2011-2012 Valencia Foundation Annual Report by Valencia College

2011-12 ANNUAL REPORT

Table of contents Message from the college president . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Message from the foundation president . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Message from the foundation board chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Endowed scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Scholarship spotlight – Progress Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Non-endowed scholarships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Academic and faculty endowed chairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Donor spotlight – Bank of America . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 2011-2012 endowed chair distinguished professors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 2011-2012 endowed chair distinguished scholars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Faculty spotlight – social media Lisa Macon and Josh Murdock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Program spotlight – Take Stock in Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Legacy Society . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Spotlight – Seneff Honors College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 President’s Giving Circle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Special feature – economic impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Lifetime donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 2011-2012 contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Donor spotlight – Universal Orlando Resort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Valencia Foundation community partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 2011-2012 major in-kind contributors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Alumni spotlight – Michael Dippy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Board and alumni spotlight – Jonni Kimberly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Board and emeriti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Guiding principles and code of ethics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Foundation staff, Stay connected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

VALENCIA FOUNDATION is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We value the richness of diversity in its many forms and respect the dignity of each individual. We do not practice unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious creed, disabling condition, age or marital status. Our focus is to support Valencia College’s mission, as we strive to unlock access to learning for students of all backgrounds.

MESSAGE FROM THE COLLEGE PRESIDENT

DEAR FRIENDS OF VALENCIA:

t has been an amazing year of harvest for both the college and the foundation. As our learning, graduation and placement results with students continue to lead the industry, the college continues to attract national attention, culminating this year in the first-ever Aspen Prize for Excellence. This new award from the Aspen Institute was earned on the basis of our results and confirms what many of you may have suspected â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Valencia really is the No. 1 community college in America. It affirms the decades-long effort of our faculty and staff to put student learning first in all that we do. But the Aspen Award is a waypoint, not an end point, and it points to all that we still aspire to achieve with our students and community: to achieve the learning results and graduation rates that set a new standard in American higher education; to make a powerful contribution to the economic recovery of our region; and to realize democracyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real potential for creating opportunity for all who are willing to work hard toward meaningful goals. We have always been able to count on the foundation to stand with us and invest in our work. We continue to appreciate and need your support. Thanks for all you have done and invested in our students, and thanks for all you will do to take us to the next level of service and excellence. Yours truly,

Dr. Sanford C. Shugart, president Valencia College

Dr. Shugart, at commencement

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT

alencia College, in its first year with this new V moniker, graduated nearly 9,000 students in May. The commencement energy was incredible, the families were joyful, and the graduates … well, the graduates were positively glowing, diplomas in hand. Among the Class of 2012 were thousands, each of whom earned a degree only because a generous donor made a commitment. Their professors, children, parents and friends gathered to celebrate, and to watch them gleefully skip across the stage in their caps and gowns. It is simply the most amazing day at Valencia. Your gifts have transformed lives, families and futures. On their behalf, I thank you. As they enter the workforce, these newly minted graduates wish to pay it forward: They know firsthand how difficult it can be for many to afford college, and they have created a “Leaving a Legacy” campaign to seed a scholarship fund for those coming behind them.

This amazing board has captured a vision I feel sure we can accomplish: to ensure that, no matter what, every student in Central Florida will be able to earn a degree, regardless of their neighborhood, their ethnicity or their family income. This has been a year during which we’ve given thanks for so many things:

• Valencia College was named the No. 1 community college in the country by the prestigious Aspen Institute, which was accompanied by a $600,000 prize the college gifted to the foundation for student scholarships and faculty/staff innovation.

• The foundation was recognized as one of the strongest community college endowments for

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the seventh consecutive year by the NACUBOCommonfund annual endowment study, with net assets of $63.4 million.

• In July, 2012, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education named Valencia one of two public colleges to its Circle of Excellence for Educational Fundraising, an unsolicited award based on their investigation and blind evaluation of the past three years of donor data supplied to the Voluntary Support of Education Survey.

• Faculty and staff giving grew payroll contributions by 16 percent, in large part due to a campaign they created, “Give Up a Cup,” which is spearheaded by Valencia College’s own Patti Riva and Katie Tagye Shephard.

• The alumni association, led by president Michael McLaughlin, in partnership with the student development office, successfully implemented The Legacy Graduating Class Gift 2011-2012 Project to support student scholarships. Their efforts exceeded the $5,000 goal and established a tradition in student philanthropy.

• Overall donations expanded by 31 percent. • Disbursements of funds to students, faculty and the college more than quadrupled from $1.7 million in fiscal year 2010-2011 to $7.2 million in fiscal year 2011-2012, which was the result of the $5 million gift for Osceola’s new building.

• We have partnered with UCF to create new 2+2 scholarships for students in DirectConnect. The Johnson Scholarship Foundation has pledged to match gifts, creating a $3 million fund. If you are interested in a double- or triple-match opportunity, please let me know. Our board of directors works tirelessly and enthusiastically to tell our story and raise funds. 2010-2012 foundation board chair, Linda Landman Gonzalez, has been a visionary, committed leader who serves as a role model for advocacy and

philanthropy. Jonni Kimberly, vice chair, is the catalyst behind our Rosen partnership, which continued at our Sept. 15 A Taste for Learning. Jay Galbraith leads our storytelling initiative. Lori Sims provides a steady hand, a keen eye and a guiding force in managing our investments and financial matters. Scholarship chair Kay Walters has helped to disburse more than $4.5 million during the past three years. It is a mighty goal that has the power to reshape this entire community. Shardeh Berry, 2012 winner of the Mary Smedley Collier Distinguished Graduate Award and transfer scholarship, explains how the trajectory of her life – and her children’s lives – is forever changed: “Valencia, for all of us, this name represents something different. For some it may be a major accomplishment, while for others it might be just a stepping stone. It may mean the first time you are free from your parents, a career change or a time when you are recreating your life.”

For me, Valencia College signaled a major turning point in my life.

Largely due to great teachers and amazing friends, I gained the motivation and strength to push my way past obstacles. Despite economic challenges and political turmoil, Valencia students are taking a leap of faith that their diploma will dramatically improve their opportunities now and far into the future. Our donors continue to nurture that faith by investing in those futures. I’m not sure you could make a better investment than in a human being. Our students and I do not take your generosity for granted.

Warmly,

Geraldine Gallagher, CFRE Valencia Foundation president and CEO

She explains, “prior to my decision to attend Valencia College, I was on a downward spiral. I had no idea how much this decision would alter my life.” And change her life it did. “In the past two years, my community at Valencia College has enabled me to achieve goals I never felt were possible. I have created lifelong friendships, participated in various student-leadership positions and experienced my first international trip.” P.S. Please stay connected. I invite you to join us in continuing Valencia conversations through our blog, Facebook, Twitter and online at www.valencia.org. Please see p. 19 for addresses.

MESSAGE FROM THE FOUNDATION BOARD CHAIR

Valencia College radically alters this region. The Aspen Institute named Valencia the top community college in the country for academic excellence in December 2011. Here are just a few reasons why:

• Research shows that an increasing number of U.S. students are not ready for college-level work – and that the country has slipped to 12th globally in the percentage of young adults who have earned at least an associate degree. In spite of these facts, Valencia is experiencing rising graduation rates among all students, including minorities.

• Valencia graduation rates among college-ready Valencia Foundation board chair, Linda Landman Gonzalez

S even years ago, when I was asked to serve as

2010-12 foundation board chair, it was not a difficult decision. I understand the power of learning, and I know firsthand the difference Valencia makes because my early banking career began with classes at this college. Valencia has a meaningful, powerful story to tell. My fellow foundation board members have pledged to help share that narrative widely and deeply within our Central Florida community.

Did you know Valencia generates close to 3,000 jobs and expends $231 million annually? Or that the college produces $1.05 billion in economic impact, according to a study conducted by an independent research firm? 4

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African-American students have nearly tripled in the last decade from 15.4 percent to 44.3 percent today.

• Of all graduating seniors in Orange and Osceola counties, almost twice as many start their college careers at Valencia as at all other state colleges and universities combined.

• Aspen judges focused on the college’s workforce training, noting that our graduates “are employed at rates higher than graduates from any of the other 10 Aspen Prize finalists. This is especially impressive given the region’s unusually high unemployment rate and low job growth rate.” An investment in Valencia has impressive returns – both for students and taxpayers. For taxpayers, the annual ROI on their investment in the college is 8.9 percent.

Valencia’s associate in science graduates boast 95 percent job placement, even in this economy. Starting salaries average $43,385.

Our graduates contribute $781.7 million in earnings, spending and savings to the region’s economy each year. I have heard our college president, Dr. Sandy Shugart, remark that Valencia is the most “efficient” college in the state system. The facts bear him out: Based on data gathered by the Florida Department of Education for the 2011-12 school year, Valencia has lower funding per FTE (full-time-equivalent) student than any of the other 27 colleges – and yet Valencia consistently has more graduates. But this efficiency comes at a price for the top community college in the nation, located right here in our neighborhoods, educating our children and offering an opportunity that can break the family cycle of poverty.

Scholarships change individual lives. Your investment in Valencia College – donations to fund student learning, to offer access through scholarships, to expand professorships, to build new facilities, to enhance capacity, to purchase student textbooks, to update high-tech offerings – has an ROI of nearly 9 percent annually. What other private investment vehicle offers that rate of return? Although I spent a good part of my career in banking, at the end of the day, the reasons I treasure Valencia have less to do with facts and figures, and more to do with the individual lives we have the privilege of influencing.

I have met so many of our scholarship students, and I’ve heard their stories. Their aptitude and intelligence are astounding. Their tenacity is dogged. Their obstacles are enormous. But their hope is even more expansive. It is fueled by their Valencia professors and advisers – and by you, their benefactors – for believing in them. I invite you to help us tell our Valencia story. With your voice, our band of 60 devoted foundation volunteer leaders can expand exponentially to help Central Florida understand what an undiscovered gem we have in Valencia, our community’s college. On behalf of our foundation board of directors, I extend our sincerest appreciation for the investment you have already made in Valencia and the students we serve. We welcome your continuing philanthropy. It is an investment you will not regret.

Linda Landman Gonzalez Valencia Foundation board chair, Orlando Magic vice president, community relations and government affairs and president of the Orlando Magic Youth Fund

One hundred percent of every gift to the foundation goes directly to the donor’s intention.

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Valenciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s graduation rate is nearly the national average for peer community colleges.

ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

*INCLUDES SCHOLARSHIPS THAT ARE PENDING ENDOWMENT

Sahar Abdalla “Searching for the Little Prince” Scholarship ABLE Trust Scholarship Acousti Engineering / G. Verner Jr. / Tech Prep Scholarship Alexander Adams Scholarship Kathleen A. Adams Memorial Scholarship for Single Parents African - American Heritage Scholarship Agere Systems Scholarship W. Carolyn Allen Scholarship Alliance of Black Telecommunication Employees Scholarship Alpha Delta Kappa Delta Phi Scholarship Alumni Association / Student Development Student Leadership Award Alumni Scholarship American Association of University Women Memorial Scholarship American Association of Women in Community Colleges Scholarship American Business Women’s Association Futura Chapter Scholarship American Business Women’s Association Orlando Action Chapter Scholarship American Cancer Society Florida Division Scholarship American Society of Highway Engineers, Cooper E. Curtis Scholarship American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Jim Black Scholarship American Society of Plumbing Engineers, Lloyd Brown and Kendall M. Kalapp Scholarship Chris Wimmer Amick Scholarship Anna Fertic Foundation Scholarship AT&T Tech Prep Scholarship AT&T Wireless Service Scholarship Renee Y. Bailey Scholarship Baker and Hostetler Scholarship Janet K. Baker Trustee Scholarship Philip E. Bishop Scholarship Fund Central Florida Educators Federal Credit Union Scholarship Central Florida Fair Scholarship Central Florida Integrated Physicians Association Scholarship Central Florida Investments, Chad’s Way Scholarship Central Florida Investments, Joseph F. Cordovano Scholarship Central Florida Kidney Centers Inc. Scholarship Central Florida Women’s Resource Center Scholarship Linda W. Chapin Bithlo Scholarship Linda W. Chapin Taft Scholarship Linda W. Chapin Winter Garden Scholarship Josephine and William Chen Family Scholarship

Chesley G. Magruder Foundation Scholarship Children’s Home Society Scholarship Christmas Women’s Club Scholarship Church Street Station Scholarship Citrus Bank Scholarship Citrus Club Scholarship Clara Abbott Foundation Scholarship Clint Foundation Scholarship Darrell W. Colegrove Scholarship Howe Collazo Starfish Swam Scholarship David F. Collier Memorial Scholarship Mary S. Collier Valencia College Alumni Association Distinguished Graduate Award Mary Smedley Collier and Family Scholarship Tina Collyer Memorial EMT Scholarship: Tina’s Heart John Colombo Scholarship Colonial Bank Scholarship Commercial Real Estate Women Scholarship Community Action Mel Martinez Head Start Scholarship Contemporary Mortgage Services Scholarship Convergys Scholarship Conway United Methodist Church Scholarship David C. and Dorothy H. Crotty Good Government Scholarship Richard T. Crotty Community Action Scholarship Mayor Richard T. Crotty Valencia and UCF Alumni Association Two-Plus-Two Scholarship Darden Restaurants Diversity in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management Scholarship Darden Restaurants Foundation Student Assistance Scholarship Delta Sigma Theta Sorority / Orange County Alumni Scholarship Dental Foundation of Central Florida Scholarship Jane Dewey and Monty Bilyue Emergency Healthcare Services Scholarship Lucy Di Pasqua Scholarship Displaced Homemakers Scholarship Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Osceola Scholarship Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Tech Prep Scholarship Dyer, Riddle, Mills and Precourt Scholarship East Campus Peer Educator Scholarship Eby Construction Co. / Martell E. Karr Scholarship Eccleston-Callahan Memorial Scholarship Edgewood Children’s Ranch Scholarship Education Foundation of Osceola County Endowed Scholarship Fund for Osceola Charlie and Ilona Edwards Memorial Scholarship

