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2016-2017

This past year Pellissippi State Community College took a leap of faith and launched a last-dollar scholarship for adult students called Reconnect Now—one year ahead of the state’s Tennessee Reconnect program. We had no idea what to expect. It turned out to be a record-breaking decision for fall 2017.

‣ We enrolled 3,464 adult students, our highestadult enrollment since 2013 and a reversal of aseven-year downward trend.

‣ We reached a record-high enrollment of first-time freshmen—students who have never beforeattended college.

‣ Online student enrollment was up nearly 45percent, making our online “campus” second inpopularity to the Hardin Valley Campus.

‣ Although not eligible for Reconnect Now, DualEnrollment students also came to Pellissippi Statein record numbers.

‣ For the third year in a row, we are the largestcommunity college in the state. In fact, ourenrollment numbers are higher than at threepublic state universities.

As you can see, it has been an exciting year at Pellissippi State. We look forward to what the future will bring.

L. Anthony Wise Jr.President, Pellissippi State Community College

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Reconnect NowReconnect Now is a last-dollar scholarship for adult students covering mandatory tuition and fees. Pellis-sippi State launched Reconnect Now in fall 2017, one year ahead of the state’s Tennessee Reconnect initia-tive. Students who qualify for Reconnect Now will roll into Tennessee Reconnect in fall 2018.

Fall 2017:

• $2.4 million in Reconnect Now scholarships

• 2,570 eligible Reconnect Now students

Pellissippi State is working to support and retain these new adult learners — through new initiatives like our KITE program, which connects students studying Engineering Technology and Computer Information Technology to internships and co-ops with local employers; expanded evening and online course offerings; and Weekend College. As always, we are there for students from the beginning to the end of their college careers, from Prior Learning Assessment that awards college credit for work and life experience to career placement for graduates.

Weekend CollegeThis fall, Pellissippi State launched a Weekend College at our Magnolia Avenue Campus to meet the needs of adult students — many of whom need alternative class times to meet their busy schedules. More than 166 students enrolled this fall in these Saturday class-es. This spring semester, Pellissippi State will roll out expanded Weekend College classes and even acceler-ated pathways to a degree that can be earned entirely on the weekend. Additional non-credit classes — on topics as varied as bicycle safety or art — are also part of Weekend College. The Magnolia Avenue Campus offers testing and library services as well as admis-sions, advising and financial aid on Saturdays.

Online Learning• 2,562 online students in fall 2017

• 18 associate degree programs availablecompletely online

• 400+ faculty members who have completedcertification allowing them to teach online

Pellissippi State’s online enrollment is second only to enrollment at our Hardin Valley Campus. As more adults and working students return to college, we are ready to meet their unique needs. We are identifying additional degree programs that can move into online and hybrid formats, and we will hire a new director to oversee the growth of our online courses.

New Academic ProgramsPellissippi State stays in touch with workforce de-mands, launching new academic programs or concen-trations to fill employment gaps. In 2017, the College launched a new Welding Technology program and a new Media Technologies concentration, Design for Web and Print.

In 2018, we expect to see a new concentration in Media Technologies called Audio Production Engineering. Additionally, Electrical Engineering Technology and Mechanical Engineering Technology will change from concentrations to programs.

Mobile FellowsThrough Mobile Fellows, faculty and staff at Pellissippi State can receive funding for digital technology initiatives that benefit students. This year and in future years, proposals like Minoo Askari’s will improve student experiences. Askari, an associate professor in Natural and Behavioral Sciences, will oversee a digital overhaul of the microbiology lab she uses for her classes.

Faculty FellowsIn 2017, Pellissippi State named the College’s first-ever Faculty Fellows. Fellows honor those on the cutting edge of teaching practices and student engagement. Chosen through a competitive application process, Faculty Fellows are given time and funding to develop, implement and assess a College-wide high-impact faculty development initiative.

2017-2018 Faculty Fellows and their Impact Areas:

• Cindy Wawrzyniak, Service-Learning

• Rachel Glazener, Mobile and Emerging Technology

• Oakley Atterson, Global and Diversity Learning

• Rick Patton, First-Year Experience

In the future, Faculty Fellows will continue to focus on innovative teaching methods that give Pellissippi State students practical knowledge they can take to the workforce.

