DRIVEN. INSPIRED. CONNECTED. TRANSFORMATIVE. BRING FORTH A PIONEER. PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2019-20
AJ Salee ’22 Petroleum Engineering Columbus, Ohio
Our Pioneer Spirit was on full display this past academic year. Our Marietta College family is driven and independent — and when those traits are combined, we know we can accomplish anything. The COVID-19 pandemic created hurdles we hadn’t even considered, but like true Pioneers we rose to the challenge. Driven. Inspired. Connected. Transformative. Those are just some of the characteristics utilized to succeed over the past 12 months (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020). Thankfully, the dedicated members of The Long Blue Line also displayed these traits and the bond with their alma mater is as strong as ever.
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It happens every day at Marietta College. We help those with curious minds fuel their passion with research and learning opportunities and by making special connections with faculty and classmates. We help our students pursue big ideas and continue to fully engage in their appetite for knowledge, which eventually allows them to apply it to real life and turn what they care about into a career. The 2019-2020 academic year was like no other that any of us have ever experienced. This is the sentiment across the board in higher education as all of us put in-person learning on hold and adjusted to a new normal that was brought on by COVID-19. The 2020 Fiscal Year started with so much promise and all was going well in the classroom, on the athletic fields, in the music halls, and on the fundraising trail. And just one day after hosting more than 1,000 guests along with Ohio State football coach Ryan Day as our speaker on campus during the annual Marietta Area Chamber of Commerce dinner in March, the remainder of the spring semester and the fiscal year were turned upside down by COVID-19. I am sure there was a moment when everyone at the College — at some point — said to themselves, “What are we going to do?” But no one flinched. No one panicked. Instead, we examined every changing situation and always made sure that the safety of our students and employees were key to any decision we made. And because leadership cannot exist in a vacuum, we made sure to listen to our community, let them know their voices are being heard, and we shared information freely so our community could work in the same direction — forward. Like all of us expected, we showed what it means to be a Pioneer. Our campus community also rose the challenge in late May and early June in response to the tragic death of George Floyd. While campus was void of students, the College’s leadership shared thoughts on his death and the state of the Black Lives Matter movement. We promised then and we will follow through during the next year to raise more awareness about systemic discrimination. Our students, employees and alumni will be at the forefront and they want to make a difference and embrace diversity. Even in the face of daunting odds, the College community still enjoyed some major accomplishments, including a successful virtual graduation for the Class of 2020. We have promised these new members to The Long Blue Line that they will get an in-person celebration once it is clear we can do it safely. Another outstanding achievement that must be highlighted is the record-setting year we enjoyed with The Marietta Fund. For the first time at the College we exceeded the $3 million mark — far exceeding the $2.75 million goal. Thank you to all members of the President’s Circle for leading the way. As you continue to read the 2019-2020 Marietta College President’s Report, you will learn more about our successes — which include earning Honor Roll status with Great Colleges to Work For, receiving an unprecedented gift to the rowing program that positively impacts the sport in the short-term and long-term and welcoming the first Virginia McCoy Scholarship winner to campus. You have probably heard me say this before, but I feel it needs to be repeated. I am humbled and honored to be Marietta College’s 19th president, and I am excited for what the future holds for this amazing place. Thanks and BRING FORTH A PIONEER!
Bill Ruud President and Professor of Management
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FOCUSED on the future “Brittany is a hard worker, dedicated and has a passion for athletic training. These traits will allow Brittany to do great things at the University of Pittsburgh and beyond! I know Brittany is prepared and I am looking forward to how Brittany impacts the field of athletic training in the future.” — Jaclyn Schwieterman, Director of Athletic Training Brittany Palm ’20 has a solid post-graduation plan. The Athletic Training graduate has settled into graduate school at the University of Pittsburgh’s Master of Sports Medicine program, while working part-time at UPMC as an athletic trainer. “I am super prepared,” Palm said. “In my last rotation, the preceptor allowed me to take over a lot of the rehabs and treatments. It was nice to have that autonomy and it helped me build confidence in what I’m doing.” During her time at Marietta, Palm was an athletic trainer for baseball, men’s basketball, men’s lacrosse and she worked at Fort Frye High School and Selby General Hospital’s emergency room. An injury prohibited Palm from playing soccer her senior season, but firstyear coach Sean Kaighin was supportive. “She’s very passionate, and I cannot wait to see all that she accomplishes as she takes her next steps on her career path,” he said.
Fifth Street Consulting recognized The unique nature of Marietta College’s Fifth Street Consulting caught the eye of the Ohio Communication Association during the fall semester as it named the student-run organization one of two Distinguished Student Organizations during its annual conference. The award was for work done during the 2018-19 academic year, but it was also a nod to the group’s ongoing work overall. The key to success is showing the ability of the students to produce high-quality work, maintain a healthy organization and continue to attract talented students and clients. Fifth Street Consulting is a student-led firm that specializes in communication and media consulting. Marietta College students from a variety of disciplines gain real-world experience through semester-long projects that often benefit the community, too.
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Intellectual partners Marietta’s faculty are proud to be mentors and teacher-scholars to our students. As they expand the boundaries of their fields, they also open new possibilities to students with drive and independent spirit. Our faculty also find remarkable resources and an environment inspired by the energy of colleagues who dedicate their expertise to creating innovative, nationally recognized programs. “Like never before, our faculty and students partnered on research and other intellectual pursuits to successfully harness the true power of a liberal arts education,” said Dr. Janet Bland, Provost.
Edward E. MacTaggart Department of Music earns 10-year accreditation “It is quite an honor. To receive a 10-year deferment means that Marietta College is meeting all of their accreditation standards to the best of our ability.” — Dr. Andrew Francis, Assistant Professor and Chair of the Music Department The Edward E. MacTaggart Department of Music achieved a 10-year reaccreditation of its programs, which include bachelor’s degrees in Music, Music Education, Music Therapy and Vocal Performance.
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RANKINGS SUCCESS Marietta College continues to be ranked among the best in the nation and region, according to a multitude of publications, websites and organizations. A sampling of recent accolades includes:
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Focus on social justice and inclusion By the time Anna Frost ’23 returned to her home in Norwich, New York, she had made up her mind about Marietta College. “I knew Marietta is where I wanted to be, but honestly, I couldn’t afford it. I saw the Charles Sumner Harrison Scholarship and I said let’s go for it,” said Frost, who is majoring in both Political Science and International Leadership. “I got it and that made going to Marietta College a reality.” Frost, along with Gabe Brunck ’23, Hannah Jamelo ’23, Emi Reindle ’23 and Artemii Stepanets ’23, made up the first class of Charles Sumner Harrison Scholars — a fulltuition grant. In the past, the College offered the Harrison Scholarship, but the amount ranged from $1,500 to $2,500 annually. The financial increase allowed the College to promote social justice and inclusion in the campus community.
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FINDING SUCCESS 1,400 miles from home Just a few days after graduating, Ross Keller ’20 had not secured full-time employment but he was optimistic. “I don’t have anything yet, but I’m confident that will change soon.” Two weeks later the Land & Energy Management student accepted a job as a Project Coordinator for Atwell LLC in Denver, Colorado. “I was hesitant at first to move to Denver, mostly due to the fact that I grew up in Meigs County, Ohio, and I have never been that far away from home,” Keller said. “But the connections I made while at Marietta College have given me an advantage by providing me with resources and opportunities to connect with alumni despite the fact that I am 1,400 miles away.” Keller was also a finalist for the AAPL (American Association of Professional Landmen) Outstanding Graduate Scholarship. “Marietta College is the only reason I am able to do my job. My course schedule prepared me for every aspect of my job and I’ve found that I have to apply knowledge from nearly every class I took.”
