited resources. tunity are goals of Chatfield’s Strategic Plan. In 2018–19, Chatfield made the long anticipated transition to a new Student Information System (SIS), allowing for the seamless integration and analysis of student data across the organization. Generous funding from Charitable Trust the Josephine Schell Russell Charitable Trust of the PNC Char- itable Trusts and a long–time and devoted anonymous donor supported three technology initiatives: the migration to a new state–of–the–art SIS system; further development of online course offerings through Chatfield’s eCampus; and HP laptops, a charging station, and Google Chromebooks, all available for Learning to Live student use at no cost. Learning to Live (L2L) empowers students with academic, fi- Program & Faculty Development nancial and logistical resources to solve the challenges of college The first year of the Securing the Future-Responding to Change completion. L2L assists with the cost of tuition, supports academic Campaign (STFRTC) generated funding for new academic program readiness initiatives, assists with emergency transportation needs, development, faculty development, and student success and op- and connects students with affordable, quality childcare. This past portunity initiatives. Donors include BASF, Chemed Foundation, year, Chatfield received generous funding from the Charles H. Dater CLH Foundation, People’s Bank Foundation, Vista Foundation, Foundation, an L2L supporter for 10 consecutive years; the Thomas Williams Family Foundation, Wyler Family Foundation, and J. Emery Memorial; the SC Ministry Foundation, which promotes Y.O.T Full Circle Foundation. STFRTC also benefited from generous the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati; the donations from individuals and corporations. Ladislas and Vilma Segoe Family Foundation; and the Cincinnati Woman’s Club Foundation as part of their scholarship program, encouraging a holistic approach to women’s higher education. Tutoring and Mentoring Chatfield’s Tutoring and Mentoring programs promote student success and positive outcomes, providing students with academic and personal support. Generous funding for these programs was received from the William P. Anderson Foundation, the Episco- pal Society of Christ Church Cathedral, and the Robert and Adele Schiff Family Foundation. These donors have been critical in the development and implementation of tutoring and mentoring at Chatfield, including the successful Peer–to–Peer Tutoring model. Career Coaching With the support of our generous community of funders, In support of Chatfield’s mission to help students better them- Chatfield empowers students with the resources and tools to selves, their employability and their futures, The Duke Ener- achieve a better life for themselves and their families through gy Foundation has awarded Chatfield funding for a new Career higher education and the opportunities it brings. Coaching program for academic year 2019–20. Career Coaching

3 SPECIAL EVENTS

ChatField of Dreams A Success! Baccalaureate Ceremony Chatfield held its third annual ChatField of Dreams Celebration On Friday, May 3rd, Chatfield College held a baccalaureate cer- on October 6, 2018 at the Cincinnati Woman’s Club. This year’s emony to honor the Class of 2019. For the fourth year, graduates gala fundraising event netted more than $88,000 for tutoring, from both campuses joined together for a ceremony in the Sacred mentoring, and the extra support Chatfield provides to help stu- Heart Chapel on the St. Martin Campus. dents overcome barriers they face in achieving a college degree. Sr. Patricia Homan, Vice President of Mission Identity & Ef- Co-chaired by Rosemary and Mark Schlachter, the event featured fectiveness, who brought the baccalaureate ceremony to Chatfield an exciting live and silent auction with many fabulous items, deli- said, “It is always a pleasure to celebrate the students graduating cious food, cool jazz, and the warm camaraderie of friends. from Chatfield in a ceremony that blesses them and their future Heartfelt and sincere thanks to our generous sponsors, patrons, endeavors.” Special thanks to First Transit for sponsoring a bus hosts and hostesses, contributors and guests for helping Chatfield to transport students from the Over–the–Rhine campus to the St. students achieve their higher educations goals. Martin campus. The 2018 ChatField of Dreams was sponsored by an anonymous donor; Anne G. & Robert W. Dorsey Family Fund; Baird Wealth Management; Bartlett; The Benintendi Family; Bill and Kathy DeWitt; Clark Schaefer Hackett; Edward “Hap” Castleberry; Fre- king, Myers, and Reul; John and Gwen Knueven; Ohio National Services - Tony Esposito; Peoples Bank; UBS - Tim Giglio and Jeff Pacetti; Paula Steiner; and Western Southern Financial Fund. A special thank you to our dedicated 2018 Planning Commit- Honor Society Inductions tee: Rosemary and Mark Schlachter (co-chairs), Chris Benintendi, Chatfield College has two honor societies— the Julia Chatfield Mary Ellen Betz, Anne Castleberry, Joseph Curry, Brad East, Kip Honor Society and the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Students Heekin, Linda Holthaus, Penny Monday, Bill Montague, Donna from both campuses are inducted every year during a ceremony. and Tony Perzigian, Suzanne Schweller, Glen and Sue Showers, Named in honor of Julia Chatfield, OSU, foundress of the Paul Sittenfeld, John Tafaro, Kelly Watson, and Katie Wittich. Ursulines of Brown County, the Julia Chatfield Honor Society honors students who have demonstrated personal integrity through exemplary scholarship, service to others, and moral or spiritual values. Phi Theta Kappa is the national honor society for two– year colleges. It recognizes and encourages academic achievement and provides opportunities for individual growth and development through honors, leadership and service programming.

2019 Julia Chatfield Honor Society inductees included: Raegan Day, Hunter Ellis, Cecilia Murphy, Gracie Roades, Arletthe Smith, Terry Weathersby, Shawnte Williams, and Sarah Zugg.

2019 Phi Theta Kappa inductees included Left Column, Top Left: Board member Tonya Matthews wins the bid for the Eboni Dancer, Allison Fitzpatrick, beautiful coin pearl necklace from D’Elegante at the 2019 ChatField of Dreams Courtney Fraley, Piper Garman, Lucius Celebration. Garrity, Shawna Hrzic, Chana James, Top Right: Co-chairs Mark and Rosemary Schlachter pose for a photo at the Kiya Matthew, Anastasia Peters, Michael event. Shobe, Estacia Simpson, Abigail Smith, Terry Weathersby, and Shawnte Williams. Right Coulumn, Top: Members from both the St. Martin and Over-the-Rhine campuses together at the Baccalaureate Ceremony in Sacred Heart Chapel. *Not all inductees pictured.

4 HISTORY–MAKING COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

The Saturday, May 18th commencement ceremony held at Chat- of 3.0 or higher, the student must exhibit the determination of Julia field College’s Over–the–Rhine campus was a truly wonderful Chatfield by turning obstacles into opportunities, is friendly, inclu- and historic event. The 48th commencement ceremony was the sive and supportive in dealing with others and displays leadership first to be held at the downtown campus in the more than 30 years qualities. Both served as leaders of the Student Service Clubs on Chatfield has had an urban presence. Cheers from passing cars their respective campuses and were instrumental in raising funds and pedestrians only added to the excitement and celebration of for this year’s class gifts. the thirty–six graduates from both the St. Martin and Over–the– Lonnie Griffith was presented with Chatfield’s Dean Agatha Rhine campuses honored at the ceremony. Fitzgerald, OSU Excellence in Teaching Award. This award is giv- A great friend and supporter of Chatfield, Dr. Michael Pcolinski en each year to an instructor who exemplifies the academic spirit Ph.D., Vice President of Advanced Materials & Systems Research and values of Chatfield College. Previous to teaching at the col- at BASF North America, gave the commencement address. legiate level, Griffith taught social studies classes for grades fifth Two graduates were awarded the Julia Chatfield Distinguished through eighth in the Cincinnati area for 12 years. For the past Student Award — Hunter Ellis from the St. Martin Campus and eight years, he has taught a wide range of college courses, primar- Elizabeth Burnside from the Over–the–Rhine campus. This ily at Chatfield College. In 2017, Lonnie became the Humanities award recognizes a graduate at each campus based on nomina- Department Chair for Chatfield, teaching at both the St. Martin tions submitted by the faculty and staff. Besides a cumulativeGPA and Over–the–Rhine campuses.

