from the desk of oacc president dr. ron abrams · on the octagon house in washington, d.c. and...
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The ForumA Quarterly Publication of Community College News and Information
As deliberations onthe Fiscal Years’ 12/13 stateoperating budget progress,community colleges arepositioned to continue movingtoward our goals of improvingstudent access and success,and expanding job creation
initiativesacrossOhio. Muchoftheworkinwhichwehavebeenengaged through the Strategic Plan is reflected in theexpressedvisionsofGovernorJohnKasichandChancellorJimPetro.Theirpolicyagendassupport our goals of continuing to improveaccessandaffordability,raisingtheeducationalattainmentofourconstituents,andaligningtheskills and training of our graduates with theneeds of employers. This shared vision alsomaintainssupportforfundingperformance. TheproposedbudgetalsocontainsaslightshiftofStateShareofInstruction(SSI)fundingtoward community colleges as recognition oftherisingdemandforourservices. Whiletheshiftinfundingisnotnearlyadequatetoreplenishfundinglostthroughone-time federal stimulus dollars, the proposed9% reduction to our sector is significantly less than anticipated. In comparison, our four-yearcounterparts are receiving closer to a 14%reduction. While we had also hoped that thesubstitute budget bill (Sub. House Bill 153)
wouldprovideuswith someadditional tuitionflexibility, the Ohio Association of Community Colleges (OACC) is moving forwardoptimistically with advocacy efforts in bothchambers of the Ohio legislature in hopes ofgaining additional changes that will help ourcolleges remain fiscally solvent. Thereisstilllightattheendofthetunnel.Iwouldencourageusalltofocusonthegainwehave made in SSI funding. This gesture affirms that our contribution to the State is vital andmoreimportantly,thatOhioansandourstudentsaredependingonustohelpthemweatherthesechallengingeconomictimes. Togetherwewillcontinuetomakestridestowardourgoalsandpolicyobjec-tives,andtheOACCwillcontinuetoadvo-cateonyourbehalf.Iaskforyourcontinuedassistanceofoureffortsthroughyourownengagementwithpolicymakers.Collectively,wearehelpingtoplanttheseedsforgoodwilltowardcommunitycollegesthatwillinevita-bly lead to a groundswell of support benefit-ingstudents,institutions,andoursectorasawhole. As always, theOACC ishere to serveyourneeds.Pleasedonothesitatetoreachouttousifwecanbeofanyassistance.
Sincerely,RonAbrams
From the Desk of OACC President Dr. Ron Abrams
Inside this Issue:MessagefromthePresidentFront Page
TrusteeAppointmentsFront Page
CollegeSpotlightPage 2
HondaMarks10YearsofSupportingAll-OhioPage 3
OACCinPicturesPage 3
CenterStagePage 4
CapitalInsiderPage 5
UpcomingEventsPage 6
Trustee Appointments & The Kasich Administration As the new administration continuesto settle in and get to work, one area of greatinterest to Ohio’s community colleges is howGovernorKasich andhis teamwill handle theappointmentprocessfornewcollegetrustees. Withmanyinstitutionscurrentlyworkingto fill vacancies on their board and get new trustees confirmed, knowing who to speak with and where to find additional information on this processcanbehelpful.Tothatend,informationhasbeenincludedinthissectionforinstitutionslooking to get new trustees appointed andconfirmed, as well as for future use. The new Board and CommissionsDirectorforGov.KasichisJeffPolesovsky.Hemaybereachedbyphoneat(614)644-0860,or
by email at [email protected]. As part of the appointment process,collegesmustcompleteanapplicationforeachnomineethatistobesubmittedtoMr.Polesovsky.A downloadable copy of the application isavailableonlinebyclickinghere. Completedapplicationsmaybereturnedbyfaxat(614)466-9354,bymailto77S.HighStreet,30thFloor,Columbus,OH43215,attentionofJeffPolesovskyorBoardsandCommissions,[email protected].
