President's Report 2015

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Vision Wallace State will facilitate learning without boundaries, will be committed to every student’s success, will exemplify the spirit of perpetual improvement, and will promote an overarching sense of community.

Mission Wallace State Community College is committed to learning that transforms lives and communities. In support of the mission, Wallace State Community College is committed to student success through: • a student centered, innovative, engaging, and supportive learning environment • providing teaching excellence that inspires a quest for lifelong learning • respect for uniqueness and diversity • strategic partnerships that advance community, workforce and economic development • cultural enrichment of our communities • accountability and integrity

Values Wallace State Community College affirms these values: • Commitment to learning • Dedication to excellence • Academic integrity • Creative thinking • Respect for individual dignity and worth • Civic responsibility • Collaboration and partnerships


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It is with great pleasure that I present this summary highlighting the accomplishments of the past year at Wallace State Community College. This has been a year of looking forward to improved students success through new programs and career pathways, such as the GPS Freshman Seminar and the addition of stackable credentials in our career programs, as well as a year of reflection as we begin our 50th anniversary celebration. It has been a year of expanded partnerships, including the model Fast Track for Industry and REHAU Academy partnerships with our local schools and industries, and the partnership with Blount County and Oneonta officials to establish a new Wallace State campus in Oneonta in 2016. It has been a year of accolades for our College, as evidenced by our ranking among the top providers of workforce development in the state and region and recognition by the American Association of Community Colleges and even the White House. We are most proud, however, of the individual and collective success of our students, whom we are entrusted to serve. We invite you to “Be One of Us” as we endeavor to transform the lives and communities we serve.

Alabama Community College System Governance CHANCELLOR MARK HEINRICH ACCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES Gov. Robert Bentley, President Al Thompson, District 1, Vice President Ron Fantroy, District 2 Susan Foy, District 3 Frank Caldwell, District 4 Crystal Brown, District 5

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Milton Davis, District 6, Pro-Tem Chuck Smith, District 7 Blake McAnally, Member-at-Large Mary Scott Hunter, State Board of Education Ex-officio Member

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New Advancements in Health Education Wallace State Community College opened the new School of Nursing and Center for Science building, which features a state-of-the-art Simulation Center available for use by all of the college’s Allied Health Programs. The 115,000 square-foot facility offers the most up-to-date

a debriefing room where the faculty goes through video foot-

technology for instructing students in an atmosphere that

age of the simulation and provides insight into their perfor-

encourages cooperative education among faculty and fellow

mance and gives instruction based on those details.

students. “As a lifelong community college educator, I believe our stuExercises conducted in the nine-bed Simulation Center are

dents deserve the best learning environments, and we strive

run by faculty located in one of two control booths. The stu-

to provide those kinds of learning experiences at Wallace

dents take an active role in the “treatment” of their patient.

State,” said Dr. Vicki Karolewics. “This new facility has been

They make the decisions based on the symptoms that are

many years in the making and it certainly extends our tradi-

presented to them. After each simulation, the students enter

tion of excellence into the future.”

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Wallace State’s new School of Nursing and Center for Science has been hailed as a model for interdisciplinary learning and visited by elected officials, representatives of state agencies, and leaders from the healthcare industry and Alabama’s colleges and universities.


ACHIEVING: The Dream Wallace State joined this prestigious national reform network focusing on student success and has implemented a number of data driven measures to improve rates of student success, with an emphasis on completion. The project’s focus, which initially encompassed three areas in 2013, was narrowed to two in 2015 when the first goal, Strengthening Portals of Entry, was met through the integration of the new Lion Central one-stop center for enrollment services. IMPROVING THE SUCCESS OF TRANSITIONAL STUDENTS – Wallace State has implemented strategies for our most at-risk students to improve retention and progression of students to graduation, including a best practice model that allows students to self-select their appropriate level of study in English, math and reading within a set range of cut scores on the placement exam. The Transitional Learning initiatives’ primary goal is to make the transition into college as easy and seamless as possible for students. Students in transitional courses receive the extra preparation in course assistance in English, math or reading they need. WSCC was awarded a grant to implement My Math Lab Plus to assist with these efforts. Results of this pilot will be announced in 2016. LEARNING COMMUNITIES – WSCC Learning Communities provides enhanced and shared cross-disciplinary learning activities, currently offered to students in classes Monday through Thursday during the 9:30-10:45 a.m. timeslot, with plans to expand offerings. Since its implementation, students have met to hear from individuals who have played a role in historic events, talked with independent filmmakers and participated in college events. Each class then creates program-specific learning activities related to the event. In the past year, 1,504 students enrolled in Learning Communities courses, up from 1,319 in the previous year. Relatedly, the percentage of students who believe that the culture of the college promotes achievement and educational goals rose from 87 to 96 percent in 2015. The student graduation rate increased by 10 percent and the student success rate, which includes retention, by 9 percent over the previous year.

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+ Readiness3 Readiness3: Ready for College, Ready for Work, Ready for Life is the theme for Wallace State’s guiding Strategic Plan through 2017. Preparing students for the workforce and achieving excellent student outcomes are at the heart of the plan. “Our office promises companies that Wallace State will prepare them a competent workforce, and the college has never failed to deliver on that promise.” -- Dale Greer, Cullman Economic Development Agency

Some of the most outstanding programmatic successes of the year: 100% EMPLOYMENT

KNOWN GRADUATES FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2013-2014: Business Management and Supervision, Therapeutic Massage, Physical Therapist Assistant, Human Services, Health Information Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Child Development, Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Services, Diagnostic Imaging, Dental Assisting, Nursing, HVAC, Culinary Arts, Diesel Technology, Engineering Technology, Flight Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Welding, Agriculture/Horticulture, and Electronics Technology reported 100% employed or pursuing a higher degree

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100% PASS RATE

BOARD OR OTHER CERTIFICATION EXAMS: Physical Therapy Assistant, Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy. Other top performers: Clinical Lab Technician (90.9%), Dental Hygiene (96%), Nursing (92.9%) and Occupational Therapy Assistant (96.8%) (See the Scorecard of Performance Measures at the end of this report for more results.)

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Wallace State is giving high school students the opportunity to enter the workforce faster, better trained and ready to advance in their employment.


New Opportunities for Early College Enrollment STUDENTS STARTING E ARLY, AND STARTING RIGHT

For more than a decade, Wallace State has provided high school students the opportunity to simultaneously earn high school and college credit though its dual enrollment and Fast Track programs. In 2015, over 550 dual enrollment students were en-

Wallace State President. “Business and industry have

rolled at Wallace State, including 72 in the Fast Track

ready access to a middle skills workforce. Parents save

programs at WSCC and J.B. Pennington High School

money on higher education tuition. Students complete

and 84 in Wallace State’s new Fast Track for Industry

their postsecondary education earlier and, as they

program.

enter the workforce sooner, the state gains taxpayers who contribute to a sound economic base. At Wallace

Like the traditional Fast Track program, Fast Track for

State, our strategic plan is Readiness3, assuring that

Industry is located on Wallace State’s campus. Cull-

our students are Ready for College, Ready for Work

man County Schools instructors maintain classrooms

and Ready for Life by helping students Start Early, Start

in WSCC’s General Studies building to serve students

Right, Finish, and Succeed.”

from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. The success rate for dual enrollment, and especially The program allows students to Start Early, jump-start-

the Fast Track program, is exceptionally high. For the

ing their future by compressing their time spent in high

last nine classes, 96 percent or more of our Fast Track

school and college by taking rigorous college courses

students have graduated from high school, and most

that allow students to receive both high school and col-

go on directly to employment or transfer to a university.

lege credit. Students will earn college credits towards

Some even earned enough college credit to simulta-

an industry-recognized credential and may qualify for

neously graduate from high school and from Wallace

free tuition through Career/Tech Dual Enrollment tax

State with an associate degree, and transferred to the

credit-funded scholarships available for qualified career

college or university of their choice as a junior.

technical programs. They also have opportunities to participate in workforce experiences such as job-shad-

Moreover, these students disproportionately win schol-

owing and apprenticeships.

arships to further their education. Among the highest awards were a $50,000 scholarship to Millsaps College

“This is a shining example of a perfect partnership

awarded to Caitlin Kuykendall, a $33,000 scholarship

designed with the end in mind; that is, transition-

to UAB awarded to Valerie Barnes for Engineering, a

ing motivated young adults through postsecondary

$21,000 scholarship to Jacksonville State awarded to

education and training and into the workforce more

Aspyn Seely, and a $19,000 scholarship to Birmingham

quickly. Everyone wins,” said Dr. Vicki Karolewics,

Southern awarded to Victoria Moss.

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WHY DUAL ENROLLMENT? • Dual credit students have a higher college participation rate than high school graduates overall. • Dual credit students who go on to college continue to the second year at a higher rate than freshmen who enter college without having earned dual credit. • Among freshmen who continue to the second year of college, dual credit participants earn a higher first year GPA. • Students who continue to the second year of college accumulate more college credit if they take dual credit in high school.


New Opportunities for Early College Enrollment continued FAST TRACK FOR INDUSTRY AND REHAU ACADEMY

Wallace State’s partnerships with local industry have created new pathways for students to earn their high school and/or college degrees while working in local industry for hands-on training, supplementing what they learn in the classroom, and maintaining their employment after successful completion of the program. In 2015, Wallace State introduced Fast Track for

college – during which time students will split their

Industry and the REHAU Academy, expanding Dual

time between working at REHAU and attending Fast

Enrollment partnerships with Cullman County Schools

Track for Industry classes on campus at Wallace State.

and its apprenticeship program at REHAU.

