Momentum Spring/Fall 2018

Momentum ISSUE XIII - SPRING/FALL 2018

10 YEARS

of Excellence

& Inspiration DR. JAN GEHLER ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT

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F A R E WE LL F ROM PRESIDEN T GEH LER As I retire after 10 years of proudly serving as president of Scottsdale Community College, I leave saying, “farewell,” but not “goodbye.” Goodbye is too final, and you can bet I will be back to visit and check in with all of the many friends and colleagues I will miss so much.

It has been a wonderful 10 years, and I leave with the utmost confidence that this college, with its strong support from the community, will grow and thrive beyond our wildest dreams. Growth can come in many ways, including through innovation, prestige, student achievement and outcomes, to name a few. Even though our enrollment has declined over the years, our value proposition and positive impact on students and the community has continued to increase, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our faculty, staff and community members.

There are so many people to thank that it would take this entire magazine to list everyone who has had a part in my, and the college’s, success since I first stepped onto this beautiful campus in 2008. Let me just say that I cannot think of a more supportive, generous and thoughtful community than Scottsdale, Arizona, and Scottsdale Community College. We work hard, but we have fun and don’t take ourselves too seriously.

I am so very pleased to be leaving SCC in the good hands of Ms. Chris Haines, who is taking the reins as interim president on August 2. Our chancellor, Dr. Maria Harper Marinick, made an excellent choice in appointing Chris to lead SCC until a national search is completed to select a new college president.

Chris has more than 30 years of higher education experience, including, most recently, serving as the interim president of Phoenix College. Prior to that, she was vice president of Student Affairs and dean of Students at PC. Most importantly, Chris is an Artichoke! She served as the interim dean of Student Affairs at SCC in 2010. She is a model leader, and she always puts the best interest of students first.

So, as Bill and I prepare to pack up and return to our beloved Alaska, it is bittersweet for us to leave our many Arizona friends, who have made our lives rich beyond measure.

Thank you, and farewell, for now.

Jan L. Gehler SCC President, retired

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CHRIS HAINES Named Interim President of SCC

“It is my pleasure to announce that Ms. Chris Haines, Phoenix College’s past interim president, will serve as the interim president of Scottsdale Community College, following President Jan Gehler’s retirement on Aug. 2,” said Maria Harper Chris Haines Marinick, chancellor of the Maricopa County Community Colleges District.

“We will work closely and collaboratively with Ms. Haines to ensure a smooth transition and success during her interim tenure, as well as during the search process to identify the permanent president for the college,” Harper Marinick said.

During her more than 30-year career in higher education, Haines has been a widely respected leader within Maricopa and in the external community. Since joining Maricopa in 1989, she has held administrative and leadership positions at Mesa Community College, South Mountain Community College, SCC and Phoenix College. Harper Marinick lauded Haines’ unwavering commitment to access, equity and student success.

A native of Zion, Illinois, Haines attended Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota, earning a bachelor’s degree in political science.

Haines went on to receive a master’s degree in educational counseling from Northern Arizona University and is currently working on her doctoral degree in educational leadership/higher education at NAU. At SCC, Haines’ leadership team (President’s Cabinet) includes Colleen Charleston-O’Neill, vice president – Administrative Services; Donna Young, vice president – Student Affairs; Stephanie Fujii, vice president – Academic Affairs; Vargha Mohebbi, chief information officer; Nancy Neff, Executive Director – Institutional Advancement & Community Engagement; Gia Taylor, dean – Enrollment Services; Larissa Train, interim dean – Student Services; Mirna Rosas, fiscal director, College Business Services; and Eddie Lamperez, interim director - Institutional Strategies.

“I’m excited to return to SCC, where I served as the interim dean of Student Affairs in 2010,” Haines said. “This is a great opportunity for me to continue to serve MCCCD in a leadership role at a college that I know and respect as a leader in innovation, student success and teaching excellence.”

Throughout her career, Haines has served on numerous college, district and national committees, as well as a tri-chair for SMCC’s successful Higher Learning Commission accreditation in 2009. She served as tri-chair of the committee leading Phoenix College’s reaffirmation of accreditation process, which culminated with a successful reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission in 2016.

Members of the President's Cabinet with President Jan Gehler, who is retiring after 10 years.

