PRESIDENT’S REPORT

THE PATH TO EXCELLENCE WHAT WE STAND FOR

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 committed to learning that transforms lives and communities. In support of the mission, Wallace State Community College is committed to student success through a student-centered, innovative, engaging, and supportive learning environment; 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

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EXCELLENCE

A Message From the President

Historian Will Durant in summarizing Aristotle captured the Wallace State ethos: “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.”

Wallace State has made the pursuit of excellence a habit that never wanes. In everything that we do, from teaching with a learning-cen- tered focus, to the way we serve students and our communities, we have created a culture of excellence. New initiatives spring from our own high standards and best practices, infused with innovation, and undergirded by continuous assessment. The “strategic dynamism” identified in our strategic plan is evidenced in these pages.

Wallace State has received regional and national recognition in a number of areas. We have been recognized as a pacesetter for our work with the American Association of Community Colleges Path- ways Project. The U.S. Department of Education established a pilot project to award Pell Grants for dual enrollment, and Wallace State was selected as a result of our exceptional work in this area. South- ern Business and Development magazine recognized Wallace State among the region’s top providers of workforce development training, and the college received the most votes for Best Community Col- lege in the magazine’s Best of Economic Development in the South issue. The National League for Nursing recognized the Wallace State Department of Nursing Education as one of thirty Centers of Ex- cellence in the United States. Wallace State opened its new One- onta campus, welcoming hundreds of students through the doors from Blount County and beyond, and launched the Winston County Works project, through which many residents of that area can learn the skills needed to find a rewarding career. These are just a few of the many accomplishments of students, faculty and staff in recent months as we focus on advancing opportunities for workforce devel- opment and economic progress in our region.

We do not take our responsibilities as educators lightly. Our goal is to ensure every student has the opportunity to Start Early, Start Right, Finish and Succeed, and in doing so, to build a more prosper- ous Alabama. This we will achieve as we work every day to continue to meet the challenge of excellence. Our students and our state de- serve no less than our very best. ALABAMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM GOVERNANCE

Jimmy Baker, Chancellor

ACCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Gov. Kay Ivey, President Crystal Brown, District 5

Al Thompson, Vice President, District 1 Milton Davis, District 6, Pro-Tem

Ron Fantroy, District 2 Chuck Smith, District 7

Susan Foy, District 3 Blake McAnally, Member-at-Large

Frank Caldwell, District 4 Jeffery Newman, Ex-officio Member

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Opposite page, clockwise from top right: ACCS Chancellor Jimmy Baker; State and local dignitaries cut the ribbon on the Winston County Works project; WCSS Oneonta ribbon cutting; Dr. Walter Bumphus of the American Association of Community Colleges addresses faculty and staff of Wallace State. Wallace and staff of faculty Colleges addresses Bumphus of the American Association Community Walter Oneonta ribbon cutting; Dr. WCSS Works project; Winston County the ribbon on State and local dignitaries cut Baker; Jimmy Chancellor from top right: ACCS clockwise Opposite page,

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT OPENING DOORS TO EXCELLENCE

After a concerted grassroots effort by area leaders in Oneonta and Blount County, Wallace State Community College opened the doors of a new campus center at Oneonta. Classes were first held in the Summer 2016 semester, with the new Blount County center quickly proving its worth with enrollment exceeding predictions.

Hundreds of area residents welcomed Wallace State into the community during the official open house and ribbon cutting in May 2016 at the temporary location acquired by city officials with the help of support from local businesses. Construction is expected to begin soon on a permanent facility that will provide access to higher education to even more students in the area and act as a hub for the community.

Traditional academic offerings — offered in both day and night classes — have since expanded to include workforce training with the start of Commercial Driver’s License Training, a welding program, and more in the Spring of 2017. Dr. Kelley Jones, who formerly served as director of Wallace State’s Adult Education program, serves as the director of the Wallace State-Oneonta Center. She has ushered the center through its first year as it has quickly become an integral part of the community.

More doors opened in another part of the college’s service area in August 2016, when Wallace State launched its Winston County Works project at the Winston County Technical Center in Double Springs. Providing short-term basic skills training, the Winston County Works project was established to increase employability in an economically depressed area of the state. Classes offer industry- recognized certificates and credentials in order to facilitate employment opportunities for participants in high-growth and high-demand occupations in the automotive manufacturing industry. Among the classes offered during the first semester of classes were MSSC Certified Production Training for advanced manufacturing, welding credential opportunities through the American Welding Society, including OSHA 10, and commercial driver’s license (CDL) certification and truck driver training.

Wallace State continued its workforce development efforts by serving as an incubator for business. Wallace State welcomed Sequence Health to campus, providing space for the medical contact center to get up and running while a more permanent 15,000-foot facility is constructed in Cullman’s Industrial Park III on County Road 222. Wallace State received a $30,000 innovation fund grant from the Alabama Community College System to equip and train personnel in the incubator. Without the support from Wallace State, the company would not have been able to locate in Cullman. Now Sequence Health anticipates hiring 128 employees over the next five years, with jobs in nursing, as well as patient navigator, and management positions. Opposite page: WSCC President Dr. Vicki Karolewics, with Oneonta City Manager Ed Lowe, left, and Mayor Ross Norris, right, at the ribbon cutting for the new Oneonta Center. This page: Area dignitaries celebrate the opening of Sequence Health at Wallace State Community College. State Community Wallace Sequence Health at This page: Area dignitaries celebrate the opening of the new Oneonta Center. for the ribbon cutting at right, Ross Norris, and Mayor left, Ed Lowe, Manager with Oneonta City Vicki Karolewics, Dr. President WSCC Opposite page: Commencement 2017 The Class of 2017 files into Tom Drake Coliseum for the 2017 Commencement Exercises. More than 500 students participated in the ceremony marking Wallace State’s 51st commencement.

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EXPANDING EXCELLENCE

Along with its efforts in Blount and Winston counties, Wallace State Community College continued to expand its offerings through additional programs, partnerships and upgrades to technology designed to provide more opportunities to students and the community.

EXPANSIONS AND UPGRADES BY WALLACE STATE INCLUDE:

»» The U.S. Department of Education chose »» Wallace State successfully lobbied Wallace State as an experimental site for federal officials for the return of year- the “Expanding College Access Through round Pell Grants. Dual Enrollment Pell Experiment,” for the »» Wallace State Adult Education began first time opening up access to Federal Pell offering a new non-traditional high Grants for students taking dual enrollment school diploma option for students. courses. Wallace State was one of 30 community colleges in the nation chosen to »» Wallace State and Auburn University participate in the experiment and the only announced plans to establish an college in the state of Alabama to join in the aviation partnership. research. »» Wallace State’s Flight Technology/ »» The college expanded its Fast Track Aviation Department added a flight program with the introduction of the Fine simulator for helicopter training. and Performing Arts Academy to area high »» Wallace State’s EMS program added school students who may have limited a state-of-the-art mobile ambulance or no access to art programs at their training simulator to allow students schools. This program builds on the Fast to practice in a realistic, enclosed Track Academy, geared toward students environment. interested in college transfer, and the very successful Fast Track to Industry »» The Criminal Justice program added a partnership with Cullman County Schools. firearms training simulator which local law enforcement departments are also »» The Commercial Driver’s License program utilizing to train personnel. benefited from the construction of a new training lot to help meet the workforce »» The WaLLi Continuing Education needs in the trucking industry. The City of program was officially introduced to Oneonta also partnered with Wallace State the community, offering a wide range to build a CDL lot there. of opportunities and activities to area residents 50 year of age and older. »» Wallace State signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bioprist to explore »» The Wallace State Genealogy a partnership for health care related Department expanded its collection education and training in Jamaica. through donations and purchases, including 500 books donated on American history by Richard Blanton. 2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Wallace State CDL instructor Ben Matanane, left, and Tim Frazier of the Alabama Trucking Association look over the new CDL training lot built at the Wallace State-Hanceville campus. Wallace the at built training lot the new CDL over Association look Trucking of the Alabama Frazier Tim and left, Ben Matanane, instructor State CDL Wallace

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE

Wallace State was one of 30 community colleges in the U.S. selected by the American Association of Community Colleges to participate in the Pathways Project, funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and work on this project began in earnest in 2016. The Pathways Project involves a rethinking and redesign of the student experience from enrollment through completion. Through Pathways, students will have less pressure at the outset to choose a major; rather, they will identify the pathway – Liberal Arts/General Studies, Applied Technologies, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), or Health Science – which best aligns with their strengths and interests.

Pathways is designed to streamline the path to completion and improve student success. The college catalog was completely revised to reflect the Pathways model, and Wallace State has become a national mentor to the next generation of community colleges adopting this model. Clockwise from top right: Nursing students prepare for a simulation in the operating room; biology students take an exam; welding student completes a task; graduates of the Class of 2017 wave to family and friends. and family wave to completes a task; graduates of the Class 2017 students take an exam; welding student a simulation in the operating room; biology for from top right: Nursing students prepare Clockwise ABOUT PATHWAYS The college developed its 2017-2022 strategic plan around the development and implementation of a new organizational design, Guided Pathways. An underpinning of Guided Pathways is the development and dissemination of curricular maps that are con- gruent with the broader meta-majors outlined below. Confusing options are minimized once a student moves from a meta-major to a specific program of study.