Top Left: Dr. Michael Pcolinkski giving the commencement address Top Middle: Lonnie Griffith receiving the Dean Agatha Fitzgerald OSU Excellence in Teaching Award from Board Chair, Bill Montague. Top Right: Recipients of the Julia Chatfield Distinguished Student Award, Elizabeth Burnside and Hunter Ellis. Bottom: The graduating class of 2019.

5 IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO ATTEND COLLEGE

You’re never too old to go tively involved in the Chatfield Student Service ClubCSSC ( ) back to school. Just ask Eliz- at the Over-the-Rhine (OTR) campus. Under her leader- abeth Burnside. At 54, the ship, the group organized several projects, including gather- mother of two and grand- ing hurricane relief supplies for Matthew 25 Ministries and mother of four began classes volunteering at the Freestore Foodbank in Cincinnati. “It at Chatfield College, working was my way of giving back to the community,” Burnside toward an associate degree in explained. “I appreciate whatever a person does for me, so if liberal arts. Burnside admit- there’s a way I can help someone else, then I will. That’s how we tedly overcame many obsta- share our blessings. Besides, God gave His son to us, and that’s cles in order to continue her the greatest gift.” education, including beating a “Elizabeth’s leadership and participation were significant, and drug addiction years ago, and her faith is tremendous,” said Sister Patricia Homan, OSU, who she credits the support of her family and her own deep faith with served as campus minister and site director during Burnside’s giving her the courage to follow her dreams. time as a student. “As an older student, she felt like her time had Before enrolling at Chatfield, Burnside was involved with men- passed, but we didn’t believe that for a minute because she was so toring Miami University students who were preparing to teach in determined. She really blossomed into the leadership that she took urban schools. A visit from a Chatfield admissions counselor in- on and was an example for me.” spired her to investigate the college further, and she felt it would Burnside has the following advice for anyone of any age who be a good fit. is considering returning to school: “Start slow if you need to; one As Burnside settled in at Chatfield, she found a welcoming, class a semester is still a start. If you try it, you’ll have help if you supportive community among the faculty and her fellow students. need it. Do not get discouraged. You are not too old.” The small class sizes and the campus mentoring and tutoring pro- Burnside graduated from Chatfield in May and began classes grams were helpful. “It was a good feeling to know that I could in late August at Mount St. Joseph University, where she plans to ask for help and not be embarrassed because I knew I wasn’t the major in early childhood education. She ultimately hopes to start a only one who needed it.” daycare center in Over–the–Rhine. “That’s my community,” she Before long, it became Burnside’s personal goal to wel- emphasized. “A lot of parents there are struggling to find work and come new students and offer her assistance. “If I saw a student good childcare. This will be my way of giving back. I wouldn’t struggling, I wanted to help, especially since I’ve received have made it this far without all of the people who helped me, and so much support. I feel like that’s one reason God sent me to none of this would be possible without God.” Chatfield,” she said. Along with her full course load, Burnside became ac- By Eileen Connelly, OSU for The Catholic Telegraph, reprinted with permission

6 CHATFIELD LEGACY AND RECENT GRAD JOINS AIR FORCE

Fayetteville resident Cole Brown received his associate degree its bucolic campus and welcoming culture, having been there so from Chatfield College on May 18th. Not only did he graduate often over the years while his mother attended classes and then from college, but that same weekend he graduated from Fayette- worked in the administration. ville High School. This was all possible because of the Ohio Col- “It was the type of environment I wanted to be in, just starting lege Credit Plus Program (CCP). college. I enjoyed feeling like I knew everyone on campus and Cole recently graduated from basic training for the United seeing people I knew every day. Although the academics were States Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Tex- more challenging than I was used to at the high school level, it as and is now attending technical training. His associate degree was nice having approachable instructors and friendly faces in entitled him to enlist at a higher rank, as an E3 rather than an E1, the classroom.” and increased his pay and leadership rank. After enrolling, Cole quickly decided to get involved in cam- What’s so special about Cole’s story? Cole graduated as one of pus activities. He was an active member of Chatfield’s Student Chatfield’s many “legacies.” Cole’s mother, Becki Brown, grad- Service Club (CSSC)— serving at the Ohio Veteran’s Home in uated from Chatfield in 2007, when Cole was just six years old. Georgetown, the Hope Emergency Program in Lynchburg, and Becki grew to love Chatfield so much that she decided to stay participating in various fundraising events and service projects even longer —she currently works at Chatfield’s St. Martin Cam- with students on campus. If you came to last year’s Fall Festival, pus as a financial aid counselor. Becki stressed the importance of you would have seen Cole driving the tractor for the hay rides! education to her children and set an example for them by returning “Chatfield has definitely helped me to talk to others more com- to school herself after several years, despite having her doubts. fortably. Before coming to college, I was very shy, but this envi- “When I went back to school, I was a wife and mother of three ronment has made me more confident and outgoing,” said Cole. kids. Attending classes with high–schoolers was intimidating Cole decided to join the military because he wanted to be because I had been out of school for a number of years, but the trained in the mechanical field and likes to work with his hands. students at Chatfield were so encouraging and truly wanted to see He plans to become an aircraft mechanic. Cole is also well aware me succeed. They never acted as though I didn’t belong in the of the educational benefits available to military veterans, since he classroom with them. I am glad I didn’t let my fears and concerns eventually plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He stop me from going back to school,” Becki said. also wants to see the world and thought a good way to do that As a sophomore in high school, Cole decided he wanted to par- would be to join the Air Force. Cole also wanted to honor his ticipate in Ohio’s CCP program as a way to earn a degree at no cost grandpa, an Air Force veteran, who just passed away a year ago, to his family. He knew he would choose Chatfield. Not only did on June 1, 2018. he grow up a just a few miles from campus, he was familiar with

7 STUDENTS IN SERVICE

The Chatfield Student Service ClubCSSC ( ) provides students the opportunity to make a difference on campus as well as in their communities and organizations around them. Both campuses have many students involved in CSSC and have completed several dif- ferent projects and initiatives this year. Among these projects were class gifts from the student groups at each campus. The Over–the–Rhine group raised money for a beautiful new podium and banner to use for graduation. The St. Martin group worked on a two-year long mission to fund the ren- ovation of the tennis court on campus. To match an anonymous challenge grant given towards the tennis court project, the St. Martin CSSC hosted a ping pong tournament, several fundraising events including two nights at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steak- burgers and a Fall Festival featuring hay rides, a costume contest, trunk–or–treat, and other family friendly activities. Along with fundraising, both CSSC groups strive to make a difference in others’ lives and participate in volunteer work. At the Over–the–Rhine campus, the students offered support and help for needy families during the holiday season by buying Christ- mas presents for families who otherwise could not afford them. The St. Martin campus volunteered at Hope Emergency for the Christmas Distribution program, as well as the local Veterans Home during the holidays and participated in the Giving Tree, in partnership with Hope Emergency. Other Over–the–Rhine CSSC activities include participating in Black History Month. The group hosted a week–long event which included providing lunch for those who came out and participated, sponsored and catered by Ollie’s Trolley. The events that were included were a soul food potluck, a read-in, a documentary, and guest speaker, Charles Wiley, an author and civil rights activist.

Top: Elizabeth Burnside, Iesha Chambers, Estacia Simpson, Wanda Rutledge, Rosie Reed, Pamela Hoskins, and Terry Weathersby at Black History Month. Top Middle: Cole Brown, Gracie Roades, and Hunter Ellis at one of the Freddy’s fundraising events. Bottom Middle: Chazeray Ewing, Sokoni Hughes, Pam Hoskins, Drew Donkin, and Elizabeth Burnside with their donated presents for a needy family. Bottom: Cole Brown, Hunter Ellis, Ryan Hall, Diane Vollman, the co–director of the Hope Emergency Program, and Gracie Roades at Hope Emergency during the Christmas distribution program.