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VIRTUAL LEARNING: What a transition What others see as challenges, Pioneers welcome as opportunities to put their preparation in motion. On March 10th, the College made the decision to transition to virtual, remote learning for the foreseeable future. It was Day 2 of Spring Break, so in six days, our faculty began delivering their content virtually. This took an enormous amount of work and collaboration to accomplish — but the College was poised to do so. The College was already using the open-source learning platform, Moodle, so faculty and students had an online location where they could submit and view coursework. And before the academic year began, the Worthington Center for Teaching Excellence began a relationship with Zoom, a cloud-based peer-to-peer software that allowed live group teleconferencing. That early investment, which happened in the summer before the 2019-2020 academic year started, became a lifeline that kept the education process at Marietta College alive.
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Before classes resumed, faculty and staff worked to identify students who needed to borrow the technology (laptops, iPads, Surface devices) to be able to complete the semester virtually, as well as students who needed to remain on campus because of the travel ban and other extenuating circumstances such as lack of wi-fi access at home. By Monday, March 16th, Marietta College — the Revolutionary College with roots that date back to 1797 — blazed a new trail as professors began offering their courses virtually. The Academic Resource Center continued to offer academic support to students, and implemented a 24/7 online tutoring service through SmartThinking. Exams were proctored by volunteer staff members and by the online company, ProctorU. The incredible efforts by faculty and staff, and the willingness of students to remain engaged in this new learning environment reflected the essence of the Marietta College community’s pioneering spirit.
Toledo 3+3 partnership Since President Bill Ruud arrived on campus, the College has looked for ways to increase partnerships with other institutions. In November 2019, Marietta agreed to a 3+3 program with The University of Toledo College of Law. The partnership offers Marietta College students a faster path to complete their law degree. The accelerated J.D. program allows select undergraduate students at partner institutions to earn both a bachelor’s degree and a law degree in just six years instead of seven. Students not only save a year of tuition and housing costs, but also enter the job market sooner. “Marietta College is committed to providing access to top-notch educational opportunities for all of our students,” President Ruud said. “This 3+3 law school opportunity is a creative partnership for both Marietta College and The University of Toledo College of Law that helps students better manage the cost of higher education, while obtaining an amazing education from two outstanding institutions.”
Staring into Space “I want to know why planets are the way they are; and through our exploration, we answer those questions.” — Dr. Andrew Beck, Assistant Professor of Geology. Dr. Andrew Beck, who joined Marietta’s faculty in Fall 2019, is a recognized expert and researcher in the field of meteoritics and terrestrial geology. He teaches Mineralogy and Petrology, and he is a Science Team member on MEGANE, a nuclear spectrometer scheduled to arrive at the Martian moon Phobos in the mid-2020s.
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Perseverance, talent lead to new title When the academic year started, Dr. David Jeffery ’89 officially became the first Gilde-Grose Distinguished Professor of Science. “The selection of Dr. David Jeffery for this honor is indicative of the donor’s wishes to highlight an outstanding member of the sciences faculty who engages students in a profound way,” said Dr. Janet Bland, Provost and Dean of the Faculty. The professorship, along with a considerable amount of other funding, was made available through an anonymous donation from a and Marietta College alum.
Communication Resource Center adds Director The Communication Resource Center opened in Fall 2017 with peer consultants assisting students. The demand for services and the success of the center created a need for a professional director and the College turned to Dr. Linda Lockhart, Assistant Professor of Communication. The purpose of the Communication Resource Center is to empower all Marietta College students to become better, more confident, and more engaged communicators. The Center hires students, called Peer Communication Consultants, to tutor other students looking for help in honing their communication skills — written and oral. “We want students to know this service is for all students — whatever their need might be,” Lockhart said, who is also Director of the Oral Communication Program.
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MARK SIBICKY RESEARCH Dr. Mark Sibicky, a 30-year veteran of Marietta College’s faculty, was listed as the first author of the research article Psychological Misconceptions and Their Relation to Students. It was featured in the journal, Teaching of Psychology, and his co-authors were former faculty member Dr. Chris Klein and alumna Emily Embrescia MAP’17.
“I think of faculty research in terms of a parade,” Sibicky said. “I always want to be in the parade, and I know I won’t be at the front of it, but at least I’m not standing on the sidewalk watching it go by.”
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McCOY PROFESSOR AWARD – JOHN GROSEL For the first time since the John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy Teaching Excellence Professor started in 1995, the winner teaches solely in a graduate program. Dr. John Grosel, an Associate Professor and physician, earned the honor in early 2020. “It’s an honor for me and our program,” he said. “We are a masters-level program and there aren’t many graduate programs on campus.” An outside, off-campus review committee made up of college professors in Ohio makes the selection based on the professor’s portfolio, classroom observations, interviews with students and other criteria. “By continuing to work clinically as a radiologist, he garners respect from the students, stays current with best practices, and has a continual supply of teaching cases,” said Miranda Collins, Director of the PA Program. “Dr. Grosel genuinely cares about the students and gives 110 percent every day to ensure they understand the material. The PA Program is fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and dedicated faculty member.”
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FACULTY AWARDS DOUGLAS PUTNAM FACULTY SERVICE AWARD Roger Pitasky
EDWARD G. HARNESS OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD Mary Barnas Tanya Judd Pucella Michael Morgan
FIRST-YEAR ADVISING AWARD Michael Morgan
MAJOR ADVISING AWARD John Fazio
INNOVATIVE TEACHING AWARD Brandon Downing
MARIETTA COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AWARD Lynn Bostrom John Tynan
RESEARCH AWARD Robert McManus Alexandria Perry
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Jean A. Scott Award WINNERS During the 2020 Founders Day program, the College awarded The Dr. Jean A. Scott Staff Award for Distinctive Service to Wendy Thieman ’04 and Gill Keeley. Thieman joined the College in 2001 and was promoted to Athletic Operations Supervisor in 2015. Keeley, who joined the College in 2011, is the Building Services Supervisor. The award was established through the generosity of donors who wanted to honor the College’s 17th President upon her retirement in 2012. This is the second year the honor has been awarded.
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Dressing for Success With a renewed focus on nurturing student success after college, a new initiative that has been popular is the addition of a Career Closet. When students are packing for college, they typically focus on priorities like jeans, winter gear and accessories for their room. Many of them don’t consider the type of wardrobe they will need when participating in job interviews or professional conferences. With the addition of the Career Closet, the College is able to offer professional business attire without much notice. And where are they getting these fashionable clothes? Of course, The Long Blue Line. “We know our alumni have these kinds of items in their closets,” said Betsy Knott, Director of the Career Center. “They maybe don’t fit anymore; they maybe have gone out of style; they don’t like them or they’re in the back of their closet. If an alum can take just a few minutes and think, ‘Is this something that someone else could get better use out of that I’m not getting anymore?’ send it to us, and we can make decisions on what we keep in our inventory.”
Nominate a student Marietta College started an exciting program in the fall semester that allows alumni to nominate a high school student who is not their child for a special Long Blue Line grant. If the child attends Marietta, they will receive a $1,000 Long Blue Line grant in honor of the nominating alumna/us. The grant is also renewable for up to four years. Learn more at www.marietta.edu/alumni/refer-future-pioneer.
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GREAT COLLEGES to Work For For a second consecutive year, Marietta College was recognized as one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to a survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program. The College was bumped up to Honor Roll status after receiving honors in 10 of the 12 categories — compared to three the year before. “I think we have created an environment where the glass of water is always half full,” said President Bill Ruud. “I hope I’ve had something to do with that, but it’s 500 people working together and it’s 1,200 students working together to make it happen and to make themselves say, ‘Yeah, I’ve got a pretty good job.’ ” The survey results are based on a two-part assessment process: an institutional questionnaire that captured employment data and workplace policies from each institution, and a survey administered to faculty, administrators, and professional support staff. The primary factor in deciding whether an institution received recognition was the employee feedback.