LIBERAL ARTS/GENERAL STUDIES S.T.E.M Art/Visual Communications Computer Science Business Administration Pre-Engineering/Engineering Business Education & Office Administration Math Business Management & Supervision Sciences Criminal Justice Music Education Paralegal HEALTH SCIENCES Pre-Education Child Development Pre-Law Dental Assisting Pre-Medicine Dental Hygiene Religious Studies Diagnostic Imaging And More! Diagnostic Medical Sonography APPLIED TECHNOLOGIES Emergency Medical Services Health Information Technology/Medical Agriculture/Horticulture Production Coding Automotive Service Technology Medical Assistant Aviation/Flight Technology Medical Laboratory Technician Collision Repair Nursing Culinary Arts Occupational Therapy Assistant Diesel Technology Pharmacy Technology Engineering Technology Physical Therapist Assistant HVAC & Refrigeration Polysomnography Technologist Machine Tool Technology Respiratory Therapy Mechatronics, Electronics, Robotics Sports Medicine Technology Therapeutic Massage Salon & Spa Management Welding

Through the college’s work in Pathways, Achieving the Dream, and other student suc- cess initiatives, the percentage of students who have completed a degree or certificate within three years has risen dramatically – from 23 percent in 2013 to 38 percent in 2017, a 65 percent increase in just four years. A freshman seminar course, success coaching for incoming freshmen, a new academic resource center offering tutoring and job placement, and other innovations are having significant impact. The League for Inno- vation in the Community College presented Wallace State with a 2017 Innovation of the Year award for its work in Guided Pathways.

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Students gather in the centromere, the atrium of the School of Nursing and Center for Science. for School of Nursing and Center the atrium of in the centromere, Students gather

RECOGNIZING EXCELLENCE

Wallace State’s Department of Nursing Education earned the prestigious designation as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing (NLN). Wallace State is the only community college and only the second institution of higher learning in the state to receive the honor. WSCC’s award was based on its efforts in “Creating Environments that Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development.”

Wallace State was also recognized by Community College Week as one of the nation’s fastest growing community colleges with enrollments of 5,000 or more, the only community college in Alabama to earn that distinction. Wallace State placed 39th on the list of U.S. public community colleges with enrollments from 5,000 to 9,999, which Community College Week compiled by analyzing data provided by the U.S. Department of Education.

Even as improving employment rates have decreased enrollments across the country, in 2016 Wallace State rose from fourth to the third largest community college in Alabama. Wallace State’s diverse offerings for degrees, certificates and transfer; its student success rates, which are among the best in the country; and its outstanding instruction, personalized student services, and welcoming atmosphere have long made it a popular choice for students, and its popularity continues to grow. In fact, Wallace State was recognized as the first-choice community college among Alabama high school seniors taking the ACT.

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dual enrollment students walk the halls of the School of Nursing and Center for Science. for School of Nursing and Center the halls of students walk Dual enrollment

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT n Recognizing Excellence continued

COLLEGE ACHIEVEMENTS:

»» Wallace State awarded nearly 1,300 degrees »» Wallace State entered a new Joint Admission or certificates at its 51st commencement at agreement with the University of Alabama Tom Drake Coliseum. Steve James, founder in Huntsville, which joins other similar of the international relief organization, Kenya agreements, including those with UAB and Relief, received a special Distinguished Alumni Samford University, giving students access to Award at graduation. More than 500 students university services while at Wallace State. These participated in the ceremony. special agreements complement the college’s participation in the STARS statewide articulation »» Wallace State is the first-choice community system, which guarantees students seamless college among Alabama high school seniors transfer of credit to the state’s universities and taking the ACT. other colleges. »» Wallace State was ranked among the Top 3 in the South for Workforce Development by »» The Talent Search program received a $415,000 grant to help area students. Talent Search, Southern Business and Development magazine. one of the federally-funded TRIO programs, »» Wallace State was designated as a Military serves economically disadvantaged, potential Friendly School for the third straight year. first-generation college students beginning in Veteran-centered services and activities are middle school. Wallace State also maintains a offered across campus and throughout the year. similar TRIO program for college students called »» Wallace State was one of 30 community Student Support Services. colleges in the U.S. selected by the American »» Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter, Alpha Association of Community Colleges to Chi Tau, earned REACH status for outstanding participate in the Pathways Project, funded by growth in membership, and received the the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Distinguished Honors in Action Project Award »» Wallace State again made the list of top for a “Peace and War” project centered around producers of health care professionals in the issues faced by veterans returning to college nation as announced by Community College after being deployed in various wars and peace Week’s Top 50 Associate Degrees: Health missions. The club also sponsored a project Professions and Related Programs. Community raising awareness of the heroin epidemic in College Week also recognized the college as today’s society. one of the fastest growing community colleges »» Representatives of an Iowa health system visited in the United States, with enrollments of 5,000 Wallace State’s Let’s Pretend Hospital in order or more. to study the program and use it as a model. »» Wallace State’s Applied Technologies Division »» Wallace State biology students received a tour was ranked fourth nationally among NC3 of the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology, certification centers. continuing a partnership with the Huntsville- »» Wallace State’s ‘2+2’ poultry science program based research facility. Twice a month, interested received donations from the U.S. Poultry students in the biology department have been Foundation and others, along with American meeting with Dr. Jeremy Prokop of HudsonAlpha Protein’s sustained, ongoing support of the to analyze changes in genetic variants to predict program. how those changes alter protein structures and affect cellular biology and diseases. The »» Hanceville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a partnership was facilitated with the help of longtime clinical partner, donated funds to the WSCC alumna Casey Smith. Wallace State Nursing program. Opposite page: Students and faculty visit the HudsonAlpha Institute. Pictured are, from left, Dr. Jeremy Prokup of HudsonAlpha, Wallace State student Zach Brooks, WSCC biology instructor Wes Rakestraw, student Matt Rush, biology administrative assistant Jonee Casey, student David Hinds, WSCC retired retired WSCC David Hinds, student Jonee Casey, administrative assistant biology Rush, Matt student Rakestraw, Wes instructor biology WSCC Zach Brooks, State student Wallace Prokup of HudsonAlpha, Jeremy Dr. from left, the HudsonAlpha Institute. Pictured are, visit faculty Students and Opposite page: Welding. WSCC Pretend Hospital; Nursing Let’s WSCC James; Steve founder Kenya Relief This page: From left, Rosalyn Meadows. instructor and chemistry Melanie Glasscock, instructor biology Fred Halstead, Dr. instructor biology 2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT STUDENTS ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE

The faculty and staff at Wallace State Community College are especially proud of students who earn honors and recognition for their efforts in the classroom, on campus, and in the community.

»» Donald Wayne May received the 2017 school diploma. Each adult education graduate Presidential Award for Health Excellence; – more than 230 since 2016 – receives a Emmanuel Reynoso-Arce received the scholarship to enroll in a course at WSCC. Presidential Award for Technical Excellence; »» The first class of welding and CDL students and Bryan Holmes received the Presidential completed the Winston County Works program. Award for Academic Excellence. Winners from the previous year were Shannon Nichols, Scott »» Students Nicholas Parrott and Riley Voce were Bartlett and Jeffrey Johns. named Wallace State’s All-Alabama Academic Team members in 2017, following the 2016 »» Blake Schilleci, a 4.0 GPA student-athlete from recognition of Callie Allen, who was a Coca- the Wallace State baseball team, received the Cola Community College Academic Team 2017 President’s Cup. The award is presented Silver Scholar, and John-Anthony Jimenez. Miss each year to the student who most completely Wallace State 2016 Jordan Johnson was named demonstrates academic excellence, service to a Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar, college and community, leadership, courage, earning a $1,000 scholarship. perseverance, and all the qualities that make a student well rounded. Softball player Sarah Ellen »» Parrott and Allen along with Jasmine Zavala Battles received the 2016 President’s Cup. and Jessica Vice represented the college at the Student Leadership Institute hosted by the »» More than 80 students graduated from Wallace ACCS at the 4-H Center in Columbiana. State’s Fast Track dual enrollment programs, earning more than $1.2 million in scholarships. »» Brooke Edwards, a dual enrollment student, was Twenty-five completed requirements for an named 2017 Homecoming Queen. She was associate degree before graduating high school. crowned by 2016 Queen Lucie Lawrence of West Point. »» Wallace State students flourished again at the state SkillsUSA competition, with nine students »» LaShanda Harrison became one of the college’s earning a gold medal. Additionally, Maci Key first welding success stories through Wallace became the first WSCC student to serve as State’s Winston County Works program, and a SkillsUSA state and national officer and the was one of a growing number women working college was a repeat winner of the Highest toward or earning degrees in technical fields. Participation Award. Matching the silver medal WVTM 13 News filmed a segment at WSCC won by the crime scene investigation team regarding women in welding. last year, machining student Noah Smith won »» Wallace State’s Occupational Therapy a silver. Steven Ballard and Landon Warnock Assistant, Physical Therapist Assistant, Practical earned bronze medals in robotics. Nursing and Diagnostic Medical Sonography »» Among many transfer scholarships awarded were among the programs with students earning to WSCC’s graduating class, recipients a 100 percent pass rate on board required Jasmine Zavala and Makenzie Bearden were examinations. named recipients of UAB Presidential transfer »» Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl Team finished scholarships; Nicholas Parrott received the 2017 ninth at NAQT National Community College Dr. Andrew V. Stevenson Merit Scholarship Championship in Minnesota after winning five from Kappa Beta Delta; Ryder Jones earned state tournaments leading up to the event. a University of Alabama Presidential transfer Respiratory Therapy students were declared scholarship; Reagan Short and Caleb Woods, champions at the Sputum Bowl, the Alabama both recognized at graduation, received full Society for Respiratory Care’s scholars bowl- tuition scholarships to Mississippi State. style competition. »» Wallace State’s Adult Education program »» Wallace State students visited the Statehouse served 600 students during the 2016-17 in Montgomery on Alabama Community College academic year at 15 sites, spanning Blount, System Day in April, where dual enrollment Cullman, Morgan and Winston counties. While student Savannah Grattan, a graduate this year, most graduates earned a GED, more than a was chosen to provide remarks at the first such dozen completed the new non-traditional high event the previous year. Clockwise from top left: Fasst Track graduation; Nicholas Parrott receives the 2017 Andrew V. Stevenson Merit Scholarship from Kappa Beta Delta, presented by Kathy Sides; Blake Schilleci receives the 2017 President’s Cup from Dr. Vicki Karolewics; Wallace State Students attend ACCS Day at the capitol in the capitol in at Day Students attend ACCS State Wallace Vicki Karolewics; from Dr. Cup President’s Schilleci receives the 2017 Sides; Blake Kathy presented by from Kappa Beta Delta, Scholarship Stevenson Merit V. Andrew receives the 2017 graduation; Nicholas Parrott Track from top left: Fasst Clockwise State Skills Wallace USA Montgomery; winners. EXCELLENCE IN LEADERSHIP

Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics was elected to serve on the American Association of Community Colleges Board of Directors, representing more than 1,100 community colleges and more than 13 million students throughout the United States. Dr. Karolewics will serve a three-year term on the 32-member board.

OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS BY WALLACE STATE FACULTY AND STAFF INCLUDE:

»» Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics Community College Leadership Academy. was named a recipient of the 2016 Giving »» Wallace State OTA instructor Kelly Krigbaum Back Award from INSIGHT to Diversity was recognized with the OTA Award of magazine, the largest and oldest diversity Excellence by the Alabama Occupational and inclusion publication in higher education. Therapy Association. The Giving Back Award honors presidents and chancellors of colleges and universities »» Wallace State’s Mary Medendorp, Simulation who go above and beyond their everyday Lab Coordinator, earned certification as a leadership duties and “give back” to their Simulation Educator. campuses and communities. »» Wallace State biology instructor Connie »» In November 2016, Dr. Karolewics and Briehn participated in NHGRI Short Course in Cullman County Schools Superintendent Genomics at the National Institute of Health. Shane Barnette joined a select group of »» Wallace State’s 2016 Chancellor’s Award innovative community college and K-12 leaders recipients were recognized at the ACCA in Washington, D.C., to discuss strategies for Conference banquet. Recipients included Dr. collaboration to dramatically improve college Kelley Jones, Christine Wiggins, Dr. Thea Hall readiness. and Allen Keener. »» Wallace State dental instructor Teresa Ray- »» Wallace State welding instructor Jim Connell was named Wallace State’s recipient Thompson was selected to judge at the 2017 of the 2017 John and Suanne Roueche U.S. Invitational Welding Trials. Excellence Award. Diesel Technology instructor Jeremy Smith and history instructor »» Leadership Wallace State included Kristi Leigh Ann Courington were previous winners. Barnett, Jamie Kilpatrick, Karen Morris, Weslie Powell, Blake Ray, Kassie Ray, Allison »» Wallace State’s Jamie Robertson was named Robertson, Jamie Robertson, Wesley Sams, the 2016 Alabama Adult Education Staff Tanya Shearer, Cindy Smith, Susan Stephens Person of the Year. and Christine Wiggins. This group engages »» Dr. Marcie Hill (Child Development) and in a yearlong program designed to promote Lauren Cantrell Salerno (Theatre) were among leadership on campus. the college’s recent graduates of the Alabama

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Oppposite page: Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics visits with Dr. Walter Bumphus, President and CEO of the American Association of Community Colleges. and CEO of the American Association Community President Bumphus, Walter Vicki Karolewics visits with Dr. Dr. State President Wallace Oppposite page:

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT PROGRAMS OF EXCELLENCE

Wallace State is always working to provide students with the best options in their education, engaging in a continuous cycle of program and curriculum assessment to better serve students.

Adapting to changing standards in the health care industry, the Wallace State Department of Nursing Education — recognized as a National League for Nursing Center of Excellence — launched a new concept-based curriculum in June 2016. Each student entering the program is eligible to earn a practical nursing certificate and apply for licensure as an LPN after successfully completing the first three semesters of the program, while continuing to an associate degree and applying for licensure as an RN after successfully completing the fifth semester.

“The concept-based curriculum design, which is intended to better prepare graduates to holistically care for the patient, is being embraced as a great new nursing education strategy by many nursing programs around the country,” said Deborah “Pepper” Hoover, director of the Wallace State Nursing program.

OTHER CHANGES AND CURRICULUM-RELATED EVENTS OFFERED IN 2016-2017 INCLUDE:

»» Wallace State technical students were »» Dr. Doug Phillips, of “Discovering Alabama,” offered the option of stackable certificates, visited Wallace State to speak in recognition adding more pathways to completion. of Earth Day 2016; Dr. Whit Gibbons visited Wallace State as keynote speaker for Earth »» The Child Development program began Day 2017. offering semester-long stackable certificates, addressing the need for qualified »» Wallace State welcomed Harper Lee professionals nationwide. biographer Charles J. Shields to campus. »» Wallace State’s Clinical Lab Technician »» Health care workers learned about dementia, program changed its name to Medical and human trafficking at a Wallace State Laboratory Technician to better reflect Alumni Connection event. industry trends. »» Wallace State’s Talent Search program »» Wallace State welcomed speakers from recognized students through its annual the National Coalition for the Homeless in TRIO Day celebration, including having conjunction with the “Homeless to Harvard” WSCC math instructor Melissa Arnold tell Common Read selection. Garth Stein, author her inspirational story about earning college of “The Art of Racing in the Rain,” also visited degrees. Wallace State for a lecture and book signing. The Wallace State Department of Nursing Education earned the designation as a National League For Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education from 2016-2020 for the category of creating environments that enhance student learning and professional development. enhance student of creating environments that the category for from 2016-2020 in Nursing Education of Excellence Nursing Center of Nursing Education earned the designation as a National League For State Department Wallace The COMMUNITY OF EXCELLENCE

With a combined student/faculty/staff population of well over 6,000, Wallace State Community College is a community unto itself as well as a part of Cullman County and surrounding areas, and the Alabama Community College System as a whole.

One way the college gives back is through the annual Let’s Pretend Hospital hosted by the Department of Nursing Education. First graders from every Cullman City and County School and several private schools visit the School of Nursing and Center for Science to learn healthy habits and safety measures.

This past year, a group from Genesis Health System in Iowa came to Wallace State to observe the event and use it as a model for their own community outreach program.

OTHER CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS THROUGH WALLACE STATE INCLUDE:

»» Wallace State’s Future Foundation raised »» Wallace State Nursing and Dental Health more than $200,000 during its 12th annual students taught elementary students health Student Investment Luncheon. and personal safety through the SWELL program, which uses puppets to engage »» A student-led drive for supplies to assist children in an introduction to health care. Baton Rouge Community College students Wallace State Nursing teamed up with and faculty affected by flooding in Louisiana Respiratory Therapy students to volunteer at collected thousands of pounds of cleaning the Cullman County SafeKids Expo. supplies and essentials. »» Wallace State-Oneonta helped sponsor the »» Wallace State’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society raised awareness about heroin Blount County Midnight Run, and students usage for its college project. and staff joined with the Helping Unite Blount County (HUB) group to participate in »» Wallace State hosted more than 1,200 the Day of Service on MLK Day by assisting 10th graders for the second annual WSCC with improvements at the area senior center. Showcase, which provided information on programs for students and potential careers. »» Wallace State Diagnostic Medical Sonography students donated $2,400 to »» Wallace State’s Student Government Footprints Ministry and instructors presented Association distributed backpacks to the a demonstration on sound to Cullman WSCC campus police department as part of Christian School students. its “Props for Cops” campaign. »» The Connor Strickland Memorial Color Run »» Wallace State’s Rotaract Club, one of the 5K and Fun Run raised more than $7,000 for college’s newest clubs, hosted a Spirit Night scholarships. at Chick-fil-A for the Wounded Warriors of Cullman County, among other activities. This »» Wallace State’s Relay For Life team raised group is the college version of Rotary. more than $4,000 for the American Cancer Society.

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT From top: Wallace State Nursing students perform a skit as part of the Children’s of Alabama Kids on the Block program during the Cullman County SafeKids Expo; Physical Therapy Assistant students douse runners in colored powder during the Connor Strickland Memorial Color Run 5K and Fun Run. Run 5K Strickland Memorial Color during the Connor students douse runners in colored powder Assistant Therapy SafeKids Expo; Physical program during the Cullman County of Alabama Kids on the Block of the Children’s as part State Nursing students perform a skit Wallace From top:

CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE

At Wallace State, students of all ages find the inspiration to dream, and the courage and support to make their dreams come true. From major league World Series pitcher Derek Holland and 6-time MLB All-Star Craig Kimbrel, to professional golfers Brett Wetterich and Fredrick Jacobson, to country music singers Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town and solo artist Kip Moore, to meteorologist Jason Simpson…. doctors, authors, lawyers, actors, welders, nurses, chefs, scientists, counselors, entrepreneurs…for every profession imaginable, from the ordinary to the extraordinary, Wallace State has given someone a start to a dream.

Wallace State’s efforts to celebrate its students and alumni were rewarded as both print and digital campaigns earned awards from state and national organizations. The What Will Your Story Be? campaign kicked off with a series of commercials featuring WSCC Alumni who share how their stories started at Wallace State. The following were featured in the first series.

