“We must make our community colleges national leaders in workforce development and career training.” ~ Governor Robert F. McDonnell
ANNUAL REPORT 2009-2010
Leading the Way J. SARGEANT REYNOLDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.
“Top students at community colleges are among our country’s greatest assets.”
“The economy is changing at a breathtaking pace, and we need different skills these days. In a moment when people are finding it harder and harder to get ahead, it’s time to call upon our community colleges once again.”
~ Joshua Wyner, Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
~ President Barack H.Obama
“Community colleges are the unsung heroes of our education system. For millions of Americans, the local community college is the gateway to the American Dream.” ~ Melinda Gates, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Ivor Massey, Jr. President R. Roland Reynolds Vice President Pamela J. Royal Secretary Jerry P. Fox Treasurer Timothy C. Brown Assistant Treasurer (July 2009 to October 2009) Amelia M. Bradshaw Assistant Treasurer (November 2009 to June 2010) L. Michael Gracik, Jr. Past President Timothy C. Brown & Amelia M. Bradshaw J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College
The Honorable Benjamin J. Lambert III Richmond, Virginia
Gianna C. Clark Dominion Virginia Power
Ivor Massey, Jr. Triad LC
Kerry T. Depew Wells Fargo
Connie Moslow Community Volunteer
Patrick W. Farrell Henrico Doctors’ Hospital
Maureen Moslow-Benway Virginia Commonwealth University
Jerry P. Fox Cherry, Bekaert & Holland J. Douglas Freeman, Sr. Tucker Pavilion (Retired) Dimitri B. Georgiadis Schering-Plough International (Retired) L. Michael Gracik, Jr. Keiter, Stephens, Hurst, Gary & Shreaves Joseph C. Hutchison MeadWestvaco Deborah J. Johnston Care Advantage, Inc. Neil S. Kessler Troutman Sanders LLP
R. Roland Reynolds Industry Little Hawk LLC Gary L. Rhodes J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Pamela J. Royal Royal Dermatology and Aesthetic Skin Care, Inc. Ranjit Sen CXI E. Massie Valentine, Jr. Davenport & Company LLC Michelle A. Williams Richmond Restaurant Group, LLC James F. Woodward, Sr. Media General, Inc.
Directors Emeriti L. H. Ginn III Lucylle F. Gordon (1920–2005) Jeanette S. Lipman J. Sargeant Reynolds, Jr. Patricia L. Robertson We welcome Amelia M. Bradshaw, Dorothy Reynolds Brotherton, Deborah J. Johnston, and Michelle A. Williams to the Board in 2010-11. We thank Timothy C. Brown, Kerry T. Depew, and Neil S. Kessler for their wonderful service as they retire from the Board.
Gary L. Rhodes, Ed.D. President, JSRCC Dear Friends of JSRCC, Your generosity during the 2009-2010 academic year, a challenging economic time for us all, speaks volumes about your commitment to making the Richmond region a great place to live and work. Because of you, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College surpassed its goal of our first-ever campaign, officially crossing the finish line in December 2009. Now more students have access to college through the scholarships you established, greater access to technology and the latest equipment in the learning laboratories you created, and new opportunities to prepare for the careers of tomorrow through gifts you made during the campaign. While our nation looks to community colleges as a catalyst for economic recovery, your community college—J. Sargeant Reynolds—is leading the way in this effort for our region. Displaced workers seeking to train for a new career and families unable to afford four-year university tuition have driven enrollments to all time highs. More young people are choosing to attend community college regardless of their socioeconomic status as evidenced by our growing dual and current enrollment program where students take JSRCC classes to satisfy high school graduation requirements. Visits from Vice President Joe Biden and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke to J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College this past year highlighted the important role we play in fostering economic prosperity. We hope you enjoy the featured alumni stories in this annual report. They are the true indicator of the impact your gifts make.
Ivor Massey, Jr. President, JSRCC Educational Foundation
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KEYA WINGFIELD
Entrepreneurial Spirit TAKE A TRIP DOWN THE DELICIOUS ROAD TO CANDY VALLEY CAKE COMPANY
For additional information, please visit www.candyvalleycakecompany.com or follow Keya on Facebook. 2
By Jennifer S. Pounders
In a year plagued by headlines citing unemployment and failing businesses, a 2009 J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Pastry Arts graduate strikes out on her own.
I needed to learn the science behind baking and the program taught me that and so much more. I also learned that baking is all about passion–something I already felt deep down inside.”
She grew up cooking at her mother’s side in their Mumbai, India, kitchen. She soaked in her father’s drive for business, engineering and the arts. Today, she’s an entrepreneur with the drive and resolve to put her baking, design, and business talents to the test in the United States. Who is she?