WHERE WE EXCELLED TEACHING ENVIRONMENT COLLABORATIVE GOVERNANCE PROFESSIONAL/CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS COMPENSATION/BENEFITS FACILITIES, WORK SPACE AND SECURITY JOB SATISFACTION WORK-LIFE BALANCE CONFIDENCE IN SENIOR LEADERSHIP RESPECT AND APPRECIATION TENURE CLARITY AND PROCESS
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Order of Omega students Two Marietta College students earned national scholarships from Order of Omega, the Greek Honorary Society, during the fall semester. Awarded to Quinci Jones ’20 and Alyssa Prince ’19, the Patrick W. Halloran Scholarship recognizes members who show exemplary leadership, academic achievement, and service to their campus and community in the amount of $500. Jones, who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Math Education, was a member of the Beta Theta chapter of Sigma Kappa for which she served as president. Prince, who graduated in Fall 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, was a member of the Chi Gamma chapter of Chi Omega. Prince also utilized her talents as a writer for the campus newspaper, The Marcolian. The two scholarships, chosen among 70 other winners across the country, marked the second consecutive year a Marietta College student has received recognition from the Order of Omega Society, an organization comprised of the highest achieving sorority and fraternity members in the nation.
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“The recognition of Marietta College as one of the ‘Great Colleges to Work For’ in the country is a reflection of the amazing commitment and engagement that you see from our gifted faculty and staff.” — President Bill Ruud
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LONG BLUE LINE HELPS RECENT GRADUATE GET A JOB WITH PNC Graduating a year early with degrees in Finance and Economics, Jessica Hill ’20 has embarked on an amazing job opportunity with PNC Financial Services in Indianapolis — an opportunity that almost didn’t happen. Thankfully, Hill learned the value of utilizing the resources that are available to every Marietta College student rather than waiting for prospects to come to her. Heading into her junior year, Hill had earned good grades and was active on campus, but couldn’t land an internship, or even an interview for an internship. A chance conversation with an alumna attending her sorority’s alumnae breakfast during Homecoming 2018 — a mixer she almost skipped — touched on her troubles getting noticed by any of the 40 companies to which she applied. The alumna helped to connect Hill with a solid lead for an internship. The alumna reached out to Mark Vizza ’98, Vice President of Marketing & Sales Support Manager for PNC Financial Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh, about Hill, and he connected with the student through LinkedIn. Hill sent him her résumé and, as luck would have it, PNC was in the process of reviewing applications for internships. “When you are a student, there are so many suggestions; it’s easy to think, ‘that won’t help me,’ ” Hill said. “Take advantage of the little things, keep pushing and don’t wait to start.”
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Great time to say ‘Thanks’ As the Marietta College football team was prepping for the start of the second quarter, President Bill Ruud took that opportunity to bring longtime Marietta College supporter and Lambda Chi Alpha brother Jon Wendell ’69.5 onto the field at Don Drumm Stadium and present him with a certificate of thanks for all he does to promote the College and his fraternity chapter, particularly the Lambda Chi Pig Roast at the Harmar on the Thursday of Homecoming Weekend — a tradition he helped create in 2003.
College donates furniture, equipment In July 2019, Marietta College happily went on a donating spree as it contributed furniture, desks, beds and various items to 12 local organizations. Hundreds of these high-quality items remain in use after making their way to schools, camps, and local non-profit groups. Among the benefitting parties were Caldwell Schools, St. John’s Catholic School, Habitat for Humanity, Camp Hervida, the Marietta Community Foundation and Latrobe Street Mission. Each establishment received something different. For the Caldwell Exempted Village School District, some of the items included filing cabinets, whiteboards, chairs and tables. “Budgetary constraints have not allowed us to purchase some of the items that Marietta College donated to Caldwell,” said Kasey Cottrill, Superintendent. “The generous donations from the College have provided more learning opportunities for our students.” As the dressers were recently updated in the residence halls, the existing ones in nearperfect condition had to find a new home. They were divided between the local nonprofits of St. Vincent de Paul, Latrobe Street Mission and Recovery Point in Parkersburg. More than 100 single beds were also donated to Camp Hervida, providing them with a big upgrade to their lodging amenities. In total, nearly 600 items were provided through these donations.
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Another historic year for The Marietta Fund When the College closed its fiscal year in June, the Advancement team proudly reported that it had significantly surpassed its fundraising goal of $2.75 million for The Marietta Fund — breaching the $3 million mark for the first time in its history. The Marietta Fund supports every aspect of the College — from student aid and student life to academics and athletics. Marietta Fund resources are targeted to areas of greatest need, and this flexibility had a tremendous impact on the College’s ability to smoothly transition to online teaching and learning in the spring when in-person learning was halted because of COVID-19. Alumni participation in giving was at a six-year high, as 2,754 alumni — up from 2,716 the previous year — contributed to Marietta College. With an alumni participation rate of 18.6 percent, that’s more than double the national average of 7.58 percent. Contrary to national trends, this is the third year in a row Marietta has seen an increase in alumni donors. The alumni participation rate is a particularly important factor in college rankings, as well as a big consideration for grant opportunities with foundations, corporations and government agencies. “When we are financially stable as an institution, it allows us to improve our facilities and offer opportunities for our students that they may not have had otherwise,” said Michael Joliat ’06, Chair of the MCAA Communications Committee. “It is so important to give to The Marietta Fund every year because those donations make such a positive impact in student’s lives. We could not function as an institution without the generosity of our donors, period.”
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GAME CHANGER ALUMNUS’ GIFT MAKING IMMEDIATE, LONG-TERM IMPACT ON PIONEER ROWING
“Marietta rowing made me the person I am today. I am lucky to be in a position where I can give back to help future generations of students to have the kinds of experiences I had. I wanted to deliver a gift now so the program can reach the next level of success.” — Jeff Hugel ’77 Former rower and Pioneer coach, Jeffrey C. Hugel ’77, made an unprecedented gift in the fall semester that created two major endowments in support of the College’s rowing teams. Hugel has committed to giving $253,000, annually, for the remainder of his lifetime, to establish the Marietta Rowing Coaching Fund and the Marietta Rowing Operations Fund in support of the men’s and women’s rowing, helping to ensure a bright future for the programs. Of that yearly donation, $153,000 will supplement the operational budget and $100,000 will be split between the two endowments. Further, upon his passing, his estate will provide a gift of at least $3 million to support the two funds. “With his drive, and the value he places on teamwork and putting his dreams into action, Jeff truly exemplifies the Pioneer spirit,” said Marietta College President William Ruud. “All of us at Marietta are deeply grateful for Jeff’s commitment. This gift will have a dramatic impact on the rowing programs for years to come.”
Grant allows MLK Day to grow For the second consecutive year, Marietta College conducted a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service & Reflection — but the January 2020 event was funded through a national grant of more than $15,500 from the Corporation for National and Community Service. The additional funds allowed the College to open the event up to more volunteers and more projects on campus and off campus. Grants and Foundation Officer Chantal Centofanti-Fields put together the grant request and she said the goal is to encourage participants to continue helping the community beyond MLK Day and encourage them to have an impact on their community every day.
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Gifts and Pledges
Allocation of Gifts
$20,000,000 $20,000,000 $16,710,312 $15,741,301
$15,000,000 $15,000,000
$7,005,196 Total
$12,239,514
$10,000,000 $10,000,000
$8,891,241 $6,009,065
$5,000,000 $5,000,000 0
Other - $300,261
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2018
2019
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Capital and Special Projects - $799,820 Operating/Student Aid/Athletics/ Library/Academic Departments, etc. - $4,449,785 Endowments - $1,455,330
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DAY OF GIVING KEEPS GROWING The fourth annual Day of Giving was once again bigger and better than the year before. More than 1,200 Pioneers showed their love for Marietta, raising more than $192,000 and shattering previous one-day records. This was an amazing 70-percent increase in donors and an 80-percent increase funds raised compared to last year. The Marietta Fund team did a lot of the heavy lifting, but it would not have been as successful without the more than 100 volunteer advocates who drove this campaign, and the four very generous donors who underwrote the Pioneer Power Hours, releasing an additional $37,500 in gifts to Marietta College. Nearly 30 other individuals issued personal challenges or matches that totaled more than $20,000. According to Patty Bain Bachner ’77, Chair of the Marietta College Alumni Association’s (MCAA) Development Committee, volunteer advocates were key in helping the College to achieve its goals. The Class of 1970 won the day with 17.7 percent participation. Chi Omega won $250 with 12.4 percent participation, and Alpha Xi Delta won $100 thanks to the 9.9 percent who showed their #Luv4MC by making a gift.