»» Brandon Horton is the City of Oneonta’s Public Safety Director, overseeing the operation of the city’s fire, police and public works departments, which aid nearly 6,700 people. He earned an EMS degree from Wallace State in 2004 and added an associate’s degree in fire science then offered by the college in 2006.

»» Katie Fine is one of Cullman’s youngest entrepreneurs. The 2008 Cullman High School graduate is owner of Karma’s Coffee House and credits her time as a student at Wallace State with giving her the confidence to open her own business and helping her to mature into the young professional she is today.

»» Mary Hovater is an engineer with NASA at Huntsville’s Space and Rocket Center. She graduated at Wallace State with a pre-engineering degree before transferring to a four-year institution.

»» Joey Foster took welding at Wallace State and found a passion for the field. He earned state and national titles in welding at SkillsUSA competitions and has achieved great success in the field.

»» LaSheena Nation played basketball for Wallace State and is now a coach herself and pursuing a master’s degree at Alabama State University.

The “Hunger” ad featuring a Wallace State basketball player in the print series of the campaign received Best in Show for print advertisements during the Alabama Community College System Public Relations Association’s Pyramids Awards brunch, and was one of nine first-place awards for the marketing team, the most first-place awards of any college in the system.

The National Council for Marketing and Public Relations recognized Wallace State with a dozen Medallion Awards, including three gold awards, and a Paragon Award, the organization’s highest.

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Clockwise from top left: Brandon Horton, LaSheena Nation, Mary Hovater, Katie Fine and Joey Foster, pictured with Welding instructor Jim Thompson, were all spotlighted in commercials for the What Will Your Story Be? advertising campaign. Story Your Will What the for were all spotlighted in commercials Thompson, Jim instructor Welding pictured with Foster, Joey Katie Fine and Hovater, Mary from top left: LaSheena Nation, Brandon Horton, Clockwise

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT The Pathway to Success Wallace State Community College is dedicated to providing its students with the tools and experiences they need to Start Early, Start Right, Finish and Succeed. 2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE

As Wallace State celebrated its 50th anniversary over a period commemorating the college’s opening and its first graduating class, WSCC took the opportunity to visit with former faculty, staff, and students. The college reached out to alumni as preparations were made for the yearlong celebration. Members of the first gradu- ating class were located and early faculty and staff members shared stories recounting the starting of the college and its growth over the last five decades.

AMONG THOSE SPOTLIGHTED:

Dr. Mavis Wooten joined the college faculty in 1976 as one of its first doctorate level professors as Wallace State transitioned from a technical school to a community college. Wooten taught accounting, English and speech at the college. She spent more than 15 years on campus and watched it grow both in enrollment and physically as buildings were added to accommodate the larger student body.

Psychology instructor Stacey Hooper Brunner recalled her time as a student and her eventual employment at her alma mater. Brunner attended Wallace State as a student from 1981 to 1983, earning a degree in business management. As a student, Brunner was a work-study student for the Flight program, was head cheerleader and served as a student government senator. After graduating, Brunner lived and worked out of state for several years before returning to her home county and finding a job at Wallace State in 1989, where she’s worked continuously. Her roles changed from receptionist to cheerleading coach, from aerobics instructor to student recruiting. In 1993, after earning her master’s degree in psychology, she was hired to fill a newly-vacant instructor position, where she’s been ever since.

Sisters Freddie and Gail Thomason each made their mark at Wallace State during the college’s growth spurt in the mid-to-late-1970s. Gail Thomason was the first director of the college’s Medical Laboratory Technician program and saw it through its first accreditation process before leaving in the mid-1980s. Freddie Thomason stayed on for a while longer, starting to work for the college full-time in 1976 teaching psychology and mental health, and eventually becoming director of the program before retiring in 2000.

Dr. Garlan and Dot Gudger each played major roles in the start of the college and its growth. Dot Gudger was one of the first instructors at what was then the George C. Wallace State Trade School of Cullman County, building the business education program to be one of the fastest-growing programs at the new facility. Dr. Gudger joined the staff several years later as the college’s Dean of Students to assist in the transition from a trade school to a two-year college. “We have a great college,” Dr. Gudger said. “This has created and made Cullman and Cullman County a better place to live all together. I’m proud to have been a part of it.”

During the 2016 Commencement Exercises at Tom Drake Coliseum, of which about half of the 1,107 students who earned degrees or certificates participated, college president Dr. Vicki Karolewics recognizedGary Hardman and Regina Griggs Hammond, both of whom were members of the first graduating class at Wallace State. Gloria Williams received a special 50th anniversary Outstanding Alumni Award in appreciation for her longtime support of the college through her lifetime membership in the Alumni Association, serving as its president for five years; as a member of the Wallace State Future Foundation board member for six years; and for establishing the Foundation’s first scholarship for women. At top: Gloria Williams received a special 50th anniversary Outstanding Alumni Award at the 2016 Commencement; at bottom: Gary Hardman and Regina Griggs Hammond were recognized at the ceremony as part of the first graduating class from Wallace State. Wallace from graduating class first of the as part the ceremony bottom: Hardman and Regina Griggs Hammond were recognized at Gary Commencement; at the 2016 Outstanding Alumni Award at Williams received a special 50th anniversary top: Gloria At EXCELLENCE IN ART & CULTURE

The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association named the Evelyn Burrow Museum the Organization of the Year during its annual meeting in Florence. The Organization of the Year Award is presented to the AMLA member organization that contributed significantly to the betterment and development of tourism in North Alabama. The Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association also provided the museum with a $2,000 grant to be used for a future exhibit.

At the Evelyn Burrow Museum in 2016, sneakers were a very big hit during an exhibition featuring the Charlotte Cummings Memorial Sneaker Collection. “Charlotte’s 23 Jays” displayed the most complete collection of Nike Air Jordan sneakers on exhibit in the eastern United States. Hundreds of pairs of Air Jordans and other Nike shoes and memorabilia delighted a constant flow of visitors throughout the spring of 2016. The exhibit was on loan from local collector Robin Cummings.

The third annual Burrow Sculptors Invitational entitled “Rendezvous” followed the Charlotte’s 23 Jays exhibit. “Rendezvous” spotlighted the works of Everett Cox, Glenn Dasher, Casey Downing, Jr., Frank Fleming, Stacey M. Holloway, Bruce Larsen, Ted Metz, Brad Morton, NovOntos, Duane Paxson, Robin Snyder, Kara Warren, Rachel Wright and Jason Tanner Young.

A special exhibition honoring veterans included static displays of memorabilia loaned by area veterans and videos marking the last three eras of conflict: World Wars I and II, Korea and Vietnam, and Operation Iraqi Freedom to current day.

The museum also hosted “Out of the Depths,” a dual exhibit of photographs by Beiruiti artist Fadi BouKaram and paintings by Birmingham artist Joe Cory depicting the artists’ views on current events in the Middle East.

In the museum’s exhibit hall, photographs by Australian photographer Anatole Zurrer were displayed as well as artwork by local artist Laura Willingham Walker. In 2017, as part of the three-year celebration of the State of Alabama’s Bicentennial, the museum opened an exhibition of photographs by the late William “Bill” Sharpton, “Celebrating Alabama’s Places.”

The museum led short-term study abroad trips to Australia and Ireland through the college’s Travel Abroad program, which conducts overseas trips each year.

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Opposite page, clockwise from bottom: Robin Cummings, right, speaks with Andy Payls and the late Bob Palys at the opening reception for the “Charlotte’s 23 Jays” exhibition at The Evelyn Burrow Museum, which featured hundreds of pairs of Air Jordans and other Nike shoes from the Charlotte Cummings Nike shoes Jordans and other featured hundreds of pairs Air which The Evelyn Burrow Museum, exhibition at Jays” 23 “Charlotte’s the for the opening reception Payls and the late Bob Palys at speaks with Andy right, from bottom: Robin Cummings, clockwise Opposite page, “Rendezvous.” Sculptors Invitational exhibit from the Burrow exhibit; a sculpture of the Depths” “Out during the photos on display looks at Collection; a musuem visitor Sneaker Memorial

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT ENTERTAINING EXCELLENCE

The Wallace State Community College Fine and Performing Arts programs provided many opportunities for entertainment in 2016-2017, including a celebration of the college’s 50th anniversary with “50 Yesterday and Today: A Musical Birthday Celebration for Wallace State” by the Wallace State Singers. Alumni of the 40-year-old group were invited back to share the stage with current singers in a touching and entertaining tribute to the group’s founder, Dr. Jim Walker, and other past and current directors.

The college also hosted the Homegrown Music Festival, a free event for the community that included performances by Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs and acts such as Tangerine Tambourine, Round 2, Three on a String, and the Edd Jones Orchestra.

OTHER PERFORMANCES AND PROGRAMS PRESENTED BY THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

»» The Theatre Department presented the classic renditions of “The Importance of Being Earnest” and “Singin’ in the Rain,” as well as putting a modern spin on “Our Town.” The program also showcased student talent during its Broadway Night productions. »» Wallace State Singers and Choir presented “In the Mood for Christmas” and a special tribute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll, with “C’Mon Everybody: The Elvis Presley Songbook.” »» The Wallace State Jazz Band presented its annual Big Band Ballroom Dance. »» Wallace State Jazz and Concert Bands hosted the annual Veterans Celebration of Service concert. »» The Wallace State faculty presented the “All That Jazz” faculty concert. Opposite page: Wallace State Singers Magan Melton and Trawick Lowe perform during “50 Yesterday and Today: A Musical Birthday Celebration of Wallace State.” This page, from top: Emma Denson, left, and Duke Cleghorn perform in Wallace State Theater’s production of “The Importance of Being Earnest;” “The Importance of Being Earnest;” production of Theater’s State Wallace and Duke Cleghorn perform in left, from top: Emma Denson, This page, State.” Wallace Celebration of Musical Birthday A Today: and Yesterday “50 Lowe perform during Trawick Singers Magan Melton and State Wallace Opposite page: tune. Band plays a lively Jazz State Wallace while the floor Big Band Ballroom Dance take to the dance the 2016 guests at EXCELLENCE IN ATHLETICS

With the addition of two new athletic programs and continuous success both on the playing field and in the classroom, Wallace State Athletics have continued to produce excellent results.