Spring 2011
Dr. Ron AbramsOACC President
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Belmont Technical College offers a comprehensivearrayofcreditandnon-creditprogrammingatthemaincampusinSt.Clairsville,OH.Inadditiontothemaincampus,coursesarealsoofferedatlocationsinMonroeandHarrisonCounties. In a recent edition of Community College WeekBelmontwasrecognizedasoneofthefastest-growingpublictwo-yearcollegeswithenrollmentjustunder2,500.AccordingtoIntegratedPostsecondaryEducationSystemdata,Belmont’senrollmentgrewby21percentfromfallquarter2008throughfallquarter2009. Toservethemultipleneedsofareacitizens,theCollegeoffers theAssociate ofArts (AA) andAssociate of Science(AS)transferdegreesaswellasmorethan28appliedassociatedegrees and 13 certificate programs. In addition, the Workforce andEconomicDevelopmentDepartmentoffersclassesforthoseseeking a specific skill-set quickly and without completing a degree or certificate. Although many students livelocally, Belmont’s Health Scienceprogramsattractstudentsfromotherpartsof the stateandcountryaswell.Notableis theirBuildingPreservation/Restoration(BPR) program which prepares studentsfor careers nationwide, teaching thembasictradesthatareusedtopreserveandrestorehistoricstructures. Belmont’sBPRprogramisoneoftheoldestandmost recognizedprogramsofitskindinthenation.Theprogram’semphasison“hands-on”learninghasestablisheditscurriculumasanationalmodelfortraditionaltrade’seducation. Recently,BelmontBPRstudentsworkedonaprojectin the local community to restore the historical downtownSt.ClairsvillePublicLibrary’s frontwindows.BPRstudentsnotonlyhaveopportunitiestoworkonlocalprojectsbutalsonationalpreservationandrestorationprojects.SomepreviousnationalprojectscompletedbyBelmontstudentsincludeworkontheOctagonHouseinWashington,D.C.andFrankLloydWright’sFallingwaterinBearRun,PA. 1997graduateCarolRicherdsonrepresentsjustoneofthemanysuccessstoriesthathasemergedfromBelmont’sBPRprogram.“TheBPRprogramexposedmetomanywonderfulopportunities,”saidRicherdson.“IchosetoenrollatBelmontbecauseIwantedtoexperiencenewthingsandgonewplaces.Ienrolledinacoursethat tookustodifferenthistoricplacesand that class changed my life. One of the locations wevisited was the Thomas Jefferson Foundation at MonticelloinCharlottesville,VA,whereIcurrentlyworkasarestoration
specialist. As I approach my 13th year at Monticello, I amappreciativeofBTC’sBPRprogrambecauseIhaveagreatjobthatIlove.” Belmontstudentsarenottheonlyonesprovidingsuccessstories.Faculty alsohasnoteworthyaccomplishments.AfterattendingclasssessionsDecember6-10,2011inWashington,D.C.andpassingafourhourtest,BelmontAssociateProfessorof Information Technologies, Jackie Driscoll, was certified by the International Council of E-Commerce Consultants as anEthicalHacker. “ItiscertainlyanassetforBelmontthatJackieDriscollhas achieved this innovative certification,” said Dr. Brenda Lohri-Posey, Executive Dean of Academic Affairs. “Mrs.DriscollresearchedanddevelopedthecurriculumfortheCyberSecurity and Computer Forensics program and is the leadprofessorforthesecurityandcomputerforensiccourses.” The Associate of Applied Science, Information
Technology-CyberSecurityandComputerForensics program is Belmont’s newestInformation Technology degree. Thisdegreeisdesignedtopropelstudentsintoanentry-levelpositioninnetworksecurity.Through the program, individuals gaina wide range of experience, networkingskills,andcross-training. The many success stories of bothfaculty and students can be attributed tothe mission, vision and values adopted
by BTC. Belmont’s mission is to provide affordable highereducation to students in a learner-centered environment andoffereducationalopportunitiesincollegepreparation,technicaleducation programs and transfer degrees. The College alsoprovides community leadership that promotes programs foreconomic development, career advancement, workforcedevelopmentandcommunityeducationthatareresponsivetobusinessandindustry. BTC’s vision affirms that they will be responsive to regional and state needs by providing higher educationand leadership for growth and change. The values of BTCacknowledge that they are a learning organization thatembraces a culture of continuous knowledge acquisition,integrity,openness,caringandrespectforall.Further,access,affordabilityandqualityareoperationalvaluesthatinspirethemtobetheirbest.Theyarecontinuouslytransforminginordertorespondtochangingcommunity,regionalandstateneeds. FormoreinformationaboutBelmontTechncialCollege,pleasevisittheirwebsiteathttp://www.btc.edu/.
Belmont Technical College
College SpotlightBelmont Technical CollegeLaura Doty
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The OACC in Pictures: Around Ohio
Honda Marks 10-Year Involvement with All-Ohio
Above: Eastern Gateway Community CollegenursingstudentswearredforNationalWearRedDay,topromotehearthealthandcreateawarenessfor women’s heart disease. Participating, front,from left, are Ericka Guz (instructor); LeahBell,BeccaGrubick,StephanieForesha,RosettaTate,SaraHenry,andRhiannonFaulkner;back,YvonneDehnart,GlendaRomeo,AnthonyTassey,AmandaJenkins,KatieHanle,ShelleyJohnston,DebbyGenerousandStephanieKimble.