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LEGACY SOCIETY As a way to recognize people who remember Marietta in their estate plans, the College created the Legacy Society. Donors can become members of the Legacy Society by documenting one of a number of planned gifts, which include bequests, charitable gift annuities, gifts of retirement plans, gifts of real estate, retained life estates, charitable remainder trusts and charitable lead trusts. For more information on the Legacy Society or any aspect of planned giving, please contact the Office of Advancement at (740) 376-4711 or by emailing Doug Evans at doug.evans@marietta.edu. Current members (as of February 29, 2020)
Brenda S. and Richard F. Craig ’66
Robert S. and Carol Knapp Adelaar ’67
Albert C. and Deirdre Helton Crofton ’69
Alison L. Andrew ’83
Sheryl Y. Deem and Kevin Jones
Claire A. and William Annechini Jr. ’72
Michael J. Donoghue ’74 and Janice Downey Donoghue ’75
Rich G. Arnold ’70 and Yvonne Bromberg Arnold ’71
Virginia L. Dyson ’66 and Warner Johnston
John P. and Patty Bain Bachner ’77
Robert B. Earley Jr.
Anna Bowser Bailey ’87
David A. and Catherine McGuire Eason ’74
Dave Pirkey and Martha Warner Bakkila-Pirkey ’64
Mary J. and Ben W. Ebenhack ’76
Dean M. Balice ’72
Douglas M. Evans
Cherie Phillips Barnett ’66
Cheryl E. and Stacy A. Evans ’69
Nancy Gross Blase ’64 and Charles Goldstein
Mark S. Fazzina ’83
Joanne and Wesley Blauss ’72
Tom E. Feaster ’69
Cecile M. and Robert P. Blumm ’66
William and Prudence Fields
Susanne Derr Bock ’66
Stanley A. Fink ’61 and Fay Kaplan Fink ’60
Evan and Tonia Bohnen
George C. Fisher ’65
Louise R. and David N. Bosley ’70
Ethelyn Von Helmers Fitzsimmons ’39
Angela M. Brucken
John D. Foster Jr. ’74 and Patricia McGuinness Foster ’81
Robert M. Brucken ’56
Robin S. and Robert A. Friedman ’78
Joseph and Diane Bruno
Patricia A. Gagnon ’67
John T. and Diane Maher Burgess ’74
Daniel J. and Renee Bailey Gallagher ’84
George E. Burns ’66 and Christine Fry Burns ’66
Ellen H. and Arnold O. Galmitz ’56
James M. Byer ’66 and Susan Wohlfarth Byer ’65
William E. Gilman ’76
T. Grant Callery ’68 and Jacqueline Machan Callery ’71
R. Vance and Constance Kibbee Golden ’98
Betty Richardson Camp ’62
Douglas Gomery ’67 and Marilyn L. Moon
Janet and Jeffrey L. Campbell Sr. ’91
Sara E. and John A. Goodno Jr. ’51
Thomas G. Carbonar ’60
Hudson S. Green ’63 and Marilyn Melick Green ’64
Aline and James W. Carillon ’78
Marcia C. Crum Hackett ’59
Joseph A. and Linda J. Chlapaty
Robert B. Hall ’75
Jaclyn and Arnold J. Civins ’71
Phyllis Seifert Hamblet ’62
Edward S. Cobb Jr. ’52
Phoebe and Donald P. Hanson ’65
Nancy L. and Alexander Couladis ’75
Barbara Rohrbaugh Helms ’95
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Jean L. Hirons ’70 and John A. Hansman
Dee and Rocky A. Peck ’88
Louise E. and Ronald L. Holmes ’64
Bonnie J. and Jeffrey L. Pletcher ’69
Adrian A. and John E. Hopkins ’65
Mike and Martha Dunham Poche ’64
Helen Dolan Howell ’54
W. Merton Prunty
Susan S. and Jeffrey C. Hugel ’77
Kathleen M. Reddy-Smith ’71
Laura J. and Robert E. Jensen ’68
Mark R. Reiner ’73 and Melisa Baldwin
Cynthia and Gregory P. Johnston ’69
Helmut E. Reinhardt ’73 and Josephine Ruggiero
Stephen G. Jory ’66 and Jean Anderson Jory ’68
Andrea B. Reusser ’95
Shirley and L. Erich Keel ’70
Lucille M. Rexroad ’70
Ann J. Kelly ’64
Joan L. Riggs
Janice Rexroad Kindelberger ’48
Carl A. and Mary Ann Piccoli Rispoli ’67
Ingrid O. and Donald P. Knechtges ’64
Brucene and Jeffrey B. Robinson ’66
Clare L. Kremer
Charlene C. Samples ’77 and Donald E. West ’01
Randall B. and Judith Vago Krum ’64
Kim T. Satterfield ’74
Rebecca Colin Leibman ’70 and John Hoskins
Jacob L. Schiavo ’69 and Ronald L. Tate
Susan L. and Daniel T. Leonard ’85
Roy D. Schwarz ’71 and Joann J. Schmidt
Linda Wagner Lipscomb ’65
Marilyn Self
Carol L. Lucas ’70
George D. Smith ’53 and Leston Buell
Pam K. and Gregory P. Maloof ’67
Richard S. and Margaret Hudon Stenberg ’63
Timothy J. Maroney Jr. ’68 and Marian Palmer Maroney ’68
Dianne Carella Swistak ’67
Lynda N. and George F. Marts ’67
Patrick G. Tatom ’76 and Susan Sibley Tatom ’74
Ernie and Marie Hritsko Maty ’61
Susan L. ’74 and Patrick Tatom ’76
Charlene K. and C. Brent McCurdy ’68
Charles S. Taylor ’70 and Kim Iconis
K. Laurel Meagle ’93
John G. Teichmoeller ’69 and Kathy Farnsworth
Margie and Glenn G. Mello ’74
Patricia Graham Thomas ’50
Edwin D. Michael ’59 and Jane Callander Michael ’60
Bettina Geyer Thompson-Erickson ’60
Carl W. Miller ’60
Sue and David J. Toll ’80
Thomas A. and Paula Johnson Miller ’66
Jeffrey T. Vawter ’75
Jane E. Morris ’62
Stephen J. and Inez S. Vekich
Anna Bock Mullins ’04
Joanne A. and Matthew B. Weekley ’81
William L. Myers Jr. ’75 and Deborah Aiken Myers ’76
James S. Wilson ’69 and Cynthia Buck Wilson ’70
Hilja J. and Philip H. Nast ’49
Vannete J. and William J. Wirant ’61
Joseph R. Nelepovitz ’77
John T. and Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76
Nathan M. Nutter ’74
Patricia A. and Barry R. Zlotin ’68
Mabry M. and James H. O’Donnell III Mary T. Patton
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FINDING A PERFECT FIT FOR MARIETTA COLLEGE Dr. Josh Jacobs joined Marietta College as Vice President for Advancement in January and he hasn’t slowed down since. Jacobs has a passion for higher education and for helping people and organizations reach their highest potential. “Marietta College is really special. There is a great deal of love for this academic community,” he said. “We have so many remarkable alumni throughout the institution’s history who helped guide the College to this point in time, and I am struck by the amazing extended Pioneer family that is poised to challenge itself to achieve more than we previously dreamed.” Jacobs hails from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri, where he served as Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Relations. At Central Methodist, he played a key role in surpassing a $20 million campaign goal 18 months ahead of schedule. “Marietta has aspirations to enhance and grow its outstanding programs, build state-of-the-art student spaces and increase scholarship and faculty support. It is the role of our Advancement team to be the dream-fulfillers, bringing people together to realize these transformational plans,” he said.
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Tennessee native receives Inaugural Virginia McCoy Scholarship Rebecca Guhde ’23, who plans to become an environmental attorney, is proud to be the first Virginia McCoy Scholarship recipient. “I can’t express enough what this means for my family,” Guhde said. “It means the world to me. My mom is a single parent and she has scrambled to provide for my sister and me.” Guhde’s scholarship will cover her tuition and housing plus any additional fees for each of her four years of undergraduate study at Marietta — a total of more than $40,000 a year. Virginia “Jinny” McCoy, who served on Marietta College’s Board of Trustees from 1996 to 2006, pledged $2 million to establish the scholarship.