After graduating, Wingfield decided to take the leap into the professional baking world. And in a town where tradition is revered, her newly created Candy Valley Cake Company introduced the south’s favorite cakes but puts them on a stick. A stick you might say? “Yep, it’s like a cake lollipop coated with a candy shell,” said Wingfield. “Customers like the unique presentation, fewer calories (portion control), and sheer fun of cake pops.” With dozens of cake flavors ranging from key lime pie and red velvet cake to orange blossom and coconut, Candy Valley brings sweet southern traditions with a twist to any kind of event imaginable.
Meet Keya Desai Wingfield, a 25-year-old native of Mumbai, India, who moved to Richmond after marrying her Mechanicsville-native husband in 2005. They met through their joint employer, then Circuit City Stores that had training facilities in both countries. Her love affair with baking started innocently enough. Wingfield never cooked with an oven until she and her husband, David, moved into their first apartment in Richmond’s Fan District in 2005. Most Indian families, even affluent ones, do not cook in ovens but on the stovetop instead. After tinkering with baking a few things, she unexpectedly also fell in love with her oven and started baking like a fiend. In fact, she loved it so much she quit her job, enrolled in, and graduated from the Pastry Arts Program at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in 2009. Of her time at Reynolds, Wingfield says, “absolutely the best decision I ever made. [Reynolds] had a fouryear program’s worth of knowledge, neatly packaged into a one-year course. They also had some of the most talented and trained pastry chefs as our tutors.
“Candy Valley has been the greatest adventure. When I look at something I’ve made by hand and have put my time and talent into it, I want to do nothing but smile and feel grateful for the incredible gift that I’ve been given. Sleepless nights, working 24/7, paying attention to every little detail, and doing my best—it’s all worth it. “My parents always told me, ‘Owning your own business buys you the independence and self worth that nothing else can’. Of course, I’m finding they were right.” 3
“Keep working towards your goal. Don’t give up.” 4
GIANNA CLARK
By Meredith Lipscombe, JSRCC Summer Intern
Homegrown & Proud Of It “EXCUSE ME MISS, I THINK YOU’RE IN THE WRONG LINE; THIS IS THE ENGINEERING LINE.”
Gianna Clark, a J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College alumna, heard this as she waited for her diploma in a line full of males on graduation day. Taken back by such a comment, Ms. Clark proudly told her peers she was in the right line, and marched across the stage as the only female that year to earn an Engineering degree from Reynolds. Clark has never been one to do things the easy way. Other than pioneering into an overwhelmingly male field of study, she earned her associate’s degree from Reynolds while working full-time. The dedication to studying she gained at Reynolds led her to Virginia Commonwealth University where she received a bachelor’s degree in General Studies. Now as Vice President of Customer Service for Dominion, she’s able to combine her knowledge in engineering with the human resources side of business. And interact she does. Clark has earned her Master Black Belt certification in Six Sigma, ensuring business transactions are efficient and customer-driven, and
even wrote a book to share her knowledge with others called Six Sigma? Glad you Asked, which puts a lighthearted spin on the complicated strategy. Clark also creates and sustains relationships among her co-workers and local business leaders, and is always finding a way to get involved in the community. “I pride myself in being homegrown,” she said, recalling her journey. Born, raised, educated, and employed in Richmond, Clark is a testament to the opportunities for success that staying local offers. As she looks around her office at her children’s artwork on the walls, surrounded by photos and pamphlets of community events and volunteers, she smiles and says, “It’s important to surround yourself with the things that are truly important in life.” She knows the community college system is one of those things. As she said, “friends, jobs, and houses come and go, but a college degree is something you’ll have forever.” Clark said community college is perfect for people who are not quite sure what to study, may want to stay close to home, or need a good education that will not hurt their wallets in this difficult economy. After more personal reflection, she said, “You never know where you’re going to land; 30 years ago I never would have imagined I’d be where I am today.” The alumna’s success does not come without years of hard work and perseverance. Clark advises those who feel their dreams are out of reach, to “keep working towards your goal. Don’t give up.” 5
JASON BAZEMORE
By Meredith Lipscombe, JSRCC Summer Intern
Securing a Future AN EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN A JOB ~ A CAREER
Jason Bazemore was just like most college students. He went to school not knowing what he wanted to do when he got out, and tried to get classes that started as late in the day as possible. Bazemore studied Sociology at Longwood University. After graduation, he moved from the Eastern Shore to Richmond and found a well-paying job in the mortgage business as a loan officer and account executive. He worked for a few years before getting married. He saw his wife genuinely enjoying her work, and wondered how it was possible that he was making more money than she was, but was significantly less satisfied. After eight years in his business position, he realized he was working a job—not a career. With a desire to have a family, Bazemore wanted to make sure his career would provide security. He considered the medical field. A community college education interested him because getting a degree in two years and having class flexibility better suited his need for a fast degree. He compared the programs at several community colleges, and decided to enter J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College as a respiratory therapist student. A respiratory therapist works in the hospital with patients who have problems with their airways. Bazemore treats people with asthma and bronchitis in all different parts of the hospital, including the Intensive Care Unit, and focuses on ventilator management and breathing treatments. He is a 6
testimony to the benefits community colleges have to offer and proves that no dream is unreachable. “Community colleges have this reputation that you get less of an education than at universities, but I saw no drop off in quality of classes and professors,” he said. “There was no difference in the level of difficulty of classes. And I put more into my studies at Reynolds because I wanted to learn, so I actually got more out of my education.” Reynolds professors and counselors guided him in the right direction and made sure he stayed on track. “They told me which classes I should take and called me if I was enrolled in the wrong class. They were always there for support,” he said. He was hired in the hospital by one of his professors who saw his dedication and focus on his studies. Bazemore was looking for security. Now with a new baby, he rests assured knowing his family is safe. His timely degree from Reynolds allowed him that comfort.