TOP THREE CAREER PROGRAM ENROLLMENTS:

1. Business (645)

2. Engineering Technology (417)

3. Media Technologies (407)

3,120 ELIGIBLE STUDENTS ENROLLED

IN TENNESSEE PROMISE

ACADEMIC INITIATIVES

FACULTY INITIATIVES

Historical List of Chairs of the Foundation Board of Trustees 1983-1985 Walter Boruff

1985-1987 Jeff Dyer

1988-1990 Jerome Moon

1991-1992 Bob Parrott

1992-1993 Bert Ackermann

1993-1994 Ann Hansen

1994-1996 Bob Marquis

1997-1998 Steve Arnett

1998-2001 Pat Beasley

2002-2004 Louise Dunlap

2004-2005 Henrietta Grant

2005-2007 Phyllis Driver

2007-2008 David Wooley

2008-2009 Deborah Stevens

2009-2011 Rebecca Paylor

2011-2013 Joseph Johnson

2013-2015 Todd Moody

2015-2017 Tom Ballard

2017-2019 Andy Lorenz

Since 1982, the Pellissippi State Foundation has provided financial support to the educational, cultural and service goals of Pellissippi State. As we celebrate 35 years of the Pellissippi State Foundation, we also look forward to the opportunity to fund more student scholarships and innovative teaching practices, make more state-of-the-art equipment available to students and expand access to higher education.

Support for Pellissippi StateThe Foundation provides more than $650,000 annually in finan-cial support through student scholarships, faculty awards and resources for academic departments.

Employee GivingGiving among Pellissippi State’s 1,061 faculty and staff members has increased 64 percent — supporting not only students, but campus activities and academic programs.

Alumni GivingOver the last five years, alumni donors have increased by 77 per-cent while alumni giving has increased by 62 percent. The Alumni Relations Office has organized more than 20 outreach events with more than 500 alumni attending.

Planned GivingThe Legacy Society honors those who have designated a planned gift to the Foundation. Designating the Foundation for an estate or planned gift of any size enrolls you as a member.

Service-Learning and Civic EngagementService-Learning and Civic Engagement combines tra-ditional classroom learning experiences with commu-nity service — allowing students to become involved in the community and gain real-world experience.

This past year, Service-Learning continued to expand, creating both the Pellissippi Pantry and the Hardin Valley Campus Garden — both of which are instru-mental in addressing food insecurity among students. During this first year of operation, the Pantry served 280 people and the Garden yielded 1,109 pounds of healthy, organic food, in addition to the volunteer and service-learning opportunities both provided.

2016-2017 Academic Year:

• 2,610 student volunteers

• 155 community partners

• 36,429 volunteer hours

• 117 Service-Learning enhanced courses

• $879,398 estimated economic impact from Pellissippi State Service-Learning

The future is bright for the newly expanded Ser-vice-Learning and Civic Engagement office under its new director, Drema Bowers. She will continue to build on a strong foundation, seeking to increase the integration of service-learning components into classroom teaching and improve outreach to students, particularly to adult learners.

College SuccessNext year, Pellissippi State will implement a manda-tory college success course for all freshmen. This class will help prepare students for the unique rigors of a college education — particularly important at a com-munity college, where many students are first-genera-tion. The initiative piloted this past fall.

Leg-Up Child Care Assistance ProgramIn 2016, Pellissippi State piloted the Leg-Up Child Care Assistance Program, initiated by philanthropist Joy Bishop in partnership with the Tennessee Depart-ment of Human Services, at our Blount County Cam-pus. Leg-Up provides child care payment assistance and mentoring to single parents while they continue their education. In 2017, the College expanded the pro-gram to all four of our Knox County campuses.

“If you’re a single parent, it’s not an option to not pay for daycare. You have to work, and if you also want to go to school, you’re just trying to make ends meet,” says partic-ipant Megan Davis. “Sometimes the cost of daycare is more than your income. Before I started participating in Leg-Up, I was so stressed about finances that I was physically sick almost every day. Now it’s like a huge weight has been lifted. I can finally breathe.”