While at REHAU, students will receive real-world specialized training in injection molding to become

“It has worked extremely well for us. The Wallace

polymer specialists. REHAU will compensate students

State students are exposed to all different areas of

financially for their participation in the apprenticeship.

the plant and have a chance to work with all different types of equipment,” Michael Stewart, REHAU

Upon successful completion of the program, students

maintenance manager, said of the apprenticeship

will have graduated from high school and earned

program.

certification as a Polymer Technician from Wallace State. They will be eligible for full-time employment

The Wallace State students in the apprenticeship

with REHAU as polymer specialists.

program spend two days a week in classes at Wallace State, while also fulfilling at least 30 hours of work at REHAU. REHAU pays for the classes, books and supplies for the students accepted into the apprenticeship program. In the new REHAU Academy program, eight paid apprentices will be selected each year from the Fast Track for Industry program. Students will apply for apprenticeships during their junior year of high school and begin the apprenticeship during their senior year. Each apprenticeship lasts two years – the senior year of high school and freshman year of community

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Wallace State is ranked No. 2 in the South for Workforce Development, providing skilled and trained employees for businesses and industries in the region. On opposite page: From left, Jimmy Hodges, WSCC Dean of Applied Technologies; Dr. Vicki Karolewics, WSCC President; Jeff Curtis, Cullman Area Career Center Principal, Cullman County Schools; Dr. Craig Ross, former Cullman County Schools Superintendent; Dr. Ginger Hogeland, School Counselor/Fast Track Administrative Assistant at CACC & CDC, Cullman County Schools; Albert von Pelser-Berensberg, REHAU-Cullman Plant Manager; Michael von Hertell, REHAU Head of Vocational Education, External Continuing Education and Training; Hubert Fรถrg, REHAU Head of International Training

At right: Gavin Mobley, a REHAU Academy student, studies at the computer while in class at Wallace State Community College.


INDUSTRY: Improving the Workforce Wallace State Community College hosted a news conference an-

As an example of how beneficial the technical programs are to

nouncing a new career technical dual enrollment opportunity open

Wallace State graduates, Jordin Rivers, a Wallace State alum and

to high school students and a new tax credit that will give donors

a maintenance technician at the Nissan plant in Smyrna, Tenn.,

the incentive to help provide resources for deserving students in

shared his thoughts. “If you told me that at 22 I would be making

the program.

$22 an hour, and next year I’ll be making close to $30 an hour, I wouldn’t have believed it,” said the Addison High graduate who

New legislation allows businesses and individuals to donate funds

earned a degree from Wallace State Electronics Technology pro-

for career technical dual enrollment and receive tax credits for up to

gram in 2013.

50 percent of the donation not to exceed $500,000 nor an amount greater than 50 percent of the taxpayer’s Alabama income tax

Career/technical dual enrollment scholarships are available to Wal-

liability.

lace State students enrolling in one of the following 17 programs: Agriculture/Horticulture, Automotive Manufacturing Technology,

“This announcement is one that will contribute to the development

Automotive Service Technology, Business/Office Administration,

of a highly-skilled workforce in the state of Alabama and in our

Collision Repair, Culinary Arts, Computer Science, Criminal Justice,

workforce region,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karole-

Diesel Technology, Electronics Technology (Mechatronics), Engi-

wics. “In order to generate a consistent supply of highly-skilled

neering Technology, Flight Technology, Heating and Air Condition-

workers, it is critical that citizens have access to educational training

ing, Paralegal, Precision Machining/CNC, Visual Communications

opportunities that are closely aligned to regional workforce de-

and Welding.

mand. Those educational training opportunities begin in secondary education and continue into the community colleges in this great

Students awarded the career/technical dual enrollment scholarship

state.”

may begin taking courses the summer after their 10th grade year.

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COACHING: The Way to Success Wallace State Community College expanded its Success Coaching program in an initiative aimed at keeping students on track to completion and graduation. Students enrolled in targeted advanced manufacturing and healthcare programs were offered, free of charge, a coach to help them through their first year as a college student. Funding for the program was initially provided through a grant from the Department of Labor’s Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training grant program. Wallace State led a consortium that included

education, while developing skills necessary for

Central Alabama Community College and Wal-

long-term success. The coaching focuses on em-

lace State-Selma sharing the $9.5 million grant,

powering the student to take ownership of their

which provided coaching along with access to

success through discussions about effectively

3D learning objects within the classrooms and

managing school, community, finances, academ-

expanded online learning opportunities for stu-

ics, career planning, commitment to graduation,

dents to help them fit college courses into their

health, and support.

busy lives and work schedules. Success coaching is a proven method of retainWallace State sustained the program in Fall

ing students, and the results at Wallace State

2015 and established the Wallace State Success

have supported this with results ranging from an

Coaching Program, offering coaching to all

increase in term to term retention of 8 to 17 per-

1200+ incoming first-time freshmen.

cent since the implementation of the service in 2012. From Fall 2014 to Fall 2015, 61 percent of

The goal of one-on-one “success coaching” is to

students who participated in Success Coaching

help students balance the demands of college,

remained in classes or graduated with a degree

work and family life. Coaches also provide the

or certificate. Nationally, retention rates for com-

students with the structure, tools and motivation

munity college students average 59 percent, and

needed to persist through challenges. Students

graduation rates average 21 percent.

are encouraged to get the most out of their

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Wallace State Community College has been awarded more than $40 million in grants in the past five years. The Success Coaching program is among the beneficiaries.


2014-2015 College Achievements College Accomplishments and Recognitions

bama in Huntsville have announced a new Joint Admission Agree-

Wallace State Community College takes pride in the accomplish-

ment adding to similar joint admission agreements with UAB and

ments of the college, its students, alumni, faculty and staff. Over the

Samford University and special articulation agreements with other

last year, Wallace State has been associated with numerous awards

institutions, expanding on the existing STARS network.

and recognitions. For example, Wallace State has the highest student success rates

The success of our programs was recognized in a number of ways, including the Wallace State Practical Nursing Program’s fourth

in the Alabama Community College System, which shows the great

consecutive year earning the top ranking in the state for gradu-

effort put forth by faculty and students alike and the commitment

ates taking the National Council Licensure for Practical Nurses

the college has maintained as a student-centered institution of

(NCLEX-PN) exam with a 100 percent pass rate. The Wallace State

higher learning.

Dental Hygiene program also earned a 100 percent pass rate for its

Included in that commitment are the college’s efforts to provide the best facilities for our students. Working toward that goal,

students taking the National Board Exam. High school students in the Class of 2014 taking the ACT selected

the college announced the opening of a new campus center at

Wallace State as their first choice among Alabama’s community

Oneonta and ushered in a new era in 2014 as classes were held for

college. Wallace State was also declared a Military Friendly School®

the first time in the new School of Nursing and Center for Science, a

by G.I. Jobs website, www.gijobs.com.

115,000 square-foot facility on campus that houses a state-of-the-art

A significant recognition was the invitation received by Dr. Vicki

simulation lab accessible to all Allied Health programs, classrooms,

Karolewics to participate in the White House College Opportunity

labs, lecture halls, conference center and more.

Day of Action in Washington, D.C., where she joined education

Wallace State Community College and the University of Ala-

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leaders from around the country to discuss improving opportunities

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2014-2015 College Achievements for more students to enroll in and complete college. Leading by example, Wallace State initiated new programs and opportunities generating pathways to success. In the Allied Health division, the college began offering its new Patient Care Specialist program through BOOST: Better Occupational Outcomes with Simulation Training. The two-semester certificate program graduated its first class and continues to grow. The college increased its offerings with new options in TransporBusiness Management program and in Sustainable Agriculture

Wallace State Community College plans to open a new campus center in Oneonta in 2016.

through the Agriculture/Horticulture program.

campus for home school students, and the college successfully

tation Management through its Office Management Supervision/

The Nursing program also offered a new opportunity for its students with its partnership with Children’s of Alabama’s Kids on the Block puppetry program. Volunteer nursing students learn skits

completed its first year as host for the Youth Leadership Development Program for Cullman County. Offering a new recreational opportunity to students and to the

designed to educate youth on safety and wellness and perform

community at large, Wallace State became the first community

those skits during community outreach programs.

college in Alabama to build a disc golf course for amateur and pro-

Wallace State continued its efforts for Starting Students Early and Starting Right with its High School Dual Enrollment and Fast

fessional use. The course, situated on the back half of the campus, is open to the public.

Track programs. With more than 560 students, Wallace State has

Wallace State also continues to be a source of enrichment for the

one of the fastest growing early college enrollment programs in

community in arts and culture. During its annual Arts in April events,

the state. Working with local industry and high schools, the col-

the college offered a variety of events across campus for students

lege expanded the dual enrollment options with the Fast Track for

and the general public. During the most recent event, Wallace

Industry Program, which offers high school students the opportunity

State welcomed former NFL player Marcus Pollard and Wendy’s

to complete college credit while getting hands-on training in local

spokesperson Morgan Smith Goodwin as guest speakers. Speakers

industries. The college also established a plan to offer courses on

at previous Arts in April events included “Veggie Tales” musical


2014-2015 College Achievements composer Kurt Heinecke and Birmingham News/AL.com columnist John Archibald. The Evelyn Burrow Museum played host to numerous exhibitions, including the annual sculptor’s exhibition featuring the artwork of Nall and other sculptors from around the region. Other exhibits at the museum included: the Smithsonian’s The Way We Worked exhibit; Equus, an exhibit of fine art photography by Arden Ward Upton, who gifted the museum with a piece from the collection;

Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics is named Distinguished Citizen of the Year by The Cullman Times.