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LEADERSHIP LEGACY:

10 Years of Excellence

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s president of Scottsdale Community College, Jan Gehler, EdD, worked tirelessly during her 10 years to advance the college to benefit students, the community and beyond. Now, as Dr. Gehler moves on in retirement, it’s fitting to reflect on her contributions and the legacy she leaves.

When Dr. Gehler joined SCC, the college already had strong community ties, due to its previous president, the original Head Artichoke, Dr. Art DeCabooter. Still, Gehler was charged with elevating those partnerships and increasing philanthropic support, while strengthening internal operations.

Dr. Jan Gehler in 2013, when SCC won the Scottsdale Chamber Sterling Award in Big Business.

Dr. Gehler took the helm of an important educational institution, continued with respected SCC traditions, and even enhanced community interaction. She’s involved diverse elements of the greater Scottsdale area to the great benefit of her campus and the community. Also, I must credit her for her gentle persistence that I include education in one of my oft repeated phrases. Thank you, for your part in ensuring Scottsdale is the best city to Live, Work, LEARN and Play.

SCOTTSDALE MAYOR W.J. “JIM” LANE What you have done to elevate SCC in the community – while continuing to build on really strong relationships with SRPMIC and the City – is remarkable. You have done so much for the community. And, your staff and faculty are truly amazing.

MARGARET LEICHTFUSS Executive Director, Scottsdale Leadership

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My law firms and I have become fervent supporters of Scottsdale Community College (SCC) and its programs because of Dr. Gehler’s impassioned leadership. I personally became committed to SCC because I wanted to affiliate myself with an individual who possesses an astonishing combination of humility, compassion and dedication. I will greatly miss Dr. Gehler, both professionally and personally.

RANDY NUSSBAUM Attorney, Sacks Tierney P.A.

Advancing the Institution “Building community relationships and stewarding donors were things I had done in previous roles, and I looked forward to getting back into it here,” she shared.

Gehler, who is not one to take credit for the college’s many accomplishments, praises her leadership team, the President’s Cabinet, for helping to not only lead the college through change, but also enhance relationships internally and externally.

“These professionals work hand-inglove to achieve common goals,” she noted. “We’ve had success as a community college in many areas, including strengthening the college’s brand, reputation and fundraising,” she said.

“A large portion of the money raised by and on behalf of SCC is for student scholarships, but we also benefit from contributions that support our academic programs and innovation,” Gehler said.

“We’re continuing to build relationships, sharing our stories of outstanding teaching and learning, and our students’ stories of perseverance every chance we get.”

Native American Relations Looking beyond internal operations, Gehler made it her mission to establish SCC as a destination for Native American students, and those wanting to study indigenous peoples. In fulfilling a promise to the college host, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, SCC will open a new Indigenous Cultural Center in fall 2018.

It complements a decades-long commitment to advance Native American student enrollment and learning at SCC. “It’s been a long road turning this idea into reality,” Gehler noted. “We’re still creating programming for the center, but it’s a testament to the shared investments of time, talent, and treasure between SCC and SRPMIC.”

& Inspiration Two Waters Circle Further exemplifying the college commitment to the Native American community, and the ingenuity of SCC’s faculty, is Two Waters Circle. What was once a grassy area with ponds, where students studied aquatic animals and plants, became something much more meaningful, thanks to the vision and commitment of Carl Couch, the college’s former vice president of Administrative Services, and the late Roy Barnes, SCC Biology faculty.

Upon completion, a gorgeous multi-use space was revealed. A focal point on campus, Two Waters Circle features a combination of ponds filled with indigenous plants and animals, a stage, a donor recognition wall and a wall commemorating emeriti faculty and staff.

“The biology faculty were intimately involved in planning and creating this circular space that reflects the value of stewardship of the land, fundamental to our Native American partners,” Gehler said. “As you walk through the space, you discover Latin phrases from various scientists, philosophers, and leaders that highlight the importance of sustainability and taking care of Mother Earth. It’s exquisite.”

Genocide Awareness There’s no better place than college to increase awareness of the world and one’s role in it. So, when faculty member John Liffiton proposed an event to highlight genocides past and current around the world, Gehler gave her blessing “The proposal for what is now the annual Genocide Awareness Week struck a chord with me,” Gehler said. “If there’s ever a place to accurately portray history, it’s a college campus. We’ve been able to shine a light on genocide around the world, reminding people about what happened in the past, and that genocide is not only an historic event.

“John created an event that is internationally renowned.