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Fanny Landwirth Foundation / House of Hope Scholarship Farrell and Burnham Global Perspectives Scholarship Femmes de Coeur Nursing Endowed Scholarship Howard Fenner / Orange County Classroom Teachers Association Scholarship Ferrigno Family Scholarship Film and Entertainment Industry Training Scholarship Florida Citrus Sports Endowed Scholarship Florida Congress of Parents and Teachers Association Scholarship Florida Hospital East Volunteer Program Florida Hospital Kissimmee Scholarship Florida Police / Deputy Sheriff Troy M. Babin Scholarship Callie Rae Force Scholarship Troy Lee Force and Robert Hugh Force Scholarship Foreman Family Scholarship Foundation for Osceola Education Scholarship Joseph Francesco Scholarship Fry Hammond Barr Scholarship James M. Gallagher Scholarship Gamma Phi Delta, Alpha Phi Chapter, Scholarship Gayfer’s Teen Board Scholarship Geller, Ragan, James, Oppenheimer and Creel Scholarship GFWC Orlando Junior Women’s Club Scholarship GFWC Oviedo Women’s Club Scholarship Paul C. Gianini Jr., EdD, Tech Prep Scholarship Glen and Hazel Morrison Foundation Sophomore Scholarship Greenberg Traurig / Devereux Florida Treatment Network Scholarship Dr. Armando Gutiérrez and Dr. Odilia Z. Gutiérrez Scholarship Connie Kay Gwizdala Memorial Nursing Scholarship Trevor W. Hall Sr. Sophomore Scholarship Harcourt Brace / Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida Scholarship Paul and Audrey Harding Scholarship Dianne Pitts Harkins Memorial Scholarship Jacqueline Hartt Endowed Music Scholarship Justin Harvey Alpha Gamma Omega Scholarship Health Central Auxiliary Scholarship Health Education Technologies Scholarship Bessie Galloway Henkel Scholarship Herb Society of Central Florida Scholarship Suzannah C. Heyward Scholarship Colonel Fred E. Hild Sophomore Scholarship Frank and Carlene Hines Legacy Scholarship Hispanic Scholarship Council of Central Florida Scholarship

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Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement / Lucent Scholarship Hites Family Foundation / Foundation for Osceola Education Scholarship Hites Family Foundation / Rotary Club of West Orlando Scholarship Hites Family Scholarship Harry Hobbs and E. Mary Hobbs Scholarship Fund Dr. Michael Hooks Student Assistance Fund Robert L. Howard and Thomas E. Pryor Sr. Scholarship Hsu Family Scholarship Russell S. and Harry C. Hughes Scholarship Hungerford Chapel Trust Scholarship William S. Hunt Scholarship The Huntington Bank Scholarship Independent Insurance Agents of Central Florida Scholarship International Food Service Executives Association / Wallace M. Peterson Scholarship Andrea L. and Florence E. Jasica Scholarship Jeld - Wen Foundation Scholarship Eula Pearl Jenkins Scholarship Jack Jennings Scholarship Johnson Scholarship Foundation Endowed Scholarship Peggy Jones Nursing Scholarship Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity / Orlando Alumni Chapter Scholarship Lula Keyes Scholarship Roger G. Keyes Scholarship Kimball Foundation Scholarship Treva C. Kintner Sophomore Scholarship Kissimmee High School Alumni Association Scholarship Kissimmee Moose Lodge 2056 / John Gallagher Memorial Kissimmee St. Cloud Hospitality Industry Scholarship Kissimmee Valley Livestock Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Clermont Scholarship Kiwanis Club of East Orange County Scholarship Kiwanis Club of East Orlando / Orville R. Davis Scholarship Kiwanis Club of East Orlando / Amby Frasier / Boys and Girls Club Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Kissimmee Scholarship Kiwanis Club of North Orlando Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Orlando Scholarship Kiwanis Club of Osceola County Scholarship Alice H. Klinger Scholarship Bob and Diane Kupchak Scholarship

Jan D. Lackey Scholarship Lake Mary Heathrow Festival of the Arts Scholarship John H. Land Scholarship Gail Lathrop Scholarship Latin American Student Organization Scholarship Latin Generations Scholarship Legacy Soccer Foundation / Unilever Scholarship Legal Eagles Pathway Scholarship Lockheed Martin Alumni Scholarship Lois Holt Foundation Scholarship John S. and Carolyn T. Lord Scholarship Lucerne Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Dr. Paul Lyles Scholarship MacLeod Family Scholarship Gerry J. MacLeod Great Oaks Village Scholarship Raymer and Dean Maguire Scholarship Raymer F. Maguire Jr. Nursing Scholarship Michael and Patrick Maloney Scholarship Timothy Kevin Manning Scholarship MARS Club Scholarship Martin Federal Credit Union / E. Jane Johns Scholarship Lilliam Grimany Martinez, RDH, and Julio C. Martinez, DMD, Scholarship Rosita N. Martinez Scholarship Massey Services Scholarship Eleanor J. Mathews / Altrusa Club of Winter Park Art Scholarship William C. and Jeanne V. May Scholarship McCall / Wieckowski Families Scholarship McCoy Federal Credit Union Scholarship McFadin - Paine Families Scholarship Michelle McGrath Scholarship William McKelvy Expressway Authority Engineering and Engineering Technology Scholarship Viola and George McLoughlin Scholarship Paul S. Mears Sr. Scholarship Melbourne Greyhound Park Scholarship Mercury Marine Scholarship Mid-Florida Home Builders Association Scholarship Charlie Miller Scholarship Frances Millican Two-Plus-Two Scholarship Mt. Olive AME Church Scholarship Harold and Bernadine Mueller Scholarship Marie Mueller Music Scholarship Myers Family Scholarship in Memory of Gary Myers

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National Foliage Foundation / James H. Davis Scholarship Native American Sophomore Scholarship NEO Network Scholarship Nodarse and Associates Inc. Scholarship North Orange Memorial Hospital Scholarship Nu Iota Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Scholarship Nursing / Allied Health Scholarship Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Chi Tau Chapter Memorial Scholarship Orange County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section Scholarship Orange County Medical Society Scholarship Orlando Amateur Athletic Association / Bob Gould Scholarship Orlando Amateur Golf Classic Scholarship Orlando Area Science Fiction Society / Andre Norton Scholarship Orlando Chapter IAAP / Sylvia Scott CPS Memorial Scholarship Orlando Elks Lodge No. 1079 Scholarship Orlando Federal Credit Union Scholarship Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Partners for Education Scholarship Orlando / Orange County Compact Scholarship Orlando Police Department School Resource Officer Scholarship Orlando Regional Healthcare System Scholarship Orlando Regional Realtors Association Scholarship Orlando Sentinel Family Fund Scholarship Osceola High School Scholarship Osceola Regional Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Osceola Regional Hospital Endowed Nursing Scholarship Osceola Student Assistance Scholarship Osceola Teen Court Scholarship Richard J. Ostrander CSI Scholarship A.B. Otokiti Scholarship Overstreet Charitable Trust Fund for Osceola Scholarships Overstreet Scholarship M. Overstreet Hospitality Scholarship Mildred Overstreet / Boys and Girls Club of Central Florida Scholarship Mildred Overstreet (Non-Nursing) Scholarship Mildred Overstreet Scholarship Robert T. Overstreet Scholarship Dr. Sara K. Page Scholarship Betty House Palmer Scholarship Papa John’s Sophomore Scholarship Adelina O. Parker Scholarship in Nursing Pebbles Worldwide Scholarship

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Pilot Club of Orlando / Winter Park Scholarship Pine Hills Community Council / Tulie Phillips Scholarship Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship Project REWARD Scholarship Roy and Nell Puckett Scholarship Quaker Oats Scholarship Quota International Club / Lena Hughes Scholarship R. Carlyle Bronson Foundation Scholarship Reason Consulting Scholarship Regions Bank Scholarship Fund Republic Bank / Orange County Scholarship Republic Bank / Osceola County Scholarship Retired Air Force Marine Army Navy (RAFMAN) Club Scholarship Sallie Richardson Scholarship Rotary Club of Altamonte Springs Scholarship Rotary Club of Apopka Breakfast Scholarship Rotary Club of Celebration Scholarship Rotary Club of Kissimmee Scholarship Rotary Club of Kissimmee West Scholarship Rotary Club of Orlando / J. Thomas Gurney Scholarship Rotary Club of Orlando / Paul Halyard Scholarship Rotary Club of Southwest Orlando - Bay Hill / Edgewood Children’s Ranch Scholarship Rotary Club of Southwest Orlando - Bay Hill Scholarship Rotary Club of West Orlando / Foster Coleman Scholarship Rotary Club of West Orlando / Charles E. Croll Scholarship Rotary Club of Windermere Scholarship Rotary Club of Winter Park Scholarship Rotary Club of Winter Springs Scholarship Peter Ruble Memorial Scholarship Rural / Metro Ambulance Scholarship Ella B. Sadler Scholarship St. Cloud Garden Club Scholarship St. Cloud High School Scholarship St. Cloud Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship St. Cloud Junior Woman’s Club Inc. Scholarship St. Cloud Scholarship St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Scholarship St. Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church Scholarship Dr. Homer Samuels Dental Hygiene Scholarship Mimi Sanderlin Nurses in Need Scholarship Sanford Orlando Kennel Club Scholarship SchenkelShultz Sophomore Scholarship Robert and Jane Scroggs Memorial Scholarship

James M. and Dayle L. Seneff Honors College Scholarship Serendipity Scholarship Andrew and Helen Serros Scholarship Judge G. Kendall Sharp / Boy Scouts of America / Central Florida Council Scholarship Bill and Helen Sheridan Scholarship Siemens Information and Communications Networks Inc. Tech Prep Scholarship Signature Systems Scholarship Henry T. Simmons Scholarship Gail and Larry Slocum Hospitality Scholarship Gail and Larry Slocum Nursing Scholarship Soldiers to Scholars Scholarship Robert Sonnenberg Scholarship Sorosis Scholarship South Apopka Community Action / Linda Chapin Scholarship South Lake County Community Foundation Scholarship South Lake High School Scholarship South Lake Hospital Scholarship Spanish Business and Professional Women’s Scholarship Sprint Student Assistance Scholarship Eileen B. Stana Scholarship Roger A. Stewart Memorial Scholarship Virginia Stuart Scholarship Fund Student Opportunity Circle Scholarship SunGard HTE / Freddie Filmore Jr. Memorial Scholarship SunGard IT Diversity Scholarship T&G Constructors Inc. Scholarship. Taiwanese Chamber of Commerce of Greater Orlando Scholarship Tangelo Park Program Inc. Foundation Scholarship Taylor Family Minority Scholarship Virginia Walker Taylor Scholarship TECO Energy / Peoples Gas Scholarship Teen Court / Judge Kirk Scholarship Thacker Avenue Elementary School / Charles C. Higgins III Scholarship Haywood R. Thornton Memorial Scholarship B. Joan Tiller Scholarship Sandra Todd Scholarship Eddie and Winni Triplett Scholarship Thomas Eddie Triplett Scholarship Allen Trovillion Scholarship Miriam P. Truesdell Scholarship Tupperware Worldwide / Boys and Girls Club Scholarship Elaine Turner Memorial Scholarship

Universal Orlando Scholarship University Club of Orlando Scholarship University Club of Winter Park Scholarship University of Miami College of Engineering Transfer Scholarship John and Mary Ellen Upperco Scholarship Valencia College East Campus Humanities Scholarship Valencia Foundation Sophomore Scholarship Valencia Foundation Student Assistance Scholarship Valencia Nursing Student Association Scholarship Valerius - Vance Scholarship Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3227 Scholarship Vietnam Veterans of America - Osceola Chapter Scholarship Clara A. Walsh Scholarship Walt Disney World Co. Scholarship Theresa Walton Nursing Scholarship Maxine Thilmony Wasylchak Health Care Scholarship Water Oak Advisors Scholarship Shirley S. Watson Scholarship Paul M. Wegman Scholarship for Actors Welbro Construction Scholarship Wells Fargo Endowed Scholarship WESH News Channel 2 Scholarship West Orange Junior Service League Community Scholarship West Orange Junior Service League Leadership Scholarship West Orange Junior Service League Service Scholarship West Orange Scholarship Foundation Scholarship WFTV Channel 9 Burd Bullock Scholarship Bob and Pat Whalen Tech Prep Scholarship Wieckowski - Aulwes - Fink Family Scholarship Judith L. Wieckowski Scholarship Cornell Williams Jr. Scholarship Gregory Lee Williams Scholarship Dr. David Wilson Memorial Scholarship Gera Lee Wilson Scholarship Winn - Dixie Sophomore Scholarship WKMG TV Channel 6 Scholarship WMMO 98.9 Scholarship Woman’s Club of St. Cloud Scholarship Women’s Club of Winter Park Scholarship Women’s Executive Council Scholarship Woodbery - Moran Family Scholarship Ken and Phyllis Woodbury Scholarship Anita Wooten Artist Scholarship Leona J. Young Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

In 2011, Progress Energy created a new resource, a full-scholarship devoted to boost opportunity for women engineers. Working with Valencia, Progress Energy is committed to increase the number of women who earn Valencia engineering degrees, graduate from university programs and enter the local workforce.