The Study of Hands paintings by Lee Nabors; one of the largest collections of the work of renowned folk artist Mose T; the work of

and Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing survivor Carolyn Maull

acclaimed potter Jerry Brown; paintings by Leslie Wood; and a His-

McKinstry, and former U.S. Attorney Doug Jones as guest speakers.

tory of the Cigar Box Guitar. The museum’s most recent exhibition

The Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts programs enter-

features Japanese woodblock prints from the 18th and 19th cen-

tained audiences with the annual March Madness Concert Band

turies on loan from the Georgia Museum of Art. The Museum also

Performance, Jazz Band Big Band Dance, “Revolution: A Musical

welcomed the return of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent

Celebration of the Beatles,” Veterans Day performances, “A Mid-

Filmmakers, giving free screenings of films after which the filmmak-

summer Night’s Dream,” Christmas performances, “Broadway and

ers answered questions from the audience.

Beyond” the “Saxsational” concert, a concert with the UNA Con-

The Museum annually organizes educational trips abroad for

cert Band, “Disney Through the Decades” and “Into the Woods.”

students and community members. Approximately 60 participants

The Alabama Court of Civil Appeals, which includes Wallace

took part in the most recent trip to Paris and London. The Common Read program welcomed Wayne and Lori Earl, par-

State alumna Judge Terri Willingham Thomas, chose Wallace State as a location to hear oral arguments, and the Wallace State Student

ents of Esther Earl, who inspired the book “The Fault in Our Stars,”

Support Services group visited Atlanta as part of an annual educa-

the most recent selection for the academic year of 2014-2015. The

tion excursion.

previous selection of “While the World Watched” brought author

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2014-2015 College Achievements Alumni and Employee Accomplishments and Recognitions The alumni of Wallace State Community College are spread far and wide and across many fields and careers. Their accomplishments are a reflection

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on the college’s 50 years of excellence. The same can be said for our faculty and staff, who pride themselves on giving 100 percent to our students to ensure their future success. Wallace State alumni were recognized in a number of ways, including

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Martha Burchell, a Cullman Nationwide Insurance agent, who was named the Wallace State 2014 Outstanding Alumni of the Year. During the same ceremony, Christy Turner, the Special Events Programs Director at Cullman

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Parks and Recreation, was named the Academic Division Outstanding Alumni recipient; Javier Morales and Amy Smith received Outstanding Allied Health and Nursing Alumni awards; Sunshine Smith-Wynn received the Workforce and Applied Technologies Division Outstanding Alumni award;

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and Joseph Nabors received the Promising Alumni award. Alumni in the field of athletics also fared well over the last year. Former Wallace State third baseman Zelous Wheeler was promoted to the New York Yankees on July 3 and hit a home run for his first major league hit later that night. Wheeler became the fifth former WSCC player in six seasons to

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earn a promotion to the MLB and make their debut, joining Derek Holland in 2009, Craig Kimbrel in 2010, Graham Godfrey in 2011 and Jake Elmore in 2012. The Alabama Board of Education recognized former Wallace State student-athlete Marcus Johnson as a Student Success Story for his aca-

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demic and athletic success at Wallace State after he transferred to Samford University. Wallace State’s faculty and staff earned their fair share of awards and honors. Internationally, Dr. Karolewics was chosen to travel to China with a del-

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1st choice community college in the state among high school seniors taking the ACT 2nd in the South in Workforce Development 3rd largest community college in Alabama, and among the fastest growing in the U.S. Leader in student success, with the highest success rates in the Alabama Community College System In the Top 20 in the nation for producing Health Care graduates Designated as Military Friendly® by G.I. Jobs website Nominated for Aspen Prize two times in four years


2014-2015 College Achievements egation from the Association of American Colleges & Universities.

nealogy expert Robert Davis was named the recipient of the 2014

Locally, Dr. Karolewics was named a Woman of Distinction by the

Lloyd DeWitt Bockstruck Distinguished Service Award from the

Girl Scouts of Alabama, named Distinguished Citizen of the Year by

Dallas Genealogical Society. The Evelyn Burrow Museum Director

The Cullman Times and was chosen to serve as the Burgermeister

Donny Wilson received the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce

for the 2014 Cullman Oktoberfest celebration.

Superior Service Award.

Wallace State employees Sally Warren, James Malone, Kim

Diana Majerik was named the college’s new Director of Dual

Kahler and Jennifer Hill were recognized as the college’s Chan-

Enrollment, Fast Track and Off Campus programs. Marcie Hill took

cellor Award recipients at the 2015 Alabama Community College

over as the new director of Wallace State’s Child Development pro-

Association (ACCA) Luncheon. Previous award winners were Ricky

gram. Wallace State Industrial Electronics instructor Joe Hendrix

Burks, Barbara Ebert, Diana Majerik and Teresa Gibbs. Kelley Jones,

attended the Siemen Mechatronic Systems Certification Program

Wallace State’s Adult Education Director, earned the Outstanding

training at the Siemens Technik Akademie in Berlin, Germany.

Leadership Award from the Adult Education Directors Association.

Wallace State’s Communication and Marketing Department re-

Nursing Program Director Deborah “Pepper” Hoover received

ceived, among others, a Paragon Award from the National Council

the Healthcare Professional of the Year award from the Cullman

for Marketing and Public Relations, for its “Hot Jobs” television

Area Chamber of Commerce. Diesel Technology instructor Jeremy

advertisement series and earned a record 16 gold and silver awards

Smith received the John and Suanne Roueche Excellence Award for

at the NCMPR Medallion Awards competition.

his outstanding contribution to leadership, teaching and learning. History instructor Leigh Ann Courington received the inaugural

Many other faculty and staff achievements can be found in the In the News section of the Wallace State website.

award last year. Longtime Wallace State history professor and ge-

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2014-2015 College Achievements Student Accomplishments and Recognitions Miss Wallace State 2014 Catee Moss, at left, and Miss Wallace State 2015 Emily Davis, below.

Wallace State is most proud of the accomplishments of its students, from the ultimate success of earning their certificate or degree to individual and team achievements made throughout their time at the college. Hundreds of students walked across the stage during Wallace State’s recent commencement. Presidential Excellence Awards were presented to Barbara Dover (Academic), Rebecca Long (Health) and Ricky Cason (Technical). Previous winners were Haylee B. Smith (Academic) Jordan R. Davis (Health) and Robert Summerford (Technical). Wallace State sophomore Levi Ponder was named a 2014 Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Gold Scholar. Ponder was among elite company as one of only 50 gold scholars across 38 states, standing out among 1,700 applicants. He and fellow sophomore Rosa Lee Aderhold were previous Wallace State All-Alabama Academic Team Scholars. The 2015 winners were Kimberly Crauswell and Daniel Young. Several Wallace State students advanced to the 2015 SkillsUSA National Conference by winning state SkillsUSA events. Hannah Tidwell, Melissa Kilpatrick and Ruth Barr, were the first Wallace State SkillsUSA winners in the Crime Scene Investigation category. Other winners included Jesse Phillips, CNC Turning Specialist; Judson Crump, Job Skills Demonstration; Ryan Hayes, Electronics Technology; and Wil Hudson, CNC Milling Specialist. Dual enrollment Flight Technology student Chelsie Sloan became the first female in the program to earn a Ninety-Nines Inc. Scholar-

ship. Jarrod Hand, Blaine Farris, Emily Hurst, Kaitlyn Forrester, Allison Porch and Natatlie Knox received the Nightingale Awards for Associate Degree Nursing and Josh Green for Practical Nursing during pinning ceremonies in Spring and Summer. Edison Pearce was the first Wallace State student chosen to present at the Sigma Tau Delta Convention. Emily Davis, a sophomore in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, was named Miss Wallace State 2015, and crowned by Miss Wallace State 2014 Catee Moss, a paralegal and social work major. Maira Cardenas of Demopolis was crowned the 2015 Homecoming Queen, by 2014 Homecoming Queen Brittany Kay Robinson of Sylacauga.


2014-2015 College Achievements Wallace State softball’s Sabrina Russell was named a recipient of the NJCAA Pinnacle Award for Academic Excellence. Seven other WSCC athletes were recognized for their academic achievements

the 23rd round of the 2015 Major League Baseball First Year Player Draft. On the hardwood, Wallace State’s women’s basketball team (28-

by the NJCAA. Additionally, Wallace State had five teams recog-

6) made program history at the NJCAA Division I national tourna-

nized as NJCAA All-Academic teams for their efforts: golf, softball,

ment by advancing to the second round by defeating Eastern Arizo-

volleyball, women’s basketball and baseball.

na and handing coach Ron Burdette his 100th career victory in four seasons. The Lady Lions made the program’s first national tourna-

Athletic Accomplishments and Recognitions

ment appearance since 2011 and fifth overall. The Lions also earned

Along with recognizing their academic achievements, Wallace

the Alberta Lee Cox Award for best sportsmanship at the national

State is proud of the triumphs earned by the athletes and coaches

tournament. Sophomore forward Morgan Smith was named a 2nd-

who represent our college.

team NJCAA All-American and the 2015 ACCC Player of the Year.