Wallace State reintroduced men’s and women’s tennis in 2016 and men’s and women’s cross country will resume in Fall 2017, bringing the total number of athletic programs to 12.

The men’s tennis team, under the direction of coach Tony Franklin, hit the ground running, winning the ACCC/Region 22 tournament title their first year, and finishing in the top 20 in the nation.

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT On this page, from left: The Wallace State volleyball team won its 9th straight ACCC regular season title during a year that included an amazing streak of 41 ACCC wins; the 2017 season for Wallace State baseball was one of the best in the last decade and included the title for ACCC North DIvision; women’s North DIvision; women’s ACCC for decade and included the title in the last State baseball was one of the best Wallace for season wins; the 2017 ACCC of 41 included an amazing streak that season title during a year regular ACCC State volleyball team won its 9th straight Wallace The from left: On this page, second season. the program’s in only tournament golf team won the inaugural ACCC/Region 22 State women’s Wallace The five seasons. Opposite page: fourth time in the for Championship basketball advanced to the ACCC

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT n Excellence in Athletics continued

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN WALLACE STATE ATHLETICS INCLUDE:

»» Wallace State athletics inducted its second Hall »» Wallace State women’s basketball advanced to of Fame class: former women’s basketball coach ACCC championship game for fourth time in five Larry Slater, former Wallace State golfers Brett seasons. Wetterich and Trey Jones, former softball player »» Wallace State men’s golf made its 22nd Cindy Mallard and contributor Johnny Thornton. appearance in the NJCAA National Tournament, »» Wallace State had a school-record 36 student- finishing 14th in the nation. This was the fourth athletes recognized by NJCAA for academic consecutive year the team earned a spot at the achievements. national tournament. »» Wallace State athletics had six teams earn NJCAA »» The men’s golf team members continued to bring All-Academic honorable mention status. home awards, as sophomore Sylas Elliott earned low medalist for two consecutive years, was named »» Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman a Jack Nicklaus Award semifinalist, and a NJCAA reached his 1,000-win milestone with the Lions PING 1st-team All-American. Coach Dan York after a doubleheader sweep against Calhoun in was named the 2016 ACCC Coach of the Year. March 2017. Sophomore Eli Marty was named low medalist at »» The MLB Draft saw a number of Wallace State the NJCAA District 4 championship. In 2017, Chip players’ names called, starting with Garrett Suchey Willoughby and Brandon Lacasse earned All- in 2016 and followed by Landon Hughes, Braxton ACCC Tournament recognition at the conference Light and Blake Rivera in 2017. Suchey was tournament, while Willoughby was named a NJCAA drafted by the Miami Marlins in 2016 but chose to PING 2nd-team All-American. Willoughby and enroll at Alabama for next season. He was drafted Brandon Lacasse were named to the PING All- by the Kansas City Royals in 2017. Hughes was District 4 team. drafted by the Atlanta Braves, Light by the Chicago Cubs, and Rivera by the San Francisco Giants. »» Wallace State’s women’s golf team finished 12th in the nation in 2016, and in 2017 the team won »» Wallace State baseball advanced to the ACCC the inaugural ACCC/Region 22 tournament in only tournament quarterfinals in 2016, closing the the program’s second season. Freshman Annalee season with a 34-25 record, marking the 25th time Stephens won individual low medalist and Ashley in coach Randy Putman’s 27 seasons that he led McCormick and Bradi Ruehl were also named to the Lions to the postseason. Sophomores Stephen the All-Tournament team. The team again finished Dobbs, Turner Vincent and Garrett Suchey each 12th at nationals in Duluth, Ga., in 2017. received 2016 Southeastern District/ACCC- Region 22 recognition. In 2017, the team went »» Stefany Pate was named Wallace State’s new 46-13 and won the ACCC North Division, capping cheerleading coach, replacing Rob Metcalf after one of the best seasons in the last decade. his 22 years with the program. »» Wallace State volleyball won its ninth straight »» Wallace State softball won its 10th ACCC/Region 22 championship. Sophomore Julia Dailey was ACCC regular season title as the team capped off named tournament MVP and Taylor Beshears, an amazing streak of winning 41 ACCC matches Molli Garcia and Sarah Ellen Battles were also in a row dating back to 2013, and captured its named to the All-Tournament team. Interim coach eighth consecutive ACCC/Region 22 tournament Jeff Benson was named the 2016 ACCC Coach championship. The previous year, the team made of the Year. The team made its 10th NJCAA its 16th overall appearance at the NJCAA Division I national tournament appearance, advancing to national tournament and eighth in a row. The Lions the quarterfinals in St. George, Utah in 2016. closed the season with 38-4 record, one of the Freshman infielder Taylor Beshears was named a best seasons in program history. Cierra Davis was NJCAA 3rd-team All-American in 2016 after setting named tournament MVP and Kelsea Bivins, Abby multiple single-season individual records. In 2017, Borden and MaKenzie Bearden were also named they returned for the 11th time and third in a row, to the All-Tournament team. Kelsea Bivins was marking the first appearance under new coach A.J. named a NJCAA 2nd-team All-American. Randy Daugherty and assistant Sallie Beth Burch. Daniel was named the 2016 ACCC Coach of the Year. »» Wallace State men’s basketball edged Marion Military in a nationally-ranked showdown and »» Wallace State anglers Ryan Shields and Chayse clinched the ACCC regular season title in 2016. Freeman finished 17th at the Carhartt Bassmaster College Series National Championship. Wallace State tennis player Toddric Stallworth of Albertville takes a swing during a match. Wallace State reintroduced the tennis program during the 2017 season, winning the ACCC/Region 22 championship in their first season. first championship in their winning the ACCC/Region 22 season, State reintroduced the tennis program during 2017 Wallace Stallworth of Albertville takes a swing during match. Toddric State tennis player Wallace 2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT F O U N R E D A T T U I O F U N

Each year the WSCC Future Foundation holds the Student Investment Luncheon as its primary fundraiser for scholarships. In 2017, the Foundation launched its Major Gifts Campaign, which seeks donations for scholarships for tuition, books, and incidentals such as food and gas to help students with those necessities. The Foundation hosts a Scholarship Celebration event each year giving donors a chance to meet the students who received scholarships. There are more than 75 named and endowed scholarships, with more added each year. Thank you, to our donors!