S eeded with a $50,000 gift and supplemented

by an additional $50,000 donation in 2012, the scholarship has already served 18 Valencia and UCF-transfer students. The program provides each student $4,275 a year and will follow them from their freshman year at Valencia through graduation from UCF. Foundation board member Debbie Clements was instrumental in making the case for this innovative approach to the Progress Energy Foundation in North Carolina. Already, this scholarship has impacted the lives of Valencia’s female engineering students. Valencia is helping me live my dream of creating technology that will push the envelope of not only science, but also of imaginable capability. I’ll be graduating in 2012 as an articulated pre-major for engineering. After graduation, I hope to transfer to Cornell and complete my bachelor’s degree. — Stacey Stewart Because of the generosity of scholarship donors such as Progress Energy, I will be able to attain my educational goals in engineering/survey technology,

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which will help me fulfill a longtime dream. As a result, a brighter future has become a little easier. — Cheryl White When I first filled out the scholarship paperwork, I did it mostly with an attitude of ‘it never hurts to ask.’ I am very honored and humbled that you feel I am worthy of the financial support you are offering. These funds are a tremendous help in allowing me to continue my pursuit of an engineering degree. — Kelly Starkey With Progress Energy’s help, these women are poised to be pioneers in their field. Sophomore Heather Lawrence is finishing a dual major in engineering and music and sound technology at Valencia. “I imagine creating outboard MIDI (Musical Instrument Data Interface) equipment for commercial audio use. I want to work in a corporate think tank dedicated to the planning, building and implementation of a prototype, and then aid in the writing of computer drivers for Mac and Windows operating systems.” Heather also talks about the desire to carry the spirit of the Progress Energy scholarship with her in the future, continuing to provide access to technology and education to the engineers of tomorrow. “I want to be able to foster science and technology among our youth. I want to be able to teach others what I’ve learned and give to organizations that allow young people to interface with new technology. I had meager access to technology when I grew up, but it does not have to be that way for someone else.” Progress Energy remains committed to providing access, they recently awarded the foundation a $75,000 grant to ensure that women in our community have continued opportunity in the engineering field.

NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS

ABLE / AADE Scholarship ACI Engineering and Construction Scholarship Akerman, Senterfitt and Eidson Scholarship ALP Memorial Scholarship Alpha Delta Kappa Beta Eta Scholarship American Institute of Architects Scholarship American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 53 Scholarship Apopka High School Exceptional Education Scholarship Asian American Achievers Scholarship Avie Art Scholarship Bank of America Charitable Foundation Scholarship Clyde and Judy Biddle Scholarship Bloom ’n’ Grow Society Scholarship Business Advisory Council / Golf Fore the Challenge Celebration Women’s Club Scholarship Central Florida Black Nurses Association Scholarship Central Florida Region of the Sports Car Club of America Scholarship Deputy First Class Brandon Lee Coates Memorial Scholarship Alice R. Collier Scholarship Colonial High School Scholarship Criminal Justice Institute Scholarship Dade Marine Institute Scholarship Early Childhood Scholarship Ethics in Business Scholarship First Generation in College Scholarship First Generation Matching Grant Scholarship First United Methodist Church of Clermont Scholarship Florida Association of Insurance Agents “Good Works” Scholarship Florida Blue Scholarship Florida Citrus Sports Take Stock in Children Fund Thomas A. Garcia Scholarship Glenn Richard Hayden Scholarship

Heavener Take Stock in Children Fund Helios Education First Generation Scholarship Hispanics Inspiring Students’ Performance and Achievement Scholarship Instrumental Music Scholarship International Association of Administrative Professionals, Lake Buena Vista Scholarship International Association of Administrative Professionals, Winter Park Scholarship Johnson Scholarship Foundation Scholarship Anne Kusmiss / Kusmierz Scholarship Larry Leckart Scholarship for Hospitality and Tourism Life Care Foundation for Education and Research Scholarship Life Center Church Scholarship Lowe’s Home Improvement Scholarship Lucerne Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Scholarship Paul Mears Sr. Take Stock in Children Fund Meridian Club of Winter Park Scholarship Ed and Judy Moore Textbook Scholarship National Association of Women Business Owners Orlando Scholarship National Association of Women in Construction, Greater Orlando Chapter 73 Scholarship North Orange Memorial Hospital Scholarship Northrop Grumman Laser Systems Scholarship Nursing Workforce Diversity Scholarship Orlando Magic Youth Fund Take Stock in Children Osceola County Cattlewomen’s Association Scholarship Osceola County Medical Auxiliary Scholarship Osceola High School / Anna Fertic Foundation Scholarship

During the past 10 academic years, the foundation disbursed

$27 million

more than in scholarships to students, facilities, equipment, endowed faculty chairs and program support for Valencia College and the Central Florida community. 13

NON-ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS continued

Osceola Professional Firefighters Association / Lyle Garling Scholarship Osceola Regional Hospital Nursing Scholarship Osceola Retired Teachers Scholarship Progress Energy Engineering Education for Central Florida Women Prometheus (Clemente) Project Scholarship Daniel Ramos Hispanic Achievers Scholarship Maria Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship Rosen Hotels Scholarship Rotary Club of Lake Nona Scholarship Rural / Metro Ambulance EMS Scholarship Rural / Metro Ambulance Paramedic Scholarship Seminole County Compact Scholarship Space Coast Marine Institute Scholarship Society of Information Management Central Florida

Shannon Elizabeth Stone Memorial Scholarship William H. Stone Sr. Scholarship Valencia Study Abroad and Global Experiences (SAGE) Scholarship Tri-City Golfers Scholarship University Club of Winter Park Non-Endowed Scholarship Valencia Foundation Homeless Scholarship Valencia Foundation Student Assistance Scholarship Valencia Textbook Assistance Scholarship Walters Family / Second Chance Scholarship West Orange Junior Service League Honor Scholarship Winter Park Campus Community Redevelopment Scholarship Winter Park Staff Council Book Fund

ACADEMIC AND FACULTY ENDOWED CHAIRS

ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Endowed Chair in Education for the Physically Challenged Bank of America Chair in Business Bank of America Chair in Business Management BellSouth Chair in Communications and Engineering Technology Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Chair in Hospitality Management Central Florida Restaurant Association Chair in Restaurant and Food Service Management Chesley G. Magruder Foundation Chair in Allied Health Chesley G. Magruder Foundation Chair in Health and Life Sciences Wayne Densch Chair in Geriatrics Displaced Homemakers Endowed Chair Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Chair in Education for the Physically Challenged Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Chair in Free Enterprise Eugene and Jessie Drey Endowment of the English-Speaking Union / Central Florida Branch Chair in English and Humanities, Winter Park Freeda Louise Foreman Chair in Family Resource Development Grace Gillen Hanna Chair in Nursing Ira Vinson Henderson Chair in Nursing and Allied Health Harry J. and E. Mary Hobbs Teaching Chair in Nursing Hubbard Construction Co. Chair in Technical and Engineering Programs HuntonBrady Architects Endowed Chair in Hospitality Management Lockheed Martin Chair in Mathematics Lockheed Martin Chair in Science Sue Luzadder Chair in Communications

John and Florence MacLeod Chair in Business Maguire Family Teacher Endowed Chair Raymer F. Maguire Jr. Chair in Communications Raymer F. Maguire Jr. Chair in Mathematics Lester N. Mandell Chair in Natural and Physical Sciences Howard L. Palmer Chair in Foreign Languages John P. Stilwell II Chair in Certified Financial Planning SunGard Endowed Teaching Chair in Computer Science SunTrust Chair in Economic Development and Business Education Tupperware Corp. Chair in Community Quality Universal Orlando Chair in Arts and Entertainment University Club of Orlando Chair in Advanced Computer Technology University Club of Orlando Chair in Humanities Walt Disney World Chair in Film Technology Patricia Havill Whalen Chair in Social Sciences Cliff and Daisy Whitehill Chair in Legal Studies William C. Demetree Jr. Foundation Chair in Education for Special Needs Abe and Tess Wise Endowed Chair in the Study of the Shoah

“Receiving financial aid means much more than just a bank account. To me it means that someone believes in me and in my ability to learn and become a valuable asset to my community and family.” — Tiffany Camilli, nursing 15

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

ank of America’s history of giving to Valencia B goes back to the '80s. It has been a valuable partner, endowing three scholarships, and two academic and faculty endowed chairs. More recently, the Bank of America Foundation has supported financial literacy and facilitation of application for federal aid. Foundation board member Marisa CarnevaleHenderson works with colleagues Cathy BrownButler and Jodie Hardman to help identify and address Valencia student needs that match Bank of America’s philanthropic priorities. In contrast to some faculty chairs, which aim to attract preeminent researchers and authors, Valencia’s peer-reviewed program expands learning opportunities and classroom innovation. Bank of America’s chairs focus on business and business management, helping to arm students with the tools to succeed in the global workplace.

Dear Bank of America Foundation, I would love to take the time to express my gratitude toward the charitable gift that you have provided me with. It is very rare that I receive help financially, and because of your gracious contribution, an enormous weight of stress has been lifted off my back. When my father passed away in March of 2000, I assumed the role of being the “man of the house,” which meant providing my mother and younger brother with as much help as a 10-year-old boy could give. As years went on, it became clear to me that this was my rite of passage into adulthood. When I was in high school my family became financially unstable, and I actually considered dropping out to work full time and help my family out with the bills, although I knew this would have broken my mother’s heart.

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Deymond Hoyte, professor of computer engineering technology and 2011-2012 Bank of America chair recipient, immersed his students in the culture of China through a guided visit to the country’s thriving financial district. Valencia students joined college students from Oklahoma, Tennessee and North Carolina for two weeks of study at Shanghai Financial University. In addition to classroom lectures, the students explored manufacturing, banking, finance and other aspects of the international marketplace. Bank of America’s investment in Valencia professors and students allowed them to experience firsthand an evolving economy. Bank of America scholarships allow our students to take a more personal journey, a path to a successful life and career. Valencia student Robert Culley, a sophomore majoring in general studies, penned this letter of thanks to Bank of America.

So with my goals set in mind, I endured the hardships and successfully graduated high school with good grades. To this day, it is obvious to me that my hard work and ambition have paid off. I am now in the honors program at Valencia College. I plan to graduate with an honors diploma and finish the rest of my education at the University of Central Florida. As I continue through college, I aspire to do great things with my life and help out as many people as I can along the way. I realize that this would not be possible without the help that Bank of America has provided me. In the near future, I will proudly be able to hold the title of Dr. Culley. The help I received along the way will not be taken for granted.

B ank of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2011 charitable gift benefited Valencia students and prospective students through the collegeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial aid community outreach, FAFSA Frenzy. As the economy continues its uncertainty, Valencia has simplified and offered hands-on support for the federal aid application. Offered on each campus, these events are fully staffed by the college-wide financial aid team. Students and their parents receive personal assistance with the forms, paperwork, requirements and online interface. Additionally, students and their families participate in financial literacy workshops designed to assist with everyday activities and longer-term planning for economic stability. Bank of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s philanthropy continues its focus on serving lowto moderate-income members of our community in obtaining a college degree.

2011-2012 ENDOWED CHAIR DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS AND SCHOLARS

DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORS Bank of America Chair in Business Management: Deymond Hoyte, professor of computer engineering technology

Sue Luzadder Chair in Communications: Deidre Holmes DuBois, professor of speech

Chesley G. Magruder Foundation Chair in Allied Health: Betty Wanielista, professor of office systems technology

Raymer F. Maguire Jr. Chair in Mathematics: Albert Groccia, professor of mathematics

Wayne Densch Chair in Geriatrics: Dr. Yasmeen Qadri, professor of education

Lester N. Mandell Chair in Natural and Physical Sciences: Dr. Brenda Schumpert, professor of biology

Freeda Louise Foreman Chair in Family Resource Development: Dr. Debra Hollister, professor of psychology, and Brian Macon, professor of mathematics

University Club of Orlando Chair in Humanities: Richard Sansone, professor of Portuguese

Lockheed Martin Chair in Mathematics: Dr. Claudia GenoveseMartinez, professor of mathematics Lockheed Martin Chair in Science: Patricia Smith, professor of biology

Patricia Havill Whalen Chair in Social Sciences: Rachel Allen, professor of humanities Abe and Tess Wise Endowed Chair in the Study of the Shoah: Richard Gair, professor of reading

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Chair in Hospitality Management: Jim Inglis, professor of hospitality and tourism

SunGard Endowed Teaching Chair in Computer Science: Dr. Colin Archibald, professor of computer programming and analysis

Central Florida Restaurant Association Chair in Restaurant and Food Service Management: Pierre Pilloud, professor of culinary management

SunTrust Chair in Economic Development and Business Education: Lana Powell, professor of business

Chesley G. Magruder Foundation Chair in Health and Life Sciences: Pam Sandy, professor of dental hygiene, and Robin Poole, professor of dental hygiene Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Chair in Education for the Physically Challenged: Dr. Ilyse Kusnetz, professor of English Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Chair in Free Enterprise: Dr. Debbie Hall, professor of electronics engineering technology Eugene and Jessie Drey Endowment of the English-Speaking Union / Central Florida Branch Chair in English and Humanities, Winter Park: Michael Shugg, professor of theater Ira Vinson Henderson Chair in Nursing and Allied Health: Kitty Harkleroad, professor of dental hygiene Maguire Family Teacher Endowed Chair: Mary Beck, professor of geology Raymer F. Maguire Jr. Chair in Communications: Dr. Nicole Spottke, professor of English