It is the largest, most diverse event of its kind in the U.S., and, arguably, the world,” she noted. “It’s become a signature event for the college, for the District, and for the City of Scottsdale and beyond.”

Pushing boundaries, standing for what you believe in, and being willing to do the hard work is what distinguishes great colleges from good ones. Those qualities also differentiate great leaders from good ones.

Gehler, with her unwavering commitment to putting students first, and doing what’s right rather than what’s easy, has distinguished herself as a leader whose contributions leave a lasting legacy.

Bill and Jan Gehler

GEHLERS LEAVE LEGACY TO AID STUDENTS IN NEED Jan and Bill Gehler have witnessed how a flat tire, a dead car battery, an unexpected trip to the doctor or any number of unplanned expenses can derail a student’s plan to complete a semester of college. Many students already work full or part time while going to school, so an unexpected expense can be a real setback.

That’s why they established “The Gehler Student Emergency Fund” to provide financial support to help students stay enrolled at Scottsdale Community College (SCC), even if a financial crisis hits. By providing funds to help pay for essential expenses like rent, transportation, utilities, food, childcare or other, a student is less likely to take the drastic step of dropping out of school.

These one-time-only funds are for emergencies that have a high potential to cause a student to drop out. Once approved, and upon receipt of funds, students are encouraged to have a written plan to improve their circumstances, thus helping prevent similar emergencies in the future.

Gehler Emergency Fund Criteria To qualify, students must: e enrolled at Scottsdale Community • B College, with plans to continue at SCC • Carry a minimum of six (6) units per semester ave a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0 or higher.

• H Awards can be up to $500, unless there are circumstances that the review committee unanimously agrees merit exceeding the limit.

To give to the Gehler Student Emergency Fund, contact Charles Silver, Director of Development, at 480-423-6424.

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N T E R R S A P in Education and Enrichment A benefit of our work together is a clear and accessible pathway to a sound education that prepares students to function well and flourish in our increasingly knowledge- and technology-based world. ~ Ray Weinhold Scottsdale Community College and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) have been partners in education and enrichment since 1970, when SRPMIC agreed to lease the land on which the college resides. Since then, SCC has had the fortunate distinction of being the country's only public two-year college located on tribal land. SCC takes seriously this distinction and the inherent responsibilities for stewardship of the land and the spirit of the Salt River people.

At its core, the partnership between SCC and SRPMIC is an education endeavor, with programs that help tribal students transition from secondary school to public institutions, expose them to college, and prepare them for post-secondary education and training. For tribal members who wish to advance their studies, the partnership alleviates financial roadblocks to education by waiving tuition at SCC. “A benefit of our work together is a clear and accessible pathway to a sound education that prepares students to function well and flourish in our increasingly knowledge- and technology-based world,” said Ray Weinhold, SCC community liaison, who has spent decades working with SRPMIC. “We strive to be culturally sensitive in everything we do, placing emphasis on the needs and wants of our native students.”

College and community leaders report continued growth in tribal member enrollment at SCC. “We’re seeing increasing participation from community members who are taking classes at SCC,” said SRPMIC Vice President Martin Harvier. “Those students are gaining employment after receiving their degrees – either within the tribe or outside the community. Other students have gone on to major universities to continue their studies.”

Vice President Harvier says he and other tribal leaders consistently encourage parents to share with their

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The first cohort of the Tribal Court Advocate Program celebrates graduation.

children the importance of higher education. The SCCSRPMIC partnership makes it all the more tangible.

SCC President Jan Gehler, over her decade-long presidency, has made it a personal and professional priority to engage with the SRPMIC leadership and community and ensure SCC is a valued resource. From her early years to current time, President Gehler has pursued a vision to fulfill the college’s agreement to create a community center to further SRPMIC, Native Americans and all indigenous peoples.

The new Indigenous Cultural Center (ICC), which is part of a newly constructed building on campus that also houses the Business School, is fulfillment of that long-ago promise. The building, particularly the ICC portion, has design elements of Native American culture embedded throughout. It is expected to be a destination for expanded Native American programming and community events.

“There’s been a lot of design input from our members,” Vice President Harvier said of the construction project that is now a featured building at the east end of campus.

SAVE THE DATE.

William LeGoullon

SRPMIC Vice President Martin Harvier addresses graduates at SCC's 2018 Commencement Ceremony.

