NC PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR
Dennis
King AND HIS EDUCATIONAL –– LEGACY ––
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Dennis King presides over his final commencement in 2019 with Culinary graduate Cheyane Verran.
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A Farewell Message As I prepare to retire from A-B Tech, writing my final message to our A-B Tech family and the community is a bittersweet endeavor. While I look forward to spending more time with my family and traveling, my 28 years with the College were the culmination of a 45-year career in higher education and truly a labor of love.
Prior to becoming President in 2014, I was Vice President of Student Services and, at times, also an instructor Throughout my career, I have always derived the greatest fulfillment from helping students get a college education and succeed in life. Creating a welcoming culture for students is particularly important in a community college, where our students include teenagers, adults who are first-generation college students, and people in their 50s who are changing careers. Because I know how challenging it is for many of our students to afford college, it was especially meaningful to me when the A-B Tech Foundation and many friends recently established an endowed fund – the Jan and Dennis King Student Emergency Fund – to assist students who have the greatest needs.
As I look back over my years as President, there are many highlights: opening the Ferguson Center for Allied Health & Workforce Development and the A-B Tech Woodfin Emergency Services campus; launching the Barbering, Aviation, Health & Fitness Science, Occupational Therapy Assistant, and Associate of Engineering programs; obtaining grants from Duke Energy to expand the Craft Beverage Institute of the Southeast; renovating and restoring a number of College facilities, including the historic Ivy and Sunnicrest buildings; working with the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Coalition to recruit New Belgium Brewing and other companies to Asheville; establishing customized training programs for GE Aviation and other companies; establishing our Advanced Manufacturing Center; and more. We also adopted a four-year strategic plan, conducted a master facilities study, helped secure passage of the statewide Connect NC bond referendum, and adopted a 10-year facilities improvement plan funded primarily by the quarter-cent sales tax from Buncombe County. I also am proud of the activities that define what I refer to as “The Welcoming College” culture: working with our employees to adopt the RISE (Respect, Integrity and Support for Everyone) program, which has led to many improvements for employees and students; establishing Faculty and Staff Professional Development funds; and reinstating the Staff Association and President’s Council.
There are so many activities and people I want to thank – Board of Trustees and Foundation Board members, donors, community partners, colleagues, and employees. We are all bound by a common goal – the desire to change the lives of our students. As I prepare to leave, my hope is that our village will continue to work together to support A-B Tech and our students. It has been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as A-B Tech’s President. I leave you with this thought: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela Sincerely,
Dennis King, President
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–– Career ––
Highlights • • • • • • • • •
NC President of the Year 2020 45 years in higher education 28 years at A-B Tech A-B Tech President, 2014-2020 Vice President of Student Services, 1992-2012 Special Assistant to the President for Reaccreditation, 2012-14 NC Community College Student Personnel Professional of the Year, 2000 A-B Tech Administrator of the Year, 1998 NC Community College Institute for Future Presidents, 1998
Dennis F. King became the sixth president of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (A-B Tech) on August 1, 2014. He joined the College in 1992 as Vice President for Student Services and held the position for 20 years. He was appointed Special Assistant to the President for Reaccreditation in 2012 and served as Interim President from January to July 2014. Previously, Dr. King was Vice President for Student Services at Lake City Community College in Florida (1982-92), including a stint as Acting President in 1987, Dean of Students at Florida Institute of Technology at Jensen Beach (1979-92), and Head Residence Counselor and Assistant Dean of Students at Jacksonville University (1973-79). Dr. King also has been an adjunct instructor in English and education at Western Carolina University (2007-12), the University of North Carolina at Asheville (1998), Lake City Community College (1984-92), Florida Institute of Technology (1980-82) and Jacksonville University (1975-79). During his tenure with A-B Tech, Dr. King has received several awards and honors, including N.C. Community College Student Personnel Professional of the Year in 2000, A-B Tech Administrator of the Year in 1998 and N.C. Community College Institute for Future Presidents in 1998. Dr. King sits on the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Board of Trustees, the Blue Ridge Public Radio Board of Directors, and the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Coalition.
A native of Franklin, N.H., Dr. King received a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers University, a master’s in teaching from Jacksonville University, and a doctorate in education from the University of Florida. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-72, achieving the rank of Company Commander and earning a Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in 1972. He is married to Jan Clarson King and has two sons, Grant and Benjamin, and two grandchildren, Roan and Eliza.
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Dr. King and a miniature engine lathe presented by the Machining department
NC Governor Roy Cooper and Dr. King A-B Tech Presidents Harvey Haynes, Dennis King, and K. Ray Bailey
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Dennis King Commons New Greenspace to be built between the Elm, Sycamore, Coman and Conference Center Buildings
–– Created ––
RISE
Welcoming College Program
Dennis King with students, staff and the Trailblazer Bear mascot
A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity and Support for Everyone.
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Developed Strategic Plan and new mission, vision and values
–– Vision ––
Changing Lives Strengthening Communities
–– Mission ––
Dedicated to student success, A-B Tech delivers quality education to enhance academic, workforce, and personal development.