College receives $493,920 grant Marietta is one of 35 Ohio colleges and universities to receive the a Choose Ohio First scholarship aimed at supporting undergraduate Computer Science and Information Systems students. The College is scheduled to receive a $493,920 five-year grant. “This is incredible for Marietta College and for the state of Ohio’s computer science and technology field,” said President William N. Ruud. “I know the impact that our graduates have in their professions. This funding empowers us to seek out and support more Ohio students who are capable of carrying on Marietta’s timeless Pioneer tradition while helping to solve the state’s gap in qualified professionals within the technology field.”
XTO Energy donates more than $55,000 Marietta College was pleased to receive $55,923.30 from ExxonMobil and its subsidiary XTO Energy through the ExxonMobil Foundation’s 2018 Educational Matching Gift Program. Karen Matusic, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for XTO Energy, presented the check to Marietta College President Bill Ruud, along with Dr. Ben Ebenhack, Chair of Petroleum Engineering & Geology, Marietta student Julia Losco ’21, and Leah Magyary, Director of Donor Relations and Advancement Services. “We are so appreciative for the Marietta College alumni, parents and friends who show their support by making a donation each year through this wonderful program at ExxonMobil,” Ruud said.
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PRESIDENT CIRCLE DONORS JULY 1, 2019-JUNE 30, 2020 LuAnn M. and John D. Adams ’86 Rebecca C. and Thomas F. Ahrensfeld Jr. ’78 Mary B. Alexander ’73 Kenneth D. Aman ’65 Rich G. ’70 and Yvonne Bromberg Arnold ’71 Brian R. Ashton ’08 L. Gabriel Bach ’69 John P. and Patty Bain Bachner ’77 William M. Bailey ’58 Betty Ann and Alan A. Baker ’54 Rod J. Baker ’90 Martha Warner Bakkila-Pirkey ’64 and Dave Pirkey Margaret A. Bird ’58 Janet Bland and Ellie Hellis Robert J. Blendon ’64 and Marie C. McCormick Susanne Derr Bock ’66 Margie and G. Leonhard Brenner III ’83 Mark F. and Tammi L. Bradley Beth R. and Robert O. Bradstreet ’59 Andrew D. ’00 and Bethany Johnson Brehm ’02 Joyce A. and Kelley J. Brennan ’64 Christine E. and Brian A. Brucken ’94 Robert M. Brucken ’56 Jack and Nancy E. Brum Daniel C. and Evelyn Schwarz Bryant ’84 William E. and Patricia Turner Bumpus ’60 Richard A. Bunce ’75 George E. ’66 and Christine Fry Burns ’66 Patricia and Robert E. Burns ’75 Timothy W. ’06 and Valerie Tharp Byers ’04 T. Grant ’68 and Jacqueline Machan Callery ’71 Betty Jo Camp Marianne Candido ’85 Thomas G. Carbonar ’60 Arne B. ’61 and Carolyn Osburn Carlson ’58 Jacqueline Carter ’58 Joseph A. and Linda J. Chlapaty Danielle L. Cisler ’05 Melissa Yusko Clawson ’05 Edward S. Cobb Jr. ’52
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Deborah A. and Keith T. Coleman ’77 Patricia A. Collins ’69 and Edward S. Bancroft Don P. Conkle Kathleen M. and Michael N. Conrad ’75 Susan L. and Timothy O. Cooper ’73 Christopher Cortez ’71 Richard and Barbara Danford Marie W. and Lawrence E. Dean ’66 Anita R. and Richard H. Dearing Jr. ’84 Barbara Kopp Del Duca ’67 Gwendolyn G. des Cognets Jan D. Dils ’90 and Charles H. Hughes Eric S. ’64 and Barbara Berman Dobkin ’65 William H. ’70 and Bonnie Allphin Donnelly ’91 Michael J. ’74 and Janice Downey Donoghue ’75 Lynn and Dennis A. Dronzek ’76 Robert C. Dufour ’76 Emilie and Robert R. Dyson ’68 Frederic C. ’76 and Pamela Peterson Elliott ’75 Bobbi Endicott Englert ’10 Matthew J. Englert ’08 and Bobbi Endicott Englert ’10 Margaret S. and Harry H. Esbenshade III Mary F. and Alfred Felici ’50 George W. and Nancy G. Fenton Katherine and Andrew D. Fergusona ’95 Kathleen A. and C. David Ferguson ’63 Robert and Ginny Ferguson Barbara Perry Fitzgerald ’73 and Paul F. Fitzgerald Sharon D. and J. Gary Fitzgerald ’62 Kathi P. and Daniel G. Foraker ’73 John D. Foster Jr. ’74 and Patricia McGuinness Foster ’81 Marie L. and George S. Frazza ’55 and Marie L. Frazza Bret R. Frye James B. ’73 and Wendy Keck Fryfogle ’75 Susan J. and Richard A. Galen ’68 Daniel J. and Renee Bailey Gallagher ’84 John N. Gardner ’65 and Betsy Barefoot Loretta M. and Douglas L. Gernert ’91 Katherine E. Gessner ’05
Michael S. and Ruth Gilbert-Whitner ’72 Susan K. and Peter Gilgen ’78 Thomas and Martha Alexander Ginzl ’65 Judith A. and David A. Glatz ’68 Karissa and Michael A. Gleason ’95 Evelyn M. Goebel ’84 Herbert H. II ’77 and Wendy Aspinwall Gowen ’77 Gina L. and S. Jason Gromelski ’98 Philip ’62 and Ruth Hornick Guarascio ’63 Thomas J. and Rose Sauchin Guerrieri ’62 C. Barton Gullong ’70 Robert B. Gundlach ’69 and Lydia Fell Peter D. Gwyn ’65 Sandra R. and Aaron L. Handleman ’68 Jason Bell and Susan E. Hauck-Bell ’85 Jason J. ’97 and Susan Cook Hayes ’98 Kevin M. ’69 and Sandra Grant Henning ’67 Donald E. and Michelle Hartz Hershey ’91 Kathy and John P. Hibler ’74 Cheryl and Max W. Hillman Jr. ’69 William and Rosalind Curtis Hoagland ’69 William H. and Cheryl Ecker Hohman ’70 Louise E. and Ronald L. Holmes ’64 Adrian A. and John E. Hopkins ’65 David A. Howell ’85 Susan S. and Jeffrey C. Hugel ’77 Etta S. Frederic P. Jaakkola ’69 William R. ’76 and Tracy Gardella Jacob ’76 Carl K. ’67 and Gail Robertson Johnson ’66 Michael R. Joliat ’06 and Patrick C. Quinn ’06 Brenda F. Jones Stephen G. ’66 and Jean Anderson Jory ’68 Kathleen H. and Rodney D. Kent ’70 Allan R. ’68 and Charlene Bartholomew-Kerze Mary Anne Ketelsen Cynthia A. Klingemier ’79 and Paul Sentgeorge Elizabeth B. and Richard M. Knapp ’63 V. Erik and Sue Konsen