8 TUTORING AND MENTORING PRESIDENT JOHN P. TAFARO

From Survive to Thrive: Chatfield’s Tutoring ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT and Mentoring Programs Help Students Persist Chatfield provides free, accessible tutoring for students who are struggling academically or just need some extra help mastering a concept. Students can drop in anytime or set up an appointment to work one–on–one or in small groups with a tutor at the Tutoring Center at both campus locations. Chatfield’s Tutoring Program is woven into the college’s pro-active advising model. At the first signs of academic distress, an early alert is triggered by staff that sets advising, tutoring, and/or mentoring in motion. In addition to John P. Tafaro, president of Chatfield College, has announced his community volunteers, high performing students serve as tutors retirement after more than ten years in the position. “It has been through the Peer–to–Peer tutoring model. Students who qualify a great honor and privilege to serve as Chatfield’s fifth president” train as peer tutors, are paid as a work study opportunity, and gain he explained. “We have a wonderful board, faculty and staff, and meaningful leadership experience. it has been an honor to work with so many great people. But my biggest blessing has been to witness education transforming lives for the better. Chatfield College is all about its students, and I have been inspired watching so many students overcome significant barriers to build a better future for themselves and their families.” The Board will conduct a nation-wide search for Tafaro’s suc- cessor, and he will stay on to assist during the transition. Tory Parlin, Vice-Chair of the Chatfield Board, who will chair the search committee, said: “Chatfield is a unique institution, serving a population of students that may have no other option in higher education. We are confident we will find a replacement for Pres- Engaging in a mentoring relationship can be a rewarding and ident Tafaro who will continue his work and the Ursuline legacy supportive experience for students and mentors. Mentoring offers of service and support that has been Chatfield’s trademark since opportunities to give back, and for students to explore career ideas, 1971.” make the most of the Chatfield experience and problem solve the William Montague, Chatfield’s Board Chair added, “John Ta- day–to–day pressures of college, work, family and life. In 2019, faro’s tenure at Chatfield has been long and successful. For more there were 14 mentor pairings. All mentors and mentees met at least than a decade, he has been instrumental in growing our annual an hour per month, with several meeting for two hours per month fundraising, endowment, and enrollment, resulting in more schol- for the course of the year. Thank you to our dedicated mentors, in- arships and expanded facilities and resources for students at both cluding Mary Ellen Betz, Rosanne Brubaker, Kevin Corey, Steve campuses, including the creation of Chatfield’s state-of-the-art Elliot, Melissa Griffin, Andrea Laden, Beverly Lamphier, William campus in Over-the-Rhine.” Montague, Mary Beth Nielsen, Karlyn Richardson, Linda Scott, Tafaro, 64, is the second-longest serving college president George TenEyck, Alan Weinstein, Katie Wittich, and Kelly Wittich. among the 18 regionally accredited colleges and universities in Greater Cincinnati. A former adjunct instructor at Xavier Univer- “I love meeting with my mentor. She helps me han- sity, Ohio University, and Tiffin University, as well as an attorney dle the stress and anxiety of school. Since graduation is and CEO of several area companies, he plans to do consulting coming up, I don’t think I could’ve done it without her,” work in higher education and for philanthropic organizations and -Pamela Hoskins ‘19. foundations.

9 PRESTIGIOUS INTERNSHIPS & OPPORTUNITIES

Terry Weathersby Despite her need to overcome physical and emotional obstacles, Terry Weatherby, a stu- Terry has not let anything stop her from being an exceptional student at the Over–the– dent. She has been living with Dystonia since she was 13 years old, Rhine (OTR) campus, a disease that affects the cerebellum and the nervous system in the spent her summer in- body, causing issues with speech, balance, and gait. The disease terning with BASF, the has made life difficult for Terry, and many people did not believe world’s largest chemical she could accomplish in life what she has thus far. And it hasn’t company. BASF is head- stopped her yet! Earning a college degree will make her dream of quartered in Germany, getting off welfare a reality, and a dream no longer. but maintains extensive After graduating from Chatfield College, Terry plans to attend US operations, including in Wyandot, Michigan, where Terry mortuary school to train to become a diener. A diener is a morgue worked. BASF has been a great partner of Chatfield College over worker responsible for performing after–death procedures on the years, providing funding for the state–of–the–art, BASF sci- decedents’ remains. Although this career choice may seem unusu- ence lab at the OTR campus, as well supporting multiple annual al to many, Terry finds the science behind it interesting and has scholarships for the past five years. Terry is the second Chatfield planned this to be her future occupation since she was a little girl. student to receive an internship from BASF. “My future is bright. I’ve had a lot of family support from my Terry heard about the internship from her advisor, and after four sons, my mother, and my brothers and sisters. I thank them applying, was chosen for the position over many applicants. She for their love and support by working hard and becoming success- had many responsibilities with the company, including work- ful. Coming to college has been a challenge but I like a challenge. ing in the Supply Chain, Environmental Health Safety (EHS), I never back down because I know I deserve the best,” she said. and Administrating Management departments. Knowing this internship experience would be great for her resume and future Semeone Mundy career choice, she also wanted to take advantage of a great new Semeone Mundy, a stu- start in the work force, the communication and people skills dent at Chatfield Col- it would provide, and many good networking opportunities. lege’s Over–the–Rhine Terry’s internship has provided her with many campus, secured a com- useful skills and experiences. In her role in the Supply Chain, petitive summer intern- she imported, separated, dated, and placed documents into the ship with Jenzabar, a correct banker boxes and sent them to Ice Mountain, a vendor that worldwide company that works closely with BASF. With EHS, she made safety posters for the specializes in software Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and revised the safety grid. for the higher education The Administrative Management (AM) aspect of the job called for industry. As a part of his her to oversee the documentation and standard operating proce- internship program, Semeone took an all–expenses paid trip to dures (SOP) and import them into BASF’s weekly checklist system. San Diego in May for Jenzabar’s Annual Meeting, or JAM, where “One of the most challenging parts of the internship was learn- he had a chance to network with Jenzabar associates and other ing all the acronyms the BASF employees speak in daily. Although interns from colleges across the country, interested in the soft- my days can be very high, I really like my supervisors and fellow ware field. The internship also paid Semeone a competitive wage employees. Everyone has been understanding and will go out of to work on campus this summer, maintaining Chatfield’s Student their ways to help me get the hang of everything,” said Terry. Information System, also known as SONIS, a product of Jenzabar. Terry has had big dreams for her future for years and coming to Chatfield’s President, John P. Tafaro said, “We are very proud Chatfield has helped her achieve some of those dreams. Outside of Semeone and we know he represented us well in California at of the classroom, Terry is a member of the Student Service Club the Jenzibar JAM Conference. Chatfield students, when given the (CSSC), which serves the student body as well as the community. opportunity, show that they are as smart, prepared, and capable as