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Tupperware Corp. Chair in Community Quality: Steven Cunningham, professor of English for academic purposes Universal Orlando Chair in Arts and Entertainment: Dr. Suzanne Salapa, professor of dance University Club of Orlando Chair in Advanced Computer Technology: Dr. James May, professor of English for academic purposes Walt Disney World Chair in Film Technology: Ralph Clemente, professor of film production technology William C. Demetree Jr. Foundation Chair in Education for Special Needs: Corinne Fennessy, professor of reading

FACULTY SPOTLIGHT – SOCIAL MEDIA

Lisa Macon, professor of information technology, and Josh Murdock, instructional design specialist help the foundation tell its story

A s the foundation has sought to help tell

Valencia’s compelling story to the community, the directors have been assisted by the expertise of faculty and staff reps, Dr. Lisa Macon and Josh Murdock. Social media is not just a fad. At Valencia College, faculty members are unleashing social media to network and communicate with the professional communities to which they belong. As part of Valencia’s growing use of social media, students are beginning to use popular social media services for job searches and to plug into the professional organizations to which they will someday belong. Social media impacts students and faculty in a variety of ways. As this new media becomes engrained into our lives, it’s becoming important for the college to find ways to connect with various constituents. Social media has expanded its reach into the classroom with professors who are engaging and exciting their students. Amanda Kern, professor of graphics technology, finds this an ideal way to communicate and build relationships with her students. “Thanks to social media, I’ve been able to connect with my students and stay connected long after they finish my class. It may sound silly to hope to maintain such a strong connection with students I teach; however, in a field such as graphic design, it is essential,” she explains. Dr. Lisa Macon, professor of information technology, uses a Facebook page to engage students in co-curricular discussions about current topics in computing news. “When students have a place to discuss the latest iPhone or Android release with their peers, they will end up also discussing the latest programming assignment, and that’s a very good thing,” she observes. The faculty development team realized professors needed guidance with social media, and the course, “Teaching and Learning with Social

Media” was born. It helps guide faculty through the tools, social and ethical issues, and creating a plan to use social media in their courses. Through learning opportunities like these, and with coaching from talented instructional designers such as Josh Murdock, teachers have many tools available to help them consider infusing social media into their course designs. Dr. Nichole Shorter, professor of mathematics, uses Facebook in her college-level math courses. “I use closed Facebook groups in my classes. Students coordinate study groups on the group wall or ask each other about difficult problems. I post announcements and reminders, and upload the syllabus.” Valencia offered a new course for students in fall 2012, “Social Networking for Job Search,” that helps students learn how to use Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube to network and find jobs. Amanda discovered that her learners need these experiences to prepare to land a job. “Thanks to social media, many of my students are learning about and landing internship and job opportunities as graphic and Web designers. When professional designers share opportunities with me, I use social media to spread the word. Thanks to social media, professionals are able to reach a large audience of our students and alumni.” “Valencia Foundation was one of the pioneers in social media at the college to connect with alumni, friends and donors,” Lisa notes. “Through various social media strategies, the foundation has expanded its network, as well as its capability to deliver timely news and stories that are of interest to the donor community.” Join us:

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT – TAKE STOCK IN CHILDREN

Take Stock children and mentors at a recognition ceremony

magine you are a 12-year-old living in a rough Ineighborhood with a fractured family, limited resources and statistically dismal prospects. Valencia’s Take Stock in Children program aims to provide a lifeline. In 2008, the college took over Orange County’s participation in this statewide program, which promises college scholarships to seventh graders who sign a covenant that pledges study and maintaining grades, while avoiding derailments, such as drugs, alcohol, violence and illegal activities. “Our students have daily challenges and deal with various struggles, but still find a way to be successful,” explains Elisha González, executive director of Orange County Take Stock in Children. Valencia’s first class graduated in February 2013. Take Stock helps marginalized children succeed, beginning in middle school, by training and matching volunteer mentors and offering early intervention services, as well as long-term support. High academic and behavioral standards, parental involvement and community partnerships are crucial to the program’s success. Since 1995, Take Stock in Children has changed the lives of more than 17,600 deserving Florida students. More than 9,000 have already earned college scholarships. The idea works: Get students in the seventh grade to sign contracts in which they promise to maintain good grades, behave well and remain drug- and crime-free. In exchange, they are coupled with mentors who help them stay on track until graduation.

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The students’ reward: a 2+2 scholarship that funds both associate and bachelor’s degrees. Research demonstrates that this multi-year investment in a child boosts the likelihood of staying out of trouble, earning a diploma, finishing college and landing a solid job. These factors break the cycle of poverty. Take Stock in Children provides a very real solution to the drop-out crisis that haunts too many low-income and minority families. Their children face seemingly insurmountable obstacles that may threaten high school graduation and prohibit college. Nearly half of Florida’s impoverished youngsters are raised in environments that put them at risk for dangerous cycles of substance abuse, violence and gang activity. Many of these children are from families of color, are overlooked and underserved, and are effectively barred from the resources offered to peers from higher socio-economic levels. Take Stock in Children ensures that students graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills they need to complete their post-secondary education and to successfully enter the workforce. The program continues to transform the lives of future learners and leaders – creating lasting, positive changes in our community. One shining example of a life transformed is India, one of 10 children growing up in an abusive and substance-exposed home. At age 16, on Christmas Eve, she suddenly found herself homeless. A simple question changed India’s life: “Do you want to go to college?”

India took part in the Take Stock program, graduated from the University of Florida and today is a teacher. India shares that if it were not for finding the right path through college and Take Stock, “You probably wouldn’t see my face today. I’d be a statistic. I can’t say thank you enough.” The results speak for themselves: Take Stock in Children scholars’ high school graduation rate is 42 percent higher than Florida’s average and 61 percent higher than their at-risk peer group. Their college enrollment rate is 45 percent higher than the state’s average and almost triple that of their at-risk peer group. Research shows that once that seed of success is planted within these children, they will grow and prosper throughout their higher education: Take Stock in Children scholars’ college graduation rate is 25 percent higher than Florida’s average and 140 percent higher than their at-risk peers. In 2008, Valencia’s Orange County Take Stock in Children received initial support of a $1 million dollar gift from the Florida Citrus Sports Foundation. Additionally, the Mears Family and Mears Transportation Group donated $1 million to establish the Paul Mears Sr. Take Stock in Children Fund. The program also receives grant support from the Orlando Magic Youth Fund, a McCormick Foundation Fund, with $100,000 received in program support during the last grant cycle. Other benefactors include Kiwanis International, The Martin Andersen-Gracia Andersen Foundation Inc., Orange County Public Schools, Orlando Health, State Farm Insurance, University of Central Florida, Valencia’s Black Advisory Committee and Walmart. For the past three years, Valencia College has raised additional funding through annual golf tournaments underwritten by Tavistock. In all, nearly $260,000 has been raised thanks to generous donors, including Lake Nona Golf and Country Club, Full Sail University and Tavistock Foundation.

LEGACY SOCIETY Andrew R. Alexander Philip E. Bishop* John M. Centko Brenda G. Cook Geraldine M. Gallagher John W. Harbeson Shannon L. Hellard Estate of E. Mary Hobbs* David K. Hosman Carol W. Johnson Walter Johnson Jada D. Kearns Kevin Kearns Donna C. Marino David McGibbon* George G. McLoughlin Catherine T. Merrill* David R. Merrill Helen Moore-Harbeson Mildred Overstreet Charitable Trust* Murray W. Overstreet Patti A. Riva Ella B. Sadler Estate* John P. Stilwell* Harry C. Stone Susan M. Stone John L. Stover Helen Von Dolteren-Fournier, Esq. * IN MEMORIAM

To discuss planned giving options, please contact Donna Marino at 407-582-3128, email dmarino@valenciacollege.edu, or visit online at www.VALENCIA.org and click on Forms and Publications for our

To learn more, please visit: www.valenciacollege.edu/tsic and www.takestockinchildren.org

legacy gift form and sample bequest language. As always, the foundation will not offer any legal or financial planning advice. We recommend you consult professional counsel for guidance.

SPOTLIGHT

Seneff Honors College

HONORS

Valencia College has launched the new James M. and Dayle L. Seneff Honors College in the fall of 2012, providing new opportunities for students to excel at Valencia. The James M. and Dayle L. Seneff Honors College launched in 2012 with opportunities for students to participate in rigorous research, leadership, humanities and an upcoming international learning experience. The Seneff Honors College offers what are typically considered university experiences in our two-year environment. Funded by a $1 million donation from CNL executive chairman, James M. Seneff and his wife, Dayle, the new college expanded Valencia’s honors program into a full-fledged college. The Seneff’s generous philanthropy also contributed to the success of the foundation’s first-ever major gifts campaign, helping the foundation to raise $27 million, well in excess of the $20 million goal. Jim Seneff served as the campaign’s external chair. The Seneff Honors College features four tracks, each of which will be housed on a campus.

• East Campus hosts an academic research track and is designed for students who plan to attend graduate or professional school. With the guidance of their professors, students will learn to conduct credible, objective inquiry.

• Osceola Campus features the leadership track, encouraging students to study leadership styles and become agents of change in their communities. This includes a service component, requiring students to volunteer with partner organizations in Osceola County.

• West Campus is home to the interdisciplinary honors track, a humanities style, multicultural

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curriculum that features team-taught courses on a wide variety of subjects, from history to science, from art to philosophy.

• Winter Park Campus will soon unveil the Jeffersonian general studies honors track. It will offer a well-rounded education and the opportunity to collaborate with college students in our global community. A pilot group of students received complete tuition scholarships provided by the college and the Seneff endowment. The average class size is 15 students, smaller than Valencia’s overall 23.3-student classroom average, offering even more personal attention from professors. In addition, honors students receive individual service from a campus-based counselor. Honors students may register early and use the Honors Resource Center. The Honors Resource Center provides a place for honors students to study, access computers and meet with fellow honors students. These Seneff scholars will also travel abroad with their professors, and each month, students participate in events that will provide personal contact with their instructors. Recent honors graduates from Valencia are finishing their undergraduate studies at Columbia University in New York, Emory University in Atlanta, Amherst College and Smith College in Massachusetts, among many others.

â&#x20AC;&#x153;Once again, I want to thank you for showing faith in a stranger, and reminding me that no matter how hard things may seem, there is someone looking at you and seeing a world of possibilities inside.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Evelin Mojica, nursing

PRESIDENT’S GIVING CIRCLE

Valencia Foundation President’s Giving Circle members play a pivotal role in helping the college and foundation provide scholarships for students with urgent financial need. Joseph A. Bivins Laura Boisvert Karen Marie Borglum Amy N. Bosley Michael Bosley Lucy Boudet Lynn W. Capraun Ken S. Carpenter Debbie Clements Steven S. Davis Sherri L. Dixon Daniel Dutkofski Robert F. Evans José A. Fajardo Randolph H. Fields Susie M. Forehand Sue Foreman Ed Frame Jean Marie Führman Jay Galbraith Geraldine M. Gallagher Deborah O. Garrison Elizabeth A. Gianini Wendy Givoglu

Elisha González David T. Harrison Keith W. Houck C.T. Hsu Thomas V. Huber Anthony S. Iorio Jay Ivey Roger L. Jeffery Gary Jensen Teresa L. Jones-Cintron Sonya M. Joseph Hal Kantor Gerald L. Katz Susan E. Kelley Sarah E. Kelly Jonni L. Kimberly Paul A. Kinser Chris Klinger Julie Kronhaus Linda Landman Gonzalez Maryke Lee Helene Loiselle Joe Lynn Look Donna C. Marino

Michelle D. Matis Michele K. McArdle Richard T. McCree Deborah Mears Anthony Mellone Galen Miller Edward A. Moore Gustavo A. Morales William Mullowney Kevin Myers Lorin W. Nelson Rosemary O’Shea Rhonda Oehlrich Pete Pace James R. Palmer Julie M. Phelps Bradley Pierce Louise N. Pitts David Price Patti A. Riva Pedro Rivera Cheryl Robinson Charles A. Rogers Joyce Romano

If you have an interest in supporting, please call us at 407-582-3150 or email foundation@valenciacollege.edu.