–– Values ––
RESET Room for students in crisis
Excellence • Integrity • Supportive Learning Environment • Innovation • Service and Engagement
–– Impact –– on A-B Tech’s Culture • Created faculty and staff professional development funds • Reinstituted President’s Council and Staff Association • Established Professor Emeritus program • Developed enhanced safety initiatives with A-B Tech Police, SELF active shooter training video • Nationally recognized response to opioid crisis
From left, Dr. King and Mary Ann Rice (far right) with Sherian Howard, Randee Goodstadt and Sheila Tillman, the first Professor Emeritus at A-B Tech Congratulating A-B Tech Police Chief Kara Walker for winning the Patriot Award
Dr. King participating in the ALS Ice Bucket challenge
Enjoying the annual SGA Children’s Holiday Party
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Dr. King with members and coaches of the 2018-19 Student Culinary Team
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“I want to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to you for your efforts in making A-B Tech all it is for everyone. So many people I have spoken with have said you are just wonderful, and you have done so much for our college. Fondest wishes to you in your future endeavors, just like you have helped so many of us achieve ours.” - Message from A-B Tech Student
Touring the new space for the Early Childhood Education program
–– Impact –– on Student Learning and Academics • Established transfer pathways and University Transfer Advising Center
Dr. King with A-B Tech students on the Pedestrian Bridge
• Increased high school dual enrollment by 76.5 percent and expanded programming in area high schools. • Secured significant assistance for students in need • Jan and Dennis King Student Emergency Fund • Finish Line Grants • YWCA Childcare Partnership
Dr. King and a student at the Academic Awards ceremony
A-B Tech Barber Academy launched Jan. 21, 2020
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University of north Carolina
Asheville
–– Guaranteed ––
Admissions Jürgen Nagel (Creative Commons)
Agreements
Secured guaranteed admissions agreements with UNC Asheville, Western Carolina University, Mars Hill University and East Tennessee State University
Western Carolina U N I V E R SI T Y
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–– Launched ––
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New Programs Aviation Health Fitness Science Occupational Therapy Assistant Associate in Engineering HVAC AAS Barber Academy
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Obtained official campus status for A-B Tech Woodfin
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–– Impact –– on Buildings and Grounds • Campaigned with WCU and UNCA Chancellors to pass the Connect NC Bond Referendum ($5.4 million for capital improvements for A-B Tech) • Struck agreement with Mission Health for naming of Conference Center, generating $1,000,000 over five years • Improved relationship with Buncombe County and secured agreement for 10-year, $30 Million Capital Repair and Replacement Project using Article 46 sales tax funds • Secured official campus status for A-B Tech Woodfin, generating an additional $570,000 a year
A-B Tech President Dennis King, WCU Chancellor David Belcher and UNCA Chancellor Mary Grant campaigning for Connect NC Bond Referendum
• Restoration of Ivy and Sunnicrest buildings • Dedicated the Ferguson Allied Health and Workforce Development Center • Planned outdoor green space between the parking garage and Elm
Dedication of the Ferguson Allied Health and Workforce Development Center in 2015
• Created a permanent art gallery in the conference center
• Made significant renovation and repairs at A-B Tech Madison • Created Advanced Manufacturing Center and renovated building
A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center
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–– Military –– Service and
Impact on Veterans
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Dennis King served in the U.S. Army from 1968-72, achieving the rank of Company Commander and earning a Bronze Star for Meritorious Service in 1972. With this experience, he understands the needs of veterans returning to civilian life. He created the Veterans Café on campus and instituted special parking spaces on campus for veterans.
Students in the Veterans Café on Asheville campus
The Veterans Café was created to serve the more than 300 students with veteran status at the college. It is a place for veterans to take a break, network with other veterans, study and receive tutoring, and to have access to a full computer lab and other college resources. A-B Tech earned the Military Friendly® School designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs®, STEM Jobs SM, and Military Spouse for five years in a row.
Dr. King receiving an accommodation in the Army
Dr. King with A-B Tech staff members at a Veterans’ Day celebration
Dr. King with fellow soldiers in Vietnam
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–– Personal –– Life
“Be a person of diverse interests.” – Dennis King
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Dennis and grandson Roan
Dennis with family and friends
Dr. King and son Grant at Fenway Park
Florida
Dennis and granddaughter Eliza
Dennis, his wife Jan and son Ben
Kenet Adamson and Dennis at a Florida game
Dennis with Red Sox legend Ted Williams
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Dennis and Jan with son Grant
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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Highlights OF THE –– YEAR ––
John Parham MD, Chair
Gene Bell
Wayne Brigman
Vijay Kapoor
Roger Metcalf Vice Chair
Joe Brumit
Matt Kern
Leah Wong Ashburn
Ron Edgerton
Keynon Lake
Theresa Banks
Mike Fryar
Frances Ramsey
Jacquleyn Hallum
William Clinton SGA President
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Planting the Seeds of Agritourism The Small Business Center at A-B Tech Community College and the Madison County Cooperative Extension offered free Agritourism Short Courses to give an overview of the business. Participants learned about types of agritourism ventures, legal and risk management requirements, and discovered available agribusiness resources.
A-B Tech Early Childhood Education Program Ribbon Cutting A-B Tech’s Early Childhood Education program held a ribbon cutting for its new home in the Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development. The Early Childhood Education program fills the gap because there are not enough qualified early childhood educators to fill employment vacancies. Classrooms are having to close as a result, leaving an even greater shortage in quality child care. A-B Tech’s Early Childhood program is involved in a number of workforce development partnerships aimed at boosting the workforce pipeline and building capacity for our early childhood workforce needs.
Radiography Department Acquires an Anatomy Visualization System A-B Tech’s Radiology Department acquired an Anatomage Table, a fully segmented real human 3D anatomy system. Users visualize anatomy exactly as they would on a person without having to dissect. The table also comes with programmable options for animals, as well. The college as able to purchase a second table for Arts and Sciences.
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A-B Tech Culinary Team Unites to Earn Silver at Nationals After months of training and blood, sweat, and tears, A-B Tech’s Student Culinary Team earned a silver rating at the American Culinary Federation’s National Conference. “The students did an amazing job representing the college in a professional manner,” said A-B Tech President Dennis King. The College has sent 11 teams to compete at the national level in the contest’s 25-year history, more than any other culinary school, and won the national title in 2007. Student team members were Jamie Canton, Susan Wiley, Cheyane Verran, Abigail Coniguliaro, and team captain Brandon Kastelic. They made it to the nationals after winning first in state and regional competitions. Teams are required to create an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert, and demonstrate kitchen skills. They prepare four servings of each dish within the allotted window of time, in front of six floor judges watching them. The food then goes to five different judges who do blind tastings.