“The college has also been adding classes that support development and future career prospects within the SRPMIC community.”

“I’m extremely pleased to see our vision of a community center coming to fruition,” said President Gehler. “This beautiful setting, with meaningful cultural touches throughout, is a space for our American Indian Program to flourish.

We anticipate an increase in Native American student enrollment and achievement, as well as additional SRPMIC cultural activities and programming that will draw new visitors to our campus.”

While the partnership goes to great lengths to meet the needs of tribal members, it’s far from one-sided. SCC students, native and non-native alike, are engaging the SRPMIC community in various ways.

“We have SCC students raising mesquite trees and working with biologists to help repair damaged habitat in the Salt River community,” said Weinhold. “Faculty and staff have worked with the tribe’s corrections department to give incarcerated young people hope and proof that there’s life after incarceration.”

Other programs that give SCC students the chance to help advance the health and well-being of tribal members include counseling programs for members to obtain general equivalency diplomas (GEDs) and volunteer initiatives facilitated through SCC’s Service Learning and Leadership program. SCC also has implemented a successful Tribal Court Advocate Program.

“We work closely with the community and try to respond to their needs,” Weinhold explained. “We take advantage of opportunities where we can help students – Native or not – put what they learn in the classroom to work in the real world.”

GRAND OPENING! Mark your calendar for a special celebration of the completion of the Cloud Song Project at Scottsdale Community College.

Friday November 2, 2018 8:30 a.m.

The newest building at SCC houses the Business School, Indigenous Cultural Center and Community Engagement Space.

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Congratulations

GRADUATES

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2018

The excitement and pride was palpable before, during and after the 2018 Scottsdale Community College Commencement on May 11. Graduates, families, friends, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate an important milestone in students’ education journeys.

More than 260 of the nearly 1,000 students who earned a degree and/or certificate proudly walked across the stage to receive handshakes from the platform party and their hard-earned credential from SCC President Jan Gehler, who, in her remarks revealed that this would be her last SCC Commencement as she enters retirement following 10 years of leading the college.

The program included: Faculty Senate President Miguel Lucas, who led the commencement procession into the gymnasium and decreed the opening of the ceremony; Master of Ceremony Stephanie Fujii, vice president of Academic Affairs; welcome remarks, Dr. Jan Gehler; honored speaker, Martin Harvier, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Vice President; and student speaker, Kouame Yao Kevin.

Kevin, who is an international student from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), talked about his experience at SCC and ended with this advice to the graduates, “Do small things with great love.”

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Equine Student Awarded Prestigious Internship

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age 5, Stephanie Malleo dreamed about working with horses. Now, at 21, the Scottsdale Community College student is taking a big step to realize that dream.

In November, she was one of 29 students from across the world chosen to participate in the prestigious Kentucky Equine Management Internship (KEMI).

Of the college students selected, Malleo is the only one from a community college.

The six-month internship exposes her to opportunities within the horse industry while being in the heart of horse country.

Prior to leaving for her internship, she had been a pharmacy tech at CVS and had been riding colts in Dewey, Arizona. Malleo became a certified emergency medical tech at age 18 and has since incorporated her training in her equine career.

“People with EMT training are very well qualified in dealing with the less glamorous side of emergencies,” Begonia said. “They are not offput by injury and illness. That is important in this internship.”

Malleo said she enjoyed her training as an EMT but decided horses were her passion.

She currently plans to enroll at Texas A&M University in the fall to earn her bachelor’s degree. Eventually, she’d I never thought this (internship) like to go to the University of would actually happen, the lesson Tennessee in Knoxville for veterihere is don’t doubt yourself narian school. She has ties to both “I never thought this (internship) because it could happen. states. Her mother currently lives would actually happen,” said the in Texas and her family resided in graduate of Willow Canyon High Nashville before they moved School in Surprise, Arizona. “The lesson here is to Arizona when she was a toddler. don’t doubt yourself because it could happen.”

Malleo said attending SCC and being a part of the Malleo began the six-month internship Jan. 2.

Equine Science program provided a supportive She is currently living near Lexington, Kentucky, environment to pursue her professional goals. where she is shadowing and working with veterinarians and a foaling manager in a foaling barn.

“The professors showed a lot of interest in us as students and as horse professionals,” she said. “We met Her ultimate goal is to become a vet, specializing in a lot of industry professionals that want to help us equine sports medicine. succeed and expand the horse industry. That opened doors for us to pursue many career opportunities.”