LEGACY SOCIETY Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Mitch Smith Chevrolet, Inc. Silver Patron ($100,000–$499,999) Gift Program Topre America Corporation City of Cullman, Industrial Park US Poultry Foundation Nell Dunlap Austin and Tiffany Monk Quality Staffing Solution, LLC PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Hometown Bank of Oneonta Timothy Aho Platinum ($10,000 or more) Drinkard Development, LLC Airgas, Inc. Cullman Savings Bank Scotty and Karen Hooper City of Cullman Industrial Board The Chantal & Tommy Bagwell Foundation, Inc. E. S. Campbell Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc. Traditions Bank Tim Compton Cullman County Commission Donna Guthrie Randall Rowe Cullman County Ind. Dev. Authority Anonymous St. John & Associates Eckenrod Ford Lincoln American Proteins, Inc. Yutaka Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, Inc. Bo Jackson Sharon Woodruff Happy Homes Real Estate, LLC Kathy Maddox HOAR Construction/Program Mgt Gold Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Center Jackson & Williams, Attorneys at Law ($5,000–$9,999) Vince and Vicki Karolewics Mack Transportation, LLC Cullman Savings Bank Foundation Chem Station Lambert Mackentepe Faith Hammock Zina Stansberry Peoples Bank Premier World Discovery Kimberly Lafevor Truckworx Kenworth Royal Technologies Corporation Cullman Regional Medical Center USA Healthcare, Alabama, LLC Birmingham Fastener & Supply, Inc. Wayne and Elaine Fuller W. W. Williams Southeast, Inc. Richard Stewart KM Agency, LLC Webb Wheel Products, Inc. Cullman Jefferson Gas McGriff Industries Norris and Barbara Atchley Brandon Smith Patrons Bill and Nelda Simpson Lisa Hullett ($500–$999) Bruce and Betty Payne Merchants Bank of Alabama Earnie and Betty Haynes David and Edith Cryer Athens State University Terracon - Birmingham Donald and Kathy Dyer AJK, LLC John and Jane Wiederecht Shirley Quattlebaum Cullman Electric Cooperative Wallace State AEA Wanda Quick Regions Bank Christine O'Leary James Bagwell John Riley Lisa Windom State of Alabama John Apel Lisa Weeks My Way Transportation, Inc. Alabama Coal Cooperative Walmart 6006 Distribution Center Cullman Auto Mall LaDonna Allen Silver Cullman Women's League Renee Quick ($1,000–$4,999) Mike and Lisa Eckenrod Ola Callahan State Farm Companies Foundation Grant Brown Memorial Fund Syble Shaw Retha Tinney Melanie Maddox Virginia Folsom Donovan and Sarah Lovell SportsMed Jim and Nanci Tidwell Jerry Caudle Utility Trailer Sales of Alabama, LLC Phyllis Brewer Smith's Landscaping & Lawn Service Walmart 7280 First Community Bank Gloria Williams Yearwood Construction Doris Hinkle Opposite page, clockwise from top left: students learn about the Wallace State Alumni Association during an on-campus event sponsored by the organization; Wallace State cheerleaders help raise team spirit; current and former Wallace State Singers perform during “50 Yesterday and Today: A Musical Birthday Musical Birthday A Today: and Yesterday “50 Singers perform during State Wallace former and State cheerleaders help raise team spirit; current Wallace the organization; sponsored by State Alumni Association during an on-campus event Wallace the from top left: students learn about clockwise Opposite page, Paige Harbison Clabo and Duke Cleghorn. Julie Newton, Carpenter, Scott are From left State.” Wallace Celebration of Port of Huntsville Pamela Murff Tamara Powell Walter Ross Marsha Bradford Michael Reilly The Flashbacks Steve Newton Martha Williams Wilmer & Lee, P.A. Donna Ray Apel Steel Corporation Leah Bolin Ashley Brewer Friends Myra Bolton Betty Bryan (Up to $499) Clinton Frey Buffalo Wild Wings John and Jill Strickland Lawson State Community College Phillip Cabri William St. John Sonya Nix Carrie Clark Jason and Katherine Morgan Thompson Tractor Company, Inc. Mary Crosby Bobby and Renee Britton Traci Hill Cullman Stockyard Jason Chandler C. Blake West Culpepper Real Estate, Inc. Emily Johnston Jacqueline Schendel Leslie Dyer Adam Russell Barbara Gregg Employers Drug Program Management Layne and Tiffany Lowery Harold Mayo Hilda Freeman Linda Wesley Susan Copeland Green Valley Farms, Inc. Jeb Williamson Bill Moss Highland Technical Services, Inc. Southern Union State Community College Christy Graves Marlin Hollingsworth Deborah Spann Beth Johnson Thomas Kinney Marcy Manning Jeremy Oden Lookout Mountain Tarpaulin Jayne Clem Gaylon Drake James Magette, Jr. Donny Wilson Vickie Johnston John Mathis Connie Allen The Vine Cellar Oden's Auto Glass, Inc. Cynthia McCarty Robbin Leeth Jeanne Shackelford Sarah Kent Diane Wilhite Jason Spann Jan Young Shiela Mosley The Leaf and Petal Cabin Fever Beverages Fred Halstead Truck Pro, Inc. Iryna Harris Judy York Eric Walker Deborah Jenkins ATA Workers Comp Fund Lee Weinman Amy Oliver Tammy Brown Sherry Zoller William Sacra Martha Burchfield John and Lisha Land Tim Calvert Ricky Burks Chick-fil-A John McMoy Kenneth Crow Jeff Burroughs Lavell and Jackie Thrasher Jenny Fuller Kennon Comeaux Wesley Dawsey Julie Grimes Joe Hagan Lee Adams Tallie Harkins Paula Harbison Milton Bresler Kelley Jones Brett Hogan Malinda Harbin Jacob Keisler Donna Holmes Cynthia Mallard Cynthia Maddox Alison Hood Jimmy Hodges Matthew McCrickard Anna Hood Melissa Arnold Gary McMinn Lauren Hunt Lisa German Kristina Nyquist Ashlen Jackson Miranda Smith Linda Pesto Brennon James Michael Sparks Jeremy Smith Samantha Keily Jason Bynum Kathleen Smith Belinda Kilgore Earl's Body Shop Lisa Smith Bama Minor Gloria Williams Freedom Insurance Agency Shaynah Story Sharon Peek William Hendrix Evelyn Timmons Dana Scheile Larry Hyde Shelby Weir Samantha Schultz James Malone Peggy Harris Kay Shabel Keisha Miller James Wright Jennifer Speer Office Equipment Company, Inc. Tom and Judy Williamson Makayley Whitfield Shipp Roofing, LLC Cullman Radiation Therapy Services, PC Ruth Williams Karan Smith Gadsden Regional Medical Center, LLC Stephen Barnett Mary Thornton Sally Alexander Jonell Brooks Tonya Wilson State Farm Ins. Nathan and Anna Anderson Jaclyn Carden Karen Walton Brad Baggett Candis Cottrell-Jones Joyce West Richard Carnaggio Amanda Davis Dan York Melinda Edwards Cindy Duffey Tomesa Smith Lisa Faust Amanda Graham Myrna Hermetz Bonny Heatherly Carol Groce Laura Morton Lathan Associates Architects Garlan E. Gudger Orin and Alina Adams Gayle Ledbetter Debbie Hamilton Douglas and Lynn Harris Joyce Lowry James Hammock Diana Majerik McLeroy Law Firm, LLC Joseph Hudson

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Opposite page, clockwise from top left: Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics addresses the audience at a Future Foundation event; the late Curtis Mize, left, and Gloria Williams, supporters of the Future Foundation, chat at the Future Foundation’s Scholarship Breakfast; a group of students enjoy Scholarship Breakfast; a group of students enjoy the Future Foundation’s at chat supporters of the Future Foundation, Williams, and Gloria left, a Future Foundation event; the late Curtis Mize, Vicki Karolewics addresses the audience at Dr. State President Wallace from top left: clockwise Opposite page, Scholarship Breakfast. the Future Foundation scholarship sponsors at and their spending time with each other

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Casey Jennings Wayne Manord Andrea Rosler Kelsey Lee Karen Morris Laura Smallwood Selena Mahan Margaret Alexander Meredith Smallwood Sacora Matinez Tammy Armstrong Roger Smith Alicia McQuiston Carrie Bentley Julie Taylor Vicki Mitchell Candace Hooten The Coterie Randy Mott Vickie W. Jackson The Sanctuary at the Woodlands Corey Namors Lindsey Manasco Robert Tidwell Kathryn Neese Marcie Hill Truck Express Lube, Inc. Andrea Nelson Cynthia Morrow Wells Turner Shannon Norton Braxton Armstrong David West Kerry Parris Ashley Bishop Polan Willis Justin Phillips David Diaz April Winston Megan Runge Monica Diaz Gregory Wrenn Carrie Shelton Hannah Dillashaw Christine Wiggins Britny Taylor Madeline Giers Connie Baker Megan Tedder Cherrie Haney Whitney Bevis Teresa Hill Chantel Henley Jacob Bierman Stephanie Turner Xander Lee Brooke Blackney Bridgette Warner Shawnelle Little Janet Brown Christina Wilson William Mathis Millie Carroll Sharon Harris Sarah Mauldin Ashley Cook Todd Abbott Baylee McCay Dana Creel An Angel's Touch Becky Oden Patsy Cruce Julie Burks Richard Raleigh Sharon Davis Melissa Cartee Christopher Short Kimberly French Amy Carter Connie Simmons Kimberly Graham Steve Crew Heather Skinner Larraine Greer Libby Crider Laura Steadman Theresa Hambrick Joy Harris Whitney Webb Loren Heatherly Premier Bank of the South Abby West Monica Hester Philip Bridges Alabama Italian Ice & Beverage Co., LLC Amanda Hicks Cade Cooper Herbert and Kimberly Arnold Makenzie Hicks Denise Cooper Ascension Health Ministry SVC CTR Cynthia Hill Crystal Hines Baptist Health System Patricia Horton Gregg Hodges Becky Barbee Tanya Hunnicutt Lora Kent Andrea Bearden Teresa Hunt Mach III, Inc. Bethany Beasley Jeremy Keene New Gauley Church Bobby Brown Kyle Lyons Shirley Quattlebaum State Farm Cathy Bryan Melissa Mays Regina Thompson Gail Crutchfield Nicholas McAbee UAB DCH Health System Alisha Overton Beth Williams Mary Dominiguez Angela Pontius Devil Dawgs Concessions, Inc. David Fisher Tina Rowe Jazmin Barrett FMI Hansa Medical Products Ben Sellers Klowy Barrett David Goodwin Mary Shaw Matthew Butts Karla Gray Cassandra Shelton Roger Calvert Wanda Hill Shanna Smith Kirsten Campbell HomTex Ashley Speer Sashari Caretti Keri Ireland John Stalnaker Susan Eller Kamtek, Inc, Maria Stanford Stefanie England Kimtron Ludmilla Stevens Glynda Hardin Karen Morris Lowe Susan Stocks Alexandria Hilliard Marshall Medical Center South Crystal Stone Heather Manley Ryan McCuiston Venius Turner Rhonda Self Robert Metcalf Melisa Walker Mario Zavala-Nunez Curtis Mize Jeffrey Yarbrough Donna Attaway Mary Moss Susan Stephens Stacey Brunner Ethelee Nail Heather Ashley Helen Crider North Central Alabama Regional Council Tiffany Bates Peggy Day of Governments Juanita Black Carrie Gay Onin Staffing Melinda Briscoe Darlene Huff R.E. Garrison Trucking Sara Brokus Cortney Long Allison Rice Paula Burks Opposite page, at top: Wallace State music/theatre students enjoy time together at the Future Foundation Scholarship Breakfast; bottom: Academic Dean Dr. Beth Bownes-Johnson and Dale Greer of the Cullman Economic Development Agency speak with a student at the breakfast. the breakfast. at with a student speak Agency Development of the Cullman Economic Beth Bownes-Johnson and Dale Greer Scholarship Breakfast; bottom:Dean Dr. Academic the Future Foundation at time together State music/theatre students enjoy Wallace top: at Opposite page, Hillary Cain-Burtram Ben Cobb Janet Smithson Jennifer Chambers Heather Colston Donna Speeker Mary Cline Kathryn Coy Christy St. John Anita Crumbley Krystal Davis Joseph Sudano Matthew Ergle Michael Davis April Sutherland Amanda Farmer Melinda Dunn Shirley Swann Leah Gann Barbara Ebert Jennifer Taylor Brandi Green Terry Edwards Kathy Taylor Anita Harper Corey Eskew Kyli Terry Sara Hellard Elliot Free Windy Todd Jacquelyn Hoover Patricia Freeman Jennifer Twitty Jessica Johnson Henry Gattis Kimberly Twitty Bonnie Keisler Teresa Gibbs Jerusha Waldrep Bethany Lamar Natalie Godwin Courtney Walker Erin Langham Leslie Gregory Robert Walton Maddie McNutt Annette Harman Sally Warren Jarrett Oden Christy Hood Arnice Weeks Beth Pappas Mona Hopper Alecia White Martha Pigford Darlene Huffman Angela Willard Myranda Rice Iman Humediah Kathy Wilson Olivia Rodgers Annette Irons-Parker Amelia Wisener Marilyn Smith Kimberly Jackson Lonna Yearwood Tanya Smith Jill Strickland Duane Young Timothy Smith Brenda Johnson Abby Allen Linda Solorio Latoria Jones Bailie Andrews Ashleigh Steadman Vivian Kassouf Courtney Bearden Donna Stevens Misty Kennedy Savannah Bearden Ashley Taylor Lisa Kirtland Kimberly Benitez Madison Teal Kelly Krigbaum Margaret Bishop Whitney Webb Terry Mary Lamar Taylor Blalock Carrie Thomas Linda Lipsey Sandra Bockhold Linda Thomas Amanda Lynn Brooke Boman Johnny Tidmore Sandy Lynn Leigh Brasswell Marcia Tillman Tonya Macon Brianne Brewis Zohra Vishram Reagen Martin Allison Brockway Charles Williams Thomas Martin Patty Burns Desiree Wilson Lou Ann Mayhair Maria Cardenas Nathan Ziegenbein Dana Scheile McAnnally Joy Carr Helen Allen Tiffany McAnnally Wanda Cochran Gregory and Susan Allred Susan McCreless-Crane Amy Crowe Kelly Burnham Katelyn McTamney Chelsie Davis Amanda Cabaniss Katherine Miller Ashley DeRoncey Julie Davis Jonathan Minyard Paul Desrosiers Austin Fletcher Malinda Morton Wilma Edwards Patricia Harvard Greg Nicholas Julianne Erwin Colleen Jackson Nikki Parrish Abby Gambrill Leigh Kirkwood Stefany Pate Stacey Gann Anita Naramore Andrew Peek Heather Garrison Audrey Norman Heather Pennington Shanna Gerstman Kelly Powell Leila Phillips Dominic Gil Alyssa Remington Susan Quick Wade Gilreath Janelle Sorrell Gena Rice Brinlee Glass Miriam Adams Sandy Ridley Aubrey Green Joshua Adkins Amanda Roberson Melindy Hamm Brandy Anderton Jamie Robertson Cerri Harbison Amanda Atkins Michael Salerno Dorothy Hardin Virginia Barber Mandy Shaddrix Heather Hawkins Peggy Bates Tanya Shearer Tomikea Henry Charity Body Amy Shelton Nikki Higdon Mark Bolin Barry Slatton Nicole Hollingsworth Phyllis Bradford Brittney Smith Heather Johnson Connie Briehn Megan Smith Jeff Johnson Ron Burdette Melissa Smith-Knott Susan Johnson