Above: Cincinnati State CommuntiyCollege President Dr. O’dell Owens(left), recognizes faculty and staff whohavebeenwiththecollegefor10years.
Left: On October 8, 2010, Terra StateCommunity College held the official ribbon cutting ceremony for the newSkilled Trades Center. Pictured, fromleft to right, are Board Chair SusanStarr, President Dr. Marsha S. Bordner,Chancellor Eric Fingerhut and BoardViceChairCarlKoebel.
TheOACCrecentlyhostedits2011All-OhioAcademicScholarship Program (AOASP). Established in 1997, theAOASP provides statewide recognition and scholarships tocommunity college students demonstrating leadership, highacademicachievement,andcommunityserviceinvolvement. In recognition of the valuethese students bring to Ohio, HondaManufacturingofAmerica(Marysville,OH)hasprovidedmorethan$150,000inscholarshipdonationstotheAOASPaward recipients since 2002. Thismakes Honda the largest single donorinthehistoryofthisprogram. ThisyearmarkedHonda’s10thyearsponsorshipoftheAOASP.Onceagain, in recognition of outstandingcommunity college students, Hondaawarded theAOASP with a $105,000grantwhichfundedthisyear’sprogramandwillfundtheAOASPforthenexttwoyears. Honda’s generous contribution ensures that eachstudentrecognizedreceivesascholarship,andinsomecases,enablesorganizerstoincreasethescholarshipamountsawardedtostudents,startingthisyear.
This year, 10 FirstTeam members, 10 SecondTeammembers and 36 Third Team members were honored andreceived awards and scholarships in the following amounts:$1,000forFirstTeammembers,$500forSecondTeammembersand$250forThirdTeammembers.ForThirdTeammembers
thisrepresentsa$150increasefromtheamountmembersreceivedlastyear. To date, more than $200,000in scholarships has been awarded tohundreds of outstanding two-yearcollegestudentsthroughtheAOASP.“The All-Ohio Academic Programis a wonderful event that not onlyrecognizes the success of communitycollege students in the classroom, butalso their accomplishments and hardworkoutsidetheclassroom,”saidLibbyVillavicencio, Executive Directorfor the Center of Development. “ThesupportprovidedbyHondawillensure
thecontinuationofthisimportantprogramandalsoenablesustoexpandthescholarshipofferings.” The OACC looks forward to continuing theAOASPintothefutureandwouldliketoonceagainthankHondaforitsgenerosityandenduringpartnership.
Below:CentralOhioTechnicalCollege(COTC)recognizesemployeesandcommunityvisionarieswith COTC’s inaugural Legends of Loyaltyaward during the College’s 40th anniversarycelebrationon January29,2011.Pictured fromfront, left to right, areAnn Fryman, acceptingon behalf of her late father, COTC foundingBoard member, Howard E. LeFevre; AlexRoletta, first accounting faculty member; Kay Duncan,formerregistrar;SarahReeseWallace,COTCBoardmember,whoacceptedtheawardonbehalfofherfather,foundingandlong-timeBoard member J. Gilbert Reese; John Merrin,former director of enrollment; Bonnie L. Coe,Ph.D.,COTCpresident;AmyBishoff, resourceplanning analyst; Cathie Clippinger, resourceplanninganalyst.
If you have photos you would like included in future issues, please send them electronically to OACC Director of Public Affairs Jacquelin Lewis at [email protected].
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Center Stage
Meet the Board of Directors
Dr. Ron AbramsPresident, OACC
Michael A. BernalChairman and CEO, Regent Systems, Inc., Dayton
Barbara Gould Community Volunteer/Fundraiser, Cincinnati
Dr. John O’DonnellPresident, Stark State College of Technology, Canton
Rico A. PietroSIOR, Vice President, CRESCO Real Estate, Cleveland
Matthew P. SmithTrustee, North Central State College, Mansfield
Alan StarkoffPartner, Schottenstein, Zox, and Dunn, Co., LPA, Columbus
Dr. Rea WaldonExecutive Director, Ohio River Valley Women’s Business
CouncilSenior Vice President, Urban League of Greater Cincinnati
Get Connected
Workforce
EMSI ResourcesThe research firm Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI), has compiled some great resources and information that areavailableforyouruse.Foryourconvenience,linkstosomeofthemorerecentpostingsareincludedbelow.