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Leading the Way COMMUNITY PARTNERS INVEST TO CLOSE THE GAP IN SCIENCE EDUCATION
COLLEGE NEWS
“The latest alarm bell just rang and it’s official. The United States is once again missing from the list of top 10 science and math education countries.” This startling new phenomenon is reported in “A wake-up call for science education” in The Boston Globe. Alan I. Leshner writes, “A new Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study confirmed that America lags behind many other industrialized countries at the task of preparing tomorrow’s labor force.”
and Caroline T. Gwathmey Memorial Trust, and the Sallie Mae Fund. Community colleges are the first point of access for students who come from economically disadvantaged families and as such, J. Sargeant Reynolds is ready to ignite an enthusiasm for science among these young people. We have and will continue to position ourselves to promote and advance only the highest levels of scientific learning. Some facts: • The College has been a past recipient of a National Institutes of Health Grant to promote the pursuit of science careers among minority and underrepresented populations • Science faculty members are passionate about student involvement and have initiated projects to engage them in undergraduate research • Although our science faculty’s innovative teaching approaches have attracted national attention, the science classrooms they teach in are in dire need of upgrades and technological improvements in order to create the most functional and inspiring environment for scientific learning on our downtown campus • The labs were built over 30 years ago and have not had significant improvements nor renovations • More than 2,400 students utilize these labs each semester in disciplines such as anatomy, natural science, biology, and chemistry
J. Sargeant Reynolds is prepared to turn off the alarm with help from two local foundations, Cabell and Mary Morton Parsons, who have provided challenge grants to completely renovate the college’s science laboratories on the Downtown Campus. Other lead investors include corporate partners Bon Secours, Dominion Resources, Inc., HCA Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, MCV Hospitals-VCU Health System, MeadWestvaco, New Market Corporation, the Richard 8
Kathryn Strawn, vice-president and executive director of the MeadWestvaco Foundation, said of their investment, “The challenges we face in science and math, the growing number of students you are serving, and the need for state-of-the-art facilities to deliver education all make the community college a good fit.” If you are interested in helping the JSRCC Foundation fulfill the challenge match, please visit: http://www.reynolds.edu/sciencelab
GINTER PARK CENTER OPENS J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College began offering classes this fall in three leased buildings on the Union Theological Seminary campus in Ginter Park. The College will use these buildings as swing space during an $11 million renovation of the Downtown Campus on Jackson Street. The three-year lease agreement includes Lingle Hall and the Newbury Center on Brook Road, and Dubose Hall on Palmyra Avenue.
Twelve rising juniors and seniors from Richmond Public Schools participated in the J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Urban Teacher Academy Cadet Program during the summer of 2010, a project funded by the Community Foundation Serving Richmond and Central Virginia. The students took
an entry-level college class to explore academic and career pathways for teachers. They also worked at various elementary and middle schools as tutors and teachers’ assistants in the Richmond Summer School program.
COLLEGE NEWS
Leading the Way URBAN TEACHERS INSTITUTE
By Mary K. Larue, Assistant Professor of Education in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Students completed a pre and post questionnaire aimed at measuring their attitude change in regards to their idea of what teachers do and what being a teacher means. One reoccurring response was the realization of how hard teachers work and that they teach more than just reading, science, and math. They teach children how to work together, how to be part of society, and even proper hygiene and manners. Most cadets responded that they would choose an urban teaching environment because of the positive impact that can be made when working with young children. 9
COLLEGE NEWS
“It was awesome being able to get close to the cars and talk to the people who manage the shop.� ~Andrew Estep, Reynolds Automotive Student
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Leading the Way
REYNOLDS PORSCHE RACES IN GRAND-AM ROLEX SERIES
As part of a special topics course at the College this spring, led by JSRCC Automotive Program Head Kelly Schwendeman, students learned about the complexities of motor sports cars. In addition to having the Porsche outfitted with the Reynolds logo and colors during the race, several Automotive students
toured the Synergy Racing shop and received a hands-on look at the Reynolds Porsche. “Careers in the auto industry run the gamut from hands-on diagnostics and repair to advanced engineering and complex systems design,” Schwendeman said. “Students can work on the shop floor or in the corporate board room. It’s important that they have an understanding of the options available to them.” Students were also invited onto the track for an official road test and were able to meet distinguished race car driver, David Murry. “Seeing the number 81 J. Sarg. livery for the first time gave me a feeling of school pride,” Automotive student J. Richard van Reekum said. “…it’s like we finally have a team.”