“When she commits to something, she does it,” said Julie Begonia, Malleo’s SCC advisor and one of her Jay Clements, director of SCC’s Equine Science program, instructors in the SCC equine program. “She has a said she hopes Malleo is the first of many SCC equine tremendous amount of perseverance.” students to get accepted into the KEMI program.

Begonia added, “She’s very well prepared for this “Through the internship, students integrate academic internship. She’s had a lifetime of working with horses. studies with practical experience, leadership and One of nice things about Stephanie is it doesn’t matter responsibility as a contributing participant on a what needs to be done, she’ll do it. For her, it’s all central Kentucky horse farm." integral in the care of horses.”

The internship also fulfills Malleo’s final requirement to earn her Associate of Applied Sciences degree in equine science from SCC.

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Getting Jazzed about SCC A VIP Reception and Jazz Showcase on April 30, drew representatives from local businesses to Scottsdale Community College to learn about the many ways the college can partner with them and their employees. With the idea and support coming from her President’s Advisory Board, SCC President Jan Gehler hosted the event to draw new visitors and potential partners to campus for networking and jazz.

During the reception, representatives and alumni from SCC’s Computer Information Systems and Graphic Design programs told their stories of business partnerships that are already making a difference for students and graduates. SCC partners with many local business to provide highly qualified interns, and offer courses and programs that match current industry needs.

Following the reception, attendees were treated to a student and faculty Jazz Showcase at the Music Amphitheater.

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Student profile

David Ung

SCC alum returns for second wave

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ducation can be an exercise in self-discovery. That’s certainly the case for David Ung, a 25-year-old college graduate who is currently on his second tour as a Scottsdale Community College student. With a bachelor’s degree and one year of medical school under his belt, Ung is back at SCC to better align his personal and professional interests.

improve the health and well-being of the campus community.

Under the direction of Robert Martin, director of Personal Training/ Nutrition at SCC and advisor to the Fitness and Nutrition Club, Ung and his student colleagues earned SCC Silver level recognition from the American College of Sports Medicine.

Ung, whose lifelong ambition was to become a doctor, first enrolled at SCC in the fall of 2011, after a lackluster year at the University of Arizona in Tucson.

“I had a rough patch at U of A,” he said. “In other words, I had a little too much fun. My grades that year didn’t reflect my desire to become a doctor, so I decided to step out of that environment and dedicate myself to being a better student.”

“I felt like my dream of becoming a doctor was slipping away,” he said.

“When I got to SCC, I knew I had to change things around and prove to myself that I could be a good student and excel in school. It was the first time I fully invested myself in my education.”

His investment paid huge dividends.

After two years, Ung transferred to Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry with summa cum laude honors. Still set on becoming a doctor, he went on to complete a year of medical school along with various health care internships. The experience, however, changed Ung’s outlook on the career path that once seemed so certain.

“I found that the day-to-day practice of being a doctor isn’t the environment I ultimately want to work in,” he explained. “The role of a doctor is a lot more diagnostic. I want to work side-by-side with patients.”

Having always been passionate about science, health and the human body, Ung wants to become a physical therapist. To prepare for

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David Ung is taking a leadership role at SCC, while pursuing his studies.

physical therapy school, he returned to SCC in August 2017. Now, he’s backfilling his previous health studies with physical therapy prerequisites, including statistics, anatomy, introduction to exercise physiology, and psychology.

During his second stint at SCC, Ung explored his interests in leadership, serving as president of SCC’s Fitness and Nutrition Club. Among their various activities, the club is leading the college’s chapter of a global health initiative called Exercise is Medicine® on Campus. Managed by the American College of Sports Medicine, the initiative aims to encourage health care providers to incorporate exercise into patients’ treatment plans. At SCC, program leaders use it as another tool to Fitness and Nutrition Club members keep active and bond at activities, such as bowling.

The passion Ung and his peers have for the program is highlighted by innovative strategies to raise awareness and support. Club members, with support from the American Liver Foundation and in conjunction with the Student Nurses Association, brought Neil Shernoff, MD, a gastroenterologist, to campus to speak about the effects of alcohol on the liver. Ung and his colleagues promoted the event to upwards of 250 students in SCC classrooms as well as to the Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community to raise awareness among tribal members.