Students Beiler and Burkins named Cooke Scholarship Semifinalists A-B Tech Students Chandler Beiler and Adam Burkins were named semifinalists for the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship from the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Cooke Transfer Scholars are selected based on exceptional academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, service to others, and leadership. Students must be a currently enrolled community college student.
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Scholarships Given for Short-Term Workforce Training A-B Tech received $18,000 from the State Employees’ Credit Union Foundation for short-term workforce training scholarships. The SECU Bridge to Careers Pilot program allowed the college award up to thirty $500 scholarships for targeted short-term workforce programs and the remaining $3,000 will go to program support. Machining Fundamentals, Industrial Maintenance Academy, Certified Production Technician, and Electronic Health Records were the courses that qualified for the scholarship program. The program was created to remove financial barriers for students seeking to obtain stateregulated or industry-recognized credentials via a College-defined pathway that leads to self-sustaining wage careers within their local communities.
A-B Tech Awarded $50,000 Finish Line Grant to Assist Students A-B Tech, in partnership with the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board, was awarded a $50,000 Finish Line Grant to help students complete their training. Finish Line Grants program will assist students, who have completed 50 percent or more of their degree or credential, pay for financial emergencies they may face through no fault of their own. The North Carolina Department of Commerce, Division of the Workforce Solutions, awarded the grant. Eleven students at A-B Tech were assisted through Finish Line Grants totaling $9,285 during the first semester of implementation. Currently, food assistance represents the majority of the total requests each year and housing costs remain the largest unmet request. Kim England, Executive Assistant for Student Services, was honored for Outstanding Collaboration with the Finish Line Grant Program and the NC Works Career Center, by the Mountain Area Workforce Development Board.
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NISOD Excellence Award Sixteen A-B Tech Employees received the 2019 NISOD Excellence Award from the National Institute for Staff and Organization Development. The NISOD Excellence Awards were established in 1991 to provide NISOD-member colleges with an opportunity to recognize individuals doing extraordinary work on their campuses. Using their own criteria, NISOD member colleges submit the names of employees each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. The 2019 recipients were: Tamala Barnett Christopher Bugher Barbara Butcher Candance Crump Patricia Downey Jason Fair Richard Gibson Clinton Gorman Marty McNeely
Megan Redding Kristen Schlaefer Kenna Sommer Jim Sullivan Anna Szymanski Shanna Thomas-Hough Sarah Zetterholm
Tillman Honored for Culinary and Hospitality Contributions Retired Associate Dean for Hospitality Education Chef Sheila Tillman was honored for her dedication and contributions to that division. The College named the main dining room in the Magnolia Building for her. The dedication ceremony was held while representatives from the American Culinary Federation were on campus for re-accreditation. Tillman also assisted with the process even after her December 2017 retirement.
(L to R) Bronwen McCormick, Walter Rapetsky, Vince Donatelli, Tillman, Charles deVries, and Chris Bugher
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Student Wins Gilman Scholarship to Study in Ecuador Sarah Hamby was awarded the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship to study in Ecuador with A-B Tech. The U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity. The Institute of International Education has administered the program since its inception in 2001. Hamby came to A-B Tech after she got her GED and found she was working harder without getting ahead. “It’s me and my mom. My dad passed away a few years ago. She and dad were not college graduates and my mom was over the moon when I got this scholarship,” she said.
Woodfin Gets New Ambulance A new ambulance was purchased for the EMS program at A-B Tech Woodfin to teach EMS driving technique. “Driving an ambulance is not all about going fast, it’s more important to deliver a smooth ride for the patient and the people standing up in the back, treating the patient,” said Clint Gorman, Dean of Emergency Services. EMS driving classes teach defensive driving, low speed maneuvering, backing, and how to deliver a quick but smooth ride.
Writing Center Dedicated to Johnson A-B Tech dedicated its Writing Center in Locke Library in honor of Lisa Johnson, the first director of the center, who retired in 2018. Johnson is shown with English Chair Heather Vaughn. “Students’ ideas were valued, their worries could be expressed, and without judgement,” Vaughn said about Johnson’s leadership when the Writing Center first opened in 2008. “Tutors offered direction and support. Students were given an opportunity to learn how to critically think, ask questions, be curious, re-work and re-write. Because of Lisa and her leadership, so many of our graduates earn their credentials.”
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Historic Campus Buildings Restored A-B Tech restored two historic structures on its main campus during 2018-19. The Sunnicrest exterior restoration was funded by the 2016 Connect NC Bond Referendum and conducted by architect David E. Gall and Danforth Construction. The building houses the College’s Human Resources Department.
The Sunnicrest and Ivy buildings were restored for use by the Human Resources and College Advancement departments, respectively.
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Sunnicrest is the only surviving structure of six model cottages built by George Vanderbilt just before the turn of the century in an area then known as Vernon Hill in the Township of Victoria. The cottages were designed by Richard Sharp (R.S.) Smith, supervising architect to the Biltmore Estate. The College also restored its Ivy Building, which was formerly the gymnasium and auditorium for St. Genevieve and Gibbons Hall schools. Many are familiar with the hard work former St. Genevieve’s and Gibbons Hall students, families, and supporters put into saving the schools’ last remaining building from demolition. A-B Tech President Dennis King committed to a restoration and renovation of the structure, slated to cost $1.8 million. The College dedicated $1.3 million to the project from the Connect NC bond referendum, while the Foundation developed a fundraising campaign to close the remaining funding gap of $500,000. The Foundation received a $50,000 challenge gift in support of the Ivy Building Renovation Project as a way to honor the work and leadership of former St. Genevieve/Gibbons Hall Headmaster Joseph M. Lalley. The Ivy Building contains a public space that is available to rent and offices for the College Advancement department. Learn more at abtech.edu/ivy.