10 students from much larger and more well– known colleges and to become an architectural designer or art curator for museums. universities. Semeone is an impressive individual who has thrived When looking for schools that offer programs in those fields, Gra- at Chatfield, so we also know our school will benefit fromthe cie knew UC and DAAP would be at the top of her list. work he has been doing with SONIS software during his internship Gracie graduated from both North Adams High School back home over the summer.” and Chatfield College in the same weekend as a result ofher Semeone has overcome many challenges to get to this point participation in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program (CCP). The in school and in life. In December 2016, his family of six lost CCP program is funded by the State of Ohio and allows high school everything they owned in a tragic fire, but that didn’t derail his students to take college courses at no cost to them or their families. plans to pursue a college education. He graduated from De Paul Credits earned are easily transferable to the next college of their Cristo Rey High School in 2017 and began to search for colleges. choosing. During a CCP meeting at her high school, Chatfield’s Chatfield’s staff read about Semeone and his family’s tragic loss in presentation impressed Gracie and she decided to visit campus. the Cincinnati’s Enquirer Wish List series around Christmas time There, she fell in love with the rural and bucolic setting from the and immediately offered him a scholarship. Enrolling at Chatfield minute she drove down the driveway lined with ornamental pear College in the fall of 2017, Semeone is currently studying liberal trees, and the historic and beautiful Sacred Heart Chapel. arts with a plan to pursue a career in graphic design. He also has Gracie also really likes the small community feel of her a job as an administrative assistant for the college, completing classes, and the opportunity to really get to know her instruc- tasks for admissions, helping at the front desk, and working on tors and classmates. Outside of the classroom, Gracie was data entry. able to get involved in some of the clubs on campus. She is a Now in his last few semesters as a student, Semeone is thankful member of the national Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society for for the encouragement he received from Chatfield. “It’s a great students of two– year schools, Chatfield’s own Julia Chatfield school if you are looking for a supportive environment. It’s small, Honor Society, and the Student Service Club (CSSC). so you have a chance to connect with your instructors and peers. Gracie is very thankful she chose to attend Chatfield as a high I was able to bring my GPA up, and that will help me when I start school student before enrolling at a large, four–year institution applying to four–year schools,” he said. like UC. In summary, she says, “These years here at Chatfield Semeone plans to graduate in December 2019 and will continue have greatly affected my education for the better. I feel Iam his education at a four–year school studying graphic design. more prepared to move on to the next steps of life because of this He adds, “I am glad I made Chatfield my first step, and I am college — not only academically, but as a person too. I have proud of all the things I have been able to accomplish here.” made so many great friends I never would have met had it not been for Chatfield.” Gracie Roades Gracie Roades, a 2019 Alex Julian graduate from the St. Alex Julian earned an associate de- Martin campus will be gree from Chatfield along with his attending the University high school diploma in 2016. Since of Cincinnati’s College graduating, he has worked as an of Design, Architec- intern at Allbirds in San Fransico, ture, Art, and Planning, for Apple at the Silicon Valley head- often known as DAAP, quarters, as well as studied abroad this upcoming fall. The in Florence, Italy for four months. DAAP program is ranked Julian will graduate from the among the best of its kind, not just nationally, but worldwide. Univeristy of Cincinnati’s DAAP Gracie has always loved art and architecture and credits her fa- program in May 2020 and plans to work as an Art Director. ther’s real estate flipping business as her inspiration. She plans

11 LARGEST PARTICIPATION EVER FOR NUN RUN 5K Chatfield’s annual Nun Run 5K took place on July 21st, 2018. The race attendance was the highest it has ever been with 126 registrations and 105 walkers and runners crossing the finish line! The 5k began in 2012 as a community outreach effort to bring more people to the St. Martin campus to enjoy its unique beauty and history. Originally the race was part of Chatfield’s Car, Quilt and Craft show. As participation increased, the 5K was moved to the summer. Two years ago, the 5K team renamed the race the Nun Run to incorporate the history and ideals of the college into the race. It was a fun way to focus on the amazing contributions the Ursulines have made to Chatfield and Brown County. Sr. Patricia Homan begins the 5K award ceremony each year with a slideshow presentation of campus photos. She explains the history behind the college and how it has evolved into what it is today. After the runners and walkers end their race, it is a way for them to cool off and enjoy some relaxation time while they get a brief history lesson about the campus. Race attendance has steadily grown each year it has been held, with the first race attracting only 30 people. Race attendance is now more than triple the original event turnout and we have high hopes it will continue to grow. The Nun Run has become one of the largerst 5K’s in the county and attracts runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels. The race provides an opportunity for the public to experience and explore what Chatfield and Brown Coun- ty have to offer. Nun Run registrations open in the spring. Thank you to our 2018 5K sponsors: Brown County Ursuline Alumni As- sociation, Den’s Body Shop, First State Bank, Houk’s Jeep, Ki- ley’s Market and Terry’s Grocery.

Save the Date! Please join us for the Fall Festival featuring the Quilt, Craft, and Car Show on Saturday, October 19th. Com- bining the annual Quilt, Craft, and Car Show with the student-led Fall Festival, this event will provide fun for all ages! For more Bottom Left: Overall male and female runners Tanner Creager and Leah Mysock information, visit www.chatfield.edu/fallfestival. Bottom Right:Overall male and female walkers Gary Exaver and Emilia Knisley Next column: The Nun Run attracts participants of all ages.

12 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

Thanks to the kindness and generosity of donors, Chatfield is blessed to have 37 Endowed Scholarships and nine Annual Schol- arships that put a quality education within reach. In 2018-19, two new scholarships were founded. The John B. and Carrie Bickett Kiley Scholarship was established by John and Mary Kiley Medley and members of the Kiley family in honor of their parents, and will assist students in good academic standing and with financial need at the St. Martin campus. The Bob & Ester Freking Scholarship was established by Sue and Glenn Showers in honor of Bob and Ester Freking who encouraged their children to desire higher education, and will be awarded to a female student at either campus pursuing a STEM degree. Chatfield is grateful for the continued support of our existing scholarships which help grow student opportunity and keep the endowment strong. Thank you to all who made generous donations in 2018-19. Your gift truly makes a difference in the lives of students. All are welcome to donate to existing scholarships at any time by visiting the “Give” section of the webpage. If you would like to learn more about how to start a new scholarship or have questions about exising scholarships, please contact the Development Office at 513 875 3344 ext 117. For a full list and description of Chatfield’s Endowed and Annual Scholarships please visit www.chatfield.edu.

SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

Chatfield College hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon on April 16th at the OTR Campus. A highlight of the academic year, the Scholarship Luncheon brings students, scholarship donors, staff and friends of Over-the-Rhine the college together to meet and share in their accomplishments. Student speakers Bethany Leg- gett, St. Martin campus, and Renee Allen, OTR campus, shared their stories of challenge and success at Chatfield and their plans after graduation. Thank you to all who attended this special event and to our presenting sponsor, Sharp Business Systems; to Currito for providing a delicious lunch; and to Enterprise Rent-a-Car for providing student transportation between campuses.

Top Right: Rev. Damon Lynch speaking with his scholarship recipient. Second Right: Anne Castleberry and Tiara Johnson. Third Right: Warren Walker of Duke Energy, Chatfield students Semeone Mundy, Terry Weathersby, Kristopher Jones, and Alan Weinstein of BASF. Bottom Right: Bethany Leggett and Renee Allen after giving their speeches at the Scholarship Luncheon.

