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PRESIDENT’S NOTE Transforming Communities, Family by Family When I addressed our Arizona Western College graduating class last May, I was struck by how moving the celebration was to me. I told the students that I was humbled by their tenacity, their courage, their perseverance, and their talent. I’m humbled by their desire to follow their dreams, and improve their lives. And for nearly 70% of our students who are the first in their family to attend college, I’m moved by their dreams for their families – the parents and siblings and spouses and children whose futures are made better by their monumental effort to push on to reach the American Dream. We know that education changes lives. More than that, education transforms communities, by creating economic opportunity, an educated workforce, a growing tax base, and empowered parents, voters, and citizens. We know that a journey that includes community college means an equitable chance at prosperity for all people, and we are committed to making sure that AWC remains an institution where the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity are celebrated.
Thank you for the trust you place in Arizona Western College. We are here to make sure your investment in a college education – for your family, your neighbors, or your future employees – is a sound one. I love interacting with community partners, at a local event, during a town hall, or during these recent efforts towards a strategic vision for AWC 2025. If you have feedback for me, please send it my way. Because our mission is student-centered, and I work with the greatest faculty and staff a college president has ever had, it’s easy for me to finish with this: It’s a Great Day to be a Matador! Sincerely,
Dr. Daniel P. Corr President, Arizona Western College
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Here’s how AWC is changing the region for the better:
• AWC changes lives, family by family. • AWC is a pipeline to bachelor degrees. • AWC keeps higher education affordable. • AWC strengthens the regional economy. • AWC enhances the regional quality of life. • AWC provides career and technical training in 21 programs which drive the local economy. • AWC leads the state in creating educational equity for low-income, first-generation students.
• AWC creates powerful partnerships across the region.
• AWC is a critical partner with regional K-12 education. • AWC attracts significant federal funding to the region.
#THINKAWCFIRST Jacqueline Farley u Graduate I was looking for a place that would allow me more time to figure out what I wanted to do with my future. I was able to retain information more effectively in classes where there was a strong connection between professors and students. The faculty at AWC are exceptionally engaging and strive to prepare their students for the world after graduation, whether that involves transferring to a four-year institution or working within the local community. I have been accepted by the Honors College at the University of Arizona, where I plan to complete my bachelor’s degree in English Literature.
t General Motors Community Partner The partnership between the GM Desert Proving Ground and AWC helps local students by providing internships and career opportunities with a major global company, including personal advancement and growth. GM thinks AWC first because the college provides graduates that are well-educated and technically competent with the ability to make significant contributions to our business in short order. What has pleased GM the most is that the faculty is genuinely dedicated to educating the students and assisting them with career placement in their field of interest. That translates into excellent employees for General Motors. The synergy of the relationship means that the AWC graduates can remain in the Yuma area to raise their families and contribute to the local community, while having a challenging and rewarding career working for a great company.
STEDY Yuma u Educational Partner When educational institutions like Southwest Technical Education District (STEDY) and AWC agree upon shared goals, everyone benefits. This powerful force of collective energy helps align resources and contributes to a single purpose. Working with an interdependency on each other, STEDY and AWC can help students and parents navigate the educational system and utilize support systems that enable them to become successful. AWC is a “community institution.� It is a community of educators, local business, health agencies, and local government partners working toward a common goal of increasing the skills and intellectual capacity of students.
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PLANTING THE SEED OF STRATEGIC PLANNING Nurturing the Growth of our Strategic Plan As part of our new president’s vision for the college, AWC embarked on a Strategic Planning journey in January 2017. With the help of faculty, staff, students, and our community partners, the college charted a bold path for the next 7 years: to transform lives, to cultivate generations who value knowledge, to foster independence, and to eliminate poverty. Since March of 2018, over 100 employees have been part of our Implementation Teams, working on our 19 objectives nested under one of four strategic directions. As Dr. Corr likes to say, the strategic plan isn’t extra; it’s the work of the college. All decisions we make, all plans we create, all budgeting decisions must serve our students through the AWC Strategic Plan 2025.
Progress to date of the four Strategic Directions
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Agility Working on an equitable model of Shared Governance, to be ready to pilot in Fall 2019. Technology Writing a charter for a new cross-functional technology advisory council; creating plans for increased automation in Student Services.
Accessibility Piloting standardized scheduling in Summer 2019 to make room for a centralized scheduling module; seeking partnerships at regional high schools to develop and deliver developmental curriculum to reduce barriers to college-level courses; adopting a model for Guided Pathways and initiating three work teams to bring the plan to life.
Prosperity Adopted a shared set of Guiding Principles for Learning (formerly Institutional Learning Outcomes) and initiating plans to embed these principles in classroom and extracurricular activities; researching Prior Learning models from the state and across the nation; creating a joint work group to address workforce gaps for regional economic growth.