Thomas H. and Mary Studders Korn ’82 Mark K. ’01 and Tia Knowlton Lane ’98 John B. ’70 and Jacquelyn Pinotti Langel ’70 Gerald S. Larrick ’17 Denise Lazorik-Parman and Steven R. Parman Sue S. and John R. Leiendecker Jr. ’71 Susan L. and Daniel T. Leonard ’85 Stephen B. Levy ’70 and Daryl Nann Christine and John A. Lubimir ’79 Thomas F. ’57 and Patricia Bertoty Lugaric ’59 Roger and Cynthia Hahn Lupas ’74 Pam K. and Gregory P. Maloof ’67 Charles P. and M. Ann Thomas Manning ’82 Elizabeth P. and Rocco D. Manzo Jr. ’59 Michele L. Marra Kristen A. Martin ’07 Sarah K. Mayo ’15 Catherine M. Mazza ’80 Carolyn D. and David J. McBridge ’70 David and Rosalee McCullough Charlene K. and C. Brent McCurdy ’68 Margie and Glenn G. Mello ’74 Donald F. ’98 and Heather V. Taylor-Miesle ’99 Cecelia M. and Richard L. Miles ’69 Brian and Kathy Miller Mark M. Miller Terry W. Milligan ’56 Michael D. and Julie M. Milone Jack A. and Barbara McNair Moberg ’73 James L. ’65 and Judith Gottgalf Moffitt ’65 Jamie and Michael L. Moffitt ’91 Maureen E. Morgan ’93 Anna Bock Mullins ’04 Nancy Thrift Murdock ’69 G. Michael and Kathleen Mitchell Murphy ’82 Peter F. and Meredith Quine Murphy ’85 William L. Myers Jr. ’75 and Deborah Aiken Myers ’76 Kristy Newman Mabry M. and James H. O’Donnell III
Patrice M. and William F. O’Grady Jr. ’70 Chantel and Kevin R. O’Neill ’87/’12 Robert K. and Doris Kau Pang ’50 Lanny R. ’62 and Marion Beadel Patterson ’64 Matthew J. ’06 and Stephanie Esparza Peloquin ’06 Stephen H. and Andrea Haynes Perry ’82 Traci and Thomas D. Perry ’05 Mark R. and Ivy Petersen Pillers ’82 Anita and Marc R. Ponchione ’96 J. Roger ’66 and LaRue Scala Porter ’66 Daniel C. ’74 and Cheryl Marr Pottmeyer ’73 Michael D. ’74 and Cynthia Huck Pyles ’73 Gary A. ’68 and Joan Oxenham Pyne ’69 Cynthia Betz Reece ’78 and Eric S. Powell Carolyn and George V. Reed ’75 David A. Reese III ’79 Clyda S. and George S. Rent ’64 Kim A. Renze Jr. ’08 and Rebecca Whitman Renze ’08 Francoise J. and Charles L. Riecker ’67 Ronald E. Rinard ’72 and Simin Shelton Donald G. ’81 and Leslie Straub Ritter ’85 John H. and Carolanne Griffith Roberts ’69 Samuel B. Ross III ’97 and Melissa McCormick Ross ’12 Matthew H. ’07 and Marissa Barnhart Rucker ’07 William N. and Judith Ruud Denise M. and Michael J. Salvino ’87 Charlene C. Samples ’77 and Donald E. West ’01 Linda and Herbert E. Schubert ’82 Andrew ’70 and Roberta Whitford Schwarz ’69 Jean A. Scott Marilyn Self Kevin R. Sexton ’92 Shirley A. and Robert E. Showalter ’59 Paulette M. Singleton ’69 Lucinda T. Spaney ’64 Michael M. Stark ’65 Glenna Granniss Stewart ’53 Roberta C. and Robert S. Stone ’70
Charles Sulerzyski and Lisa Lindsay Kevin H. ’85 and Christine Zernick Suter ’84 Dianne Carella Swistak ’67 Wendy and James P. Tatman ’72 Charles S. Taylor ’70 and Kim Iconis John G. Teichmoeller ’69 and Kathy Farnsworth Paul M. ’88 and Kristi Thomas Terry W. ’64 and Deborah L. Thomas Neil A. ’05 and Melissa Jones Thompson ’05 Kimberly M. and Timothy B. Tirlia ’81 Ruth Tucker Bogart ’66 Ann Turner ’61 Tamara S. and Keith E. Tuten ’77 Richard C. and Sally Heckert Uhde ’63 Gay A. Vernon ’74 and John Brande Gwen and Mark J. Vizza ’98 B. Lynn and William E. Walker ’64 Robert E. ’69 and Linda Martin Wallace ’70 Frank M. and Susan Russell Walsh ’66 Linda F and Robert H. Ward ’72 Susan Warman ’84 Dale L. ’63 and Judy Prager Wartluft ’64 Kevin P. and Fern Schmitz Watters ’86 Joanne A. and Matthew B. Weekley ’81 Craig T. and Tammi Milner Weigand ’90 Arpita and Travis N. Wells ’97 Carol S. Wharff William R. White ’59 Sally and James H. Wilking ’59 Kenneth J. Wilkinson ’66 and Martha Aulson Wilkinson ’66 Sue and Alexander J. Williams ’65 Patricia Loreno Willis ’70 James S. Wilson ’69 and Cynthia Buck Wilson ’70 Richard S. Wilson ’66 and Susan Kaminski Wilson ’68 Beverly S. and David W. Worthington ’66 John T. and Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76 Patricia A. and Barry R. Zlotin ’68 Linda and Albert L. Zoller ’79
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BLAZING HER OWN TRAIL “I think people believe we are paid to say this, but we’re not. Marietta College feels like home. It feels that way because of the amazing people here.” Kelsey Carver’s name is synonymous with hard work. Carver, who earned considerable playing time with the women’s soccer team her first three years at Marietta College, became a full-time starter her senior year. “I’ve always had a really strong work ethic and that was emphasized even more so through my college athletic career. The first few years I got a lot of time on the field, but my end goal was always to become a starter,” she said. “That was my motivation and I tried to motivate others. Going into my senior year I worked extra hard and it did pay off and I started every game.” The two-time Academic All-Ohio Athletic Conference student-athlete will head to Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, in the spring 2021 semester to begin working on a Master of Arts in Communication Studies. She delayed her start because of COVID-19. “I got offers from Texas State and Coastal Carolina, but Texas State checked off all of my boxes,” she said. “I feel like I will receive the best education and training here.” She was motivated to go to graduate school by many of her Marietta faculty members, but none more than former professor Dr. Alexie Hayes. “She was my first inspiration and she always told me that I would be a good professor,” Carver said. “She helped transform my focus and my life because she knew I was capable of doing more than I was showing.”
Esports continues to grow Marietta College’s esports program competed for a second year and in the fall became one of the founding members of the Great Lakes Esports Conference (GLEC). The purpose of the GLEC is to serve collegiate esports programs in the Great Lakes region. Conference membership consists of nine teams across Ohio and Indiana competing in League of Legends, Overwatch, Counter-Strike and Rocket League. The other GLEC schools are Defiance College, Lourdes University, University of Mount Union, Mount Vernon Nazarene University, Muskingum University, Ohio Northern University, Tiffin University and Trine University. Conference play started during the fall semester, but the spring contest and the conference championship were suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The program grew from 21 to 32 student competitors from last season and the 20192020 group competed in League of Legends, Overwatch, Rocket League, Fortnite, Rainbow Six: Siege and PUBG.