“We worked hard to make this a co-curricular event for honors students,” Ung noted. “They earned credit, much like continuing education credits that nurses and doctors earn in their professions. We’re super proud of this event!”

Beyond working with the club, Ung will be applying to physical therapy school in the coming months. He hopes to start that phase of his academic career in the fall of 2019.

Until then, he’s staying active – figuratively and literally – at SCC.

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

Reception & Dinner

PRESIDENT'S CLUB DINNER HONORS DONORS The annual President’s Club Dinner is an opportunity for Scottsdale Community College President Jan Gehler to thank donors who contribute $1,000 or more to the college. The reception and dinner fare is prepared and served by students in the college’s renowned Culinary Arts Program.

This year’s event drew more than 60 donors, including Mr. David Bower, representing Chapman Automotive Group. The Company’s foundation presented SCC with a generous gift of $50,000 for full-ride student scholarships over five years. President Gehler presented Mr. Bower with a gift plaque matching the one that will reside on the college’s donor wall at Two Waters Circle.

mates with encouragement and support. SCC, my professors and advisors have guided me on this journey and have had a huge part in why I am succeeding today.”

Eliot Staikos said he was fortunate to earn a scholarship from the Valley Hotel and Resort Association. “This was a game changer for me. It validated me both as a student and as a person,” he said. You see, when I was around 8 or 9 years of age, I was diagnosed with being on the autism spectrum, which meant growing up I had many challenges and hurdles to overcome, including being bullied for being different and learning differently. Receiving a 2017 scholarship has reinforced the goal of achieving my degree, allowing me to prioritize my studies versus having to worry about work so much.”

During the program, three SCC students shared their stories of SCC President Jan Gehler, Virginia Korte and personal struggle and how David Bower, from Chapman Automotive. attending SCC and being awarded Angie Vandine, who raised her scholarships made a positive two boys as a single mom, said, difference in their lives and their college experience.

“It is one thing to dream, hope, and work very hard, but it takes generous donors like you to help dreams come Tara Devlin, said, “I received a scholarship from the true, AND help make us better. You are taking a wish, American Association of University Women for the making it heard and answered AND believing in us.

2017/2018 school year. This is my third year at SCC. I hope you know what it’s done so far, because it has When I returned to school after 25-plus years, I was full meant the world to me and my family.” of fear and doubt about succeeding in the challenges ahead of me and entering an environment full of young To donate to SCC, please contact Development Director Charles Silver, 480-423-6424. adults. I must say that I was received by all my class-

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NEWS BRIEFS NEWSB R I E F S STUDENT WINS GILMAN SCHOLARSHIP Scottsdale Community College student Kelli Barr is studying abroad over the summer, after receiving the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. She is taking classes in world politics and intercultural communications in Athlone, Ireland, earning six credits.

“I want to see how other people live their lives and see if it is completely different than ours,” said Barr, who is on track to graduate from the

GRADUATE MAKES HISTORY Gwendolyn Carlson made history on May 11, when she walked across the stage at Commencement and accepted her diploma as the oldest-ever graduate of Scottsdale Community College at age 84. Carlson began taking classes at SCC in 2014, with no specific degree or major in mind at the time.

However, at the urging of her academic advisors, Carlson began working toward an associate of art degree in anthropology. She conquered some difficult subjects, including math, to meet all of the requirements for graduation. “I put off math since the 1970s, but, thanks to my math professor at SCC, I learned that math can be fun and I have enjoyed the newer way to approach math.”

Even though she has earned a degree, Carlson does not plan on stopping her education journey at SCC. “It was meant for me to be here and for me to be on this campus,” she said.

“I’ve always been kind of a loner and the academic world is my family. I’m surrounded by people who respect me, help me and care about me.”

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Culinary Arts program in December. “I also hope to gain more courage to start conversations.”

The Gilman Scholarship is named after retired Congressman Benjamin Gilman, who served in Congress for 30 years and chaired the House Foreign Relations Committee before retiring in 2002. It offers up to $5,000 to recipients who participate in a study abroad program that lasts at least four weeks. Eligible students also must receive federal Pell Grants.

A graduate of Flowing Wells High School in Tucson, Barr moved to Chandler last July. She chose to attend SCC to pursue Culinary Arts. Her interest in Culinary Arts was spurred in part by a small business she started, working out of her home making cupcakes, cakes and other baked goods.