Surgical Technology Program Receives Merit Award A-B Tech has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100 percent pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination. “This is a credit to the program Chair Robin Keith and Clinical Laboratory Coordinator Daniel Stokoe, who are also both superb instructors,” said Dr. Jon Wiener, Dean of Allied Health. “They are both rigorous and invitational, and the entire WNC region appreciates and respects the graduates their superb program turns out.” Graduates obtaining national certification as a CST demonstrate, by examination, understanding of the basic competencies for safe patient care in the operating room. The CST is widely recognized in the health care community as the foremost credential for surgical technologists in the nation. The CST is required for employment within many local, state and national health care organizations.
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Solar Workstations Installed on Campus Three solar workstations were installed on A-B Tech’s main campus in front of the A-B Tech/Mission Health Conference Center, at Dogwood, and in front of Locke Library. Each workstation is solar-powered and self-contained, meaning they aren’t hooked into the grid. They have multiple 110-volt outlets and USB ports for charging, along with LED lights on a timer for night time use. The workstations were set up and their sites were prepared by students in the Construction Management and Sustainability Technology programs. A-B Tech also became a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE is a non-profit 501(c)(3) membership organization that empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation.
A-B Tech Awarded NSF Grant to Increase Participation in STEM Careers A-B Tech received a $331,650 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) through its Advanced Technological Education (ATE) Program. The grant, which is the third awarded to the college by NSF, further supported A-B Tech’s efforts to promote diversity and inclusion in all careers. Skilled Workers Get Jobs 2.1: High School Engagement, focuses on developing programs in conjunction with local high schools. A-B Tech used the grant to address two primary goals: (1) Improve the understanding and perception of Technology and Engineering careers and educational opportunities in targeted programs; and, (2) Increase number and diversity of technicians available for the workforce.
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–– A-B Tech Community College ––
A-B Tech Community College –– Foundation ––
OPERATING AND NONOPERATING REVENUES Student Tuition and Fees Sales and Services, net Other Revenues State Aid County Appropriations Noncapital Grants - Student Financial Aid Noncapital Grants Noncapital Gifts Investment Income Other Nonoperating Revenues State Capital Aid Capital Grants Capital Gifts
7,719,021 2,379,295 18,426 31,132,407 6,612,500 8,102,393 2,990,665 289,391 115,362 49,271 3,706,170 235,025 5,409,515
11.2% 3.5% 0.0% 45.3% 9.6% 11.8% 4.3% 0.4% 0.2% 0.1% 5.4% 0.3% 7.9%
TOTAL
68,759,441
100.0%
Instruction Academic Support Student Services Institutional Support Operations & Maintenance of Plant Student Financial Aid Auxiliary Enterprises Depreciation
26,015,334 5,800,600 3,828,996 9,762,226 6,333,322 4,891,037 2,413,601 3,697,766
41.5% 9.2% 6.1% 15.6% 10.1% 7.8% 3.8% 5.9%
TOTAL
62,742,882
100.0%
OPERATING EXPENSES
Distributions for Scholarships Distributions for Program Support Operating Expenses Fundraising Expenses Grant Expenditures TOTAL EXPENSES Other Revenue Contributions Grant Reimbursements Investment Income Fundraising Revenue TOTAL REVENUE & SUPPORT
$ 539,848
36%
828,895 65,184 39,078 35,510
55% 4% 3% 2%
1,508,515
100%
(21,640) 760,007 139,290 270,886 128,371
-2% 460% 11% 21% 10%
1,276,914
100%
NET ASSETS as of 6/30/2019
$14,254,535
PRIOR YEAR NET ASSETS as of 6/30/2018
$14,486,136
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Financials
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–– Student Data 2018-19 –– CURRICULUM STUDENT ENROLLMENT BY: Race 77.2% White 5.4%
African American
0.6%
Race Native American
White 77.2% Hispanic 9.1%
5.4% 1.4%
African Asian American
0.6% 3.1%
Native American Multiple
9.1% 0.1%
Hispanic Pacific Islander
1.4% 3.0%
Asian Unknown
3.1%
Multiple
0.1%
Pacific Islander
3.0%
Unknown
TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT BY:
Race CONTINUING EDUCATION 80.2% White STUDENT ENROLLMENT BY:
8.5%
African American
0.8% 80.2% 7.1% 8.5% 1.1% 0.8% 0.5% 7.1% 0.1% 1.1% 1.6% 0.5%
Native American White Hispanic African American Asian Native American Multiple Hispanic Pacific Islander Asian Unknown Multiple
Total Student Enrollment Total Student Enrollment
Race
7.3% White African American 78.9%
14.9% <18 28.3% 18 to 20 14.9% 25 <18to 34 23.0% 28.3% 35 to to 20 44 8.6% 18 21 to to 54 24 19.4% 45 4.4%
23.0% 55 to to 34 64 1.2% 25 8.6% 0.2%
35 to to 74 44 65
4.4% 0.0%
45 54Over 75 to and
1.2%
55 to 64
0.2%
65 to 74
0.0%
75 and Over
Curriculum Students
Hispanic Native American
1.2% 8.0%
Asian Hispanic
1.6% 1.2%
Multiple Asian
0.1% 1.6%
Pacific Islander Multiple
1.6%
Unknown
2.2% 0.1%
Unknown Pacific Islander
2.2%
Unknown
AGE
6.7%
0.7%
<18
4.3%
18 to 20
6.7%
Continuing Education Students
Native American African American
8.0% 0.7%
Pacific Islander
7.6% 0.7% 26.7% 4.3% 21.0% 7.6% 18.1% 26.7% 13.3% 21.0% 6.7% 18.1% 1.6% 13.3%
21 to 24 19.4% AGE
0.7% 7.3%
0.1%
AGE
AGE
Race
78.9% Race White
Total 1.6% Enrollment Students
<18 AGE
18 to 20 14.1% <18 6.7% 21 to 20 24 12.3% 14.1% 18
AGE
21 to 24 <18 25 to 34 18 to 20 35 to 44 21 to 24 45 to 54 25 to 34 55 to 64 35 to 44 65 to 74 45 to 54 75 and Over 55 to 64
25 to 24 34 25.0% 21 12.3% 35 to 34 44 16.0% 25 25.0% 45 to 44 54 12.5% 35 16.0% 55 to 54 64 8.4% 45 12.5% 4.1% 8.4%
65 to 64 74 55
1.0% 4.1%
75 to and 65 74Over
1.0%
75 and Over
65 to 74 75 and Over Total Student Enrollment by Region 76.8% Service Area 21.3% Other NC Counties
58.1%
49.1%
52.7%
41.9%
50.9%
47.3%
1.4%
Out of State
0.4%
International
Program Completers
500
428
58.1% 41.9%
400
340
300 200
271 178
100 0
131
110
67 Business/ Marketing/ Accounting
52
Computer Related
First Responders
Health Care
Hospitality
Total Completions
Program Completers 26
Business/
1577
Skilled Trades
University Transfer
Education and Human Services
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Foundation
College Advancement staff Andrew Nelson, Ginger KellerFerguson, Amanda Bryan, Amanda Edwards and Leronica Casey moved into the Ivy Building after renovations.