Contributions received for the 2011-2012 fiscal year increased

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Barbara Roper Richard Sansone James W. Schroeder Joanne C. Serros Kathryn Shephard Landon Shephard Sanford C. Shugart Lori Sims Sherrie Sitarik Angelique Smith Elizabeth A. Sterchi Joan Tiller Robert Utsey Linda Vance Myrna Villanueva Helen Von Dolteren-Fournier, Esq. Kathleen Walters William A. White Bruce E. Williams Jéan E. Wilson Silvia Zapico

SPECIAL FEATURE

ECONOMIC IMPACT S

ince 1967, Valencia College has made student learning and success the center of its work. Last year alone, more than 71,000 students enrolled at Valencia. More than 100,000 students have earned a degree. Add to that faculty, staff and 45 years of alumni, and you’ll start to see just the extent of Valencia’s reach and the quantity of lives positively impacted. But every resident in the region benefits from Valencia’s presence, even if they’ve never stepped foot on campus. At a time when Florida’s unemployment rate is 9.4 percent and public funding for higher education is being whittled, a study performed by an independent research firm finds that Valencia College boosts the economy of Orange and Osceola counties by $1.05 billion a year. The study, conducted by Economic Modeling Specialists Inc. (EMSI), calculated the college’s total economic impact, including alumni earnings, student and staff spending, and college expenditures. The research also examined the college’s return on investment and determined that the ROI for taxpayers is 8.9 percent, outperforming many balanced private investment portfolios. Valencia, the region’s 17th largest employer, helps drive the Central Florida economy by generating close to 3,000 jobs and spending $231 million a year on construction, salaries, services and supplies. In addition to the impact of today’s students, the study revealed that Valencia’s graduates contribute $781.7 million in earnings, spending and savings to the local economy each year. Valencia emerges as a model of efficiency compared with Florida peer colleges. Based on 2011-12 data gathered by the Florida Department of Education, Valencia receives less funding per FTE (full-time equivalent) student than its sister two-year colleges – and yet Valencia consistently produces more graduates and more students who are earning technical certificates. In fact, the U.S. Department of Education has recognized the college for graduating the most

students in the nation, as well as ranking No. 2 for Hispanic graduates and No. 3 for African-American graduates. Valencia was named the finest community college in America when it won the inaugural Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence in December 2011. Valencia earned the honor for an overall graduation rate nearly three times that of similar, large urban public community colleges. In addition, Valencia had the highest job placement rate of 95 percent, and the most productive university-transfer program in the country with DirectConnect to UCF. And, thanks to DirectConnect, an innovative partnership with UCF that began in 2007, Valencia students who attain an associate degree are guaranteed admission to UCF’s upper division and solidify Valencia’s reputation as the “on ramp” to a four-year degree. In 2011, 22 percent of all UCF graduates started in a Valencia classroom. College trustees and president Sandy Shugart are calling on business and community leaders to join Valencia’s efforts to boost public and private investment in student learning and success. The foundation’s board members and leadership have been expanding storytelling efforts to help raise the college’s profile among key decision makers by sharing the experiences of countless students whose lives have been transformed. In 2012, Valencia Foundation board members committed to raise $15 million to support scholarships and innovative strategies that help students to master their studies and finish their degrees. As part of that, the college and foundation have created donation-matching opportunities that will double or triple your gift. To learn more about the campaign or to leverage your contributions, please call Geraldine Gallagher at 407-582-3155 or send an email to ggallagher@ valenciacollege.edu. We welcome your partnership.

LIFETIME DONORS

Veritas ($500,000 and above) CNL Charitable Foundation Florida Citrus Sports Foundation Florida Hospital Florida Hospital Foundation Florida Nursing Challenge Foundation for Osceola Education Inc.

MDC Inc. Paul Jr. and Deb Mears and Mears Transportation Group Orlando Health Osceola County Government Osceola County Medical Auxiliary

Mildred Overstreet Charitable Trust Valencia College Faculty and Staff Campaign Walt Disney World Co.

Integritas ($200,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $499,999) Ellucian Florida College System Foundation Steve and Sue Foreman Harris Rosen Foundation Hites Family Community College Scholarship Corp. Estate of E. Mary Hobbs C.T. and Jean Hsu

Lockheed Martin Corp. Foundation Lumina Foundation for Education Raymer F. Maguire Jr. George and Viola McLoughlin Orlando Health Foundation Osceola Regional Medical Center Overstreet Foundation Murray W. Overstreet

Ella B. Sadler Estate Soldiers to Scholars Program Take Stock in Children Universal Orlando University Club of Orlando Foundation Inc. University of Central Florida Bruce Williams, Williams Family and Williams Co.

Caritas ($100,000 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; $199,999) A.P. Phillips Foundation Inc. American Institute of Architects Orlando Chapter Bank of America E.G. Banks Maria T. Blount Estate Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Chesley G. Magruder Foundation Charles W. Clayton W. Malcolm Clayton Trust Mary S. Collier Darden Restaurants Inc. Foundation

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Dr. P. Phillips Foundation Inc. Early Learning Coalition of Orange County Foundation for Orange County Public Schools Health Central James W. Heavener International Scholarship and Tuition Services Inc. Raymer F. III and Dean Maguire Martin Andersen and Gracia Andersen Foundation Inc. National Endowment for the Humanities NOVA Southeastern University

Orange County Bar Association Orlando Magic Youth Fund Orlando Sentinel Communications Progress Energy Florida Rosen Hotels and Resorts Inc. SunTrust Bank University of Miami College of Engineering Helen Von Dolteren-Fournier, Esq.

2011 - 2012 CONTRIBUTORS

$100,000 OR MORE This list reflects total, cumulative giving from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

CNL Charitable Foundation Florida Citrus Sports Foundation Inc. Florida Hospital MDC Inc.

Paul Jr. and Deb Mears and Mears Transportation Group Orlando Health

$50,000 TO $99,999 This list reflects total, cumulative giving from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

The Florida College System Foundation The Harris Rosen Foundation Estate of E. Mary Hobbs

Progress Energy Florida Take Stock in Children Wells Fargo Foundation

$10,000 TO $49,999 This list reflects total, cumulative giving from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

ACT Recognition Program Services Anna Fertic Foundation Bank of America The Foundation for Osceola Education Inc. Jacqueline Hartt Haywood R. Thornton III Memorial Scholarship Foundation James W. Heavener

International Scholarship and Tuition Services Inc. Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc. MORE Ltd. Scholarship Management Services University Club of Orlando Foundation Inc. University of Central Florida, Board of Trustees

Contributions for the year totaled more than

$2.9 million, which is part of the

$45 million raised since 2001.

$2,500 TO $9,999 This list reflects total, cumulative giving from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

American Institute of Architects Orlando Chapter American Society of Plumbing Engineers Army Emergency Relief Education Department Banco Popular Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Florida Brasfield and Gorrie LLC Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association

Nina Chen Clancy and Theys Construction Co. Community Foundation of North Florida Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc. Commercial Real Estate Women Inc. Steven S. Davis Theo de Groot DeSoto County High School Edelman

2011 - 2012 CONTRIBUTORS

$2,500 TO $9,999 (continued) This list reflects total, cumulative giving from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

Edgewater High School Foundation The Education Foundation of Martin County Fairwinds Credit Union Femmes de Coeur Inc. Florida Educational Facilities Planners Association Former Agents of the FBI Foundation Foundation for Orange County Public Schools Glad Tidings Assembly of God Grainger Robert Gwizdala Edward E. Haddock Jr. Family Trust Higher One Inc. Hispanic Business Council Hispanic Heritage Scholarship J.D. Butler and Alice W. Butler Foundation Jeld - Wen Foundation Larry Leckart Trust

Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Massey Communications Inc. McCree General Contractors and Architects Inc. MMC Matching Gifts Program Edward A. Moore Kevin Myers National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation North Orange Memorial Hospital Foundation Northrop Grumman Corp. Osceola County Council on Aging Inc. Pearson Education PPI Construction Management RAFMAN Club Republic National Distributing Co. Rosen Shingle Creek Rotary Club of Lake Nona Inc. Scholarship Assistance Foundation Inc.

SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Charitable Gift Account Sanford C. Shugart Society for Information Management Tangelo Park Program Inc. United States Bowling Congress University Club of Winter Park USA Funds Valencia Criminal Justice Institute Valencia Foundation Board of Directors Helen Von Dolteren-Fournier, Esq. Walt Disney World Co. West Orange Junior Service League Inc. Westgate Foundation Inc. Warren Wubker

$100 TO $2,499 This list reflects total, cumulative giving from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

A.D. Owens Construction Corp. Audrey Adams Aegon Transamerica Foundation Antonio R. Aguerrevere Airport Parking LLC Andrew R. Alexander Allied Race Management Inc. Allsteel Altrusa International of Orlando - Winter Park Patricia Ambinder Robert E. Anderson Andreyev Engineering Inc. Alys M. Arceneaux Colin C. Archibald Array Design PA

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Arthur’s Creative Events and Catering John Asendorf Association of Florida Colleges Valencia Chapter Elizabeth A. Baab Mark Bailey Sharon L. Bailey Carol S. Balboni Balfour Beatty Construction Jeff Banker Barton Malow Co. Leonard Bass Joseph N. Battista Kathleen Beck Mary A. Beck Susan B. Beechum

Anthony J. Beninati Lula Bennett Kwame K. Bentsi-Enchill Jennifer Berman Joel M. Berman Shardeh Berry Verna M. Bishop Joseph A. Bivins Bloom ’n’ Grow Garden Society Inc. The Blue Book Jack Boatman Patty Boatman Heather H. Bodiford Melody A. Boeringer-Hartnup Danielle L. Boileau Chris Borglum

Karen Marie Borglum Amy N. Bosley Michael Bosley James Boswell Lucy Boudet Joanna R. Branham Eileen Breitzke John Bremer Sherry Bremer David C. Brennan Nicole I. Bright Bright House Networks Angelic Brooks Willie Broome Diane S. Brown Lisa A. Browning Patrick J. Buffa Valerie Burks Wendy E. Bush Tullio B. Bushrui Business Architects of Innovation Inc. Eileen Bustamante Dennis Butler Julia Byers Alan L. Byrd Cabin Creek Food Services Inc. Michael Callin Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc. Catherine M. Campbell Lynn W. Capraun Caribbean American Association of Lake County Ken S. Carpenter

Bonnie N. Carson Charles Case Sharon Caslow Center for Scholarship Administration Inc. John M. Centko Central Florida Road Course LLC Cathy Champaigne Charity Fund of Timber Pines Inc. Charles Perry Partners Inc. Dorothy E. Charron Chattahoochee Technical College Geraldine S. Chen Cherokee Nation Jamy L. Chulak Constance Chung Diana L. Ciesko Citizen Potawatomi Nation Tribal Programs Helen M. Clarke William C. Clements Janine Cleveland CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Coastal Mechanical Services Celica Cofield Ronald P. Colburn Darrell W. Colegrove Eddie E. Coleman Janice C. Collyer Colonial High School Columbus State Community College Community Foundation of Central Florida Inc. Community Foundation of South Lake County

Karen L. Cowden Jodi R. Criner Steven M. Cunningham Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship Foundation Dade Community Foundation Inc. Vanessa de la Paz-Ramos Dean, Mead, Egerton, Bloodworth, Capouano and Bozarth PA Carla L. Del Villaggio P.C. Del Villaggio DeSota County Schools Aida Diaz Carmen G. Diaz Jackie M. DiMartino Direct TV Matching Gift Center Sherri L. Dixon Suzette D. Dohany Carol L. Dorn Joyce Dorner Edward W. Doyle Charles H. Drosin The Drusilla Farwell Foundation Susan Dunn Daniel Dutkofski Richard Dvorak Magdala Emmanuel Energy Air Inc. ep3 Inc. Sergio Estrella Robert F. Evans Kurt E. Ewen José A. Fajardo Regina A. Falconer

“My path to success just got easier thanks to the heart of your organization. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for supporting something that in the long run will be considered priceless, my education.” — Benjamin Chase, AA 29

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“I am writing this letter with extreme gratitude for your generous scholarship award. In these very difficult economic times, my family is struggling just to make ends meet and your help is much appreciated. There are no words to express our gratitude to you for your part in making my dream of finishing school a reality.” — Joy Antell, general studies

Marjorie Fernandez Karwowski Barbara Fickley Fidelity National Title First Presbyterian Church of Fort Lauderdale Inc. Florida Hospital Waterman Foundation Florida Society of Registered Nurses Retired Inc. Florida State Association National Campers and Hikers Association Florida Transmission Repair Clifford Forehand Susie M. Forehand Sue Foreman Michelle R. Foster The Founders Fund Inc. Christopher Fournier John Fournier William L. Frakes Ed Frame Barbara J. Frazier David W. Freeman Jamie Freeman Donna French Russell Fritz Jean Marie Führman The Fund, Attorneys’ Title Insurance G. Roxy and Elizabeth C. Martin Foundation Scholarship Julia A. Gagne Geraldine M. Gallagher Patricia Gallagher Deborah O. Garrison Gary Lambert Salon and Spa Alan Gerber Robert Gessner Don H. Gibson Rania Girgis Tammy Gitto Wendy L. Givoglu Rhonda D. Glover

James F. Gollattscheck Elisha González Carin M. Gordon Marilyn Graber Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church Grad Images Grad Trak Greenberg Traurig Tony E. Greene Jamie Griffin Timothy M. Grogan David A. Gulacsy Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice H. Stephen Jones and Associates Barbara E. Halstead Bryan G. Hansen Hardin Construction Co. LLC Audrey Harding Harmon Inc. Donna L. Harrison Kimberlee L. Harvey Donna Haskins Health Central Lynn D. Hearn Heart of Florida Educational Foundation Inc. Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center Auxiliary Inc. Heart of the City First Presbyterian Foundation Inc. David Heffernan Shannon L. Hellard Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock Architects Inc. Heith K. Hennel Scott Hesington Highland Engineering Gloria J. Hines Hispanic College Fund Mary J. Hoff Holland and Knight LLP

Jay R. Hood Joanne Horner David K. Hosman Keith W. Houck Deborah A. Howard C.T. Hsu Todd A. Hunt Vertrilla K. Hunt HuntonBrady Architects PA Kathlyn Huson IBM Corp. Ilva Independent Insurance Agents of Central Florida Indian River State College Foundation Inc. Invintive Inc. Anthony S. Iorio Debra Jacobs Roger L. Jeffery Gary Jensen James Johnson Tyron S. Johnson Barbara Jones Garry I. Jones John M. Jones Teresa L. Jones-Cintron Sonya M. Joseph Kaplan Higher Education John Kassabian Gordana Katusic Rick S. Keith Sarah E. Kelly Susan E. Kelley Kent Foundation Roger G. Keyes Jonni L. Kimberly Brad Kinder Lisabeth A. King Paul A. Kinser Kissimmee Bay Rotary Club Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show and Fair Inc. Chris Klinger Knights of Columbus Saint Cloud Kissimmee Council Inc.