Innovation Fund Awards In 2017, employees and students submitted 23 projects linked to our Strategic Plan requesting more than $500,000 to fund innovative ideas across the district. Twelve creative projects were funded, for a total of $183,000, which included a student engagement project in Parker, to a student ambassador project in San Luis, to a Welcome Center in Yuma. In our second year, 15 projects linked to our new Student Experience Statement were submitted and 10 were funded, for a total of $86,000. Projects included a participative art experience in San Luis, a food pantry in Yuma, and peer mentoring for Secondary Education.
STUDENT SUCCESSES First Generation Dr. Daniel P Corr,
Makaylla Reveles
I grew up the middle of five children in a working class neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. My father graduated from high school on a Friday and reported to the Marines the following Monday. Dad worked for 33 years in trucking and Mom was a homemaker.
Nothing will stop me from getting my education. Getting my education and going to college is all I’m about right now. I want my younger brothers to know that they can follow in my footsteps and make something of themselves.
I am glad I chose to go to college. Being involved with the Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activities Board (SAB) has made me more social because I’m around some amazing new people. I’m beyond thankful for the “pressure” from my mom and brothers. They have inspired me.
Gabe Tovar As a first generation college student, I am proud to have the chance to fulfill my Mother’s dreams for her children. If my life inspires people it is a byproduct of trying to live a good life. As a Veteran Services Specialist, I support faculty that are part of a team dedicated to enriching people’s lives.
I am privileged to have parents who really want the best for me. I have the chance to be the first in my family working towards getting a Bachelor’s degree. I am majoring in Nursing and look forward to promoting health care in every possible way
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Creating a College-Going Culture, One Student at a Time Highly-motivated students like Edgar can now take classes at AWC for $25 a credit hour (a 70% savings). Edgar was on track to finish his Associate of Arts in Political Science in May of 2018, just a week before his graduation from Cibola High School. He was the valedictorian of his class, and he carried a 4.0 GPA at AWC. Early College Tuition is the perfect program for high-achieving high school students who want a head start in college to set them up for university or career success.
INCREASE IN FALL STUDENTS
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For students like Edgar, Early College Tuition changes lives. It’s a low-risk way to try out college, and the tuition break helps families support their student. Research shows that students who get this type of support persist and graduate at higher levels. They’re more likely to complete their educational goals, and they transition to the workforce more quickly.
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YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE
The Arizona Western College Foundation works to empower people to reach their educational and career aspirations by enhancing access to learning opportunities. The Foundation also works to nurture relationships with alumni, to generate pride, encourage active engagement with AWC and facilitate future donations and planned giving.
2018 Honor Roll of Donors 1st Bank Yuma A & S Paper Supply Aaron Denison Addison Parker Aixa Robles Alan Sanchez Alecia Norman Allison Milliner DDS Allyson Seale Alma Barrandey Alonzo & Laura Soto Ameriprise Financial Ana & Alfredo Flores Ana English Andrew Phelan Andrew Torres Angela Amezaga Angelica & Moses Diaz de Leon Angelica Audelo Angelica Rodriguez Ann McBride Annie Clary Antelope Union High School Arcenia Gonzalez Arizona Community Foundation Arizona Public Service Armeda Freel AT Pancrazi Real Estate Services ATP & Associates Insurance Agency
Audie Dean & Deborah Dixon Azucena Valenzuela Bernadette Izumi Billy Rose Biri Algria-Martinez Bob & Diane Filler Bob Nidiffer Bonnie Peifer Brenda Warnock Bruce & Debbie Gwynn Bruce & Margaret Fenske Bryan & Brenda Doak Caballeros de Yuma Camille O’Neill Canan D’Avela Candice Jensen Carlos Negrete Carlos Ramos Carol Motley Caterfit Yuma Centro Cristiano Agua Viva Cesar Ayala Charles & Dorothy Smalley Cherokee Aldridge Christina Solorio Christina Vences City of San Luis Cocopah Indian Tribe Coni Furrow Connie Wofford Consulate of Mexico in Yuma Country Club Motors & RV