Fastest Growing Occupations Top Grossing Traning Programs A Different Take on Today’s Labor Market
Ohio’s Workforce: Industry Sector Employment Manufacturingis19.3%ofannualpayrollinthestate.Healthcare&SocialAssistance16.1%.Collectively,theseindustriesmakeupover35%ofthepayrollforOhio’sworkforce.
Study:Students Need More Paths to Career SuccessOnlyone-thirdof jobs created in thecomingyearswillneedabachelor’sdegreeorhigher.Roughly thesameamountwillneed an associate’s degree or an occupational credential. Toviewthereport,clickhere.
Recent Moves •TreWaldonisthenewRhodesStateCollegeExecutiveDirectorofDevelopment
•JaymeMaleyjoinedEasternGatewayCommunityCollegeasDirectorofInstitutionalAdvancement
•R.J.KonkoleskiwasnamedDirectorofDevelopmentforBelmontTechnicalCollege
•DianeHopperrecentlyjoinedCincinnatiStateTechnicalandCommunityCollegeasDevelopmentDirector
•EffectiveJuly1,NicoleRoades,SouthernStateCommunityCollege,istransitioningfromExecutiveDirectorofPlanningtoVicePresidentforInstitutionalAdvancement
•MadelineIseli,SinclairStateCommunityCollege,isthenewVicePresidentofAdvancementandformallytheChiefofStaff
Resources
The Foundation Center Online DirectoryThe Foundation Center is willing to provide a special bulkdiscount for us to purchase annual subscriptions to useFoundationDirectoryOnlineProfessional(FDO).ForadditionalinformationandtoreviewthedetailsofFDO,clickhere.ContacttheCenter’sExecutiveDirectorLibbyVillavicencioifyouareinterested.
Grants News DigestIf you haven’t done so already, sign up for email alerts fromCommunity College Times, a publication of the AmericanAssociationofCommunityColleges.Youcansignuphere.
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Capital InsiderA Perspective on State and Federal Politics from the Viewpoint of Key Leaders & Insiders
“The role of community colleges in our state
economy is significant. From Youngstown to Cincinnati,
people from all across our state are enrolling in community colleges and confirming a very valid
reality: four-year institutions aren’t for everyone.”
As Speakerof the Ohio House ofRepresentatives and alifelongresidentofOhio,I feel very fortunate tohave the opportunity tolive in this great statewhereIraisedmyfamily.There are many thingsabout Ohio that are a
source of pride for me and for manyother Ohioans, from our long historyof innovation toour talented, resilientcitizenry.ButoneofthegreatestthingsaboutlivinginOhioisourrich,diversehighereducationsystemthathasguidedsomeofourbrightestminds. Asyouknow, thebackboneofthecompetitive21stcenturyeconomyisbasedonourability to successfullytrain our workforce and give citizensthe tools to thrive in their careers.The economic stability of our state isverymuchdependentonthequalityofjobs and industries that are availablehere, and one of the major driversbehind a strong, capable workforce isacomprehensiveeducationdesignedtopreparestudentsforthechallengestheywillfaceonadailybasis. IcannotspeakmorehighlyaboutOhio’s higher education institutions—fromfour-yearuniversitiestocommunitycolleges—thatofferavarietyofoptionsto meet every Ohioan’s needs. As astate,weareblessedwithsomeofthefinest college and university systems in thenation,whichisatestamenttooureagernesstobuildabrighterfutureforOhiobyfosteringaworld-classhighereducationsystem. In particular, the role ofcommunity colleges in our stateeconomy is significant. From YoungstowntoCincinnati,peoplefrom
campuslocations,relativelylowtuitionand comprehensive courses, whichall allow individuals the flexibility to study at any point in their lives. FormanyOhioans,itwouldbeimpossibleto enroll in and afford a four-yearcollegeeducationwhilealsorunningahousehold, working full-time or part-time, or paying a mortgage and otherfinancial obligations. The responsive nature of community colleges hasmade it possible to continue youreducation without neglecting yourotherresponsibilities. Manycommunitycollegesalsooffercareertrainingthroughcustomizedcourses that provide students withspecific skills and remedial training to make them more competitive andmarketable in the workplace. Makingit convenient for Ohioans to enhancetheirjobskillshasmadeitpossibletokeep our citizens resilient despite theeconomicdownturn. I wholeheartedly believe thatinvestingineducationtodaywillcreateasuperiorworkforcetomorrow,andithas always been and continues to beone of my top priorities to keep ourcenters of higher education strong sowe can foster a nationally recognizedworkforce.Ourcollegesanduniversitiesholdthekeytoourstate’ssuccess,andweshouldnotletthispotentialatrophyorgotowaste. Over the next two years, theOhio Legislature will be consideringnumerousproposals tomakeourstatemore competitive and create the sortof job market that can sustain thehigh-qualitygraduatesourcommunitycolleges produce. I look forward toworkingcloselywithOhio’scommunitycolleges as we strive to bring abouta state economy where our talentedgraduates can find rewarding careers right here in our borders and remaincompetitiveinthe21stcentury.