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Fall Award Winners CROSS COUNTRY
LUKE MAHER: All-OAC Honorable Mention, OAC All-Tournament Team, OCSA All-Ohio Third Team
BRAEDEN WALLACE: Academic All-OAC
COLE PAPPAS: OCSA Academic All-Ohio Second Team
FOOTBALL
ROBERT PHILLIPS: Academic All-OAC, OCSA All-Ohio Second Team
ANDREW BARKER: All-OAC Second Team
EVAN TAYLOR: Academic All-OAC
JESSE BERZONSKI: Academic All-OAC
SEBASTIAN ZIAJA: All-OAC Honorable Mention, Academic AllOAC, OCSA Academic All-Ohio First Team, OAC All-Tournament Team
BOBBY CASHAW: All-OAC Second Team TANNER CLARK: All-OAC First Team, Academic All-OAC, D3football.com Preseason, All-American Second Team, OAC Clyde Lamb Award
WOMEN’S SOCCER
CALEN CRAIG: Academic All-OAC
AMANDA AUGUSTYNIAK: All-OAC Honorable Mention, OCSA Academic All-Ohio First Team, Academic All-OAC
KYLE GALLAGHER: All-OAC First Team JUSTIN HARVEY: Academic All-OAC NATE HINCKLEY: Academic All-OAC
SKOUT BARGER: Academic All-OAC KARLEE BRUNS: Academic All-OAC
KYLE MCSWEENEY: All-OAC Honorable Mention
KELSEY CARVER: Academic All-OAC, OCSA Academic All-Ohio Third Team
JUSTIN MOSER: Academic All-OAC
GRACE CROSBY: Academic All-OAC
COLTON NEPTUNE: Academic All-OAC
KATE DREAS: Academic All-OAC
DRAKE NEUBERGER: All-OAC Honorable Mention
CALLIE HEFT: Academic All-OAC
TAY PRYOR: All-OAC First Team, D3football.com All-North Region Third Team
FRANCE MOISE: All-OAC Honorable Mention
RYAN VANMETER: Academic All-OAC
MEN’S SOCCER DAVE BEATTIE: All-OAC Second Team, OAC Freshman of the Year, OCSA All-Ohio Third Team JAKE DINAN: Academic All-OAC
BRITTANY PALM: Academic All-OAC JORDEN STUART: All-OAC Honorable Mention, OCSA Academic All-Ohio Second Team
VOLLEYBALL APRIL DAVIS: Academic All-OAC SAM RITENOUR: All-OAC Second Team
AUSTIN HILT: Academic All-OAC GAVIN LONG: All-OAC First Team, OCSA All-Ohio Second Team
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MEN’S TRACK ALEX DIMON: USTFCCCA All-Great Lakes Region Indoor 60-meter hurdles, NCAA National Qualifier Indoor 60-meter hurdles, All-OAC Indoor 55-meter hurdles, All-OAC Indoor 4x200-meter relay, All-OAC Indoor 4x400-meter relay ERIC KLOPFENSTEIN: All-OAC Indoor 4x200-meter relay, All-OAC Indoor 4x400-meter relay JIM KOVATCH: All-American Indoor Track Pole Vault, USTFCCCA All-Great Lakes Region Indoor Pole Vault, NCAA National Qualifier Indoor Pole Vault, All-OAC Indoor Pole Vault, Academic All-OAC BRAEDYN MIHALIC: All-OAC Indoor 4x200-meter relay AJ SALLEE: All-OAC Indoor 4x200-meter relay, All-OAC Indoor 4x400-meter relay, Academic All-OAC WYATT SAXTON: Academic All-OAC TYLER WALKER: Academic All-OAC BRAEDEN WALLACE: Academic All-OAC LANE WILSON: All-OAC Indoor 4x400-meter relay
WOMEN’S TRACK ANNA PRIEST: Academic All-OAC
Winter Award Winners MEN’S BASKETBALL JASON ELLIS: All-OAC First Team TIM KREEGER: All-OAC Second Team LUKAS ISALY: All-OAC Honorable Mention RYAN REIDY: Academic All-OAC
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL ALEXIS ENOCHS: All-OAC First Team DEVIN HEFNER: All-OAC Honorable Mention KATE LISTON: Academic All-OAC KATIE MCILROY: Academic All-OAC MARLO TAYLOR: All-OAC Honorable Mention, Academic All-OAC
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LAURA PULLINS: All-American Indoor High Jump, USTFCCCA All-Great Lakes Region Indoor High Jump, NCAA National Qualifier Indoor High Jump, All-OAC Indoor High Jump, Academic All-OAC KASEY NEVILLE: All-American Indoor Shot Put, USTFCCCA AllGreat Lakes Region Indoor Shot Put, NCAA National Qualifier Indoor Shot Put, OAC Indoor Phil Gordan Most Outstanding Field Athlete, OAC Champion Indoor Shot Put, All-OAC Indoor Shot Put, All-OAC Indoor Weight Throw
Men’s Rowing looks to return to glory years Greg Myhr’s first season as the men’s rowing coach may have been cut short because of COVID-19, but he is already making an impact on the program. “I’m not sure we were going to set the rowing world on fire just yet, but anyone paying attention would have seen the makings of our resurgence,” he said. Prior to joining Marietta, Myhr was the head coach of the Cambridge Boat Club in Massachusetts for two years. He has also served as the men’s rowing coach at George Washington and the University of Pennsylvania. “We have a resilient team, and the hard work of this past year is still in the bank, so to speak, and we’re ready to get back to business and keep moving forward,” Myhr said. “In many respects, rowers live to train — the racing is almost just a way to rationalize the training. We can’t wait to get back to it, as we make the leap back into the upper echelon of rowing teams in this country.” This coming year, the rowing program will celebrate 150 years of competition and there is a dedicated alumni group making plans to support the nect 150 years.
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Putting the Student in Student-Athlete With approximately 450 student-athletes during 2019-2020 doing their best to win championships and qualify for NCAA events, it should not go overlooked at how well they achieved in the classroom With a combined grade point average of 3.11, the student-athletes improved on their mark of 2.96 from the year before. Also, in the fall semester 235 student-athletes achieved a 3.0 or better GPA — seven of those were 4.0. In the spring semester, 284 student-athletes had a 3.0 or better GPA, with 21 of those earning a 4.0. And, once again, the women’s golf team was awarded the Women’s Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-Scholar Team Award. Coach Tom Arison’s squad also had the seventh highest team GPA in all of NCAA Division III. PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2019-20 • 35
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Way-Weigelt Award winner For the second consecutive year, a football player claimed the Way-Weigelt Award. All-American offensive tackle Caleb Riggleman ’19 graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering, while also anchoring an offensive line that cleared the way for the OAC’s top rusher three out of his four seasons as a starter. The award is presented annually to a senior male who best demonstrates the qualities of scholarship, leadership, character and sportsmanship in addition to participation in athletics.
A Decade of OAC Athletes of the Week 2019-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2018-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 2017-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 2016-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 2015-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 2014-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 2013-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2012-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 2011-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2010-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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Spring Award Winners BASEBALL
WOMEN’S LACROSSE
DREW HOLDERBACH: Academic All-OAC
JESSICA HILL: Academic All-OAC
LOGAN VIETMEIER: Academic All-OAC
SHELBY MILHEIM: Academic All-OAC
MEN’S GOLF
WOMEN’S ROWING
GAGE HERB: Academic All-OAC
EDEN DURHAM: All-MARC Novice REBECCA GUHDE: All-MARC Varsity
WOMEN’S GOLF
CATHERINE WADIH: Academic All-MARC
HANNAH GAROFALO: Academic All-OAC BETH LEBAR: Academic All-OAC
SOFTBALL
MORGAN SCOTT: Academic All-OAC
ASHTON HELMKE: Academic All-OAC
ALYSSA SHAWGER: Academic All-OAC
JORDAN PALLAY: Academic All-OAC LAUREN ROCKOCY: Academic All-OAC
MEN’S LACROSSE COLTON ABATE: Academic All-OAC JACKSON MCGILL: Academic All-OAC JACOB MORLANDO: Academic All-OAC
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College celebrates Year of the Mouse Students, employees and the Marietta community joined together to celebrate the Year of the Mouse during the annual Lunar New Year celebration on January 31st in The Gathering Place. The free event was organized by the Asian Studies Department and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion. Lunar New Year, also known as Spring Festival, is the first day of the Lunar calendar. It the most important holiday in many Asian communities and arguably the most widely celebrated holiday in the world. The celebration featured free food, an international fashion show, vocal and dance performances from local school children and Marietta College student organizations, and even a special Lion Dance from the World Champion of Martial Arts in the U.S., Sen Gao.
Faculty recital featured late Romantic Opera Marietta College faculty members Amy Yekel and Merewyn Weinkauf delivered energetic and outstanding performances during a faculty recital in January that featured late Romantic Opera. The performance also featured the premiere of a new song by Andy Francis, Chair of the Music Department. Yekel and Weinkauf had collaborated in the past.
Executive-in-Residence project cut short The McDonough Leadership Program was excited to welcome Doug Griebel ’74 to campus as the 2019-2020 Fitzgerald Executive-in-Residence. The highly accomplished entrepreneur and senior executive spent time on campus during the fall semester, teaching management and leadership classes, as well as meeting with students individually and in groups. His focus was on the development of resilience and career planning. His plans to return to campus during spring semester were interrupted by COVID-19.