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Opposite page: Longtime Wallace State supporter the late C.J. Burney, with Wallace State Nursing graduate Matt Huddleston, who was a recipient of the Agnes Burney Nursing Scholarship, established by C.J. Burney in memory of his late wife. in memory C.J. Burney established by Scholarship, Nursing of the Agnes Burney who was a recipient Huddleston, State Nursing graduate Matt Wallace with the late C.J. Burney, State supporter Wallace Opposite page: Longtime

Courtney Keith Hannah Collette Amy Kennedy Lynsey Lee Alejandra Contreras Emma King Kelsey Martin Christopher Cook Britton Knight Crystal McClelland Jada Cook Amy Knighten Judy McIntosh Gabriel Cottone Kassandra Kyser Amy Miller Elizabeth Coulter Jodi Lackey Brittany Miotke Marion Craig Zaylie Lang Angela Moody Haylee Crowe Josie Latham Amber Murphy Jessica Cryer Ashley Lathem Brittany Pryor James Cummings Robert Latta Elizabeth Puckett Chris Cygan Cole Lay Kalyn Rakestraw Emily Dailey MeKayla Lee Darby Randolph Elizabeth Daniel Estephanie Linares Jennifer Reed Megan Daniel Madison Lindley Kalee Reid Trista Daughtery Mason Lindsey Katelyn Robertson Ashley Day Shawntay Lisbon Kathryn Robertson Lauren Dean Alissa Littlejohn Katherine Sexton Dacia Dempsey Yolanda Luna Alexandra Smith Andrea DeWitt Lauren Lynch Cecily Smith Davis Dickereson Brenda Lyrene Lauren Smith Tim Donahue Holly Malone Morgan Smith Tracie Donaldson Zachary Marbutt Gail Sparks Julia Dorning Amanda Martin Lauren Speegle Matthew Doyle Devin Matanich Tammie Stanley Ethan Drake Amanda Matthews Sarah Stodghill Jennifer Dunkle Allie May The Arc of Jefferson County Robert East Kaitlyn May Rodger Walker Austin Echevarria Teresa McAdams Kitty Warren Courtney Etheredge Stacie McCay Allie Wilson Destiny Evans Patti McDerment Kaitlyn Wilson Maylen Fantocone Angelique McKinney Dalton Adams Kelsey Farley Kolby Meacham Joshua Adams Caroline Fendley Leandra Mendoza Kelcie Alexander Hadyn Ford Jessica Millwood Callie Allen Ashton Gaddy Shamorra Moore Claire Allen Gavin Gallagher Trent Morton Doris Allen Kevin Gamble Jamie Mulvihill Ashley Amason Logan Gibbs Evan NeSmith Datamera Anderson Lauren Gibson Nisa New Joseph Anderson Sarah Gilbert Zachary Norman Mason Anderson Loren Gilliam Berkleigh Nowak Jacob Andrews Courtney Glass Kristen Oden Dakota Bailey Hannah Glasscock Cheryl Oliver Carrie Baker Tristin Graham Disha Patel Kimberly Baldwin Justin Gramling Cindy Patton Corey Barbee Raegan Greene Jessica Peeples Jordan Barr Abbe-Gayle Gresham Stacy Pesola Matthew Bell Gregory Grimes Rodney Pilkington Shantel Bell Abbie Hancock Peyton Purifoy Kaitlin Bolton Abigail Hand Brody Quick Austin Brown Boyd Cody Hanson Allyson Reynolds Sharon Breedlove Julie Harris Tara Richard Meridith Brock Kari Harrison William Ridgeway, Jr. Niki Brooks James Henry Holley Robbins Austin Brown Sarah Henry Erica Roberson Cody Brown Gina Hernandez Martha Roper Amanda Bryan Alana Hill Dawn Rossi Mandy Bunnell Kane Hogan Tina Ryan Amy Burtram Alyssa Holderfield Lisa Sanchez Kami Calvert Haley Hollingsworth Magaly Sanchez Blake Campbell Bryce Hollomon Madison Sandlin Maricruz Castro Kaylie Hood Samantha Schneirla Kyle Caviness Brianna Horton Brittan Scott Elizabeth Chancey Stephane Horton Karson Scott Jordan Chappell Nija Howard Hannah Shaddix Kylie Chase Mayra Jiminez Joseph Shaw Juan Chavez Braxton Johnson Alexis Sims Taylor Chestnut Summer Johnson Chelsie Sloan Rebecca Cierra Jonathan Jones Adam Smith Kaitlyn Clements Stephanie Jones Andy Smith Alexander Cobb Ethan Kelley Jackson Smith

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Opposite page: Wallace State supporters at the annual Student Investment Luncheon enjoy a meal served a meal served Luncheon enjoy Investment Student the annual State supporters at Wallace Opposite page: State Cheerleaders. Wallace scholarship recipients and by Jordan Smith Chris Turner Sequoyah Yarbrough Laura Smithson Surya Upreti Megan Zerillo Tayla Sparg Alantra Vaughn Kathy Buckelew Brett Spires Caitlyn Waddell Kathryn Sides Samantha Standridge Patricia Walls Ann Culpepper Maegan Stegall Alex Walters Tracie Fuqua Thom Stembridge Toni Waters Deborah Hoover Shawnie Subido Valencia Watson Donna Lee Sarah Sutphin Katelyn Weaver Mary Medendorp David Swann Matthew Weems Jaime Medlock Kristain Swann Zachary Weldon Shea Mobley Carrie Tancredi Jordan Westmoreland Leslie Mosley Brittany Tanner Charles Wheeless Kristin Munger Rhonda Teal Katie White Betty J. Schwab Ashley Templeton Lexie Whitehead Alicia Standridge Morgan Thomas Myles Williams Cherie Stanford Samantha Thompson SuLyn Wine Barbara Turner Morella Tinajero Billy Winkles Tasha Tuck Mandy Wood

2015-2017 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ASSETS/LIABILITIES