For the Wallace State baseball and softball teams, the coaches

Wallace State’s men’s basketball made its fourth postseason

recently marked significant milestones in their careers, with coach

appearance under coach John Meeks in five seasons, and soph-

Randy Putman earning his 900th win as the baseball coach in 2014

omore Lee Moore signed with UTEP, marking one of the biggest

and softball coach Jayne Clem earning her 800th career victory at

transfer signings in program history.

Wallace State in 2015. Two years removed from a NJCAA Division I national champi-

A year after finishing national runner-up for the third time under coach Dan York, Wallace State golf won its second consecutive

onship, Wallace State’s softball team (62-14) captured their 10th

ACCC/Region 22 tournament championship and 12th overall.

straight Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) North

Freshman Sylas Elliott was named a 2nd-team NJCAA All-Amer-

Division championship in 2015, their ninth conference champi-

ican and the conference tournament low medalist. Freshman

onship and made their ninth national tournament appearance.

Eli Marty was named a 3rd-team NJCAA All-American. York was

Sophomore pitcher Rachel Ragland was named a NJCAA 1st-Team

named the 2015 ACCC Coach of the Year.

All-American, the 2015 ACCC Player of the Year and the Alabama

Wallace State volleyball (39-8) won its seventh straight ACCC/

Sports Writers Association Community College Player of the Year.

Region 22 championship in 2015 and earned its highest ever seed-

Sophomores Amanda Medders and Sarah Jordan were each

ing at the NJCAA Division I championships. Sophomore CeCe Hall

named to the All-ACCC North Division second team. Sam Riley

was named the 2015 ACCC Player of the Year, was the conference

was the conference tournament MVP, while Medders, Jordan and

tournament MVP and earned NJCAA Player of the Week status.

Mackenzie Hill were ACCC All-Tournament selections. Clem, Rag-

Sophomores Kheala Roberts and Alexandra Gamble were 1st-

land and Hill traveled to Canada to represent the USA in the 2015

team ACCC All-Region selections for Wallace State, while Kelsea

Canadian Open Fastpitch International Championship.

Bivins, Cierra Davis and August Newberry were each named to the

Wallace State’s baseball team (29-24) finished as the ACCC tournament runner-up in 2015. Landon Hughes, Turner Vincent and Stephen Dobbs were each named to the ACCC All-Tournament

ACCC All-Region second team. Coach Randy Daniel was named the ACCC Coach of the Year for the seventh time. Wallace State athletics also debuted its women’s golf program

team. The Lions made their 24th postseason appearance in coach

in the fall of 2015, adding more opportunities for its student-ath-

Putman’s 26 seasons and finished conference runner-up. Sopho-

letes. Men’s and women’s tennis is expected to return to Wallace

more pitcher Chad Smith was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in

State’s athletic program in 2016.

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“You’ve got to have good players in order to reach a number like 800. This number represents all of the hard work from all of the players we’ve had over the last 16 seasons. You can be the best coach there ever was, but if you don’t have good players, you can’t win.” Coach Jayne Clem, on her 800th Career Win


Wallace State Community College is a national pacesetter for its student success initiatives, as recognized by entities such as the Aspen Institute, AAC&U and AACC.

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GPS: Moving in the Right Direction “GPS (Goals — Planning — Success): Navigate Your Future!” is Wallace State Community College’s current Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). GPS improves student learning on campus by guiding incoming freshmen so they can succeed in their college journey by focusing on three areas: technology skills utilizing e-portfolios, advising and career planning.

Over five years, Wallace State Community College will transform the freshman experience. A new Freshman Seminar course provides students with much-needed technology skills and support, along with career/major field research, reflection and intensive advising to help them successfully navigate their journeys through WSCC and beyond. Student learning will be broadened by reflection and creation of GPS Portfolios, electronic portfolios that will document students’ learning experience and personal growth. The goal for GPS is that when students reach the end of the seminar, they will have explored potential careers, mapped out a plan to achieve their educational goals, and documented their learning through a GPS Portfolio. The QEP is based upon the following GPS Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate collegiate mastery of the technology associated with multimedia principles and techniques as a foundation for academic achievement and personal reflection. 2. Students will design goal-directed plans contextualized for the contemporary college milieu. 3. Students will analyze the interrelationship between career planning and learning through career exploration that reflects adaptive personal and professional opportunity and growth. 4. Students will demonstrate the ability to think critically and transformationally about themselves and their place in the postmodern social and cultural environment. In its first year, 1,137 students were enrolled in the GPS Freshman Seminar, creating 4,548 e-portfolio projects. Wallace State has been recognized nationally as a pacesetter for its student success initiatives. It has recently been selected as one of 19 institutions in the prestigious Association of American Colleges & Universities (AAC&U) Roadmap Project and one of 30 colleges named to the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Pathways Project.


World Class Exhibits The Evelyn Burrow Museum at Wallace State Community College hosts numerous exhibitions each year, offering the community a glimpse into different cultures, eras and artistic insights. The Museum was honored to host the Smithsonian Institution’s “The Way We Worked” exhibit in conjunction with the Cullman County Museum and the City of Cullman.

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Along with the Smithsonian’s “The Way We Worked” exhibit, The Evelyn Burrow Museum has been privileged to display the artwork of both up-and-coming artists and well-established artisans who have garnered world-wide acclaim. In addition to the museum’s permanent collection of fine and decorative arts donated by Mrs. Burrow, the museum also displayed visiting works of world-famous artists such as sculptor Nall and folk artist Mose T. Other exhibits have spotlighted the work of artists Jerry Brown, Lee Nabors, Arden Ward Upton, Leslie Wood, John Dersham, and more. The exhibits covered the gamut from photography, to pottery, to painting to mixed media and beyond. A collection of Wedgwood was donated to the museum by Mrs. Mary Powell, and was on display in the Burrow atrium. “Fleeting Pleasures: Japanese Woodblock Prints from the Georgia Museum of Art and Other Works” featuring collections of Japanese art by community members, will take the museum into the coming year. As host of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, The Evelyn Burrow Museum also provides numerous opportunities each semester for students, faculty, staff and the community to meet with documentary filmmakers from across the country and view films on a wide range of subjects, quiz them on the inspirations behind their films and the process they went through to make them. The series has introduced viewers to subjects ranging from the theft of the Mona Lisa to an African children’s choir. In a separate event, the Museum hosted a screening of the film about the life of Ave Maria Grotto’s Brother Joseph Zoettl.

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Wallace State Community College is the driving force f out. This new bus used by student groups, athletics and Wallace State’s commitment to excellence.


for success for its students, both in the classroom and community organizations is a moving billboard for


Celebrating 50 Years of Excellence Wallace State kicks off a yearlong celebration of its 50th anniversary. 2016 will mark half a century of service to the North Alabama community, during which thousands of students were awarded degrees and transferred to four-year institutions across the state of Alabama and beyond. Wallace State Community College opened in 1966 as the George C. Wallace State Trade School of Cullman County, under the leadership of Dr. Ben Johnson, who was appointed by the Alabama State Board of Education in 1965. The institution was approved by the Alabama State Legislature in 1963. Classes started on August 1, 1966, with 59 students and 10 instructors in 11 programs spread out over four buildings on the new campus. The college eventually added academic and health programs and became Wallace State Community College. Today the college serves approximately 7,000 students each semester in credit and non-credit programs with hundreds of degree and certificate options. The college is the third largest employer in the county and the campus stretches across 300 acres with more than three dozen buildings. After Dr. Johnson, the college has been led by only two other presidents. Dr. James C. Bailey led the college from 1971, overseeing its first accreditation process, to his retirement in 2003. Dr. Vicki Hawsey Karolewics’ tenure from 2003 to present has seen unprecedented growth and recognition for its innovations in teaching and learning on the state and national levels. Wallace State students have earned the distinction as being most successful in licensure and board exams and upon transfer to four-year institutions, with reputations as sought-after, dedicated and dependable employees in the workforce. The college remains the “crown jewel” of the Alabama Community College System.

Dr. Ben Johnson - 1965-1971

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Dr. Vicki Karolewics - 2003-Present


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FUTURE Foundation The Wallace State Future Foundation, Inc. promotes equity, accessibility and excellence in education. The Future Foundation’s most important goal is to provide scholarships to students whose educational needs cannot be met by their current resources. Through private giving, various scholarship funds have been established to help meet these needs. The following donors provided their support over the year: LEGACY SOCIETY

Drinkard Development

Cullman County Commission

Silver Patron ($100,000-$499,999)

Hanceville Elementary School

Cullman County Sheriff’s Office

City of Cullman-Burrow Trust

Hanceville Nursing & Rehab

Cullman Economic Development Agency

Vicki Karolewics

Cullman Electric Cooperative

Melanie Maddox

Cullman Power Board

Peoples Bank

Cullman Radiation Therapy Services, PC

Shirley Quattlebaum

Cullman Regional Medical Center

State Farm Companies Foundation

Doug Doggett Jewelers

Richard Stewart

Dream Ranch

Topre America Corporation

Nell Dunlap

Bronze Patron ($50,000-$99,999) Perfect Match Title III Grant Fund

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Platinum ($10,000 or more)

Kathy Dyer

American Proteins, Inc. Apel Steel Corporation

Silver ($1,000 - $4,999)

Eckenrod Ford Lincoln

Norris and Barbara Atchley

Orin and Alina Adams

Mike & Lisa Eckenrod

The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation

AJK, LLC

Encore Rehabilitation, Inc.

James D. Bagwell

Alabama Coal Cooperative

First Community Bank

Birmingham Fastener & Supply Inc.