Covenant Presbyterian Church Creative Concepts Realty Cristina Gonzales Cruz & Jose Medina Crystal Gunderman Cynthia Fernandez Dana Lopez Daniel Russow Danny Ponce Daughters of the American Revolution David & Ellen Riek David Sylvester Del Sol Market Delores Conde Deltrina Grimes Diana Wise Diane Conrey Donald & Louise Schoening Donald Ragan Donna Knepper Donna Lay Donovan Law DowDuPont- Junior Evans Dr. Daniel Corr Dr. Glenn & Ethel Mayle Dr. Kathryn Watson Dr. Linda Elliott Nelson & Randy Nelson Dr. Louis Pollard Dr. Michael Sabath Dr. Michelle Sims Dr. Richard Ponschock Dr. Robert Ogie, DDS Drs. Matthew & Anita Smith Dubia Zaragoza Ed Schubert Edith Garcia-Trujillo Edith Guislan Edward Schubert Elisa Acebedo Elizabeth Renaud Elizabeth Starr Enrique Rodriquez Eric & Elizabeth Gardner Erika Guerrero Erin Brandt Fabiana Bowles Fausto Calvillo Fisher Chevrolet Buick GMC Flora Llamas Foothills Bank
Foundation of YRMC Francisca Montalvo Frank Barby Gabriela Siqueros Gadys & Gerardo Anaya Gail Schambach Gary & Lucy Shaw Gary J. Pasquinelli Family Trust General Motors LLC George & Sharon Hill Gladys Lara Gowan Company LLC Graciela Arevalo Heather Griffith Hector Hurtado CPA Inc Montero Iris Espinoza Isabel & Hal Julian Isabel Banuelos Jacky Muldrew Jacqueline Sund Jacques Arpin Jae Relling James & Carolyn Lahey James Mires Jamie Legan Leon Jane DeLaurier Jane Peabody Jean Fitzgerald Jeni Sumner Jennifer Tagaban Jessica Jameson Jessica McKinney Jessica Reynolds Jesus & Sherry Fajardo Jesus Andrade Jesus Montijo John & Christi Koury John & Linda Schuh Jon Matheus Joni Meinhardt Jorge Lozano Jose Bremont Zamora Joseph Russo Josie Uriarte Josue Figueroa Judith Horgan Juli Boyle Julie Rodriguez Julissa Fitts Karen Spencer
Karyn VanWhy Katheline Ocampo Kathleen Turpin Kelly & Cheryl Keithly Kelly Gladney Kenia Lopez Kenneth Dale Kenneth Roche Kensey Adame Kevin & Melissa Irr Laura Alexandre-Sandigo Laura Gauna Laura Inman Laura Rios Laurel Adair Law Office of C. Candy Camarena Lee K Altman Leticia Martinez Linda Dahl Linda Herbert Linda McNeel Liz Renaud Lloyd & Tanya Williams Lori Stofft Lori Williams Louis & Geri Didier Louise Clay Lozano Law Firm Lucila Sedano Maira Gamez Mandy Heil Marc Lafond Marcia & Andrew Lopez Marco Diaz Maria Carlos Maria E. Aguirre Maria Guzman Ramirez Maricela Figueroa Marina Gonzales Mario Hogue Mark Pircaro Marlene Evans Martha & Russ Jones Martha Cordova Martha Maes Martha Martinez Marvin Cordero Mary Ann Decker Mary Ann Easterday Mary Kay Harton Mary Little
Yuma County Assoc FCE Yuma Fresh Vegetable Assoc Yuma Gem & Mineral Club Yuma Integrative Pain and Rehab Yuma International Airport Yuma Investment Group Yuma Regional Med Center Yuma Southwest Contractors Assoc
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Rose’s Alternations/ Thelma Sewing Roxy Harte Ruth Christensen RV World Rec Vehicle Center Sage Miller Sam Colton Sam’s Club Sandi Cannon Sandra & Mike Hernandez Sandra Rodriguez Sarah Ramirez Sassy Seale Hair Salon Scott Donnelly SEE4Vets Sergio Lopez Shahrooz Roohparvar Sheila Moore CPS Sheranne Dampier Sid Swarthout Silvia Kempton Snow, Carpio, Weekley Somerton Rotary Club Sonariz Financial & Mortgage Southwest Gas Sprout’s Farmers Market Squeezed-The Nutrition Stop Stephen & Bobbie Shadle Stephen Moody Sternco Engineers Inc Steve Pallack Steve Pino Steve Schulte Sunrise Optimist Club Susan Dempsey Susan Richards Susanna Zambrano Synergy Homecare of Yuma TEAM RAMCO The Dune Company of Yuma The Peanut Patch The Victoria Foundation Thomas Chapman Todd & Cindy Craig Tom Rush Toni Siroy Tracy Hieber Trina Clark UA Alumni Association Vanessa Guadalupe Flores Vanessa Pacheco Rascon Wade Noble Law Walmart Wayne & Elaine Chew Wilbur-Ellis Company LLC William Cordero Yolanda Rios Yuma Ag Producers Scholarship
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MC Sawyer Meghan Scott Melvin Waters Mercy E. Alcorn Michael & Athena Steve Michael O’Neill Michelle Barr Michelle Thomas Miguel Salcedo Misty Mastin Monica Ketchum Nancy Blitz Nancy Hernandez Natasha Noronha Nell Kemp Nelson Family Charitable Fund Nickzel Lezama Nicola Hill Nicole & Charles Harral Nora Duarte North End Coffeehouse Northern Arizona University Nova Home Loans Olga Escalante Olivia Zepeda Omar & Nohemi Diaz de Leon Patricia Burdette Patricia Spencer Pauline Cameron Pedro Obregon Pepe Manjarez Pete’s Body Shop Phil Roman Pioneer Title Plaza Auto Center Quechan Indian Tribe Rafael Encinas Ralph & Sylvia Davidson RAM Pest Mgmt Raquel Reyna Reetika Dhawan Renee & Troy Smith Rhonda Nordin Richard Hernandez Richard Sprague Rigoberto Conde RMSW NATAS Robert & Marge Vaughan Robert Gasch Robin Rinehart Rogelio Martinez Roger Sunday Rolando Cabrera Ronald De Anda Rosa Phagan Rosalia Delgado Rosanna McNeal Rosemarie Alcazar
516 STUDENTS applied for a scholarship and the Foundation awarded