She’s done well at SCC, carrying a 3.78 GPA. She’s still figuring out her next professional move after graduation.

CULINARY KIDS CAMP IS A HIT Scottsdale Community College’s Culinary Arts program offered a Culinary Kids Camp over the summer, attracting youth ages 11-15 to learn practical cooking techniques for basic meals in the school’s Culinary Arts kitchen.

The camp was led by Chef Trena Jones, who guided campers in preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert.

“Each camp session has a strong focus on healthy cooking techniques the students can use at home,” said Chef Jones.

The non-credit camp sessions were offered in morning and afternoon blocks in June.

BASEBALL ADVANCES TO FINAL FOUR The Scottsdale Community College Baseball team lost a tough opening round game in the NJCAA Division II College World Series, and then went on to defy the odds and make it to the Final Four.

Throughout the series, the Fighting Artichokes survived and advanced with stellar pitching and strong defense. Their season came to an end on May 30, with a third-place finish at Nationals. The SCC Baseball team’s incredible run was cut short after losing to Parkland College by the final score of 13-5.

The team made the most of their experience in Enid, Oklahoma, where

the College World Series is held.

They practiced hard and also spent time in the community, including having a team BBQ with the Enid Little League Sluggers.

Congratulations and thank you to Coach Alex Cherney, the Baseball and Athletics staff, all of the players and supportive family, friends and community. Go Chokes!

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By the Numbers

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2018

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LEARN. GROW. ACHIEVE.

TOTAL STUDENT ENROLLMENT:

23.1% Full-time

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE:

8,973

Day / Evening / Online (based on FTSE) 16.8% online classes 70.1% day classes * Students may take more 13.1% evening classes

53.7% Female

76.9% Part-time

19 STUDENTS

45.0% Male

* 1 .3% unknown.

than one type of class

(This is % of enrollment, not % of classes)

81.3% of SCC students come from Scottsdale, Phoenix, Mesa, and Tempe.

35 international students on F-1 Visas from 25 countries

AWARDED CERTIFICATES & DEGREES (2016-2017):

1,746

(EST.)

Top Occupational Certificates:

• Film Production • Culinary Arts • Graphic Design:Visual Communication • Hospitality and Tourism/Hotel Management • Tribal Court Advocacy • Computer Information Systems Technologies

Top Occupation al Degrees: • Nursing • Motion Picture/Television Production • Interior Design • Graphic Design:Visual Communication • Culinary Arts • Hospitality and Tourism/Hotel Management

EDUCATIONAL

PLANS

Meet University Requirements 2.4%

Unknown 4.7%

Learn or Improve Career Skills without Degree or Certificate 3.4% Enter or Advance in Job Market 15.2%

Transfer Without Degree 7.5%

For Another Maricopa College 1.5%

Transfer to Four-Year College

High School Dual Enrollment/Concurrent HS 22.9%

31.3%

Personal Interest 11.1%

* Data reflects Spring 2018, 45th day.

Residential Faculty Adjunct Faculty 68% Faculty have master’s degrees 49% Faculty have master’s degrees 15 15 26% Faculty have doctorate degrees 10% Faculty have doctorate degrees

9000 E. Chaparral Road Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Support student success at SCC. Call Development Director Charles Silver at 480-423-6424.

The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is an EEO/AA Institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Ray and Jean Weinhold with SCC President Jan Gehler at the SCC Donor Wall in Two Waters Circle.

Pictured l-r, Christina Schultz, president and CEO, MCCF; Dr. Maria Harper Marinick, chancellor, Maricopa Community Colleges District; Jean and Ray Weinhold; Dr. Jan Gehler, president, SCC; and Charles Silver, director of Development, SCC.

EDUCATION Ray and Jean Weinhold were selected as Scottsdale Community College’s honorees at the Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation (MCCF) 13th Annual Heroes of Education event in March. The Weinholds have dedicated their lives to charitable giving. Their true passion is education and, specifically, investing in programs and scholarships that ensure disadvantaged youth have an opportunity to learn and grow. The Weinholds are particularly passionate about SCC’s mission and the people the college serves. They created an endowment to honor their daughter, Janene, who believed strongly in learning, helping youth and investing in those less privileged than she. Through the Janene Weinhold Tender Mercies Endowed Scholarship Fund, which helps Native American students attend SCC, the Weinholds help numerous students each semester with both tuition and fees.