Alabama Cullman Yutaka Technologies

Virginia Folsom

Cullman-Jefferson Gas

Timothy Aho

Foundry Farm

Cullman Savings Bank Foundation

Judith Allred

Freedom Insurance Agency

Donna Guthrie

Apel Machine & Supply Company

R.E. Garrison Trucking

Billy and Vickie Jackson

Melissa Arnold

Faith Hammock

Jackson & Williams

Sandra Blisard

Happy Homes Real Estate, LLC

Brad Johnson

Marcia Blocker

Betty Haynes

Don Hubbard

Phyllis Brewer

Doris Hinkle

Aubry Lowry

Grant Brown Memorial Fund

HOAR Construction/Program Mgt

MyWay Transportation

Stacey Brunner

Jimmy W. Hodges

Royal Technologies Corporation

Betty Bryan

Larry Holt

Grady and Cherie Smith

Krel Buckelew Art Center

Hometown Bank of Oneonta

Traditions Bank

Cabin Fever Beverages

Scotty & Karen Hooper

Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program

Jimmy Cantrell

Brenda Howell

Gloria Williams

Jerry Caudle

Lisa Hullett

ChemStation

Huntsville International Airport

Suhanna Chikatla

Lisa Johnson

Civicon, LLC

Shirley Johnson

Coca-Cola Bottling Company United, Inc.

R. Krohn

Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce

James Land

Gold ($5,000 - $9,999) Cary Foundation Cullman Ballet Society

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FUTURE Foundation Sam Lee

Rebecca Branch

Sarah Lovell

BSE Industrial Contractors, Inc.

Tiffany Lowery

Brian Buckner

Mach III, Inc.

Robert Burns

Kathy Maddox

City of Cullman Industrial Board

McGriff Industries

Compass Bank

Shane McMinn

Rene Cornelius

Merchants Bank of Alabama

Cullman Cabinets

Marilyn Moncus

Cullman Rotary Club

Austin T. Monk

The Cullman Times

Joan Moore

Designs By Grace

Patsy Naves

Bill Floyd

Nearen Construction Co., Inc.

Marsha Folsom

Steve Newton

Fuller Optical

Amy O’Leary

Wayne & Elaine Fuller

Prestige Mechanical, Inc.

Jan Garner

Shirley Quattlebaum State Farm Insurance

Lisa German

Renee Quick

Steven Glasscock

Mike Rainey

Suzanne Harbin

Regions Bank

Iryna Harris

Karen Roberson

Stefanie Herfurth

Walter Ross

Deborah Hoover

The Rotary Foundation

James Hoover

Maria Rowe

Bettie Horton

Adam Russell

Sharon Horton

Randall Shedd

Emily Niezer Johnston

St. John & Associates

Bo & Julie Kennedy

Jill Strickland

Lee’s Veterinary Hospital, Inc.

William Simpson

Lifefirst Imaging & Oncology Care Group

Steve Smith

Marshall Medical Center South

Smith’s Landscaping & Lawn Service

Johnny McMoy

Mitch Smith Chevrolet, Inc.

Judy Mitchem

Sportsmed

John Newton

Maria Stanford

Office Equipment Company

Zina Stansberry

Bradley Pepper

Retha Tinney

Melanie Poole DBA The Design Poole

Greg Tucker

Premier Bank of the South

Richard Trimble

Ready Mix USA

Truckworx Kentworth

Elizabeth Sandlin

USA Healthcare, Alabama, LLC

Kathy Skinner

U.S. Poultry Foundation

Brandon Smith

Van’s Sporting Goods

Jim & Nanci Tidwell

Wallace State AEA

James Thompson

Walmart 6006 Distribution Center

T.J. Signs

Webb Wheel Products, Inc.

Walker Brothers

Linda Wesley

Bridgette Warner

Wilborn Outdoors

Lisa Weeks

Williams Blackstock Architects, PC

Ed White Jewelers

Jeb Williamson

Joe Willoughby

Sharon Woodruff

Trey Williams

Zero RPM, Inc.

John T. & Judy Williamson Donny Wilson

Patron ($500 - $999)

Yearwood Construction

Action Resources, Inc.

Zaxby’s of Cullman

Lee Adams John Albright

Friends (Up to $499)

John Apel

Bart Absher

Athens State University

Action Toner Products

Mark & Leah Bolin

Allison Adams

Stephen Bowen

Andrea Adams

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Board of Directors Scotty Hooper, President Jason Spann, Vice-President Phyllis Brewer, Treasurer Norris Atchley, Past President Leah Bolin Fred Cespedes Tim Compton Mike Eckenrod Dale Greer Donna Guthrie Mark Hall Don Hubbard Billy Jackson Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Ex-Officio Layne Lowery Shirley Quattlebaum Dr. Tomesa Smith, Ex-Officio Retha Tinney Jeb Williamson Betty Leeth Haynes, Emeritus


The Wallace State Future Foundation’s annual Student Investment Luncheon and Auction has generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships for deserving students who might otherwise struggle to attend college. The students who benefit from the scholarships expressed their thanks with note cards at each table.

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FUTURE Foundation Dana Adams

Derek Bentley

Hilton Burroughs

Kristian Adams

Bentley Masonry Contracting

Sherronda Burt

Mallory Adams

Michael Benton

Destiny Busby

Savannah Adams

Brenda Berry

Business Interiors, Inc.

Melissa Aderhold

Better Than Before

Debra Butler

Kana Adkins

Reid Billlitz

Mac Buttram

Linda Akin

Robby Binkley

Brianna Bynum

Katie Alcantara

Pamela Binkowski

Christopher Bynum

Charity Alexander

Andrew Bishop

Phillip Cabri

Connie Allen

Amber Black

Sonya Cabri

Haley Allen

Black Properties

Jackie Cadle

Helen Allen

Jessica Blair

Natalie Caffey

LaDonna Allen

Bland, Harris & McClellan, PC

Lauren Cain

Mary Allen

Missy Blaylock

Karen Calabro

Patricia Allen

Blue & Gray Drugs

Susanna Calamusa

Steven Allen

Charity Body

Anthony Camaradella

Deborah Alverson

Brittany Bolden

Cassie Campbell

Disha Amin

Winter Bolding

Pam Campbell

Madalaine Anderson

Melissa Borek

Susan Campbell

Nathaniel Anderson

Mega Boutwell

Maegan Carden

Shonna Andrews

Haley Bowers

Tammy Careway

Jessica Archer

Elizabeth Bowlin

Amy Carpenter

Dorothy Ardis

Debra Boyd

Melissa Carett

Kim Arndt

Heather Boyd, J. Drake Salon

Stephanie Casey

James Arnold

Marsha Bradford

Gina Cason

Kimberly Arnold

Heather Branch

Marie Cason

ATA Workers’ Comp Fund

Judy Brand

Joann Castles

Amanda Atkins

Ellie Brasfield

Katie Cates

Laurel Atkins

Leigh Braswell

Kayla Cates

Donna Attaway

Gwyn Bredeson

Jennifer Chambers

Barbara Ayala

Milton Bresler

Kayla Chambers

Backstage Boutique

Denise Brewer

Champion Rehab Resources, LLC

Paul Bailey

Connie Briehn

Susan Chandler

Dana Bailey

Anna Eidson Bright

Laura Chapman

Julie Bailey

Meredith Brock

Andrew Chapman

Kelsey Bailey

Jonell Brooks

Sandy Chapman

Joseph Baize

Niki Brooks

Patricia Chavez

Mechelle Baker

William Brooks

Danielle Chestnut

Staci Baker

Brown & Co. Beverages

Donna Cheyne

Betty Balch

Ashley Brown

Suhana Chikatla

Emily Baldridge

Janet Brown

Joseph Childers

Rebecca Ball

Melissa Brown

Jenny Chilton

Mary Ballew

Monica Brown

Richard Claus

Ballew Building Company

Patricia Brown

Theresa Clem

Bama Air Systems

Peggy Brown

Shalae Clements

Virginia Barber

Phyllis Brown

Jessy Clemmons

Mary Barnes

Will Brown

Leslie Clemons

Chiquita Barnes

Farrah Browning

Nikki Clowdus

Becky Barnett

Autumn Bryan

Ben Cobb

Chesley Barnett

Cathy Bryan

Eric Conley

Kristi Barnett

Ashley Bryant

Myranda Coob

Maria Barnett

Kathy Buckelew

Ashsha Cook

Sara Barnett

Carla Buckelew

James Cook

Stephen Barnett

Dana Buckhannan

Tessa Cook

Adriann Basch

Buettner Brothers

Austen Cooper

Beverly Bates

Jeanette Buettner

Andrea Cope

Peggy Bates

Wayne Buettner

Susan Copeland

Krystal Beasley

Felicia Bullock

Joyce Cordes

Bethany Beasley

Carol Bunn

Michiel Cornelius

The Bell House

Burchell Insurance Agency, Inc.

Cornerstone Construction

Bella Fairé Day Spa & Salon

Donna Burgess

Gladys Cortes

Martha Benefiled

Dylan Burgett

Martha Cox

Terri Bennefield

Paul Burks

Mandy Crane

Carrie Bentley

Ricky and Beth Burks

Shelby Cranford

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Each February, the Future Foundation and the Wallace State Alumni Association host the Little Black Dress Charity Bash. The proceeds from the event help deserving women with their education through scholarships.