Anita A. Kovalsky David Kraus KTD Consulting Engineers James R. Kuykendall Ladies Club of Poinciana Land Design Innovations Linda Landman Gonzalez Pamela Lapinski John R. Lasch Eunice Laurent Maryke Lee Patricia A. Lee Michael K. Lembke Sally Locraft Helene Loiselle Joe Lynn Look Patricia Q. Lopez Maryanne Ludy Geraldine J. MacLeod Brian Macon Lisa R. Macon Beverly Madison Dean Maguire Robert Maphis Marchena and Graham PA Kimberly Marinaccio Diana M. Marini Dawn Nicole Marino Donna C. Marino Douglas Marks Kevin P. Matis Michelle D. Matis Alicia Mauger Michele K. McArdle Robert McCaffrey Lee H. McCain Mercedes F. McCall James McCloskey Dennis C. McLennand Scott McMorran Thomas McNamara Anthony Mellone Jeffrey Mercedes Jacquelyn R. Mikell Carol J. Millenson

Carol E. Miller Catherine Miller Cheryl L. Miller Galen Miller John M. Miller Maribeth S. Miller Angel Miranda Andrew Mobley Sharon Mondoro Vincent Monitto Karen F. Moorefield Gustavo A. Morales Morrison Commercial Real Estate Mt. Dora Community Trust Mount Moriah Baptist Church Kevin Mulholland William Mullowney Joshua L. Murdock Shaun Murphy Mary Murray-Harding National Association of Women in Construction Orlando Robert L. Nelson Vicki L. Nelson Christopher Nemethy Boris Nguyen Patricia A. Nicholas John C. Niss Wayne Norman NVRTAP Never Surrender Rosemary Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Shea Oakland High Alumni Inc. OCI Associates Inc. Rhonda Oehlrich Okeechobee Educational Foundation Inc. Shannon Omark Orlando Firefighters Benevolent Association Inc. Orlando Health South Lake Hospital Orlando Magic Rey Ortega Eileen M. Oswald Otoe-Missouria Tribe, Bureau of Indian Affairs James R. Palmer

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Palmer Electric Co. Elizabeth Park Jeho Park Connie M. Parrish Ellen E. Pastorino Patterson Pope Della Paul Paul J. Ford and Co. Toby Peabody Melissa Pedone Samuel Pensula Jorge J. Perez Pernod Ricard USA Wines Cynthia Perrigan Karen Petersen Julie M. Phelps Neal R. Phillips Christie Pickeral Bradley Pierce Mia A. Pierre Pinellas Education Foundation Pineloch Management Corp. Darryl R. Pirmal Louise N. Pitts Kathleen Plinske Gregg Plouff Polk Education Foundation Ruth L. Prather Preferred Beverage Marketing Inc. Premier Beverage David Prescott David Price Providing Dependable Code Service Syed K. Qadri Yasmeen Qadri Subhas Rampersaud George Rausch Andrew L. Ray R.C. Stevens Construction Co. Adam Reiss Restaurant Equipment World Inc.

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Suzanne Rhodes Rhodes and Brito Architects Todd Ribardo Cheryl Ricardo Patti A. Riva Pedro Rivera R.L. Haines Jennifer Robertson Cheryl Robinson Vicki L. Robles George Rodon Charles A. Rogers Rogers, Lovelock and Fritz Inc. Franco G. Romano Joyce Romano Barbara Roper Enid Rosa Graciela Rosales Denise E. Ross Rotary Club of Winter Park Charitable Foundation Inc. Rotary Foundation Kissimmee West Kevin Rushing S.A. Casey Construction Inc. Saint John Missionary Baptist Church Margaret G. Sample Richard Sansone Upasana Santra Christopher Schaeffer Shannon L. Scheidell Shawn Schellpfeffer Schenkel and Schultz Inc. Schmid Construction The Scholarship Foundation School Board of Orange County, Wekiva High School Joshua Schoonover James W. Schroeder Barbara Schwam Seacoast National Bank SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment

Joanne C. Serros Laura Sessions Teresa Shatsoff Barbara Shell Kathryn Shephard Landon Shephard Robin E. Sholar Robert W. Shuford Michael Shugg Siemens Building Technologies Signature Systems of Florida Silver Shield Foundation Robin Simmons Renee K. Simpson Kelly Sims Lori Sims Skanska USA Building Inc. Angelique Smith Smith Seckman Reid Inc. Valerie A. Sooky Julia Sosa Jorge Soto South Lake High School Southwest Airlines Co. Charitable Giving Specialty Tile Products Spiral Circle Inc. James M. Stana Stanley H. Stone Susan M. Stone John L. Stover Karen Styles Lorraine A. Sunday J. Stacey Swilley Gina Tackett Steve Tedrow Alma Telleria Joe Terry Bliss Thompson Darryl Thorne Qurentia P. Throm ThyssenKrupp Elevator

Joan Tiller TLC Engineering Angela Trujillo Steve Tullo Tulsa Community Foundation Dennis T. Turner Randall R. Tuten Larry Tyree John Upperco Mark Upperco U.S. Raceworks LLC Robert Utsey Linda Vance William L. Vaughters Myrna Villanueva Suzan Vis Robert Von Dolteren Ron VonBehren Allan Voorhis V.T. Industries Inc.

Thomas G. Wade Wadeview Park Neighborhood Association Janet N. Walker Vera Walker Derrick D. Wallace Kathleen Walters Elizabeth A. Wanielista wck Planning Inc. Welbro Building Corp. West Orange Chamber of Commerce West Orange Scholarship Foundation Inc. Patricia H. Whalen William A. White Nancy Whitecavage Jane G. Wiese Jill A. Wileden Nancy Wileden Falecia D. Williams Martha W. Williams Williams Co.

Winter Springs High School Drama Boosters Association Annmarie Wise Teresa Wise Valerie Woldman Robert and Patricia Woodbery Workplace Resources Workscapes Inc. WREC Educational Foundation Inc. Dana J. Wright Chara C. Young Jackson Young Silvia Zapico ZenZen Wines Inc.

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UP TO $99 This list reflects total, cumulative giving from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

Jean P. Abel Deanne Abrams Phyllis Affinito Mozhgan Ahmadi Abigail Mestre Alers Nakene Alexis Rachel C. Allen Anissa J. Alvarez Ruby Alvarez Lorraine B. Amos Rakesha Anderson Beverlee J. Andrews Shauna L. Anstey Linda Anthon Diana M. Antolinez Vanessa Antolinez Johnny E. Aplin Jennifer Apple Liliana Argueta Lisa R. Armour Sandee Ashdown Patricia E. Bai Jared Banshire Gordon E. Barcalow Rene Barnes John Bartkovich Don Bartlett Barbara Bass Montez Bates Lloyda M. Baxter Elizabeth A. Beal Jonathan Belviso Julie R. Bennett Rene Betancourt Scott Bianconi Ann Biggars Ramon Blanco Natali Bock Shellita M. Boxie Carolyn Branner Lois D. Brennan

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Betty Byrd Bright Merlyn Brito Jennifer Britton Joann Brown Kristin Brown Roberta S. Brown Joel A. Buntin Leroy Bynum C&C Community Pharmacy Inc. Linda Cajuste Ana Caldero-Figueroa Joe L. Caldwell Sheldon K. Calicott Pamela A. Campbell Stefanie Campbell Patricia Carmichael Leslie P. Carreiro Misha L. Carson Kevin Casey Jean P. Celami Barbara Chaffin Samira A. Chater Ben H. Cheatham Thaina Cherilus Flora Chisholm Justin Chormae Thomas Chuparkoff Michaela C. Clarke Ralph R. Clemente Debbie Clements Victor M. Collazo Joan A. Corbin Stephen Corrow Gary Cox Marc Craddock Tina Crane Mary J. Cremata Jennifer Crisp Valmir Damour Bareaa Darkhabani Amanda Davis

Helen Degrilla Nancy Deleon-Lasater Ed Delgado Emmanuel Denau Jody DeVoe Shawn A. Devries Charles Diaz Justin Diaz Gloria Dingley Carolyn B. Dixon Michael L. Dodane Jacqueline Dodel Jeffrey Donley Charles Dorr Linda I. Downing Evelyn C. DuBose Nicole E. Dugan Lillie Duhart-Tutkes Hollace A. Duke Desmond E. Duncan Donald Dupree Bonnie Eicher Christine Elias Misty Ellis Sarah E. Elsherbeny Rebecca A. Ensminger Elizabeth Eschbach Calandra S. Evans Tyler Everett Michal O. Ewing Luna Excellent Sonia Favali-Prevatt Kathy A. Fedell Stephanie Feliciano Natalie Ferenc Brian D. Ferris Leon Finkler Mary J. Finley Janet Finn Caroline Flament Florida Beer Co.

Christina Foote Mary Ford Ruth M. Fowler James T. Franklin Daniel W. Freer Agueda Freitas Luis M. Frias Jr. Teresa Gallagher Michael Galletta Becky Gallup Arnelle L. Galon Elizabeth Gangemi Kay Garner Sharyn Gaston-McGriff Rachel A. Gibson Chester A. Glover Maxine Gokee Dana Golson Elizabeth T. Gombash William Gombash Diane M. Gomez Frank Goodman Danny Gordon Jennifer Gordon Valerie Grandin Andrea Graves Tommi A. Graves Ericka M. Gray Deborah S. Green Carol C. Griffin Kanishia L. Grimsley Patricia J. Guerriero Damion J. Hammock Edward Hanrahy Martha Hartley Kathleen E. Hauser Emily Hayes Maggie Hayes Maryam Hemmali Clyde V. Herndon Robert Hickman

Tara Hiler Pamela Hill Derrick Hilton Tonya D. Hodges Debra L. Hollister Merton A. Hollister Rebecca M. Hopkins Helen E. Horner Ying Hu Edwin Huertas Debra A. Hunt Robert Hunt Dale Husbands Daniel F. Hyers Monica Ijeona Elizabeth S. Ingram LeGene Isidor Carmen K. Isom Andrea Jackson Nicole Jackson Shannon L. Jackson Marlyn R. Jacobs Shamera A. Jacobs Lorry Jacques Valerie C. Jadd Debora J. Jakubcin Drew Jansen Jared Jansen Justin Jansen Stacy Jansen Carol P. Janz Arthur Jarvis Java Express Lauren N. Johnson Alicia Jones LeSena Jones Kenyatta K. Joseph Kevin Joyce Elizabeth Jusino Charles F. Kaczynski Amanda A. Kern Rida Khlifa Nicholas R. Kim Melissa Kirkland

Tara Knapp Donna J. Kosloski James Lang Laurie A. Larson Maura LeCroy Timothy Lemons Jose A. Leon Rosalind J. Levitt Nelsy Leyba Paul Llerena Sarah E. Lockard Mark J. Lombardi Kim E. Long Laurinda Lott Amy Love Rachel Luce Jane A. Lucia William M. Lyon Joshua MacGregor Sharon W. Magee Jane C. Maguire June A. Mair Paul J. Mann Joseph Marek Jeanty Mares Heather I. Marinello Barbara Marsh Christopher Martin Jessica B. Martin Mia Martin Janice Martinez Karen E. Massay-Brank James S. May Casmere M. Maycock Mildred McCausland John D. McFarland Janet F. McGovern Ryder McGrath V. Dawn McGuire Marblene McKenzie Carolyn J. McKinney Adam McKinnon Nicola McLean Carolyn McMorran

“I am writing this letter to thank you for the African-American Heritage Scholarship I was awarded. It was a great surprise and an honor to be chosen as a recipient of this award. Your support has kept me from worrying so much about the cost of tuition. I am happy to be able to study at Valencia College, and this scholarship will afford me the opportunity to continue with my educational goals. Throughout my youth, being in school is not where I would have seen myself at age 32. But I look forward every day to coming to class learning new and interesting things. For me, college is very challenging. But with hard work, dedication and support from family and friends, I know I made the right choice when I decided to return to school and chose Valencia as my starting point.” – Arnold Walker Jr., honors, landscape and horticulture 35

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Trudy McNair Nichole McPherson Michelle K. Menke Ileana Mercado-Padilla Cinda Mersel Anne Miller Vivian L. Minter F. Keith Mizelle Maria T. Moreno Garrett Morrison Marc Moseley Candice Moss Tshibanda Mpoyo Valerie Munden Jhon Munoz Mary E. Myers Teresa A. Nater Sonia Navarro-Milano Linnetta Neal Dung Nguyen Karl A. Nielsen and Sister Karen J. Nielsen Scholarship Fund Bonnie Nienhnis Jonathan A. Nobles Joseph M. Nunes Susan M. Olin Joanmely Olivar Bob Omark Chase Omark Kim Omark Ty Omark Magda Oreus Joseph Orr Georgeann M. Oswald Migdalia Otero-Olan Gonzalo Pagan John S. Page D.L. Pahl Mary Palmer Cally Papageorge