13 FINANCIAL REPORT

Endowment Hits Highest Level Ever Chatfield’s Distance Learning Program Experience Chatfield’s permanent endowment fund has reached its highest Rapid Growth level ever, totaling nearly $5 million at the close of the fiscal year Since launching in 2018, Chatfield’s distance learning program, on June 30, 2019. “We have been blessed with many generous eCampus, has been the fastest growing segment enrollment, donors in recent years,” explained Kelly Watson, Chatfield’s Di- reflecting national trends in online learning. There was a 75% rector of Development. “Several large gifts have been wonder- increase in online class enrollment at Chatfield from summer ful, but a steady stream of new endowed scholarships, as well as 2018 to summer 2019! Online classes extend Chatfield’s person- regular donations to long-established scholarship funds, and oth- alized, supportive learning environment beyond the confines of er specially-designated funds, have really made the difference.” the classroom and meet the changing needs of students. Distance With the cost of a private education slightly higher than some learning modalities offer the same rigor, support and interaction public-school options, private scholarship money is often the key with instructors that students experience in seated classes while factor in determining where a student chooses to enroll. Chat- providing the flexibility and efficiency to schedule around the field now offers 46 privately funded scholarships, up from 15 just demands of work and family responsibilities. ten years ago. This past year, two new scholarships were estab- In response to this dramatic growth, Chatfield has applied lished and other long-established scholarship funds received a to the college’s accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Com- significant boost from additional gifts made by individuals, fam- mission, for approval to allow students to take up to 100% of ily-members, and foundations including the Austin E. Knowlton their classes online. A team of peer reviewers with expertise in Memorial Scholarship, JCDP Scholarship, BASF Scholarship, distance learning visited Chatfield in late July to review this ap- Brown County Ursulines Alumni Association Scholarship, Ann plication. While here, the team met with faculty, students, staff, E. Fender Scholarship, Chatfield Technology Scholarship, Bill and trustees to determine if there is sufficient experience and Herdman US Constitution Scholarship, Sue Hamann Scholar- resources to support such an expansion while maintaining the ship, Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. Scholarship, Cheryl Kern ‘96 Schol- quality of teaching and learning. The team report recommends arship, Snowden and Mary Louise Rowe Scholarship, Joseph W. approval and the process will continue for two more steps before Tafaro, M.D.Scholarship, and the DePaul Christo Rey Annual a final decision is made. Scholarship. Another way colleges increase endowments is through planned giving. “In recent years, we have seen an increase in interest in testamentary gifts to Chatfield,” said Chatfield’s Chief Operating Officer, Robert Elmore. “It is especially humbling to learn about a friend or benefactor that is so committed to our mission, that they choose to remember us and our students in their will, or by designating Chatfield as a beneficiary of a retirement account.” Although the balance in Chatfield’s endowment fund has increased almost ten-fold in the past decade, additional growth is essential to maintain the college’s financial stability. “Most of the endowment is dedicated to scholarships, but we rely on a modest annual draw on our endowment funds to support basic operations, specifically for teaching and learning,” Elmore went on to explain. “Investment return can be helpful, but Chatfield Students awarded the Technology scholarship are given a laptop to use for online follows a fairly conservative investment policy, so new gifts to education and are able to keep the computer upon graduation from Chatfield. our endowment are key.” Establishing a scholarship in the memory of a loved one, or making a testamentary gift to Chatfield, is easy and simple. Please see page 20 for more information.

14 FINANCIAL REPORT for the future. During our probation, we elected to defer any tuition increases, despite realizing higher costs to comply with Chatfield College Sources of Revenue HLC directives. Fortunately, the first year of our new Secur- ing the Future – Responding to Change Campaign (STFRTC) Other Income 2.6% was highly successful, and the major contributing factor to Investment Income 7.5% total fundraising of nearly $1.5 million, more than double the yield from the prior year. (See the article on page 2 describing the Securing the Future Campaign, designed to cover the short-term drop in enrollment while funding upgrades to our academic infrastructure to meet all HLC requirements.) As a result, Chatfield’s total revenues for the year reached $3.6

Net Tuition & million, a 24% increase over 2017-18. Donations 38.3% Fees 51.6% Staff and faculty wages, benefits, administrative costs, occupancy, utilities and marketing costs were all essentially flat for the year. The cost of academic instruction, ex-faculty salaries, rose 43%, while our bad debt expense improved by 8.5%. Chatfield’s operating loss for the year, including a depreciation charge of $455K, was approximately $389K. Depre- ciation expense has increased in recent years because of the Chatfield College Expenditures acquisition of substantial real and personal property from the FY2019 Ursulines of Brown County. Chatfield College Expenditures HLC carefully monitors all member-institutions finances, using a proprietary Composite Financial Index. Even with Administrative 11.0% Occupancy 8.4% less than stellar operating results, Chatfield continues to score

Fund Raising 1.9% well on this index, and HLC rated us with a score of 1.9 out of a possible 3, describing our financial status as “Pass – finances are healthy and do not require monitoring.” Advertising & Bad Debt & Marketing 11.1% The reason for this good grade is the continued strength Depreciation 14.3% of our balance sheet, with consistent growth in our endowment (see article on page 14), total assets of more than $14 million, and liabilities of only $1.4 million. Total liabilities are up slightly over the prior year, due to an increase in debt

Instruction, Salaries, of $129K, primarily the result of a new line of credit with the Benefits & Student Services 53.3% bank. The coming year will bring a tuition rate increase, anticipated growth in online classes and distance learning (as described on page 14), and the second year of the STFRTC campaign. Work is ongoing to deliver the strategic plan goal of establishing new academic programs, which we are now able to Low unemployment and perhapsFY2019 our(unaudited) probationary status with pursue after the removal of all sanctions by HLC. These new the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) continued to depress en- programs are intended to attract additional students whose ulti- rollment at both campuses. As a result, tuition revenue and fees, mate goal is more career-oriented than the pursuit of a bach- our largest source of income, was off five percent (5%) to just elor’s degree at another institution after completing studies at under $2 million. While disappointing, the drop in enrollment this Chatfield. year was far less than in the prior year, indicating some stability

15 2018-2019 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS Chatfield College expresses its deepest appreciation to the following individuals, foundations, and businesses for their generous gifts received from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. The list below recognizes the combined totals of the Annual Fund, ChatField of Dreams Celebration, Securing the Future-Responding to Change Campaign, Endowed and Annual Scholarships, Gifts in Kind, Memorial Gifts, and Grants.