–– Foundation Board ––
Zane Adams
Jack Ferguson
Anita Metcalf
Jared Wheatley
Vicki Banks
Gary Foss
Robin Ramsey
Whitney Whitson
Yolanda Bopp
Charles Frederick
Lary Schulhof, MD
Dirk Wilmoth
Brandy Bowman
Tate Groome
Bill Sederburg
Joe Brumit
Richard Hurley
O’Neal Shelton
Amanda Edwards Executive Director
Annette Coleman
Pat Jackson
Oralene Simmons
Tonya Dalton
Dennis King
Steve Sizemore
J. Deaver
Michael Kryzanek
Ann Skoglund
Shelia Elingburg
David McCartney
Ron Storto
K. Ray Bailey Invitational Golf Classic The K. Ray Bailey Invitational Golf Classic was held June 5 at Mount Mitchell Golf Club to raise funds for the scholarship programs at A-B Tech.
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–– Scholarships Awarded in 2018-19 –– 100 Men and Women Minority Scholarship A.A.S. Over the Top Scholarship A-B Tech Aviation Flight Scholarship A-B Tech Dental Scholarship A-B Tech Foundation Scholarship A-B Tech Opportunity Fund Scholarship A-B Tech Retirees Association Scholarship Adelaide Key Endowed Scholarship ADN 2015 Scholarship Advanced Superabrasives/John Batki Memorial Scholarship Alice D. Hamling Foundation Scholarship Altrusa International of Asheville Scholarship ArvinMeritor, Electrical, Electronics, and Machining Scholarship Asheville Area Tourism Association Asheville Breakfast Rotary Scholarship Asheville Independent Restaurant Chefs of Tomorrow Scholarship Asheville Latin Americans for Advancement Society Merit Scholarship Asheville SCORE Scholarship in honor of John and Barbara Schnautz Autumn in Asheville Gala Scholarship AvL Technologies Endowed Scholarship Back in the Saddle Scholarship Banker Insurance- William (Chip) B. Williamson IV Scholarship Bill and Alice Hart Scholarship Biltmore Culinary Scholarship Blossman Gas Scholarship Bolton Construction and Service Scholarship Bowers, Ellis and Watson Architects Endowed Scholarship Brigadier General Carl L. Trippi C.O.R.E. (Creating Opportunities for Regional Excellence) Scholarship Candler Lions Club Endowed Scholarship Capt. Jeff Bowen Memorial Scholarship Carol Paxton Memorial Endowed BCT Scholarship Children’s Welfare League Endowed Scholarship College Bridge Scholarship
Colton Groome & Company Scholarship Conrad Family Scholarship D. Bruce and Joyce Goforth Scholarship Daniel Dragonetti Memorial Scholarship for Culinary Arts David and Helen Edwards Scholarship Debby Harmon Invitational Education Scholarship Deltec Homes Endowed Scholarship Don and Marjorie Locke Endowed Scholarship Dr. Harold Crutcher Rotary Club of Asheville Endowed Scholarship Dr. Joseph Baxter Roberson, Sr. Scholarship Dr. Karen Vaneman Endowed Scholarship Eaton Corporation Endowed Scholarship Edna and C. J. DeLoach Memorial Scholarship Electrical/Electronics Scholarship Engineering and Applied Science Scholarship Fire Chief John E. Bishop and Rescue Chief Harry H. Hinman Scholarship Florence Bannon Nursing Scholarship Fred Anderson Automotive Scholarship French Broad River Garden Club Scholarship Futch Family Endowment GEM Fund American Association of University Women Asheville Branch Scholarship GEM Fund AAUW Scholarship in memory of Marion Mathews Gene Haas CNC Programming Transition Scholarship Gene Haas Machining and Mechanical Engineering Scholarship Grace Joan Love Schneider Endowed Scholarship Grimes-West Medical Laboratory Technology Endowed Scholarship H. D. and Kay Crews Endowed Scholarship Hattie Baldwin Memorial Scholarship Hazel Fox Minority Student Entrepreneurship Scholarship
Heirloom Hospitality Group Culinary Scholarship Hemme Family Endowment Honors Program Scholarship for Arts & Sciences Hulsing Hotels Scholarship I Didn’t Know I Qualify Scholarship Irma and Edward Sadler Endowed Scholarship Iva McGrady Wall Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Endowed Scholarship James T. “J. T.” Rice Sr. Memorial Scholarship Jan and Lary Schulhof Endowed Scholarship JE and Clara Ray Endowment Jessie Copp Kramer/Hominy Valley Endowed Scholarship Joe and Janice Brumit Endowed Scholarship John Bernhardt Endowed Scholarship Johnathan Giardina Memorial Endowed Scholarship Joseph Dave Engineering Endowed Scholarship Josselyn Grace Giebeler Scholarship Fund JoVon Coli Allied Health Scholarship Joyce and Bill Sederburg Scholarship K. Ray Bailey Endowment for Student Success Scholarship K. Ray Bailey/AB Tech Foundation Golf Classic Scholarship La Chaine des Rotisseurs Scholarship Lacy T. Haith & James V. Miller Endowed Scholarship Laurey Masterton Don’t Postpone Joy Scholarship Lavender Fund Scholarship Lead the Way Scholarship for African American Men Lillian Hall, MD and Ann S. Cable Scholarship Lowe’s Buchan Club Scholarship Margaret Millspaugh Memorial Scholarship Marie & Carl L. Cochrane Endowment Marilyn Modell Memorial Endowed Scholarship Mark Rosenstein, The Marketplace Scholarship Mary Louise Carpenter Scholarship