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Barbara Parsons Michael E. Parsons Scotty Parsons Corina Pascal Kenneth Paulk Leslie Pena Wilfredo E. Perez Maria Perez-Boudet John E. Peschau John W. Phillips Sharon H. Pierre Lurdes Pineiro John Pinel Sandra K. Post Paula Pritchard Shonaries Rachel Tina M. Ratchford Jane Renfroe Loida E. Rennish Jolene Rhodes John L. Ribar Helen D. Ribbe Julia H. Ribley Kerri Rinaldi Michael J. Robbins Javier Rodriguez Jose A. Rodriguez Jenny M. Rodriguez-Rivera David Rogers Lila C. Rogers Marcia Roman Cesar Rosario James Rowland Lorie Sablad Vadewatty Sackhichand Lakrani Sahadeo Kemely St. Hilaire Ermicia St. Simon Leslie Sammarco Lissa Sansone Diane Saul

Victor L. Saul Wafia G. Sayfalnasr Penny A. Scarpelli Liza C. Schellpfeffer John Schieman John Scolaro Milton Scott Shirley A. Scott Seminole State College of Florida Mary Sue Seng Abdool A. Shadik Agatha Shaw Debra C. Shaw Allan Shields Heather Shields Eve M. Sierra Emily L. Singleton Alex Sirdine Scott Skidelsky Andrae M. Smith Betty D. Smith Phillip Smith Sherrie Smith Elizabeth Z. Solis Debra K. Spaulding Specialized Rehabilitation Linda M. Speranza Mary A. Steffancin Latitia Stepney-Johnson Robert G. Stevens Irina Struganova Michelle C. Suarez Janice Swanson Rita V. Swanson Brian L. Sweet Brooke C. Swopes William P. Symolon Estelle Taylor Ray Taylor Racheal Terneus

Jackson Theuenin James Thomas Leon Thomas Linda S. Thomas Laura Thompson Melvin Thompson Nancy Thompson Gerard Tiernan Lynette M. Tinsley Laurie Tortorella Randall K. Trajano Adriene Z. Tribble Marian Tucker Chip Turner Virgil Twillman Jeannette H. Tyson Universal Construction and Paint Matthew S. Vanture Arlene A. Vickers Thomas K. Vogel Cheryl L. Wagner J.C. Walker John Watson Ruth Y. Webb Nancy B. Wheeler Michelle Whiteside Hannah Wickham Lisa Ann Wiese Dawn Wilson Karan Winfield Sandra Winkler Tara Wissig Quintal Stephanie P. Wohltmann Hank Wolf Sarah Woodbery Dioniso Xiques Lisa L. Yenke Laurie Youngman Christine Zaremby

Valenciaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s alumni contribute

$781.7 million in spending power to the regionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy each year.

DONOR SPOTLIGHT

Tourism drives Orlando’s economy, and

partnerships with our community’s hospitality titans are a natural extension of Valencia’s role in Central Florida. Our relationships build scholarships, endowed chairs, internships and a cadre of well-trained employees to hire. Universal Orlando Resort is a perfect example. Valencia’s nationally recognized film production technology program, with selective admission and limited enrollment, trains students for entry-level positions in six major cinema creation areas. Part of the hospitality and culinary division, Valencia’s bakery and pastry management program draws on Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort chefs to instruct students and provide a broad view of career opportunities and the real-world skills required to succeed. Universal is a business partner in the restaurant management program, and involved with the Hospitality and Tourism Institute. Universal employees serve on Valencia’s advisory councils for electronics engineering technology and restaurant management. Universal Orlando Resort began their Valencia giving in the ’80s, and their philanthropy has grown to include an endowed faculty chair and a $1-million-dollar scholarship endowment. In 1996, Universal Orlando Resort committed $30,000 to support Valencia’s Hospitality and Tourism Institute and to enhance Valencia’s educational offerings in arts and entertainment. The Universal Orlando Chair in Arts and Entertainment serves fine and performing arts, graphic arts and graphic design technology, theater and entertainment technology, and film production technology. It also supports educational outreach activities of the Hospitality and Tourism Institute, and expanded Universal’s work with the college in the development of a technical apprenticeship program.

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In the ’90s, Universal Orlando Foundation established a $1 million dollar scholarship endowment through the leadership of Jan Stratton. The Universal Orlando Scholarship is awarded to graduating high school seniors from Dr. Phillips, Olympia, West Orange, Jones and Evans high schools. Universal Orlando scholars who are accepted to the UCF Rosen School of Hospitality are eligible for up to an additional two years of scholarship awards. In 2011-2012, $39,000 was awarded to students from the Universal Orlando Scholarship. This year’s Universal Orlando Scholarship recipients share their gratitude: Thank you so much for awarding me the Universal Orlando Foundation Scholarship. It is truly an honor to be chosen. Your organization’s generous scholarship award means so much to me and my family. I’ve heard a lot about how much college textbooks cost and this scholarship will go a long way toward keeping that burden off my mind. Were it not for these funds, I would not be able to go to school this semester. — Martin Cherenfant I promise I’ll make the most of this scholarship. Thank you again, Universal Orlando Foundation, because this scholarship will indeed change my future and help me succeed in life. — Carlos Powery While I attend Valencia College full time, I also have a part-time job at a real estate investment brokerage office as an administrative assistant. It is sometimes difficult to juggle between work and school, as working too much may cause my grades to suffer. But not working enough hours over the course of a semester might make my financial situation that much

If I were to give Valencia’s commencement speech, my advice would be: Be open to where life takes you. Proactively seek opportunities. Make a point to be happy, and enjoy the journey. more difficult the next semester. That’s why I so greatly appreciate this scholarship, as it allows me to focus on what’s really important, and that is college. — Angel Monroy Today the Universal Orlando Foundation is led by executive director Diane O’Dell, who has served on the Valencia Foundation board since 2008. Diane was responsible for committing Universal Orlando Resort’s A Taste for Learning support. Diane is moved by a Mark Twain quote: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones that you did.” She lives this philosophy through her community service to the boards of Harbor House, City Year Orlando and the Orlando Health Foundation. She believes in Valencia because education is so critical in the lives of youth. “For many, education is truly a life changing experience.”

Universal Orlando Foundation executive director, Diane O’Dell

Her favorite Valencia experience was awarding scholarships in support of foster children. “It was a wonderful experience to see the impact the scholarship program makes overall,” she explains. Diane takes her foundation board responsibilities seriously, believing that she should be a champion for Valencia. Her plan in this upcoming year is to “continue to share the great news about Valencia being the No. 1 community college in the nation.”

“In assisting me, you have created a channel through which many others will benefit. After surviving a devastating earthquake in Haiti in January 2010, I came to believe that my life should be used to help others. Education offers the tools with which we can create a better world. I assure you I will continue to work hard and fulfill the purpose of your assistance.” — Louis-Rynaldo Deshauteurs, general studies 39

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lthough the vast majority of our foundation A disbursements benefit the college and our students,

The sponsorships provided to these organizations are derived from revenue on lease the foundation does earmark a small part of our agreements and never from foundation donor operating budget to provide modest support to contributions. local organizations that share our mission and often Though the ability to provide external funding provide Valencia scholarships. has dropped rather dramatically over the past seven All of the foundation’s scholarship and program years, we are proud to work with and support these dollars come from donations, and not a single fine organizations. penny of any charitable gift goes to support overhead, administrative support, salaries or any other expenses.

100 Black Men of Orlando Inc. Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden Alzheimer’s Association American Institute of Architects Orlando Association of Fundraising Professionals Barry University - Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Florida Black History Committee of Orange County Inc. Bloom ’n’ Grow Garden Society Boy Scouts of America Central Care Mission Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Educational Trust Fund Inc. Commercial Real Estate Women Orlando Compassion Corner Ministry Femmes de Coeur Florida Citrus Sports Florida Citrus Sports Foundation

Foundation for Orange County Public Schools The Foundation for Osceola Education Garden Theatre Inc. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando Inc. Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund IDignity Inc. Kissimmee / Osceola County Chamber of Commerce League of Women Voters Lifework Leadership Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church Manufacturers Association of Florida Muscular Dystrophy Association Orlando Orange County Branch NAACP Orlando Business Journal Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Orlando Sentinel Osceola Center for the Arts Osceola Council on Aging Inc.

RAFMAN Club Inc. St. Cloud Greater Osceola Chamber of Commerce Second Chance Scholarship Fund Spina Bifida Association of Central Florida Take Stock in Children The Links Foundation University of Central Florida University of Central Florida Foundation Inc. Winter Garden Heritage Foundation Winter Park Public Library Women’s Executive Council World Hope Missions Ministry

“By awarding me this scholarship, you have eased my financial encumbrances and allowed me to continue focusing solely on my studies. You have inspired me to not only continue striving for success, but also to help others as much as possible. I hope one day to use the knowledge and success I gain from my academic endeavors to help students and the community.” – Dustin Hope, general studies 40

2011-2012 MAJOR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS

This list reflects those corporations and individuals who provided non-cash contributions to support our work from April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012.

4 Rivers Smokehouse ABC Fine Wine and Spirits AirTran Airways Alexander Valley Alexandra Antonie Amanda A. Kern Photography American Ad Specialties Inc. Antica Vineyards Arabian Nights Arthur’s Catering Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort Banfi Bar Method, Winter Park BB King’s Blues Club Bean Global Bert and Barbara Roper Bordeaux Wine Council Boston Beer Co. Brio Tuscan Grille Winter Park Bubbalou’s Bodacious Bar-B-Que Buca di Beppo Buehler Buena Vista Palace Hotel and Spa C.T. Hsu and Associates PA Cabin Creek Catering CCH Marketing and Events Inc. Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art Cheesecake Factory Dahne Chesson Constellation Crowne Plaza – Orlando Downtown Crowne Plaza – Orlando Universal Cypress Pointe Resort Daytona International Speedway Delicato DeNeff Fine Art Portraits DoubleTree Hotel - Universal Orlando

Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services of Orlando Inc. Embassy Suites Orlando - International Drive South Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista Enzian Theater, Eden Bar Euro Day Spa Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott Orlando Ferrari Carano Fiorella’s Cucina Toscana at the Westin Imagine Orlando First Watch Folio Fine Wine Partners Freeman Co. Gatorland “Alligator Capital of the World” Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center Godiva Chocolatier Grande Pines Golf Club Gurkha Cigars Heaven Hill Heith and Teresa Hennel Hilton Orlando Hope Family Wines House of Blues Howl at the Moon Orlando Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport John Kavanaugh Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Lighthouse Key Resort and Spa MAC Productions Maggiano’s Little Italy (Pointe Orlando) Maison and Jardin Majestic Wine Estate Donna C. Marino Maysara Winery Dave McMannen Mears Transportation Group

Mellow Mushroom Mennello Museum of American Art Mi Tomatina, Paella Bar Miss Trendy Neiman Marcus Nickelodeon Suites Resort Orange County Regional History Center Orlando Airport Marriott Orlando Event Photographers Orlando Marriott Lake Mary Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra Orlando World Center Marriott P.F. Chang’s Parlour Salon and Spa - Katy Kendrick, Vanessa Ratzlaff, Michelle Ocasio Paul D. Sovran, MD, PA Peabody Orlando Pepsi Beverage Company Point Orlando Resort and Suites Lamar Powers PPI Construction Management Premier Beverage Company Premium Port Wines Progress Energy Rapunzel’s RedTail Golf Club Rémy Cointreau Republic National Distributing Restaurant Equipment World Reunion Resort and Club Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes RNDC Dr. Joyce Romano Charlie and Karen Roper Rosen Hotels and Resorts Rosen Shingle Creek Rosen Shingle Creek - A Land Remembered Royal Plaza in Walt Disney World Resort SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Johanne Selbach Cullen Shaughnessy

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ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – MICHAEL DIPPY ’89

2011-2012 MAJOR IN-KIND CONTRIBUTORS (continued) Sheraton Orlando Downtown Hotel Dr. Sandy Shugart Skanska USA Building Amy Snyder Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Que Southern Wine and Spirits Donna L. Sovern Spice Khazana Finest Indian Cuisine Springs Food Service Becky Roper Stafford Staybridge Suites Orlando - International Drive and Lake Buena Vista Ste. Michelle Studio Cara Tampa Bay Buccaneers Tampa Bay Rays Terrace 390 Tuscawilla Country Club UCF Alumni Association UCF President’s Office Universal Orlando Valencia College Valencia College Bookstore Villas of Grand Cypress Golf Resort Wagner Family Vineyards Wakefield Wines Waldorf Astoria Golf Club Walt Disney World Co. Wente Vineyards Westgate Resorts Foundation Westin Lake Mary - Orlando North Wet ’n’ Wild Wicker, Smith, O’Hara, McCoy and Ford PA Woozie WorldQuest Resort Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort in Walt Disney World Resort ZenZen

he plight of homeless individuals and families T troubled Valencia graduate Michael Dippy. He recognized that their circumstances prohibited them from obtaining basic personal identification cards required to get a job or enroll in college. But unlike most, he was willing to forgo his career to make a remarkable difference in their lives and futures. He founded and now serves as executive director of IDignity, a non-profit charity that provides hands-on assistance to Central Florida’s poor and disadvantaged in Central Florida, allowing them to overcome the identification that is crucial to enabling their self-sufficiency. IDignity provides the documents required to apply for employment and college, access most homeless shelters, vote, seek help from many social service agencies, open a bank account, cash a check and rent housing.