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FUTURE Foundation Nell Creel

Kevin Dutton

Teresa Gibbs

Douglas Harper

Cheryl Crider

Jim Dyas

Angela Gibson

Shiann Harper

Helen Crider

Amanda Earnest

Lashley Gibson

Joy Harris

Jeffrey Crider

Trinity Earwood

Shelbie Gilbreath

Kristin Harris

Libby Crider

Anna Eddleman

Kristin Glass

Lynn Harris

Kristen Crotzer

Libby Edmondson

Go Play Therapy Center LLC.

Sharon Harris

Patsy Cruce

Charlotte Edwards

Hannah Goad

Ed Hart

Anita Crumble

David Edwards

Tanya Godbee

Martha Hart

Gail Crutchfield

Melinda Edwards

Natalie Godwin

Carla Hassell, Papeete’s

Cullman Area Christian Academy

Terry Edwards

Jennifer Goff

Deanna Hay

Cullman Auto Mall

Marcia Edwards

Sera Goff

Emily Haynes

Cullman City Parks and Recreation

Klaus Eickelpasch

Robert Gonstad

Hunter Hays

Cullman County Board of Education

Sue Eidson

Madilyn Goode

Regina Hays

Cullman County Sports Hall of Fame

Teresa Elders

Sonya Goode

Gwendolyn Headrick

Cullman Eye Specialists, PC

Susan Eller

Michael Gortney

Deborah Heaton

Cullman Massage Therapy

Denise Elliott

Grace’s Retreat

Shonni Hedgecock

Cullman Medical Center Foundation, Inc.

Jessica Ellis

Kevin Graham

Shauna Hendrix

Cullman Sips and Strokes

Employers Drug Program

Abigail Granade

William Hendrix

Cullman Sense

Carl English

Carrie Grantland

Olivia Heptinstall

Cullman Veterinary Hospital, PC

Autumn Erickson

Lynn Graveman

Amanda Hicks

Annette Culp

Markus Erlbacher

R.H. Gray

Highland Technical Services Inc.

Ann Culpepper

Christina Erwin

Amanda Gray

Hilken & Associates, Inc.

Rachel Culpepper

John Esposito

Kathy Gray

Jeffrey Hill

Timothy Cummings

Karen Evans

Christopher Green

Jennifer Hill

Krysten Cunningham

Justin Everett

Dianne Green

Vicki Hill

Valerie Curtis

Laurie Ewing

Jonathan Green

Anthony Hilliard

Raegan Dailey

Faithfully Fashionable

Laura Green

Crystal Hines

Jenny Daily

Tracy Falkner

Madison Green

Bill & Lucille Hinkle

Sammie Danford

Donna Farmer

Sharron Green

Dana Hobbs

Kathyrn Daniel

Shaun Farr

Heather Greenwood

Jimmy R. Hodges

Amanda Davis

Dorcas Fitzgerald

Alan Greer

Noah Hodges

Frank Davis

Tasha Flanigan

Renee Greer

Angela Hogeland

Jordan Davis

Flavors Bakery

Leslie Gregory

Natilie Hoggle

Amber Day

Heather Floyd, J. Drake Salon

Casey Grier

Nikkole Hoggle

Keisha Day

Tonya Foote

Doreen Griffeth

Greg Hogland

Peggy Day

Maegan Fowler

Griffith Lowry, LLC

Sherae Hokett

Clinton Decoux

Robert Franklin

Kellie Grill

Hillary Holcomb

Deep South Classics, Inc.

Stefanie Franklin

Julia Grimes

Connie Holcombe

Keith Demonia

Doilene Frasier

Jennie Gurley

Jeanette Holder

Wendy Dial

W. Elliott Free, III

Mallary Guthrie

Katie Holland

April Dickerson

Debra Freeman

Vivian Hackleman

Jacqueline Hollis

Misty Dietrich

Stephen Freeman

Rhonda Hagemore

Whitney Hollis

Dollywood

Patricia Freeman

Barry Haisting

Kaitlyn Holmes

Mike Donaldson

Karen Friedrich

Deborah Hale

Kristen Holmes

Mary Donnelysnapp

Jennifer Frost

Kanaan Hale

HomTex

Scott Dossey

Phillip Fulenwider

Laura Hale

Chad Hood

Dolores Dotson

Fuller, Willingham, Fuller, & Carter, LLC

B. D. Hallmark

Crystal Hood

David Daugherty

Emily Fullilove

April Hallmark

Susan Hood

Betty Dover

Tracie Fuqua

Fred Halstead

Clayton Hooper

Brittney Dover

Mell Gage

Debbie Hamilton

Jacquelyn Hoover

Katie Downs

Allen Gamble

Kayla Hamlin

Tandy Hoover

Doris Downs

Mark Gamble

Jennifer Hammock

Cara Hopper

Catherine Doyle

Stacy Gamble

Dustin Hampton

Mona Hopper

Amy Drake

Brandy Gammon

Hanceville Drug Company

Cynthia Horn

Steve Drake

Jamie Gandy

Kristen Hancock

Pat Horton

Drayer Physical Therapy Institute

Leah Gann

Deborah Hanks

Ashley Hoskins

Haley Drinkard

Brian Garrett

Amanda Harbison

Melissa Houston

Elaine Driver

Robert Garrie

Casey Hardeman

Mary Hovater

Cindy Duffey

Baylee Garrison

Glynda Hardin

Terri Hubinger

Beth Dunn

Britney Gato

Marshall Hardin

Patrick Huddleston

Michelle Dupree

Lauren Gay

Lucinda Harding

Joseph Hudson

Virginia Durkin

Katy Gentry

Todd Hardman

Lynn Hudson

Dutch Lubricants, LLC

Brooke Gentry

Anna Harkins

Monica Hudson

Katie Dutton

Chelsey George

Tallie Harkins

Jessica Huey

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Clockwise from top, left: Former Wallace State Community College Librarian Bill Simpson looks over photographs on display at a retiree event hosted by the Wallace State Alumni Association; former Alabama First Lady Marsha Folsom visits with fellow Wallace State supporter Donna Guthrie at the 2015 Student Investment Luncheon; Women attending the 2015 Little Black Dress Charity Bash enjoy their time together.

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FUTURE Foundation Darlene Huff

Kaitlyn Kirkland

Paul Mason

Joan Moore

Charlotte Hughes

Jessica Kirkwood

Paula Matthews

Laken Moore

Savanna Hughes

Melissa Klein

Christy Mauldin

Carolyn Morgan

Tina Hulsey

Alicia Knight

Leldon Maxcy

Janice Morgan

Lynda Humerick

Joyce Knight

Justin May

J. W. Morgan

Brenda Hyatt

Tea Knight

Lou Mayhair

Megan Morgan

Larry Hyde

Morgan Knox

Harold Mayo

Malinda Morton

iCS

Jennifer Kolb

Sammy Mburu

Shelia Mosley

Lauren Ingle

Alex Kontogeorge

Danny McAfee

Bill Moss

Kim Ingram

Laerdal Medical Corporation

Courtney McArthur

Penne Mott

Mary Ingram

Mary Lamar

Wanda McBride

Randy Mott

Inline Electric Supply Co., Inc.

Hannah Lambert

Jewel McCarn

Pamela Moye

Elizabeth Ivey

Lisha Land

Cynthia McCarty

Stephanie Mullins

Jack’s Western and Outdoor Wear

Karen Laney

Baylee McCay

Amber Murphy

Elizabeth Jackson

Ina Lann

Darlene McCombs

Tasha Murphy

Jacksonville State University

Juanita Latta

Tabitha McCoy

Taylor Murphy

Marcia Jacob

Gayle Ledbetter

Matthew McCrickard

EthelLee Nail

Connie Jacobs

Kelsey Lee

Emilie McCullar

MiKala Nall

Lisa James

Robbin Leeth

Lisa McFerrin

Corey Namors

Leslie Jenkins

Ashley Leibensperger

Morgan McGhee

Kristen Nash

Casey Jennings

Virginia Leigeber

Barry McGriff

Jordan Neal

Tony Jetton

Lindsi Lewis

Jeffrey McGriff

Kathryn Neese

Brandi Jewell

Lindsi Lewis

Cory McKee

Jenna Nelson, Studio 412

Jim n Nick’s

The Link of Cullman County

Gary McLeroy

Gregory Nicholas

Rickey Jo

Linda Lipsey

McLeroy Law Firm, LLC

Karli Nichols

Megan Johnsey

Kaley Littrell

Margaret McMahon

Robert Nichols

Ben Johnson

Staci Loggins

Bonnie McMinn

Shannon Nichols

Beth Johnson

Lauren Long

Gary McMinn

Morgan Norris

Caren Johnson

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation

Alicia McQuiston

Elizabeth Nunn

Jan Johnson

Jeannette Lovell

Chasity McRae

Tasha Nunnelley

Kathy Johnson

Jeremy Lowery

Jennifer McRea

Kristina Nyquist

Michael Johnson

Barbara Luther

Crystal McWaters

Christine O’Leary

Norma Johnson

Sonya Mabry

Mark McWhirter

Gidgett O’Rear

Johnson-Locklin & Associates

The Machinery Shop

Charman Meador

Rebecca Oddo

Vickie Johnston

Lambert Mackentepe

Mary Medendorp

Howard Oden

Candice Jolly

Cynthia Maddox

Jaime Medlock

Oden’s Auto Glass, Inc.

Chris Jones

James Magette

Heath Meherg

Kim Odom

Erica Jones

Selena Mahan

Abigail Mescher

Jamie Oliver

Jana Jones

Theresa Mahler

Robert Metcalf

Lori Oliver

Kathryn Jones

Diana Majerik

Jonathan Metzler

Susan Oliver

Kelly L. Jones

Major Motors of Arab, Inc.