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McKibbon CORE Scholarship McKibbon Spirit to Serve HRM Scholarship McKibbon Spirit to Serve Scholarship - Culinary Arts Medical Assisting Scholarship Michael Patrick Metcalf Memorial Endowed Scholarship Morgan Virginia Kirtland Webster Endowed Scholarship Never Too Old for School Scholarship Osborne M. Hart Endowed Scholarship Otis A. Vaughn Scholarship Fund Owen Tilson Endowed Memorial Scholarship Padgett & Freeman Architects CAD Technology Scholarship Pathways Scholarship Pepsi-Cola of Asheville Scholarship Fund Pharmacy Technology Fellowship Award Pisgah Investments LLC (for Habitat for Humanity Residents) PLI Scholarship Preceptor Alpha Kappa Chapter Scholarship Pride in Technical Education Scholarship RAMP Pathway Scholarship Richard & Mary Frisbee Memorial Chaddick Foundation Scholarship Richard and Jean Benfield Scholarship Robert F. Burgin Endowed Scholarship Roberta Manley Memorial Endowed Scholarship Rotary Club of Madison County - Irv Washington Scholarship S. O. M. (Sweet Ole Mom) Scholarship Sam Barnes Minority Scholarship Sandra and Jones Byrd Scholarship Sarah R. Gnilka Memorial Biology Scholarship SEH Tabitha Foundation Scholarship Sgro-Huston Memorial Scholarship Sgt. Jeffrey Hewitt Memorial Endowed Scholarship Shapiro-Green Endowed Scholarship Sherrill Grace Thompson Scholarship Fund
Autumn in Asheville A special culinary evening, created by the awardwinning students and chefs of the A-B Tech Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Departments was held October 17 at the Brumit Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality. This annual event supports the A-B Tech Foundation and the Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Departments.
Shiloh Community Allied Health Scholarship Shiloh Community STEM Scholarship Shortyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Gang Journey Group Scholarship Square D Endowed Scholarship State Employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Credit Union Foundation Scholarship Susan L. Holden Scholarship Fund The Frances N. Johnson Endowed Scholarship
The Glenda Bailey Veterinary Technology Endowed Scholarship The Grove Park Inn Endowed Culinary Technical Program Scholarship honoring Elaine D. Sammons The Grove Park Inn Endowed Hospitality Scholarship in honor of Elaine D. Sammons The Maher Family Scholarship The Sam Palmeri Memorial Endowed Scholarship
The Womansong New Start Scholarship Theresa Sabo Endowed Nursing Scholarship Thomas W. Simpson Scholarship Endowment Toby Ray Shook Memorial Scholarship Tracy Long Scholarship Vadim Bora Visual Art Scholarship Veterinary Medical Technology Program Scholarship
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Wells Fargo Project New Futures Scholarship William and Dorothy Glenn Tugman Scholarship William P. Warren Memorial Endowed Scholarship Wingfield Scholarship for Promising Leaders Winkenwerder Family Scholarship Women in STEM Scholarship Worth B. Gregory Jr. Scholarship
2018-19 Annual President’s Report
–– 2018-19 Donors –– 131 Main 828 Family Pizzeria A. American Electric AC Hotels Asheville Diamond Adams Dr. Steven R. Adams Kenet Adamson Adavico Allegra James Allman Aloft Downtown Asheville Cynthia Anderson Anderson Nissan Dewey and Susan Andrew Animals of Eden Veterinary Hospital Anonymous Apollo Flame Appalachian Tool and Machine, Inc. Apple Tree Honda Arby’s Asheville Municipal Golf Course Asheville Outlets Asheville Latin Americans for Advancement Society Asheville Tourists Asheville West Rotary Club Liz Atkinson Jeff Augram AVL Technologies Michael Baer Elizabeth A. Bailey K. Ray and Glenda Bailey Kim Baldwin Catherine Ball Martha and Kyle Ball Barbara Banadyga Vicki Banks William Y. Barkley Dr. Beverly Battle Greg and Susan Baumgarten BB&T Wealth William Beard Eleanor Beasley Stephanie Beck Yousef Benomran Sarah Benson Joanna Best George and Sandra Beverly Biltmore Farms The Biltmore Company Biltmore Wines Biltmore Oil Company
Carolina Security Technologies Carpet One Floor and Home Mr. Eugene Carr Daphne Carson David Carter Elizabeth Carter Chastity Case Jeffrey Cawley Kristabell Certain The Chaddick Foundation Chammie’s Car Wash Ardell and Linda Chatman Cherokee Valley Golf Course Chick-Fil-A The Chop Shop Shannon Christy Fiona Chrystall Mary Church-Steurer Clark Nexsen Architecture and Engineering Andrea Clarke Jean M. Clayton Clean Environments of Asheville Adrienne Cleere Dan Coker Annette Coleman Harry Coleman Colton Groom & Company Bernie and Grace Conrad George Cook Carla Coombs Nick Cotton Doris Council Council of Interstate Testing Agencies Country Club of Asheville Cox & Associates Kathryn Cramer Susan Crews Debbie Cromwell William Culbreth Sharon Cupstid Walter Currie D. H. Griffin Companies Tonya and John Dalton Vernon D. Daugherty Kathryn P. Daughton Rhonda Davidson Joshua Davis Sherri Davis Dr. Bob Day Jenna Deal