St. Angela Society $5,000 & Above Baird Foundation RMI/Arby’s/ Grant Troja Anonymous (4) William R. and Susan Barrett Morleen Rouse William P. Anderson Foundation, Managed Castellini Management Company Marianne Rowe by PNC Bank Cincinnati Arts Association James Alexander Smith BASF Cincinnati Reds Sharp Business System BASF/Erika M. Peterman Cincinnati Woman’s Club Keith P. and Amy B. Spiller Christopher A. and Jill Benintendi Raymond R. and Marilyn Clark St. Louis Cardinals/ William O. DeWitt, III Mary Ellen Betz Clark, Schaefer, Hackett & Co. Charlotte and John P. Tafaro Castellini Foundation Robert and Jeanne Coughlin Don and Linda Tecklenburg Anne Castleberry Wes and Shelley Cowan E. Marshall Tucker Edward “Hap” F. Castleberry L. Clifford and Linda H. Craig UBS Matching Gift Program CLH Foundation Judith and Larry Davis United Performance Metals/ Jeffrey C. Liesch Ruth J. and Robert A. Conway Foundation Dixie Chili/ Spiros N. Sarakatsannis Bob and Sharon Watson Michael A. and Tucker Coombe Robert W. and Anne G. Dorsey Family Western & Southern Financial Fund Charles H. Dater Foundation Foundation Robert E. and Marilyn W. Wildermuth Robert J. Detore and Joyce A. Salg Duke Energy Foundation Matching Gift Thomas J. Emery Memorial C. Bradley East Root Donor $500 to $999 Donald E. Fender, Jr. Robert P. Elmore Anonymous (3) H. Drewry Gores and George H. Warrington James T. and Leslie S. Fitzgerald Daniel R. and Kathy S. Aerni Christopher J. and Jennifer Heekin Jerrold S. Freed AK Steel Foundation Keating, Muething & Klekamp PLL Karen L. Grass Robert W. Baird & Co. Austin E. Knowlton Foundation, Inc. Mark B. and Christine M. Grote Bartlett Company/ Laura Bartlett Mr. and Mrs. Devin F. McCarthy Gary and JoAnn Hagopian Elroy Bourgraf Foundation Jean McNamara Sue and Allen Hamann Brown County Ursuline Alumnae Association John A. and Mary Kiley Medley Peter and Lynn Hanson Lee A. and Shannon K. Carter John Molloy and Thelma Robinson Fund William R. and Lynn M. Hemmer Carl R. and Deborah Coburn William L. Montague and Kelly Wittich Linda Holthaus and Richard Zinicola Currito/ Joe Lanni Paul V. and Terri A. Muething Michael L. and Carolyn B. Hoyt Joseph B. and Wynne Curry John and Victoria Parlin Gloria and Greg Ionna D’Elegante/ Sarah Zamary Peoples Bank Kreg and Shannon G. Keesee Katherine C. and William O. DeWitt Jr. Peoples Bank Foundation John J. and Joann Kuntz David W. and Emilie W. Dressler Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Pichler Marjorie A. and Lawrence H. Kyte, Jr. Rita E. Driehaus RCF Group/ Scott Robertson Sandra E. Laney Sharon and Tony Esposito Richard and Katherine Rosenthal Ann S. Leichty First State Bank Josephine Schell Russell Charitable Trust James and Debbie Ludwig Carolyn W. Fovel Robert & Adele Schiff Family Foundation Rev. and Mrs. Damon Lynch, Jr. Franciscan Friars & Province of St. Rosemary and Mark Schlachter David J. and Minifred L. Manzo John the Baptist SC Ministry Foundation Tonya M. Matthews and Terrance J. Davis Friedlander Family Fund Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld Clarence and Emily Miracle L. Timothy Giglio Vista Foundation Donald L. Neyer Keith M. Gilbert John W. Wagnon Ohio National Foundation Harry G. Gram Foundation, Inc. Timothy M. Wesolowski Ollies Trolley/ Marvin Smith Rev. Robert J. Hater Estate of Michael I. Wilger Jeffrey F. Pacetti Mr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Herrick Williams Foundation John and Francie Pepper Strategic Benefits/ Jennifer Homer The Wyler Family Foundation Stephen J. and Linda R. Pohlman Dennis E. and Maureen F. Kiley ‘88 YOT Full Circle Foundation Ann C. Regan John A. and Gwen Knueven James B. and Vicky Reynolds Maria Kreppel Julia Chatfield Society $1,000 to $4,999 Mark Riley Mike and Patricia Louiso Anonymous (6) RiverHills Bank/Gail Burnam Marriott Marquis/ Scott Nadeau *deceased 16 Larry A. and Linda M. Morrison Joan M. Verchot Steve Hampton Ms. Kelly Mulloy Myers Mimi Wilson Gregory A. and Paula Harrison Douglas K. and Beth K. Myser Alice Wittich Mr. Alan Hendy Jim and Alexa Naramore Kathryn M. Wittich Susan and Bob Henry Robert F. and Susan M. Otis Tom and Patricia Wolf ‘75 William and Lori Hogan John and Lauren Penrose Thomas Woods Paving, Inc./ Kathy Woods William L. and Elizabeth A. Holloway David H. and Nancy E. Prescott Scott and Betsy Holmer Lisa Muething Smith ‘08 and Travis Smith Seed Donor $100 to $249 Patricia Homan, OSU Paula Steiner Anonymous (3) Brianna L. and Austin Houchens 21c Museum Hotel/ Michael Dunbar Romola Allen Houk’s Jeep Parts/ Greg and Tina Houk Kelly Watson The Allen Company/ Allen and Stan Dohan Kamau S. Hughes Jill A. Wehrmeister Richard P. and Kathleen A. Baxter Hunter Consulting Company/ Ross Hunter Fr. John E. Wessling Rebecca Beckstedt Mr. Robert Hust & Ms. Vicki Daiello Bonnie K. White Leo Beuke Joseph H. and Mary Frances Jansen Claire C. Thornton Wilger Tom Biddle and Patsy A. Knabe-Biddle Mary Ann Jansen, OSU Kibler Lumber/ David T. and Jina L. Bohl Bradley Jones ‘12 Leaf Donor $250 to $499 Richard J. and Linda A. Bova Fr. Raymond Kammerer Anonymous (4) Stephen G. Brinker Phyllis Kemper, OSU Kenneth and Ruth Barnes Thomas S. Calder Ralph Kiley Carol* and Joseph Beech, III Barbara C. Carr and H. Breneman Blaine Florence Koetters Diane Bishop Lucia Castellini, OSU Nancy D. Kollin Elizabeth Burnside ‘19 Doris I. Charles, MD Michael A. and Linda L. Laurianti Carnegie Arts Center/ Kimberly Best Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park Dr. John Lentini Chick-fil-A, Eastgate/ Tom Sutton Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Tommie Lewis and Penny Monday Fran Christensen Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Matthew T. Malafa Judge Ethna and Mr. Todd Cooper Harvey Jay and Jane K. Cohen Mary L. and Louis E. Marx Barry A. Craig Collett Propane, Inc./ Matthew Walters Dr. Janet P. McDaniel David W. and Susan Deye Michael J. and Nancy Conaton Karlene Meyer Brian and Melissa Dunlap Cooper’s Hawk Winery/ Kevin Todd David R. Miles Enterprise Business Rental/ Charles Turman Brenda Hollon Craig Kelly B. and Michael T. Misleh Fayetteville Hardware & Supply LLC Robin Craig and David Williams Kathleen S. and John H. Mitchell, III Senator and Mrs. Richard H. Finan Timothy J. and Kathleen M. Crowley JT and Suzanne Mooney First Transit/ Carolyn Kelley Karen Crumley Farzaneh Naseri-Sis Amy Francis ‘98 Pierce and Bobbi Cunningham John L. and Susan E. Noelcke Nancy Gall Curative Printing/ Nick Wilmhoff Thomas F. and Patricia N. Noonan Grant’s Farm and Greenhouses/Danny Grant Joseph J. and Noel J. Dehner Chuck Owens Harten Properties/ Emily Harten Stuart and Becky Dekker Bari and Libert Pinto Terry Honebrink Leslie A. Demoret Chris and Kathy Przywara Houser Asphalt &Concrete, Inc. Ellen Doyle, OSU PSP Foods, LLC William D. and Mary E. Ivers Duke Energy Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Steve Ranieri Cornelia Nyce Kittredge Greg Harmon and Marisa Dyson-Harmon Rhinegeist Brewery/ Jack Rouse Kroger Community Rewards Julie Estep Sharon L. Redmond Michael A. Marrero Sally H. Evans Peyton D. and Mary Louise Reed Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Perzigian FC Cincinnati/ Jeff Berding Douglas B. and Terry P. Robinson Ellen Rieveschl Paul and Patti Fellinger Dale E. and Nancy K. Roe Ann E. and Kevin A. Schulte Raymond A. Fellinger Barbara Lyghtel Rohrer John M. Shepherd First National Bank of Blanchester Roger L. Ruhl Carol and Thomas Simons Cathy Fitzpatrick Salon Services by Jordan/ Jordan Nelson Me Undies/ Ellen Sweeney Gail F. Forberg David J. and Lisa A. Schackmann Rosemary Tafaro and Family Michael and Sharon Garry Henry L. and Cathleen C. Schulhoff Terry’s Grocery, Gas and Carryout, LLC Timothy A. and Victoria D. Garry Steve and Suzanne Schweller Terry and Jane McGinnis GE Foundation Mial J. and Susan Shauberger Ramona Toussaint Lonnie B. Griffith Kent Shaw Ursulines of Brown County Richard A. and Kathleen L. Haglage Rebecca F. Shemenski *deceased 17 2018-2019 HONOR ROLL OF DONORS