Michael Dippy and an IDignity client

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“I think it was life changing for all of us to experience the exuberance of the IDignity clients who received their hard-earned ID cards, something you and I take for granted.” After graduating from Valencia, Dippy graduated from the University of Florida with an architecture degree. He worked for eight years in this field but found himself drawn to a greater purpose. Named by the Orlando Sentinel as the 2010 Central Floridian of the Year, Michael issued a challenge to our neighbors: “I hope that others will be encouraged to do even more to make our community a better place for all. I suggest that you find something that bothers you, maybe a societal injustice or an ongoing problem or an unmet need, and then do all you can to try and solve it. Each of us can make a positive impact on our community, in our own way. The reward will be greater than the effort.” Michael found the treatment of the homeless unacceptable and soon took action. In 2003, he assisted in the development of the local chapter of Family Promise, which provides food, shelter and support services for homeless families. In 2006, he joined Project Homeless Connect, which symbiotically combines vital agencies working to serve the homeless during one-day events. But he had a more extraordinary vision of partnership and service, launching IDignity in 2008. The need for such a program was recognized by members of five downtown churches which had been unable to access such a service. Exhaustive research led to this inventive new organization, which now works with the DMV’s Florida drivers license department, Orange County Health Department’s birth certificate office, Veterans Affairs and the Social Security Administration.

IDignity also provides legal counsel and troubleshoots the difficult task of obtaining out-of-state birth certificates. Since May 2008, IDignity has hosted monthly triage at downtown’s Orlando Rescue Mission and has since expanded to Sanford. Each day-long collaboration serves about 225 clients. Since its inception, IDignity has provided life-changing identification to more than 7,000 Central Florida clients. Michael’s work has not gone unnoticed. He also was designated a “Local Hero” by Bank of America and awarded the 2012 Community Service Award from the RAFMAN Club (Retired Air Force, Marine, Army and Navy). He serves as outreach chair for the First United Methodist Church of Orlando. In December 2011, Valencia Foundation staff volunteered for IDignity. “Spending just a day at IDignity was a moving experience that revealed how a simple identification document could make an enormous difference in the life of an individual,” says foundation president Geraldine Gallagher. “I think it was life-changing for all of us to experience the exuberance of the IDignity clients who received their hard-earned ID cards, something you and I take for granted.” Michael and his team of staff and volunteers were committed to help every person who walks through the door, she explains. “We witnessed tears of joy, a spring to their step, a newfound selfrespect, and such a look of hope from those who received their documents that day. It is the same experience I have with our student scholarship recipients. They held their heads a little higher, ready to take on the road ahead, simply because someone believes in their worth and is willing to invest in their futures.”

BOARD AND ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT – JONNI KIMBERLY ’79

arris Rosen, founder of Orlando’s iconic H Rosen Hotels and Resorts, was recognized during 2011 National Philanthropy Day by the Central Florida chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Valencia Foundation nominated Harris for the lifetime achievement award for his legendary generosity to college students, as well as those marginalized in our community. Jonni Kimberly serves as director of human resources for Rosen Hotels and Resorts, which includes seven properties and more than 3,500 employees. In 1979, as she prepared to graduate from Valencia with an AA degree, Jonni became a front desk clerk for Quality Inn International, owned by hotelier and philanthropist Harris Rosen. As the company flourished, long-time employees were rewarded with fresh responsibilities. Her career path has included front office manager at the Quality Inn Plaza (now Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando) and general manager of Rodeway Inn (now the Rosen Inn closest to Universal). Her route to chief of human resources was unexpected. In the early 1990s, Rosen established a full-fledged human resources department to cover all the properties. However, the role of HR director became a revolving door as the company founder sought the ideal fit for his organization. It dawned on Jonni that her experience as general manager, combined with her ability to build strong relationships, made her particularly well suited for the position. Although at the time Jonni’s resume might have been considered atypical for human resources, she decided to give it a shot. Promoted to human resources director in 1994, she started with a team of four, which has expanded to 30. In 2007, converging forces led Jonni to Valencia, where she serves as 2012-14 foundation board chair. At the time, Jonni was working with Rosen’s fledgling employee charity committee to hone its philanthropy and relationships with local non-profits. Meanwhile, in his role as Valencia

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Foundation board chair, Alan Helman of HHCP Architects invited the Rosen organization to become more involved with Valencia, which was a primary source of its workforce. Jonni was the obvious choice. During her first year on the Valencia Foundation board, Jonni attended A Taste for Learning. She was inspired by the notion that every single expense is covered, so that every dollar given is directed to scholarships and then matched by a challenge grant. She proposed to her charity committee the idea of moving the event to Rosen, acknowledging that completely underwriting an event was unprecedented – not to mention inviting other hotels, restaurants and theme parks to join the collaboration on site. But Jonni was convinced Rosen should lead the partnership with Valencia and ABC Fine Wine and Spirits. “I was impressed with the amount of money that Taste brought in, and the fact that it all goes 100 percent to the purpose. The promise that every penny that would come from Taste would go to scholarships for students was a big seller,” she recalls.

Jonni Kimberly with Geraldine Gallagher at the A Taste for Learning event

That was in 2008, and Rosen’s beautiful resort, Rosen Shingle Creek, has been home to Taste ever since. As foundation chair, Jonni believes the most important attribute of a board director is a strong commitment to mission. During her tenure, she plans to accomplish three things: She seeks more diversity, so that the board represents the audience Valencia serves; she will explore additional partnerships with vendors; and she will continue the excellent work of past chair, Linda Landman Gonzalez, and college president, Dr. Sandy Shugart, to elevate the college’s profile within the community. “I would really like for significantly more people to know about the impact of Valencia on Central Florida. Nearly twice as many local high school graduates start college at Valencia than at all state universities combined. We are the local gateway to a bachelor’s degree and well-paying jobs,” she explains. “The Aspen Institute named Valencia the No. 1 community college in the country for academic excellence, student completion, career placement after graduation and starting salaries.” The college meets students where they are, Jonni adds. “We will serve 70,000 students this year. Some will attend the James and Dayle Seneff Honors College after graduating tops in their high school class. Others will enroll for a second chance or to retool for a new job. For many, Valencia is their only option for a college degree. As a graduate, I know the Valencia College experience firsthand. Valencia is a compelling story that begs to be told.” Jonni and her husband of 23 years, Dennis Byle, have two sons, Bryan and Taylor.

Out of the

1,200

community colleges in the nation, in 2011 we ranked:

First

in the number of associate degrees awarded.

Second

in the number of associate degrees awarded to Hispanics.

Third

in the number of associate degrees awarded to AfricanAmericans. 45

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OFFICERS Linda Landman Gonzalez Chair Vice president, community relations and government affairs Orlando Magic Jonni L. Kimberly ’79 Vice chair Director, human resources Rosen Hotels and Resorts Lori Sims, CPA Treasurer Principal-in-charge, Central Florida office CliftonLarsonAllen LLP Jess D. Bailes Secretary Executive vice president ABC Fine Wine and Spirits Helen Von DolterenFournier, Esq. Immediate past chair General counsel BENCOR

DIRECTORS Timothy R. Baker Principal Baker Barrios Architects Inc. Amy Bosley, EdD Associate vice president, organizational communication and development Valencia College Commissioner S. Scott Boyd ’90 District 1 Commissioner Orange County

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Jerry D. Buchanan Retired banker and trustee Valencia College Patrick J. Buffa Vice president NBC Securities Inc. Brian M. Butler President and CEO JCB Construction Inc. Alan Byrd ’93 Managing member Alan Byrd and Associates Marisa Carnevale-Henderson Senior vice president, senior client manager Bank of America Kathy W. Carr Executive director The Foundation for Osceola Education Inc. Debbie Clements Community relations manager Progress Energy Florida Inc. Carol Davis Retired editor Harcourt Steven S. Davis CEO Welbro Building Corp. José A. Fajardo President and CEO WMFE-FM Carolyn M. Fennell Director of public affairs Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Sue Foreman Partner Carolyn Properties

Jay Galbraith Vice president, state and industry affairs SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment Senator Andy Gardiner District 9 Senator Florida State Senate Elizabeth A. Gianini Vice president, government relations Sanford - Burnham Medical Research Institute at Lake Nona

Lisa Macon Professor, information technology and interim dean of architecture, engineering and technology Valencia College Damien F. Madsen ’82 Principal Morrison Commercial Real Estate Raymer F. Maguire III, Esq. Attorney Fixel, Maguire and Willis

Andrew Gross President Sunshine Restaurant Corp.

Richard J. Maladecki, CAE President and CEO Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association

Anthony S. Iorio Jr. Vice president Avatar Properties Inc.

Henry Maldonado President Enzian Theater

Lori Kifer Johnson Senior vice president Edelman

Julio C. Martinez Jr., Esq. Attorney Martinez Manglardi PA

Teresa L. Jones-Cintron, RN, BSN, ’86 and ’88 Realtor Kelly Price and Co.

Richard T. McCree Jr. CEO McCree General Contractors and Architects Inc.

William C. Kercher Jr. AICP, LEED, AP President wck Planning Inc.

Michael J.G. McLaughlin ’03 President Valencia Alumni Association

Paul A. Kinser, EdD Retired provost Valencia College Michael D. Lingerfelt, AIA, LEED, AP President of architecture and design Lingerfelt International

Deborah Mears Community volunteer and philanthropist Edward Moore CEO The Osceola Center for the Arts Brian J. Morris Owner Boru and Associates

Joshua Murdock Instructural design specialist Valencia College Kevin Myers Vice president, resort operations Walt Disney World Diane O’Dell Executive director Universal Orlando Foundation Rosemary O’Shea, Esq. Attorney Baker and Hostetler LLP

Ann Sonntag Publisher Orlando Business Journal Nayana Vyas, MD Physician Family Physicians Group Larry K. Walker Founding partner Newgate Capital Partners Kathleen Walters Founder Second Chance Fund David M. Webb Jr.

Bradley Pierce ’97 President Restaurant Equipment World

Jéan E. Wilson, Esq. ’79 Shareholder Greenberg Traurig PA

Monica Reed, MD Administrator Florida Hospital Celebration Health

Rebecca York Marketing and business development manager Averett Warmus Durkee Osburn Henning

George A. Rodon Director of business development Marchena and Graham PA Charles A. Rogers Vice president / commercial loan officer Florida Traditions Bank Barbara C. Roper President Contour Groves Inc.

EMERITI Avie N. Abramowitz Marie N. Caruso J. Robert Crowell Julian Dominick Paul C. Gianini Jr., EdD Paul J. Halyard Alan Helman C.T. Hsu Allan E. Keen Raymer F. Maguire Jr. Edward Manning Jerry L. Rogers Andrew N. Serros Lawrence D. Slocum Elizabeth A. Sterchi John P. Stilwell II Jan Stratton Robert M. Vickery Helen Von Dolteren-Fournier, Esq. Bruce Williams Joseph Wittenstein Thomas H. Yochum

The foundation invested

$258,000

in 19 pre-paid Take Stock in Children scholarships that will serve today’s low-income seventh-graders when they graduate from high school.

Joanne C. Serros Business banking relationship manager Fifth Third Bank Sanford C. Shugart, PhD President Valencia College

VALENCIA FOUNDATION GUIDING PRINCIPLES • to steward the resources entrusted to our care; • to make enhancement of student learning the center of our work; • to provide opportunities to individuals who might not otherwise be able to attend college; • to invest wisely and conservatively; • to partner with the college to meet its mission in the community;

• to communicate openly, frequently and honestly with our constituents; • to honor the privacy of our donors and friends; • to value diversity in all its forms and respect the dignity of the individual; • to ensure we meet both the letter and the spirit of the laws that govern our work.

OUR PHILANTHROPIC CODE OF ETHICS • to practice our profession with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and adherence to the absolute obligation to safeguard the public trust; • to act according to the highest standards and visions of our organization, profession and conscience; • to put philanthropic mission above personal gain; • to inspire others through our own sense of dedication and high purpose; • to improve our professional knowledge and skills, so that our performance will better serve others; • to demonstrate concern for the interests and well-being of individuals affected by our actions; • to value the privacy, freedom of choice and interests of all those affected by our actions; • to foster cultural diversity and pluralistic values, and treat all people with dignity and respect; • to affirm, through personal giving, a commitment to philanthropy and its role in society;

• to adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations; • to advocate within our organizations adherence to all applicable laws and regulations; • to avoid even the appearance of any criminal offense or professional misconduct; • to bring credit to the fundraising profession by our public demeanor; • to encourage colleagues to embrace and practice these ethical principles and standards of professional practice; • to be aware of the codes of ethics promulgated by other professional organizations that serve philanthropy.

Created by the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), and adopted by Valencia Foundation’s board of directors.

“Giving me this scholarship is an investment in a hopeful, brighter mind that will help change the world for the better. I am forever grateful.” — Louis Samuels, engineering, DirectConnect to UCF 48

VALENCIA FOUNDATION STAFF Susan Ambridge financial aid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; foundation scholarships 407-582-1168 sambridge@valenciacollege.edu Jennifer Bhagirath scholarship coordinator 407-582-3154 jbhagirath@valenciacollege.edu Daphne Cooper alumni relations assistant 407-582-3426 dcooper7@valenciacollege.edu Vanessa de la Paz-Ramos coordinator, foundation accounts 407-582-3332 vdelapazramos@valenciacollege.edu Melanie Diaz manager, special projects 407-582-3153 mdiaz136@valenciacollege.edu Pamela Dorn administrative assistant 407-582-3259 pdorn@valenciacollege.edu

Geraldine Gallagher, CFRE president and chief executive officer 407-582-3155 cell: 321-663-4119 ggallagher@valenciacollege.edu Donna Christine Marino, CFRE donor stewardship manager 407-582-3128 dmarino@valenciacollege.edu Michelle Matis vice president and chief operating officer 407-582-3130 mmatis@valenciacollege.edu Barbara Shell alumni relations director 407-582-3219 bshell@valenciacollege.edu Jill Wileden resource development manager 407-582-3158 jwileden@valenciacollege.edu

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