Brady and Barbara Blackburn Carol and Robert Blackwell Blue Ridge Energy Systems Blue Ridge Orthodontics Blue Ridge Pharmacy Blue Ridge X-Ray The Blum Family The Boeing Company Wallace E. Bohanan Joanna Bolick W.E. Bolton Phyllis Boone Larry and Yolanda Bopp Jennifer Bosworth John Bradley Brantley Construction Co. Dr. Terry Brasier Dr. Greg Braunstein Jonathan Bricker Bruce and Ashley Briggs Ed and Donna Broadwell Thomas Brooks Melinda Brown Barbara and Henry Browning Jennifer Browning Joe and Janice Brumit Brumit Restaurant Group Amanda Bryan The Budd Group Budweiser of Ashville, Inc. Bullman Heating & Air Nathan Burkhardt Jennifer Burns O’Leary Helen Burrell Richard Bury Lisa F. Bush Marilee Bush Spencer Butler Jones and Dr. Sandra Byrd C & B Lumber Brinda Caldwell Karen Caldwell Stuart Camblos Patti Cameron Christopher and Katie Campbell Eleanor Campbell Campbell Shatley, PLLC Candler Lions Club Canteen Vending CarePartners Foundation Carolina Alliance Bank Carolina Mountain Sales
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Martha Dean Marty and Ray Dean Walter Dean Ms. Deborah Dodge Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community Deltec Homes Gigi Derballa Dr. Judy Deutsch Roger Dexter Paul Dismukes Dominion Energy Susan Donato Dr. Kathie Doole Veronica Dooly Scott and Carol Douglas Duke Energy The Dunhill Hotel Daniel Dunn Penny Durham Eaton Corporation Richard and Bridget Eckerd Nancy and Ronald Edgerton Paula Edler Elizabeth M. Edmonds Amanda and Derek Edwards Shelia Elingburg Sylvia M. Eller Douglas Ellington Millie Elmore Phillip Emory Emory Electric, Inc. Kim England S.C. English Epatage Builders LLC Dorcas and Joe Epley John Erwin Martha Eshelman Estate of Dr. Frederick Bussey Audrey A. Etling Etowah Valley Golf Club and Lodge Jason Fair Michael Faires Fairway Divas The Faison Fund Lareine Fedor Matthew and Melissa Fender Ernest Ferguson Jack and Carolyn Ferguson Mary Fetter Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund Jean Finley
–– 2018-19 Donors –– Firehouse Subs Grant Foundation First Bank First Citizens Bank First District Dental Society Doree Fisher Martha Fisher Robert D. Fisher Louise Floyd Priestley Ford Mark Fore Richard Fort Gary and Taylor Foss Foundation for the Carolinas Dr. Joseph L. Fox Lisa Francisco Fred Anderson Toyota Charles and Sandy Frederick Fresh Market Friday Services, Inc Friends of NCVMA Foundation Judy Futch and Paul Smith Lynne Gabai The Gardner Family Foundation Shelly Garren Patricia Gaumond GE Aviation The GEM Fund AAUW Asheville Gerald’s Fireplace Restaurant Scott Gillam Margaret and Dan Gissendanner Charlie Glazener Kerri Glover Goforth Builders Angela Goodwin Clinton Gorman Laura Goulian Robert Graham David Gray Mr. David Gray Sylvia and Gordon Greenwood Andrea Greer The Greystone Inn Pamela Griffin Patricia Grimes Louise Haas Courtney Hall Diane Hall Jacquelyn D. Hallum Jamal Hamdan Hampton Inn Spencer and Anita Hardaway Candace Hardy
Jason’s Deli Binford V. Jennings Johnson Price Sprinkle, PA Thomas Jones Martine Jourdain Michael Justice Betsy Kainer Theodora Kalaitsidou Abdul Kalam Karen Donatelli Cake Designs Kearfott Corporation Robin Keith Jerry and Kerrie Keller Peter Kennedy Matthew and Kristen Kern Dr. Robert Kieffer Charles and Sharon Killian Dr. Dennis and Jan King Mary King Sun Kondal Nancy Kool Michael R. Kryzanek Lakeview Put and Play Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lalley Debbie Lampton Rich and Suzy Landau Roberta M. Laratta Lloyd Lavagetto Sterling Lawrence Eve Layman Ronald Layne Sharon Leduc Kathryn Lemieux Mary Jane Leone Mays and Donna Lewis Shelley Lewis Lewis Real Estate Linamar Little Pigs BBQ Kimberly Litz Dr. William E. Loflin Rebecca Loli Les Love Joseph Lowery Lowe’s Buchan Club Ellen Loyle Sherry Lunsford Erika Lytle M. B. Haynes Corporation Tom and Nancy Maher Mail Management Services Laurie Manley
Dr. Deborah and Larry Harmon Jane Harmon Cheryl A. Harper Coryn Harris Paige Harris Harry’s Buick GMC Cadillac Harry’s on the Hill Cris Harshman Dr. Alice and Bill Hart Michele Hathcock Dr. Harvey and Jean Haynes Timoth Heffner Susan Heinemann Julie and John Heinitsh Henderson County Democratic Party Harriet Hendon Ward Hendon Kate Henry Courtney Hill John and Patti Hill Richard Hillmann Hi-Wire Brewing David Holcombe Ms. Cynthia Holman Holston Gas HomeTrust Bank Homewood Suites of Asheville Rob Hooks Lawrence Horzepa Hounds Ear Club Drs. William and Sara Hoyt Carol Hughes John Hultin Constance Humphries Richard B. Hurley Anne Imes Inform Systems Data Documents Ingles Markets Insurance Service of Asheville inSync Benefits Bob Irelan Dr. Edward Isbey, III Islamic Center of Asheville Christine Israel Pamela Israel Stephen Isreal Thorunn and David Ivey The J.B. McKibbon Foundation Jacob Holm Industries Jaguar Land Rover Asheville James and Alison Jaksa