Catherine Meyer

Gary Owen

Kelley M. Jones

Charlene Makofsky

Ashley Miller

Carolyn Owens

Rhonda Jones

Alyce Malcom

Delaney Miller

Shelby Owens

Shanalyn Jones

Jennifer Malcom

Jason Miller

Terry Ownby

Tressia Jones

Cynthia Mallard

Jeffrey Miller

Pa and Meme’s Workshop

KB Port, LLC

James Malone

Jonathan Minyard

Kasey Pair

Sharron Keel

Roy Manley

Doug Mitchell

Archie Palmer

Allen Keener

Marcy Manning

Vicki Mitchell

Bob Palys

Seth Keith

Mike Manning

Judy Mitchem

Audrey Parker

Magen Kellar

Wayne Manord

Curtis Mize

Gwen Parker

Stephanie Kelley

Leslie Mansell

Shea Mobley

Jennifer Parker

Kristy Kelly

Ashley Marchman

Momoshe 103

Parker and Parker PC, Attorneys at Law

Danielle Kennedy

June Marks

Janet Money

Laura Parkes

Kim Kerber

Teresa Marran

Anita Monk

Lindsey Pate

Cassie Key

Karen Martin

James Moody

Rayven Peak

Katie Key

Thomas Martin

David Moon

Danielle Pearson

Beth Kibbler

Katelin Martin

Donna Moon

Susan Peek

Carol King

Sacora Martinez

Zoe Moon

Jessica Pelham

Thomas Kinney

Dennis Marty

Morgan Mooney

Charlsa Perdew

Matthew Kinsland

Mary’s Flower Market

Anita Moore

Megan Perry

Kristi Kirk

Dawn Mason

Jacqueline Moore

Jo Ann Persall

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Mark Persall Angela Pesina Peterbilt Truck Center of Birmingham, LLC A. M. Peyton PH & J Architects Inc. Kandace Phares Melissa Phelan Eric Phillips Justin Phillips Leila Phillips Marilyn Phillips Summer Phillips Martha Pigford Rebekah Poland Michael Ponder Shelby Ponder Anna Porter Tyler Porter Lee Powell Insurance Agency, Inc. Amy Prather Dee Retha Preuitt April Puckett-Twitty Connie Purcell John Quattlebaum Susan Quick Tonya Quick Quick Tire Sales, Inc. Ariel Quinn Justina Radcliff Kelsi Ragan Heather Ragland Rainey’s Cleaning Service Nikki Rakestraw Jamie Ramsey

Wallace State Alumni Foundation Board President Scotty Hooper, left, discusses auction items with a Student Investment Luncheon attendee.

Donald Ray Donna Ray Kimberly Ray

Chasity Robertson

Kimberly Self

Amy E. Smith

Teresa Ray

Janine Robertson

Serendipity Home and Gifts

Amy H. Smith

Jessica Reed

Christopher Robson

Janet Sexton

Brittney Smith

Rebecca Reeves

Tyler Roden

Kay Shabel

Carole Smith

Regional Medical Center

Lauren Roland

Terry Shabel

Charlotte Smith

Allison Reid

Nena Rooker

Jeanne Shackelford

Chris Smith

Charlotte Reid

Martha Roper

Stefani Shadowens

Kara Smith

Mark Reid

Andrea Rosler

Shannon’s Photography

Karan Smith

Pamela Reid

Barbara Ross

Jency Sharp

Katrina Smith

Michael Reilly

Lillian Ross

Mary Shaw

Kenneth Smith

Samantha Rencher

Kendall Rowell

A.R. Shelton

Kristen Smith

Emmanuel Reynosa

Helen Roy

Amy Shelton

Jeremy Smith

Allison Rice

RS Trucking

Carrie Shelton

Larry Smith

Gena Rice

Jessica Ruiz

Sherry Shelton

Lisa Smith

Whit Rice

Kristi Salerno

Shoefisticated

Makenna Smith

Kelli Rich

Michael Salerno

Kimberly Shrewsbury

Rachael Smith

Sonja Rich

Salon Luxe

Justin Shubert

Sean Smith

Tara Richard

Dylan Sargent

Jennifer Shugarts

Tomesa Smith

Peyton Richards

Meagan Schaefer

Kathryn Sides

Whitney Smith

Angela Richardson

Jacqueline Schendel

Jamie Sims

Stan Smith Heating & Air

Charlene Riggins

Adrian Scott

Kimberly Sims, ExSalonce

Susan Smith

Carol Rigsby

Kellie Scott

Skydive Alabama

Smith Lake Stripers

Holly Rigsby

Chastin Screws

Sharon Slocum

Micah Smothers

Pamela Rimes

Donna Sears

Laura Smallwood

Kathleen Snyder

Suzy Roberts

Scotty Segroves

Amy Smith

Linda Solorio

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FUTURE Foundation Deborah Songer

Windy Todd

Sharon Weinman

Jeremy Wisner

Craig Sosebee

Briana Toliver

Kimberly Weissend

Alan Wood

Shannon Southers

Tonya Wilson State Farm Insurance

Haley Weldon

Judy Wood

Deborah Spann

Martin Topper

Terri Welsh

Teri Wood

Jason Spann

Sharon Townson

Werner’s Trading Company

Audra Woodruff

Katharine Sparkman

Kelly Trammell

Wesley Farms, LLC.

Alley Woods

Gail Sparks

Tri-Green Equipment

Elizabeth West

Caleb Woods

Michael Sparks

Truck Express Lube Inc.

Darla West

Chris Woods

Hilda Speegle

Truck Pro, Inc.

Joyce West

Natalie Woods

Donna Speeker

Kayla Tucker

Anileta Westbrook

Jennifer Wooten

Sue Spradlin

Rita Tucker

Chloe Weston

Earnest Wright

Christy St. John

Shana Tucker

What a Girl Wants

Jim Wright

Bill St. John

Drew Tunnell

Nikki Wheat

Nancy Wright

Ashley Staggs

Christy Turner

Kristy Whitaker

Tasheanna Wright

Amy Stancil

Janet Turner

Amanda White

Tonda Wright

Alicia Standridge

LaTashia Turner

Charles White

Tonia Wright

Kimberly Stanfield

Stephanie Turner

Haley White

Heather Wynn

Susan Stephens

Wells Turner

Jason B. White

Amber Wynn

Ashley Stephenson

UAB

Jason D. White

Patricia Yarbrough

Katherine Stepp

UAH College of Nursing

Kathy White

Annette Yates

Pennie Stevens

Chelsee Uhlar

Mary White

Caitlin Yates

Ludmilla Stevens

Unique Boutique

White Oak Farm and Stable

Blitz Yeager

Marsena Stewart

University of North Alabama

Amanda Whitehead

Amy Yearwood

Nicole Stewart

Surya Upreti

Christine Wiggins

McKinna Yearwood

Jill Stickland

Marian Upton

Brian Wilbanks

Tyler Yearwood

Jennifer Stone

Cindy Vaughn

Jonathan Wilbanks

Billy & Mary Jo York

Shaney Stover

Sawyer Vernon

Tania Wilcox

Judy York

Cecilia Suarez

Natalie Vickery

Diane Wilhite

Duane Young

Jada Sullenger

Christopher Villa

Summer Wilkerson

Nathan Ziegenbein

Royce Sutton

Virgil B. Fowler Insurance Agency

Martha Williams

Jessica Zimmerman

Surrayya Sweeney

Anna Voce

Roy Williams

Katelyn Talley

Victor Voigt

Selena Williams

Lisa Tarvin

Special Thanks

Albert Von Pelser

Aletta Williamson

Alexandria Taylor

Margie Voss

Kristin Willis

WSCC Adult Education

Britny Taylor

Kathy Waddell

Kevin Willoughby

Chance Taylor

Kayla Waddle

Sharon Willoughby

Kathy Taylor

Evan Wagnon

Alexandria Wilson

Makenzie Taylor

Samantha Wagoner

Christina Wilson

Paul Taylor

Jerusha Waldrep

Haley Wilson

Stephanie Taylor

Waldrop Chiropractic

Jan Wilson

Meagan Tedder

Amy Walker

Kathy Wilson

Andrew Teeter

Angela Walker

Lori Wilson

Terracon

Mollie Walker

Shelby Wilson

Terrell Enterprises

Carol Walker

Rachelle Wilson

Thirty-One

Cynthia Walker

Koel Wilton

Alena Thomas

Kyle Walker

Kyle Windsor

Ashley Thomas

Walker Discount Building Supply

Keith Wise

Christy Thomas

Mary Wallace

Susan Wise

Gail Thomas

Joann Walls

Judy Thomason

Nikki Walls

Barbara Thompson

Cathryne Ward

Thompson Law Firm LLC

Mary Ward

Lavell Thrasher

Kristy Warnke

Tim Thrasher

Allison Warren

Jessica Threadgill

Heather Warren

Heather Tickard

Sally Warren

Emily Tidmore

Warren Averett Companies, LLC

Johnny Tidmore

Denise Waters

Lindsey Tillman

Haven Watson

Marcia Tillman

Terry Watson

Evelyn Timmons

Meagan Weaver

Donna Todd

Lee Weinman

2015

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

WSCC Agriculture Technology WSCC Baseball WSCC BASS Team WSCC Cosmetology WSCC Culinary Arts WSCC Engineering Technology WSCC Machine Tool Technology WSCC Respiratory Therapy WSCC Singers WSCC Sonography WSCC Theatre Department WSCC Therapeutic Massage WSCC Upholstery