COLLEGE NEWS
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Automotive program students served as honorary pit crew members for the Reynolds number 81 Synergy Racing Porsche GT3 during the Grand-Am Rolex Series Bosch Engineering 250 race at Virginia International Speedway on April 24, 2010. This opportunity was made possible by a generous sponsorship from three individuals—Ivor Massey, J.S. Reynolds, and Lawrence Page. Other supporters include Concours Detailing LLC, Down Under Limousine, EverDrive, LLC, and MCE of Virginia 2, LTD. The distinguished Bosch race aired live on the SPEED channel.
Reynolds Automotive students serve as honorary pit crew members in Grand-AM Rolex Series
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Leading the Way REYNOLDS ONE OF FIVE PARTNERS IN THE NORTHSIDE INITIATIVE FOR OLDER YOUTH
COLLEGE NEWS
Funded by the Community Foundation, the Northside Initiative for Older Youth is a program that helps young people ages 14 to 24 achieve self-sufficiency in Richmond’s north side communities. Five partner agencies collaborate on programs that focus on education and training, goal setting, employability and support services. J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College supports the initiative by providing a career coach and supporting activities for 200 youth identified by the Northside Initiative partners. The coach visits each partner agency weekly to provide individualized coaching sessions, career planning and
FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN VISITS REYNOLDS On June 9, 2010 Federal Reserve Chairman Benjamin Bernanke visited Reynolds to discuss the U.S. employment picture and explore the impact of workplace development initiatives on Virginians’ career paths. After a roundtable discussion with a collection of Reynolds students and recent graduates, according to Luca Di Leo and Meena Thiruvengadam of Dow Jones Newswires, Bernanke said that the “message I got was that these programs are fulfilling a tremendously valuable economic service for a reasonable amount of money.”
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exploration workshops, and field trips. Other partner agencies include the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Richmond, F.I.R.S.T. Contractors, North Richmond YMCA, and William Byrd Community House.
Northside Initiative youth celebrate Earth Day through Richmond Youth Recycle
UNITED STATES VICE PRESIDENT VISITS REYNOLDS Vice President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. visited Reynolds’ Parham Road Campus on July 16, 2009 to discuss the impact of the economic stimulus.
J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation, Inc. Statement of Financial Position June 30, 2010 Unaudited
GOING GREEN
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$ 866,662 $ 4,543,288 $ 1,418,050 $ 11,815 $ 35,261
TOTAL ASSETS
$ 6,875,076
LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS: Total Liabilities Net Assets: Unrestricted Temporary Restricted Permanently Restricted Total Net Assets
$ (283,661) $ 1,777,751 $ 5,358,377 $ 6,852,467
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
$ 6,875,076
$ 22,609
2009-10 Funds Raised By Donor Type Total: $ 667,597 Community Groups $47,654
Individuals $198,444
Foundations $250,000
Corporations $171,499
2009-10 Distribution of Gifts Total: $ 667,597 Unrestricted $83,344
The J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Educational Foundation is helping fund construction of the new Workforce Training Center on the Parham Road Campus.
Programs $321,814
Scholarships $262,439
FINANCIAL STATEMENT
To help us in the effort of using financial and environmental resources wisely, the Foundation is offering future communications and publications electronically. To assist us in this effort, we have added an email link to the Foundation web site. Please visit Reynolds.edu/foundation and select “Reynolds Email Campaign” to share your email.
ASSETS: Cash & Cash Equivalents Investments Unconditional Promises to Give Other Receivables & Prepaid Expenses Net Invest in Property
JAMES AMAN PASSED AWAY ALMOST A DECADE AGO, BUT HE STILL HELPS STUDENTS ATTEND COLLEGE. Through a bequest, Mr. Aman created the Allison and James Aman Memorial Scholarship, a permanent endowment to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving student at Reynolds. If you would like to discuss how you can establish a legacy to provide opportunities for our students, please call Bess Littlefield at (804) 523-5812 or visit www.reynoldsgiftplanning.org. Caleb is a sophomore earning his associate’s degree in science at Reynolds and a recipient of the Allison and James Aman Memorial Scholarship for the 2010-11 year.
P.O. Box 26924, Richmond, Virginia 23261-6924 • (804) 523-5181 www.reynolds.edu/foundation