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TRANSFER RATES FOR AWC STUDENTS Table 1. 5 -year trend of the number of AWC students transferring1 to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona, and number and percentage difference from prior year: AY 2012-13 thru AY 2016-17 2012–2013 Transfers
2013–2014 Transfers
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Arizona State University
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28%
600
29%
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Northern Arizona University
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43%
846
41%
University of Arizona
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29%
641
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2014 –2015 Transfers
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4%
632
29%
32
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905
41%
31%
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2015 – 2016 Transfers
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28%
33
59
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940
40%
30%
33
5%
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2016– 2017 Transfers
N Diff2 from 15–16
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5%
774
32%
109
16%
35
4%
715
30%
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31%
60
4%
915
38%
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Data Source(s): Colleague as of October 17, 2016; National Student Clearinghouse records found as of November 17, 2016 Number of individual students transferring (unduplicated headcount) within each University. An AWC student may have transferred to more than one University, but are counted only once in each University. Please note that some students may have been concurrently enrolled at AWC and a University in given transfer year, may have graduated from AWC in given or prior transfer year, or may have left AWC without graduating.
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AWC FINE ARTS Fine Arts Talent and Expertise In and Out of the Classroom The Arizona Western College Fine Arts program features talents and expertise in and out of the classroom. With community partnerships throughout the year, AWC art students and faculty demonstrate the collaboration that has developed over the years. Annual community events like the Art Symposium and Art Walk continue to advance these partnerships.
These community partnerships continue to inspire students and activities on the AWC campuses. This past year the ‘Art Garden’ was established on the Yuma Campus. The Art Garden is an arts and performing space for casual and professional experiences. “The Student-Artists-in-Residence” experience also began this year. The Student-Artists-in-Residence inspires art students to paint and share their works in public places across campus.
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Student and faculty pieces are found on display through out the campuses; including within the Office of the President. Our fine arts representation is found in public music performances and art events hosted by the City of Yuma as well. Professor of Theater, Ann Wilkinson, has a Fellowship with the Yuma Historic Theatre directing plays at the Fine Arts Center Theater.
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MATADOR ATHLETICS Special Awards Cinthya Samaniego • ACCAC Women’s Soccer Player of the Year Sean Roby • Selected 12th Round MLB Draft (San Francisco Giants) • ACCAC Baseball Player of the Year • Region I Playoff MVP
NJCAA All-Americans ’17–’18 Cinthya Samaniego, 1st team (women’s soccer) Greg Bell III, 1st team (football) Jahmir Johnson, 1st team, (football) Dominick Wood-Anderson, 2nd team, (football) Roy Yancey, 2nd team, (football) Bryce Beekman, Honorable Mention, (football) Sean Roby, Honorable Mention, (baseball)
Academic Honors ’17–’18 First Team Erik Ibarra (men’s soccer, 4.00 GPA) Isabel Sanchez (softball, 4.00 GPA) Second Team Victor Leon (men’s soccer, 3.91 GPA) Humberto Morales (men’s soccer, 3.88 GPA) Braxton Anderson (baseball, 3.88 GPA) Yazmin Gonzalez (women’s soccer, 3.87 GPA) Justin Greene (baseball, 3.85 GPA) Caylin Espericueta (softball, 3.81 GPA)
Third Team Karla Navarro (women’s soccer, 3.73 GPA) Rebekah Eaves (volleyball, 3.71 GPA) Karen Melendrez (women’s soccer, 3.71 GPA) Yolaine Mosquera Lopez (volleyball (3.71 GPA) Mitzy Rangel (women’s soccer, 3.70 GPA) Eduardo Banuelos (men’s soccer, 3.61 GPA)
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SUCCESS RECRUITMENT Community College Going Rate 44.9% Arizona Western College
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31.8% State of Arizona
23.7% United States
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TRANSFER In-State Transfers 2016 –’17
79% #1 in AZ
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