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REVENUES, Expenditures & Scholarships FISCAL YEAR 2014

FISCAL YEAR 2015

Student Tuition & Fees.......................................$11,309,525

Student Tuition & Fees.......................................$12,606,687

State Grants/Contracts...........................................$743,424

State Grants/Contracts........................................$1,104,260

Federal Grants/Contracts..................................$15,973,600

Federal Grants/Contracts..................................$15,461,021

Auxiliary.................................................................$2,789,612

Auxiliary.................................................................$2,938,252

State Appropriation............................................$18,295,178

State Appropriation............................................$18,511,168

Other.....................................................................$3,365,292

Other.....................................................................$1,627,274

REVENUE

$52,476,631

$52,248,662

EXPENSES Instruction............................................................$16,002,702

Instruction............................................................$16,026,111

Academic Support................................................$3,709,718

Academic Support................................................$3,555,884

Student Services...................................................$3,780,697

Student Services...................................................$3,777,349

Institutional Support.............................................$4,723,653

Institutional Support.............................................$5,241,257

Maintenance.........................................................$6,907,143

Maintenance.........................................................$4,782,058

Student Aid (Sch)..................................................$4,735,242

Student Aid (Sch)..................................................$5,583,400

Auxiliary Enterprises.............................................$3,457,192

Auxiliary Enterprises.............................................$3,732,623

Depreciation.........................................................$4,961,841

Depreciation.........................................................$4,985,160

Non Operating.....................................................$2,009,431

Non Operating.....................................................$1,953,951

$50,287,619

$49,637,794

SCHOLARSHIPS Institutional...............................................................$580,481

Institutional...............................................................$595,949

Athletics....................................................................$913,463

Athletics....................................................................$898,809

Senior Adults..............................................................$37,417

Senior Adults..............................................................$48,400

Other..........................................................................$21,359

Other..........................................................................$17,625

$1,552,720

$1,560,782

Private Scholarships..............................................$1,434,247

Private Scholarships..............................................$1,379,343

(Not including loans)

(Not including loans)

Tuition Waivers.........................................................$122,322

Tuition Waivers.........................................................$124,774

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age or sexual orientation, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. The College will not retaliate against any person because they have engaged in a protected activity opposing the College or because they have made a complaint, testified, assisted, or participated in any manner in an investigation, proceeding or hearing alleging discrimination on a basis specified above.

2015

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

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BY THE NUMBERS: 2014-2015 GENDER

AGE

INITIAL ENROLLMENT First-time Freshman 3,579 Undergraduate Transfer 710 Special Admissions 1,035 Other 96 TOTAL 5,420

Male 38%

19 & Under 33%

Female 62%

20-24 36%

DIVISIONS

25 & Above 31

RESIDENCY STATUS / CITIZENSHIP Dorms: Institutional Housing Residency: In-State Out-of-State Citizenship: United States Citizen Non-Resident Alien Resident Alien

STATUS

Academic 45% Health 41% Technical 14%

FINANCIAL AID

Full-Time 54.3% Part-Time 45.7%

REMEDIAL COURSES

RACE

TOP FIVE COUNTIES

White 4,634 Black/African American 311 Hispanic/Latino 208 Unknown/Not Reported 134 American Indian/Alaskan Native 53 Non-Resident Alien 37 Asian 43

Cullman Hayden West Point Hancevillle Arab

Fall 2014 to Fall 2015 Fall 2014 to Spring 2015 Math Only 397

Not Receiving 35%

English Only 84 Math & English 132

Cullman 36% Blount 16% Jefferson 15% Morgan 9% Marshall 5%

TOP FIVE ALABAMA FEEDER HIGH SCHOOLS Cullman City Blount County Cullman County Cullman County Arab City

74 51 51 37 36

SUMMARY OF COMPLETIONS

RETENTION RATES

Receiving 65%

113 5,439 71 5,296 37 87

60% 84%

< 1 Year 116 < 2 Year 82 Associate 679

GRADUATION RATES Graduation 2014 (2011 Cohort of first-time, full-time freshmen) Graduation 2015 (Fall 2012 Cohort of first-time, full-time freshmen)

24% 34%


Portals of Entry Strategic Priority 1: To strengthen portals of entry, including recruiting, outreach, and marketing, and points of entry, such as physical and electronic contacts, through innovative and effective methods and practices.

Current Year

Prior Year

Goal

Trend

Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of traditional students

85%

81%

80%

Ç

Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of non-traditional students

84%

78%

80%

42

42

42

Percentage of students reporting satisfaction with college website

95%

88%

80%

Percentage of students satisfied with effectiveness of Lion Central

95%

90%

80%

Ç ¬ Ç Ç

Indicator of Success

Recruiting visits to high schools in immediate service area (14)

Student Success Strategic Priority 2: To enhance student success through multi-dimensional programs and intentionality of services that improve preparedness, build self-esteem, and remove barriers to academic and personal success.

Current Year

Prior Year

Goal

Trend

Graduation Rates (based on IPEDS cohorts)

34%

24%

25%

Success Rates (graduation plus transfer)

53%

46%

58%

Percentage of successful course completion

78%

77%

75%

Percentage of successful developmental course completion

65%

69%

70%

Percentage of successful gateway course completion for developmental students

58%

58%

58%

Ç Ç Ç È ¬

Percentage of students who believe that culture of college promotes achievement and educational goals

96%

87%

85%

Ç

Indicator of Success

Workplace Preparedness Strategic Priority 3: To enhance workplace preparedness through programs and services that broaden vocational engagement, that improve in vital, innovative ways the institutional response to the present and future needs of business and industry, that represent synergistic partnerships that promote the college’s mission and vision, and that produce graduates with the adaptive skills and training needed to succeed in the millennial workplace environment.

Current Year

Prior Year

Goal

Trend

94%/83%

89%/83%

90%/75%

Ǭ

Percentage of Career/Technical students earning credential (from Perkins Report)

58%

60%

55%

È

Percentage of Career/Technical programs having annual advisory committee meetings

78%

84%

100%

Licensure Rates

91%

92%

100%

Percentage of students satisfied with the marketing of the college’s Career/Technical programs

96%

86%

80%

È È Ç

Indicator of Success Job Placement Rates (Employed/Employed in-field)

2015

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SCORECARD OF PERFORMANCE MEASURES Resource Acquisition Strategic Priority 4: To develop multiple strategies of resource acquisition to support a culture of learning.

Current Year

Prior Year

Goal

Trend

Total amount of resource development (grants)

$4,439,114

$6,474,571

$3,000,000

Total amount of Foundation Assets

$2,480,981

$2,337,813

$2,500,000

86%

92%

80%

$1,076,155

$1,003,727

$1,100,000

Total percentage of budget requests funded

73%

83%

60%

Percentage of employees reporting agreement that sound educational planning precedes budget preparation

91%

90%

80%

È Ç È Ç È Ç

Indicator of Success

Total percentage of grants funded (includes continuing grants) Total amount of endowment fund

Culture of Evidence Strategic Priority 5: To hold as a foundational principle that the dynamics of change will be grounded in a culture of evidence marked by integrity, accountability, and a belief in a continuous cycle of institutional effectiveness.

Indicator of Success

Current Year

Prior Year

Goal

Trend

Mandated state and federal reports submitted accurately and on time

100%

100%

100%

2

3

0

96%

91%

80%

¬ È Ç

Audit findings Percentage of employees reporting agreement that the college’s planning process is effective

Transformational Learning Strategic Priority 6: To establish transformational learning opportunities within, across, and beyond the college’s curriculum that prepare participants to lead successful and fulfilling lives without boundaries.

Current Year

Prior Year

Goal

Trend

Number of students taking a learning communities course

1504

1319

1000

Retention rate for students taking a learning communities course

83%

82%

80%

13

12

10

Percentage of students satisfied with quality of instruction

93%

86%

80%

Percentage of employees who report agreement that culture has been created in which innovation is encouraged

90%

89%

80%

Ç Ç Ç Ç Ç

Indicator of Success

Number of diversity-related events on campus

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ACCREDITATION Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace State Community College. Many programs have additional accreditation from organizations appropriate to the particular disciplines. Programs earning additional accreditation include: Associate Degree Nursing (RN) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing Automotive Service Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

Flight Technology - Federal Aviation Administration, Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education for flight instruction under the U.S. Veterans Administration Program Health Information Technology - Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM) Heating and Air Conditioning - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Excellence (HVAC)

Business Administration/Business Education/Management and Supervision - Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs

Industrial Electronics - Electronics Technicians Association (ETA)

Clinical Laboratory - National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science

Machine Tool Technology - National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Collision Repair - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)

Medical Assistant - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program

Culinary Arts - American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene - American Dental Association

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE)

Diagnostic Imaging - Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology

Pharmacy Technology - American Society of Health System Pharmacists

Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diesel Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation Drafting and Design Technology - American Design Drafting Association Engineering Technology - American Design Drafting Association Emergency Medical Services - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (COAEMSP)

2015

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Physical Therapist Assistant - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Polysomnographic Technology - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (COAPSG) Practical Nursing (LPN) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing Respiratory Therapy - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care Therapeutic Massage - Alabama Board of Massage Therapy Welding - American Welding Society (AWS), National Center of Construction for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

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P.O. Box 2000 • 801 Main Street NW • Hanceville, Alabama 35077-2000 • 256.352.8000 • 866.350.WSCC


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