The Honorable Jack Sherman, Jr. Fabric Shack/ Jenny Wyrick Cathy C. Silverman Lawrence Sickman, OSU Sally Fellerhoff Estacia Simpson ‘19 Mark L. Silbersack Nancy Foster ‘04 Josephine Sittenfeld John G. and Mary Ellen Slauson Shara Freeman Mark and Linda Sivik Jeff and Marjorie Smith Anthony Gendrew ‘13 Janice M. and Robert F. Slone, Sr. ‘07 John T. Spence, PhD, AICP Gordon Giles Judith Webb Squire Jane T. Stanton Jane * and Edward Gilfilen Ralph and Chris Stacey Judith Stegman Marilyn Goodman Thomas E. and Margaret H. Strohmaier Nancy M. Steman Grammas Pizza/ Lisa Furkas St. Ursula Academy/ Elizabeth Curran Sum Place Else, LLC/ Penny Evans Alice Greaves George TenEyck Florence R. Tafaro Michael and Elaine Glassmeyer Hall Anthony Terrones ‘17 Stephen J. Tafaro Ryan P. Hall VIP Back Rubs in Hyde Park/ Bruce Strick- Judy TenEyck Janet Harlot land Village Pizzaria/ Terry Shaw Brittaney Harp Tami K. Wainscott ‘16 Dianne Vollman James A. and Betty M. Heathcote Terry Weathersby George B. and Katherine Wilkinson Deborah and Dennis Henderson Roseanne White, OSU Marissa Williams John L. and Theresa Henderson Jeff and Kimberly Wiederhold Matthew Williams and Sarah Yussef Caitlyn Henehan-Foppe Pam and Ron Wilson Peter J. and Virginia Woessner Tonia Hinkle Cynthia Dye Wimmers ‘76 Anthony and Laurie Wood Susan Imbus ‘85 Lindsey Wittich Kelly Wright Mary Jacobs ‘94 Gina Wolfer John and Jane Wyman John’s Flowers/ James Jones Edward L. and Lesa A. Wood Mark J. and Valerie B. Zummo Keeneland Association, Inc/ Hayley Robic Louci Wylie Fr. Jeffrey M. Kemper Friends of Chatfield Up to $99 Cheryl A. Kern ‘96 Memorial Gifts Anonymous (8) Emilia R. Knisley ‘13 In Memory of Wayne E. Betz James M. Abrams Keith and Vicki Kral Ann C. Regan Dean and Alicia Allen Claire Leichty In Memory of Sr. Joan Brosnan Artichoke Curated Cookware/ Bradley Matthew L. Long Maria Kreppel Hughes Linda Loschiavo In Memory of Sr. Marjean Clement Katherine Blackburn Blake Macleod ‘18 Charlotte Clement Bland Charlotte Clement Bland Mecklenburg Gardens/ John Harten In Memory of Pearl, Catherine and Kenneth R. and Emanuela L. Blendea Craig and Lucy Miller Alvin Clement Boloco Restaurant/ John Pepper, Jr. Terry Miller Charlotte Clement Bland Steph Boyce Terrence A. and Martha J. Murphy In Memory of Peter T. Craig Kathleen Broomall Bethany Myers ‘15 Brenda Hollon Craig Rosanne and Larry Brubaker Gail and Daniel O’Brien In Memory of James Edwards Meredith Burton Ruth M. Olmsted Rebecca F. Shemenski Richard and Karin Burwinkel Lisa Osterman In Memory of Rosemary Esposito Iesha Chambers Rachel Pearson Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld Cincinnati Bengals/ Mike Brown Bryanne and Richard Peck In Memory of Ann E. Fender Cincinnati Cyclones/ Dan Gruenberg Pitrelli’s Italian Restaurant/ James Pitrelli Donald E. Fender, Jr. Christa Cook JoAnn ‘95 and Greg Plunkett In Memory of Donna Sardis Fisher ‘62 Lynn Cracchiolo Don and Bernice Pollack Rebecca F. Shemenski Brian and Robin Critchell David Powell ‘16 In Memory of Cathie Gorman Freeman ‘61 Sr. Mary Fran Davisson Nancy Pryor Rebecca F. Shemenski Den’s Body Shop/ Dennis P. Lamphier Beverly Ratcliff In Memory of Lucille Glenn Kathy Devanney Nicole Reusing-Smith Tonia Hinkle Albert C. Dierckes, Jr. Mike and Pat Rozow Sharon A. Sentney Direct Source International, Inc. John A. Ruthven In Memory of Walter L. Haglage Drew Donkin Wanda Rutledge Thomas E. and Margaret H. Strohmaier Sandy Donovan Rosemary Ryan ‘86 In Memory of Richard A. Hearn Christopher and Sarah Dorr Nathan Schuler Sally Fellerhoff Chazeray L. Ewing ‘19 Sharon A. Sentney *deceased 18 In Memory of Sr. Cecilia Huber Cincinnati Bengals Ollies Trolley/Marvin Smith Rebecca F. Shemenski Cincinnati Cyclones OTR Brewery District CURC In Memory of Robert F. Slone, Jr. Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park John and Lauren Penrose Janice M. and Robert F. Slone, Sr. ‘07 Cincinnati Reds People’s Bank In Memory of Joseph W. Tafaro, MD Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Pitrelli’s Italian Restaurant Stephen J. Tafaro Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra Rhinegeist Brewery In Memory of Bernice Vilvens Cooper’s Hawk Winery Mark Riley Tonia Hinkle Lynn Cracchiolo River City Furniture/Scott Robertson Sharon A. Sentney Currito, Joe Lanni RMI/Arby’s/Grant Troja In Memory of Thomas Woods Joseph B. and Wynne Curry Richard and Katherine Rosenthal Kathy Woods D’Elegante John A. Ruthven Den’s Body Shop Salon Services by Jordan Honorary Gifts Kathy Devanney Rosemary and Mark Schlachter In Honor of Chris and Jill Benintendi David W. and Susan Deye Ann E. and Kevin A. Schulte Gregory A. and Paula Harrison Direct Source International, Inc. Glenn and Sue Showers In Honor of Dolores Berish Sandy Donovan Cathy C. Silverman Ellen Doyle, OSU Christopher and Sarah Dorr Elizabeth C. B. and Paul G. Sittenfeld In Honor of Edward “Hap” Castleberry Dunkin Donuts Society for the Preservation of Music Hall Albert C. Dierckes, Jr. Enterprise Business Rental St. Louis Cardinals, William O. Dewitt III In Honor of Carin Joy Condon Julie Estep Charlotte and John P. Tafaro Cathy Fitzpatrick Sally H. Evans Taste of Belgium In Honor of Peter Cooper Fabric Shack 21c Museum Hotel Judge Ethna and Mr. Todd Cooper FC Cincinnati Ursulines of Brown County In Honor of Sr. Agatha Fitzgerald First State Bank VIP Back Rubs in Hyde Park Timothy J. and Kathleen M. Crowley First Transit Bob and Sharon Watson In Honor of Bill Herdman Carolyn W. Fovel Jill A. Wehrmeister Charlotte and John P. Tafaro Keith M. Gilbert Mimi Wilson In Honor of Sr. Patricia Homan Grammas Pizza Kathryn M. Wittich Sharon L. Redmond Grant’s Farm and Greenhouses In Honor of Sr. Phyllis Kemper Peter and Lynn Hanson The Honor Roll of Donors recognizes alumni, Fr. Jeffrey M. Kemper Janet Harlot friends, faculty and staff for their generous In Honor of William Montague Greg Harmon and Marisa Dyson-Harmon gifts to Chatfield College recorded during John Molloy and Thelma Robinson Fund Christopher J. and Jennifer Heekin Fiscal Year 2019. While every effort has been Nicole Reusing-Smith Alan Hendy made to ensure the accuracy of these records, In Honor of John Tafaro Linda Holthaus and Richard Zinicola we encourage our readers to alert the Devel- Harvey Jay and Jane K. Cohen Patricia Homan, OSU opment Office of any errors or omissions by Kent Shaw Terry Honebrink calling 513-875-3344 ext. 117. In Honor of the Ursulines of Brown County Jay + Bee Photography Dennis P. and Beverly S. Lamphier Houk’s Jeep Parts John’s Flowers Gifts In Kind Keating, Muething & Klekamp, PLL Artichoke Curated Cookware Keeneland Association, Inc William R. and Susan Barrett Phyllis Kemper, OSU Christopher A. and Jill Benintendi Kibler Lumber Mary Ellen Betz Robert Knueven Boloco Restaurant Linda Loschiavo Steph Boyce James and Debbie Ludwig Kathleen Broomall Mary L. and Louis E. Marx Gail Burnam Mecklenburg Gardens Carnegie Arts Center Me Undies, Ellen Sweeney Castellini Management Company Karlene Meyer Chick-fil-A, Eastgate William L. Montague and Kelly Wittich Anne Castleberry Paul V. and Terri A. Muething Cincinnati Arts Association Marriott Marquis/ Scott Nadeau *deceased 19 PLANNED GIVING