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McCoy Scholar When she was trying to find the right college for her, Jenna Senetra ’23 wanted to make sure she checked off as many boxes as possible. So, she applied to a lot of schools hoping to earn a scholarship and find a place she wanted to call her home away from home. On the road traveling for scholarship competitions, Senetra arrived at Marietta College — and almost immediately she fell in love. Of course, being the 21st recipient of the John G. and Jeanne B. McCoy Scholarship also helped. The award includes tuition, fees, room and board, and is renewable for four years. “I am so grateful to have received this scholarship. It’s more than I could have ever imagined and made it possible for me to attend Marietta.”
Proud of Greek Life Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and Alpha Xi Delta sorority were each recognized for their outstanding contributions to campus and the community. Alpha Sigma Phi was presented with the Gold Cup Award, the highest accolade given each year at the fraternity’s national convention. Alpha Xi Delta was recognized at its national convention for outstanding fundraising performance, along with the Elizabeth G. Van Buskirk New Member Group Award and an award for Academic Excellence.
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Homecoming Royalty One of the big highlights of homecoming weekend is the crowning of the queen and king during halftime of the football game. On October 12th, Alpha Xi Delta’s Lauren Coontz and football player Ryan VanMeter were crowned the 2019 Homecoming Queen and King. Coontz earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and VanMeter earned a Bachelor of Arts in Intervention Specialist.
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MARIETTA MOMENTS
Entrepreneurship Expo continues to grow For a fourth consecutive year, Marietta College conducted a successful Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepreneurship Expo that featured dozens of speakers and hundreds of participants in September. The one-day conference had 22 concurrent workshops and concluded with the popular Resource Fair and Networking Reception.
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $224,000 GRANT Marietta College’s Education Department, which consistently ranks among the best in Ohio, learned it was the recipient of an Ohio Deans Compact award. The College receives $224,000 over two years that will be used to help extend a dual training approach to all levels of teaching — elementary, middle school and high school. The Ohio Deans Compact initiative works to improve learning for all students, especially those from marginalized groups such as students with disabilities or those who are economically disadvantaged. Ohio Deans Compact offers incentive grants to colleges and universities in an effort to better prepare future educators to teach students with diverse needs. “We are preparing our teacher candidates to be inclusive teachers,” said Dr. Tanya Judd Pucella, Chair of the Education Department. “Everyone should be prepared to teach all students in their classroom.”
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#BeTheLight honors local high schools With spring athletic seasons getting canceled and members of the Class of 2020 missing out on special memories related to prom and graduation, Marietta College decided to join the #BeTheLight movement. From April 20th through May 22nd, the College paid tribute to the Class of 2020 by turning on the lights at Don Drumm Stadium and Marietta Field — which are located on opposite sides of Pike Street. The College lit up the sky from 8:20 (20:20 in military time) to 9:20 p.m. each weekday. “We saw where a school district in Texas was doing something similar for their students, and we wanted to do something that would let the Class of 2020 know we are thinking about them,” said Tom Perry, Vice President for Communication and Brand Management. “We knew this couldn’t replace all of the memories they should have made completing their spring athletic seasons, attending prom or receiving their diploma during an in-person graduation. This was just a small gesture of solidarity.” The College also honored its own on two different days. The first date was May 1st — the Friday before a virtual graduation was conducted. The other date was May 22nd to recognize the spring students who didn’t get to complete their seasons, perform in their final concerts or take the stage in their final play.
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FINANCIAL STABILITY
2018-19 Funds - Revenue
2019-20 Funds - Revenue
$42.1 Million
$44.8 Million
Auxiliary Service/Other - $9.8 million
Auxiliary Service/Other - $9.5 million
Investment Income (loss) - $5.5 million
Investment Income (loss) - $2.2 million
Contributions & Grants - $12.6 million
Contributions & Grants - $14.7 million
Tuition & Fees - $16.9 million
Tuition & Fees - $15.7 million
2018-19 Funds - Expenses
2019-20 Funds - Expenses
$50.5 Million
$49.7 Million
Interest Expense – $1.3 million
Interest Expense – $1.2 million
Depreciation Expense – $4.7 million
Depreciation Expense – $5.6 million
Occupancy/Utilities/Maintenance – $5.6 million
Occupancy/Utilities/Maintenance – $3.1 million
Services/Supplies/Other – $10.7 million
Wages & Benefits – $27.4 million
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Services/Supplies/Other – $11.5 million
Wages & Benefits – $29.1 million
Major upgrades in Mills Hall Mills Hall, which was constructed in 1909 as a factory building, has undergone multiple renovation projects over the years. This past year, the College invested close to $500,000 renovating the third floor to include new interior partitions and finishes for three classrooms, five offices and two restrooms; code compliant replacement electrical, technology and life safety systems; replacement of wood single-pane exterior windows with energy efficient windows; and central air conditioning to replace window units. There were also upgrades to the first and second floors that included life safety, technology, exterior windows, and finishes in hallways and two classrooms.
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FINANCIAL STABILITY
Investing in Infrastructure The College invested nearly $720,000 in the high-voltage distribution system that supplies electricity to a large part of the campus. The system, which had major cable failures in 2016 and again in 2018, needed to be replaced to bring the system up to current electrical codes and for any additional facilities that could be added to campus in the future. When the project was completed, the College’s high-voltage system was improved and now provides power to 11 academic buildings and six residence halls. NOTABLE PROJECTS DURING 2019-2020 New and upgraded boilers and HVAC systems — $387,719 Technology improvements — $167,122 Classroom improvements — $165,944 Athletic improvements (not including the baseball field) — $112,914 Residence hall furniture — $74,214
Long-Term Debt Reduction $80M $70M
$71.8M
$69.5M
$67.3M
$60M $50M $39.2M $38.2M
$40M
$35.8M
$33.8M
$30M
$31.6M $30.2M
$28.3M
$20M $10M 0
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2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
Endowment Value per Student (Full-Time Enrollment) $100,000 $80,338
$80,000
$79,545
$72,446
$60,000
$60,616
$61,768
2015
2016
$72,159
$55,625 $46,721
$40,000
$41,513
$39,725
$20,000 0
2011
2012
2013
2014
2017
2018
2019
2020
Endowment over the Past Decade $100M $84.8M
$80M
$78.6M $77.8M
$60M
$84.0M
$76.9M $70.3M
$68.7M $63.4M
$87.1M
$61.0M
$40M $20M 0
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COLLEGE MISSION Marietta College provides a strong foundation for a lifetime of leadership, critical thinking and problem-solving. We achieve this mission by offering undergraduates a contemporary liberal arts education and graduate students an education grounded in advanced knowledge and professional practice. Intellectual and creative excellence defines the Marietta experience. THE COLLEGE Private, contemporary liberal arts college that was FOUNDED IN 1835
ACADEMICS More than 50 UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS 111 full-time faculty
1,175 UNDERGRADUATES from 31 states (including Puerto Rico) and six countries
10:1 student-faculty ratio
Highlights from the 2019 INCOMING CLASS
ZERO classes taught by teaching assistants
3,104 applicants
MORE THAN 120 STUDENTS working on master’s degrees in either Physician Assistant Studies, Clinical Mental Health Counseling or Psychology
2,067 accept 348 enrolled (16.9% yield) 2.1% international students
ADMISSION & AID Percentage of applicants accepted: 66.5%
25.0% first-generation students
Average ACT score for admitted students: 22.9
89.0% receiving financial aid
Average SAT score for admitted students: 1120
3% receiving scholarships (exclusive of institutional aid)
Cost to attend: $47,770 (tuition, room, meals and fees)
Approximately 25,000 ALUMNI residing in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., and more than 31 countries.
ATHLETICS NCAA Division III athletic program offering 22 VARSITY SPORTS
Endowment: $84 MILLION
Marietta joined the Ohio Athletic Conference, widely regarded as one of the strongest in Division III and the THIRD OLDEST in the country, in 1926
13.5% students of color
School mascot: PIONEERS
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