Scholarship...... No. Awarded...... Amount Total Assets...... $2,793,736 General...... 50...... $31,992 Total Liabilities/Equity...... $0 Named/Specific...... 223...... $213,321 Career Tech...... 30...... $17,834 Dual Enrollment...... 148...... $58,454 Foundation Total...... 451...... $321,601 Alumni...... 50...... $30,506 Grand Total New/Continuing Awards...... 501...... $352,107 2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT Commencement 2017 On left: Graduates wave to family and friends during the 2017 Commencement Exercises. This page: The Wallace State Singers performing during the ceremony. REVENUES, EXPENDITURES & SCHOLARSHIPS

FISCAL YEAR 2015 FISCAL YEAR 2016

REVENUE REVENUE

Student Tuition & Fees...... $12,606,686 Student Tuition & Fees...... $12,923,080 State Grants/Contracts...... $1,104,260 State Grants/Contracts...... $985,553 Federal Grants/Contracts...... $15,461,020 Federal Grants/Contracts...... $12,870,853 Auxiliary...... $2,938,252 Auxiliary...... $3,048,363 State Appropriation...... $18,511,168 State Appropriation...... $18,500,968 Other...... $1,627,273 Other...... $1,469,382

$52,248,659 $49,798,199

EXPENSES EXPENSES

Instruction...... $16,026,110 Instruction...... $14,886,278 Academic Support...... $3,555,884 Academic Support...... $3,794,398 Student Services...... $3,777,349 Student Services...... $4,074,876 Institutional Support...... $5,241,256 Institutional Support...... $5,596,617 Maintenance...... $4,782,058 Maintenance...... $5,154,942 Student Aid (Sch)...... $5,583,400 Student Aid (Sch)...... $5,245,321 Auxiliary Enterprises...... $3,732,623 Auxiliary Enterprises...... $3,619,055 Depreciation...... $4,985,160 Depreciation...... $5,096,382 Non Operating...... $1,953,950 Non Operating...... $1,791,078 $49,637,790 $49,258,947

SCHOLARSHIPS SCHOLARSHIPS Institutional...... $595,948 Institutional...... $697,364 Athletics...... $898,808 Athletics...... $901,414 Senior Adults...... $48,399 Senior Adults...... $31,088 Other...... $17,624 Other...... $11,976

$1,560,779 $1,641,842

Private Scholarships...... $1,379,343 Private Scholarships...... $1,646,477 (not including loans) (not including loans) Tuition Waivers...... $124,773 Tuition Waivers...... $127,524

2016-17 | PRESIDENT’S REPORT BY THE NUMBERS 2016 – 2017

FINANCIAL REMEDIAL GENDER AGE DIVISIONS STATUS AID COURSES

Male (38%) 19 & Under (36%) Academic (45%) Full-Time (50%) Receiving (66%) Math Only (342) Female (62%) 20–24 (38%) Health (41%) Part-Time (50%) Not Receiving (34%) English Only (94) 25 & Above (26%) Technical (14%) Math & English (115)

INITIAL ENROLLMENT TOP FIVE COUNTIES First-time Freshman...... 3,438 Cullman...... 36% Undergraduate Transfer...... 853 Blount...... 17% Special Admissions...... 1,062 Jefferson...... 13% Other...... 92 Morgan...... 8% TOTAL...... 5,445 Marshall...... 6%

RESIDENCY STATUS / CITIZENSHIP TOP FIVE ALABAMA FEEDER HIGH SCHOOLS Dorms: Institutional Housing...... 168 Cullman (Cullman City)...... 74 Residency: In-State...... 5,368 Hayden (Blount County)...... 50 Out-of-State...... 77 West Point (Cullman County)...... 43 Citizenship: United States Citizen...... 5,287 Fairview (Cullman County)...... 40 Non-Resident Alien...... 51 Arab (Arab City)...... 33 Resident Alien...... 107 RETENTION RATES RACE Fall 2016 to Spring 2017...... 86% White...... 4,642 Fall 2015 to Fall 2016...... 65% Black/African American...... 308 Hispanic/Latino...... 203 SUMMARY OF COMPLETIONS Unknown/Not Reported...... 117 < 1 Year...... 652 American Indian/Alaskan Native...... 51 < 2 Year...... 107 Non-Resident Alien...... 51 Associate...... 771 Asian...... 39 GRADUATION RATES Graduation 2017 (65% increase in four years)...... 38% SCORECARD OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES

PORTALS OF ENTRY Strategic Priority 1: To strengthen and streamline portals of entry, including recruiting, outreach, and marketing, and points of entry, such as physical and electronic contacts, through innovative and effective methods and practices.

CURRENT PRIOR INDICATOR OF SUCCESS GOAL TREND YEAR YEAR

Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of traditional students 92% 85% 80% 

Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of non-traditional students 91% 84% 80% 

Recruiting visits to high schools in immediate service area (14) 86 71 42 

Percentage of students reporting satisfaction with college website 90% 95% 80% 

Percentage of students satisfied with effectiveness of Lion Central 93% 94% 80% 

STUDENT SUCCESS Strategic Priority 2: To enhance student success through multi-dimensional programs and services that improve preparedness, build self-esteem, and remove barri- ers to academic and personal success. CURRENT PRIOR INDICATOR OF SUCCESS GOAL TREND YEAR YEAR

Graduation Rates (based on IPEDS cohorts) 38% 35% 25% 

Success Rates (graduation plus transfer) 48% 54% 58% 

Number of Degrees and Certificates per year 1,530 1,291 1,400 

Percentage of successful course completion 80% 79% 75% 

Percentage of successful developmental course completion 73% 66% 70% 

Percentage of successful gateway course completion for developmental students 59% 50% 80% 

Percentage of students who believe that culture of college promotes achievement and 96% 98% 85%  educational goals

WORKPLACE PREPAREDNESS Strategic Priority 3: To enhance workplace preparedness through intentional programs and services that improve in innovative ways the institutional response to the present and future needs of business and industry, that utilize partnerships that promote the college’s mission and vision, and that produce graduates with the skills and discipline needed to succeed in the millennial workplace environment. CURRENT PRIOR INDICATOR OF SUCCESS GOAL TREND YEAR YEAR Job Placement Rates (Employed/Employed in-field) 97% / 91% 98% / 88% 90% / 75% /

Percentage of Career/Technical students earning credential (from Perkins Report) 64% 66% 55% 

Percentage of Career/Technical programs having annual advisory committee meetings 86% 82% 100% 

Licensure Rates 93% 97% 100% 

Percentage of students satisfied with the marketing of the college’s Career/Technical 96% 97% 80%  programs SCORECARD OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES

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

CURRENT PRIOR INDICATOR OF SUCCESS GOAL TREND YEAR YEAR

Total amount of resource development (grants) $3,373,863 $6,370,977 $3,000,000 

Total amount of Foundation Assets $2,793,736 $2,422,276 $2,500,000 

Total percentage of grants funded (includes continuing grants) 88% 88% 80% 

Total amount of new grant funding $1,896,001 $2,376,234 $1,000,000 

Total amount of endowment fund $1,884,467 $1,468,786 $1,100,000 

Total percentage of budget requests funded 76% 70% 60% 

Percentage of employees reporting agreement that sound educational planning precedes 93% 89% 80%  budget preparation

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 improvement.

CURRENT PRIOR INDICATOR OF SUCCESS GOAL TREND YEAR YEAR Mandated state and federal reports submitted accurately and on time 100% 100% 100% 

Audit findings 0 1 0 

Percentage of employees reporting agreement that the college’s planning process is effective 94% 92% 85% 

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

CURRENT PRIOR INDICATOR OF SUCCESS GOAL TREND YEAR YEAR

Number of students taking a learning communities course 1,420 1,416 1,200 

Retention rate for students taking a learning communities course 83% 84% 80% 

Number of diversity-related events on campus 18 15 10 

Percentage of students satisfied with quality of instruction 92% 94% 80% 

Percentage of employees who report agreement that culture has been created in which 92% 87% 80%  innovation is encouraged 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:

Associate Degree Nursing (RN) - Accreditation Drafting and Design Technology - American Design Occupational Therapy Assistant - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Drafting Association Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing Engineering Technology - American Design Drafting Pharmacy Technology - American Society of Health Association System Pharmacists Automotive Service Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Emergency Medical Services - Commission on Physical Therapist Assistant - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Business Administration/Business Education/ (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation of Management and Supervision - Association of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Polysomnographic Technology - Commission on Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Services Profession (COAEMSP) Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation for Clinical Laboratory - National Accrediting Agency for Flight Technology - Federal Aviation Administration, Polysomnographic Technologist Education (COAPSG) Clinical Laboratory Science Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education for flight instruction under the U.S. Practical Nursing (LPN) - Accreditation Commission Collision Repair - National Automotive Technicians Veterans Administration Program for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National Education Foundation (NATEF) League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), Health Information Technology - Commission on Alabama Board of Nursing Culinary Arts - American Culinary Federation Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Education Foundation Management Education (CAHIM) Respiratory Therapy - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene - American Dental Heating and Air Conditioning - Heating Ventilation Air Association Conditioning Excellence (HVAC) Therapeutic Massage - Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Diagnostic Imaging - Joint Review Committee on Industrial Electronics - Electronics Technicians Education in Radiologic Technology Association (ETA) Welding - American Welding Society (AWS), National Center of Construction for Construction Education Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Commission on Machine Tool Technology - National Institute for and Research (NCCER) Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs Metalworking Skills (NIMS) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Medical Assistant - Commission on Accreditation Sonography of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Diesel Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Education Foundation Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program

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PREPARING STUDENTS TO BE READY FOR COLLEGE, READY FOR WORK, READY FOR LIFE.

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