Leg-Up is part of the College’s continuing efforts to make going to college easier and more affordable for everyone — in this case, for single parents who might otherwise find juggling college, work and everyday life impossible. Although the current Leg-Up program is a pilot project, Pellissippi State is already reapplying for grant funding to continue it and ensure we remove as many barriers to higher education as possible.

student INITIATIVES

Student Megan Davis and her children

July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017

Akima Club Student Scholarships Foundation $1,750

ArconicB-SMART-Blount: Strengthening Manufacturing and Advanced Robotic Training

Foundation $100,000

Blackberry Farm Foundation Pellissippi Pantry Foundation $17,000

Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps VISTA Foundation $4,500

First Tennessee Foundation Tennessee Small Business Development Center Foundation $5,000

First Tennessee Foundation Major Gifts Campaign Foundation $50,000

Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation Pellissippi Pantry Foundation $2,000

Gene Haas Foundation Student Scholarships Foundation $15,000

Kenjo Foundation Major Gifts Campaign Foundation $50,000

National Aeronautics and Space Administration Office of Education Consortium, National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program

Solar Eclipse Project College $36,402

National Science Foundation, Tennessee Cybercorps: A Hybrid Program in Cybersecurity

Tennessee Cybercorps: Scholarship for Service Program College $45,713

TBR AT&T Aspire Grant Fund Allocation College $5,000

TBR Perkins College $112,185

TBR, Course Revitalization ENGL 1020/2120 College $12,420

TBR, Course Revitalization MATH 0010/1010 College $26,850

TBR, Course Revitalization MATH 0530 College $29,325

TBR, Student Engagement, Retention, and Success REACH College $20,080

TBR, Student Engagement, Retention, and Success Beyond Your Door College $3,955

TBR, Student Engagement, Retention, and Success

TnCIS Inclusive Excellence in Study Abroad College $35,000

Tennessee Arts Commission, Arts Build Communities Young Creative Writer’s Workshop Foundation $1,720

Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Labor Education Alignment Program (LEAP) 2.0

The Marine and Advance Engineering System Technology Regional Occupations (MAESTRO)

College $475,403

Tennessee Higher Education Commission, Tennessee Promise Forward

Pellissippi State: Engaging the Promise Potential College $140,000

THEC Tennessee Promise Summer Bridge Program College $14,796

THEC, Veteran Reconnect Credits in Academics for Military Occupations (CAMO) College $70,190

Thompson Charitable Foundation Major Gifts Campaign Foundation $100,000

Three Rivers Market, Nourishing Change Pellissippi Pantry Foundation $6,182

US Bank Foundation Music Program Foundation $1,000

USDA Nursing Equipment Only College $45,642

W.W. Grainger Scholarship Program Foundation $3,000

TOTAL GRANTS: $1,430,113

grant summaries

FUNDING ENTITY FUNDING ENTITYTITLE OF GRANT TITLE OF GRANTRECIPIENT RECIPIENTAMOUNT AMOUNT

The Innovations Award(from left to right)

Allison Stein, Brenda Ammons, Deanne Michaelson, Trish Roller, Stephanie Gillespie, Kristy Conger, Paul Ramp, Martha Merrill, Kellie Toon and Angela Lunsford

Each academic year, Pellissippi State recognizes the dedication and outstanding service of faculty and staff. The Pellissippi State Foundation selected the winners and recognized them with monetary awards.

Outstanding Adjunct Faculty

Outstanding Full-Time Faculty

Outstanding Administrator

Outstanding Support Professional

Outstanding Contract Worker

Outstanding Technical/ Service/Maintenance Worker

Gabe CrowellLiberal Arts

Alex FitznerEnglish

Kathy ByrdEnglish

Aneshia BrownFinancial Aid

Amy SatkowiakAcademic Support

Services

Scott BellEducational Technology

Services

The Gene Joyce Visionary Award

Annie GrayThe Gene Joyce Visionary Award recognizes outreach projects that make a positive impact on the community. Gray was recognized for her creation and management of Pellissippi State’s Service-Learning program — which combines community service and civic responsibility with traditional classroom learning.