all across our state are enrolling incommunity colleges and confirming a veryvalidreality:four-yearinstitutionsaren’tforeveryone. Although four-year institutionsreceive a lot of the discussionas “traditional” means of highereducation, our two-year communitycolleges are critical components ofOhio’s educational standard. In fact,community colleges are responsibleforeducatingalargebulkofourstate’sprofessionaltradesinsomeofourmostprominentsectors.
There are currently 23communitycollegesinOhiothatservemorethan300,000studentseachyear.These institutions play a vital role infosteringacreative,capableworkforcethatcanleadourstateintothemoderneconomy. About half of Ohio’s jobopenings are middle-skill jobs, whichrequire more than a high-schooldiploma but less than a bachelor’sdegree. In order to meet this degreeof specialized training, communitycolleges arekeyplayers inour state’seducational portfolio because theytrain some of our most vital workers,including firefighters, police officers, EMTsandhealthcareworkers. In addition to developing astronglaborforce,communitycollegesalso satisfy the important task ofgivingmanyunemployedOhioans theopportunitytogobacktoschooltoearna degree or to broaden their skill set.Community colleges offer convenient
Each quarter, The Forum invites key leaders and insiders to share their views and opinions on policies and issues that have a direct impact on Ohio’s community colleges. This quarter we are pleased to welcome Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives William Batchelder.
Speaker William Batchelder
OACC Executive CommitteeDarryl D. MehaffieChairTrustee,EdisonCommunityCollege
Matt SmithChair ElectTrustee,NorthCentralStateCollege
Dr. Morris BeverageVice ChairPresident,LakelandCommunityCollege
Dr. John O’DonnellVice Chair ElectPresident,StarkStateCollegeofTechnology
Liz GatesSecretary
Dr. Marsha BordnerTreasurerPresident,TerraStateCommunityCollege
Micki VollmerTrustee Engagement & Leadership ChairTrustee,JamesA.RhodesStateCollege
Dr. Charlotte HatfieldLegislative Committee ChairPresident,WashingtonStateCommunityCollege
Diana (Dee) TalmageAt-Large TrusteeTrustee,OwensCommunityCollege
Dr. Karen RafinskiAt-Large PresidentPresident,ClarkStateCommunityCollege
May 20 Presidents’ Meeting OACC Offices
26-27 OACC Annual (Spring) Conference Embassy Suites, Columbus, Ohio
26-27 Center for Development Annual (Spring) Conference Embassy Suites, Columbus, Ohio
26 OACC Excellence Awards Gala Columbus, Ohio
Upcoming Events
175 South Third Street • Suite 560 • Columbus, Ohio 43215 • Office: 614-221-OACC (6222) • Fax: 614-221-6239 • www.ohiocommunitycolleges.orgBelmontTechnicalCollege•CentralOhioTechnicalCollege•CincinnatiStateTechnicalandCommunityCollege
ClarkStateCommunityCollege•ColumbusStateCommunityCollege•CuyahogaCommunityCollege•EasternGatewayCommunityCollegeEdisonCommunityCollege•HockingCollege•LakelandCommunityCollege•LorainCountyCommunityCollege
MarionTechnicalCollege•NorthCentralStateCollege•NorthwestStateCommunityCollege•OwensCommunityCollegeJamesA.RhodesStateCollege•RioGrandeCommunityCollege•SinclairCommunityCollege•SouthernStateCommunityCollege
StarkStateCollegeofTechnology•TerraStateCommunityCollege•WashingtonStateCommunityCollege•ZaneStateCollege
OACC StaffRon Abrams, [email protected] DickinsonDirector of [email protected] Snider, Ph.D.Project [email protected]
Kesha BrownAdministrative [email protected] LewisDirector of Public [email protected] VillavicencioExecutive Director, Center for [email protected]
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Dates are subject to change. For more information, or to use the OACC Conference Room for your next meeting, contact Kesha Brown at [email protected] or (614) 221-6222. Additional information is available online at www.ohiocommunitycolleges.org.
June 17 Presidents’ Meeting OACC Offices
July 15 Presidents’ Meeting (TENTATIVE) OACC Offices
August 19 Presidents’ Meeting (TENTATIVE) OACC Offices