Through a planned gift to Chatfield, helping others better them- is tax–free. This way, what might have been lost to your family selves, their employability and their futures can be the legacy you in taxes becomes support for our students. Sometimes life insur- leave behind. A planned gift, left to Chatfield through your will, ance outlives its original purpose—such as educating children or retirement plan, life insurance policy or other means, can provide providing security for a spouse. By adding Chatfield as a policy the difference. beneficiary, what began as a modest investment for your family’s Miriam Society—Leaving a Legacy peace of mind can also benefit future generations of students. The Miriam Society was formed to recognize individuals who Every gift will make a profound impact. Whether your gift is $1 have chosen to leave a planned gift for Chatfield College. The or $1 million, you can empower more students through education Miriam Society’s members are women and men committed to to better themselves, their employability and their future.You can the mission of Chatfield College to transform lives and families help yourself and your family now and others later. You can in- through education. That transformation can only be achieved crease lifetime cash flow for you, your spouse or other loved ones through private financial support and the building of the endow- through a charitable remainder trust. After your death (or your ment fund. spouse’s death), whatever remains in the trust goes to Chatfield. The Miriam Society is named for Sister Miriam Thompson, a You have the flexibility to decide what is best. Your gift can member of the Ursulines of Brown County and the foundress and come to us only after your other needs are met. It can also be a first dean of Chatfield College. She was a woman who, during her percentage so it remains in proportion to other desires you wish 90 years, created opportunities for others through education and to fulfill. You can change your gift at any time if your circum- humanitarian service. Even in death she continued to give, donat- stances change. ing her body for scientific research. You can choose how you want to make your impact. Your gift Chatfield College acknowledges with deep gratitude the gener- can be unrestricted, placed in our endowment, or you can desig- osity of the following donors who have remembered and notified nate that it pay for specific needs at Chatfield… whatever means Chatfield of their planned gifts: most to you.

William C. Alferheide*, in honor of his wife Mary, a Chatfield For more information on how to become a Miriam Society member or graduate; Anonymous (5); Debra Barber, for the Debra F. Barber making arrangements for a planned gift to benefit Chatfield, please call Scholarship Fund; Bonnie Besl* for the Gifford Family Schol- Development Director Kelly Watson at (513)-875-3344 ext. 117, or email arship; Diane Bissonette; Johan H. & Kathleen A. Bolt; Doris [email protected]. and Gene* Corcoran; Mary Lois Jung*; Fr. Raymond Kammer- er for the Library; James & Debbie Ludwig for the Cheryl Kern Sr. Cecilia’s Dulcimer Scholarship; Barbara Lyghtel Rohrer; Elizabeth C.B. and Paul G. Sister Cecilia Huber touched the Sittenfeld, for the Sittenfeld Family Scholar fund; Rosemary and lives of many while teaching mu- Mark Schlachter; Barbara Stratman*; Theodore W. Wagenaar, for sic at Chatfield College and- Ur the Theordore W. Wagenaar Scholarship Fund; John P. Tafaro for suline Academy. Sister Cecilia left the Joseph W. Tafaro M.D. Scholarship Fund; and Wanda Worley her prized dulcimer to the Brown Hill, for the Wanda Worley Hill Scholarship Fund. County Ursulines and they have Make a Lasting Impact Through a Planned Gift generously donated the instru- It’s easy. Ensuring that you make a difference can be as simple ment to Chatfield College to sup- as adding a sentence to your existing will or adding Chatfield Col- port Sister Cecilia’s educational lege on a beneficiary form. legacy. This cherished dulcimer, Through a bequest in your will, you can make a truly mean- in its original case with several of Sister’s personal notes and items, ingful difference in the future of our students without affecting including the beginning of an original composition, will be auctioned your current finances. Retirement plan assets can be taxed twice at the end of the year to coincide with the second anniversary of her upon your death: estate taxes and income taxes. You can give part entrance to eternal life. Tickets can be purchased for $50 each at of your retirement assets to Chatfield at your death, and the gift https://chatfield.weshareonline.org/Sr.CeciliasDulcimer *deceased 20 2018-2019 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICERS Tommie L. Lewis, Jr. President and CEO, Make It Plain Consulting, LLC William L. Montague, J.D., Chair Frost, Brown, Todd, LLC, Retired Rev. Damon Lynch, Jr. Pastor, New Jerusalem Baptist Church Victoria Parlin, Vice Chair Community Volunteer Tonya M. Matthews, Ph.D. Associate Provost, Wayne State University Stephen J. Pohlman, Secretary CFO, YMCA of Greater Cincinnati Paul V. Muething, J.D. Keating, Muething & Klekamp, PLL John P. Tafaro, J.D., President Chatfield College Erika M. Peterman Senior Vice President, Chemical Intermediates TRUSTEES BASF, North America Mary Ellen Betz Community Volunteer Karen M. Ristau, Ed.D. Past President, National Catholic Anne Castleberry Education Association Owner/President, CastlePoint Group Daniel R. Rolfes, Emeritus Michael A. Coombe President, Holiday Homes Director, Private Wealth Management Robert W. Baird & Company Kitty Strauss Rosenthal Retired Vice President of Cincinnati C. Bradley East USA Regional Chamber Audit Shareholder, Mountjoy Chilton Medley, LLP Mark S. Schlachter H. Drewry Gores, J.D. Independent Design Professional Attorney of Counsel, Kohnen & Patton, LLP Ann E. Schulte, Ed.D. Mark B. Grote Chief Learning Officer, Procter & Gamble Management Consultant, Grote Consultants Paul G. Sittenfeld Christopher J. Heekin Consultant, Robert W. Baird & Company Vice President & Portfolio Manager, Bahl & Gaynor Keith P. Spiller, J.D. Deanna R. Hoskins ‘03 Partner, Thompson Hine, LLP President & CEO, JustLeadershipUSA Rev. P. Del Staigers Phyllis Kemper, OSU Pastor, St. Veronica Church Congregational Minister, Ursulines of Brown County Timothy M. Wesolowski CFO, Planes Moving & Storage Dennis E. Kiley President, Kiley Machine Company HONORARY TRUSTEES Raymond R. Clark Robert Knueven Timothy L. Smith Owner, Robert J. Knueven, CPA

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The 2018-2019 Annual Report was MISSION STATEMENT produced by the Chatfield College Chatfield College is an open-enrollment Development Office. Catholic college, rooted in the Legacy of the Ursuline Sisters, believing in the Editors: Taylor Wilson, Brianna Houchens potential of every person, and accepting Contributors: Robert Elmore, Lynn Hanson, of people of all faiths. We offer a small Brianna Houchens, Mary Jacobs, Cheryl collaborative learning environment with Kern, Bill Montague, John Penrose, John P. a deep sense of community, and person- Tafaro, Kelly Watson, and Taylor Wilson. alized support. Chatfield meets students where they are and empowers individuals Cover Images: Aerial shots of the Fr. Ray- to better themselves, their employability, mond Kammerer Library and Sacred Heart and their futures. Chapel on the St. Martin campus and the historic, recently-renovated urban Over- For questions or information, contact the-Rhine campus, photographed by John Kelly Watson at 513-875-3344 ext.117 Penrose. or [email protected]

St. Martin Campus Over-the-Rhine Campus 20918 State Route 251 1544 Central Parkway St. Martin, OH 45118 Cincinnati, OH 45202