Excellence in Teaching Award

Judith SichlerThe Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes innovative teaching techniques and the positive impact they have had on students. Sichler, an assistant professor in anthropology, has integrated unique and interactive learning opportunities into her classes that aim to increase engagement and inspire students. Students and alumni recognized Sichler’s impact, many writing in letters of recommendation that they pursued anthropology degrees due to her teaching.

Distinguished Alumni Award

Marilyn HarperThe Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes significant professional achievement, service to the community and support of the College and the Pellissippi State Foundation. Harper, an associate professor teaching Spanish, came to Pellissippi State in 1990 to assist her son, who has cerebral palsy — and she quickly became a student herself. After earning her bachelor’s and master’s degrees, she returned to Pellissippi State to teach. She has since been named Outstanding Full-Time Faculty member and has received Pellissippi State’s Innovations Award and the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development Excellence Award.

Awards and Accolades

The Innovations Award recognizes a project that demonstrates success of creative and original instructional and learning support activities. A team of faculty and staff won the Innovations Award for its creation of a faculty training program focused on best practices for using online teaching platforms — which are increasingly used by students.

investment income

TOTAL $76,280,000SALARIES $37,181,000Expenditures of staff and faculty salaries and wages in connection with credit and non-credit courses.

BENEFITS $13,170,000Expenditures related to faculty and staff benefits.

OPERATING $13,106,000Expenditures related to operations, including support services, auxiliary enterprises and instruction.

NON-OPERATING $33,000Expenditures including interest on debt and other expenses.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS $9,850,000Expenditures for student scholarships and aid.

DEPRECIATION $2,940,000Expenses related to the depreciation of property and equipment.

ExpensesBy Category:

TOTAL $78,847,000NET TUITION AND FEES $18,889,000Revenues collected from students, including tuition, program and service fees and other fees, net of scholarship allowances and uncollectible debt.

STATE APPROPRIATIONS $28,047,000Revenues from legislative appropriations from the state of Tennessee for current operations and capital appropriations.

GRANTS AND CONTRACTS $29,020,000Revenues from federal and non-federal granting entities and funds for specific purposes, including training or research activities.

SALES AND SERVICES $1,734,000Revenues from sales and other services, including space rental.

AUXILIARY $469,000Revenues from operation of auxiliary activities like dining, bookstore and the recreation center.

OTHER $688,000Revenues generated from other sources, including investment income, interest, gifts and other revenues.

PELLISSIPPI STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Revenues By Source:

PELLISSIPPI STATE FOUNDATION

REVENUES By Source:

TOTAL $5,241,000CONTRIBUTIONS $3,492,000Revenues related to unrestricted, temporarily restricted and permanently restricted gifts.

IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS $79,000Revenues related to in-kind contributions.

INVESTMENT INCOME $171,000Revenues generated from investments.

NET REALIZED/UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES $1,499,000Revenues related to net realized/unrealized gains and losses.

PELLISSIPPI STATE FOUNDATION

EXPENSESBy category:

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,507,000STUDENT AND ACADEMIC SUPPORT $697,000Expenses related to scholarships, awards, aid to students and resources provided for support of academic departments.

COLLEGE-FUNDED SUPPORT $708,000Expenditures made by the College on behalf of the Foundation for staffing, facilities, support services and other expenses.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES $102,000Expenses related to fundraising and general administrative services.

endowmentTOTAL BALANCE 2016-17: $9,486,000

state appropriations

contributions

operating

benefits

non-operating

depreciation

scholarships and

fellowships

student and academic support

college funded support

in-kind contributions

administrative services

net realized/ unrealized

gains and losses

grants and

contracts

sales and services

auxiliary

other

FY ‘14 17% FY ‘15 4% FY ‘16 -1% FY ‘17 13%

INVESTMENT RETURNS:

NET TUITION AND FEES

salaries

endowment growth fy 2014-17

Pellissippi State Community College FoundationBoard of Trustees 2016-2017

Thomas B. BallardPershing Yoakley & Associates, P.C. Joy BishopBishop Property Management John M. BlumMesser Construction Company Charles W. (Wes) Carruthers Jr.Downey Oil Company/KenJo Markets David A. ClothierPilot Travel Centers, LLC Carl EspositoThe Daily Times

Charles GriffinBarberMcMurry architects

Sharon Yvonne HannumCommunity Leader Bryan L. HarperRegions Bank

Jonathan HayesHead Investment Partners Sherri Gardner HowellSGHenterprises Joseph L. JohnsonA&W Office Supply Hercules P. LigdisSoutheast Bank

Andrew LorenzProvision Health Partners

Bobby MaloneCommunity Leader

Wallace Bryan McClureScalable Development, Inc.

Peggy McCordCommunity Leader

Todd MoodyHagood & Moody, PLLC

Heather OvertonJohnson Architecture

Lezah PinnellCommunity Leader

Rick RushingFirst Tennessee Bank Lisa Hood SkinnerSertoma Center Melissa TindellChristian Academy of Knoxville Dennis R. UptonKnoxville Utilities Board Harley (Andy) WhiteFireWater L. Anthony Wise Jr.Pellissippi State

tennessee board of regentsBoard members 2016-2017

Bill HaslamEx-Officio RegentGovernor of the State of Tennessee

Mike KrauseEx-Officio RegentExecutive Director at Tennessee Higher Education Commission

Candice McQueenEx-Officio RegentCommissioner of Education

Jai TempletonEx-Officio RegentCommissioner of Agriculture

MaryLou Apple6th Congressional District

Greg Duckett9th Congressional DistrictBaptist Memorial Health Care Corporation

Alex FitznerFaculty RegentPellissippi State Community College

Darrell S. Freeman Sr.Zycron, Inc.

Tom Griscom3rd Congressional DistrictMedia and Communications Consultant

Fran Marcum4th Congressional DistrictRelevance Capital

Barbara Prescott8th Congressional DistrictPeopleFirst Partnership

Emily J. Reynolds5th Congressional District

Howard W. RoddyEast Memorial Health Care System

Nick RussellTBR Student Regent

Leigh A. ShockeyDrexel Chemical Company

J. Parker SmithEastman Chemical Company

Robert P. ThomasBradley Arant-Boult Cummings

Danni B. Varlan2nd Congressional DistrictEast Tennessee Children’s Hospital

MISSION STATEMENTPellissippi State Community College: a transformative environment fostering the academic, societal, economic and cultural enrichment of the individual and the community.

FEATURES OF OUR MISSIONTo fulfill its mission, Pellissippi State offers students the opportunity to earn the following credentials:

• Associate degrees and certificates that lead to employment in a variety of career fields

• Associate degrees, courses, programs, pathways and partnerships that prepare students for transfer to baccalaureate-level colleges and universities

• Industry recognized certifications that increase the skills of the local workforce, support the development of existing and new employers and foster economic growth

OUR MISSION IS GUIDED BY OUR COMMITMENT TO THE FOLLOWING VALUES:

IN SUPPORT OF THESE VALUES, WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES:

• Academic Support Services

• Arts and Cultural Events

• Early College Initiatives

• Non-credit Classes

• Service-Learning

• Student Support Services

• Study Abroad

• Sustainable Campus Initiative

• Technology-enhanced Course Delivery

• Veterans Support and Programming

• Workforce Development

• Academic Integrity• Accessibility• Affordability

• Community and Civic Engagement• Diversity• Sustainability

Pellissippi State Community College is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age (as applicable), status as a covered veteran, genetic information and any other category protected by federal or state civil rights law with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by the College. The Executive Director of Equity and Compliance, Annazette Houston, has been designated to handle inquiries re-garding the non-discrimination policies and can be reached at 865.593.7401, Goins Building, Room 207, or by email at ahouston1@pstcc.edu. The Pellissippi State Community College policy on non-discrimination can be found at: www.pstcc.edu/about/non-discrimination.

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