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David Martin Bob Maxwell Katherine McConnell Walter and Nancy McConnell Bronwen McCormick Page McCormick Shirley Anne McCullough Frances McDonald Janet McDonald Ilka McDowell Latrella McElrath Brenda and Michael McFarland McGuire, Wood & Bissette Will and Becky McKee Mark McKenzie McKibbon Hotel Group John McKinley Shirley B. McLaughlin McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture Jane McNeil Mechanical Systems & Services Kitty and Rich Mellone Merrill Lynch Dr. Roger and Anita Metcalf MidSouth Forms & Supplies Dr. Celia H. Miles Milkco, Inc. George Miller Gail and Terry Mills Mills Manufacturing Mimosa Hills Mission Health Mary and Dr. Mark Moody Charle Moore Merritt Moseley Moss Sign Mount Mitchell Golf Club Mountain Air Country Club Mountain Valley Water Kirk Mucciarone Jennifer Mullendore Phil Murphy Dick and Vinton Murray Musgrove Mill Golf Course Christopher Myers Dr. Nancy Indriso NC Association of Veterinary Technicians NC Community Colleges Foundation Network For Good Nevada Bob’s Golf of Asheville No Taste Like Home
2018-19 Annual President’s Report
–– 2018-19 Donors –– Sarah Nokes Pamela North Novus Architects Deborah Obrien Omni Grove Park Inn Optimist Club of Asheville Kieta Osteen-Cochrane Paramount Kia of Asheville Ann M. Parham Dr. John and Margie Parham Kenneth Partin Frank and Susan Patton Philip and Carol Paxton Karl Payton PBI, Inc Ms. Peggy Byrd Laura Pennington Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company Performance Orthopedics of the Carolinas Ellen Perry Scott and Sandra Petrucha Katharine Pettigrew Coleman Nathan Pfeiffer Brenda Phillips Winnefred Pickering Chris Pierce Robert Pierce Pierce Group Benefits Julie Pike Pink Boots Society, NC Pisgah Investments Douglas Pittera Plasticard Locktech International Plumdog Financial PNC Bank Margaret Poist Dr. Catherine F. Pollock Pomodoro’s Jerry and Patsy Prickett Elaine Prine Marcell Proctor Mike Proffitt Karen Pruett PSNC Energy Publix Super Markets Charities, Inc. Dan Puryear Dr. Gene and Dorma Rainey Mary Ramaglia Rambling Bald Frances L. Ramsey Nathan and Robin Ramsey
Southeastern Container, Inc. Ray and Viola Spells Spherion Margaret Squires Gail Stakes Thomas Stanley State Employees Combined Campaign Dr. Beth Stewart James and Robin Stickney Helen Stockinger Daniel Stokoe Ms. Margaret Storey Ron Storto Ben F. Streets Frederick and Christina Strickland Cathryn Strohm-Horton The Surf Golf and Beach Club Anna Syzmanski Harriett Talmadge Mill Target TD Bank TD Charitable Foundation Dr. James and Beth Teague Teague Dentistry Jack Thomson Edwin C. Tramm Sharon Trammel Ambrose Treacy Trinity Episcopal Church TTK Design Christiana G. Tugman Jim Turner Pamela Turner Thomas Turner Jill Tyrer United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County Kristen Vail Ted and Terry Van Duyn Vannoy Construction Joan Vassey Heather Vaughn Karen Vernon Susan R. Vincent Lorena Wade Ann Wait Sheila Taylor Walden David Walker Kara Walker Heather Wallen Walnut Cove Members Association
Kelly Randolph Walter Rapetski Pam Reid Reliant Environmental, LLC Renaissance Asheville Tamara Reynolds RGEES, LLC Rhinehart Family Company, Inc. Anita Rhodarmer Carolyn Rice Mary Ann and Dr. Lucian Rice Kenneth Richards Ms. Kathleen Riddle Pete Roda Marlene Roden Phyllis Roe Stanley Rose Rotary Club of Madison County Tom Ruff Dr. John and Constance Russell Robby Russell Dr. William A. Sabo Martha Salisbury Aletta Sauer Richard Saunders Kaye Schmidt Jayne Schnaars Dorothy Schneider Schoffnerkalthoff MES, Inc Dr. Lary and Jan Schulhof Nancy Schuman Jacqueline Scott Dr. Bill and Joyce Sederburg Brenda Sherrer Dr. Al and Anna Shivers Mona Shope Eileen Shupe Musheer Siddiqui Silver-Line Plastics Pamela Silvers Carolyn Simmons Don Singer Sisters of Mercy of NC Foundation Inc Steven and Jill Sizemore Ann Skoglund Barbara Sloss Rev. Jane G. Smith Lyn and Canie Smith Sharon Smith Smoky Mountain Heating and Air Sona Pharmacy
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Paul and Mary Warwick Waste Pro Chester Watson WCI, Inc. Wells Fargo Wells Fargo Foundation Jared Wheatley Dr. Dave White Shelley and Lee White White Oak Financial Management Wicked Weed Brewing James Wilkins Carolyn Williams Iris Williams Joyce Williams Dr. Dirk Wilmoth Aixa Wilson John and Cynthia Winkenwerder WNC Bridge Foundation Deborah Wolcott William Wolcott Pat and Hubbie Wood Richard A. Wood Katherine Woody West Mary Bruce and Stephen Woody Dianne and David Worley Chris and Nina Young Young Office YourCause Sarah Zetterholm
Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801 828-398-7900 abtech.edu Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. Equal Opportunity Educational Institution