2006 Clark College Annual Report

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6 Connecting with Our Students From the opening of Clark College at WSU Vancouver to dramatic growth

in eLearning, Clark College is always taking “The Next Step” to support student success.

10 Connecting with Business An award from the state of Washington was just one of the highlights for Clark

College Workforce Development in 2006.

14 Connecting with Our Community Through dynamic events, partnerships and volunteerism, Clark College makes a

difference in our community and our world.

18 Connecting to Promote Excellence From newly-tenured faculty to students named to the All-Washington Academic

Team, 2006 was a year of outstanding accomplishments at Clark College.

22 Connecting for the Future Plans for Clark College at Columbia Tech Center, a new Health and Advanced

Technologies building and a diamond jubilee celebration are just some of the highlights as Clark College celebrates a proud history and vibrant future.

26 Connecting to Support Our Foundation The Clark College Foundation is connecting – and reconnecting – to support

student success.

Table of Contents

Clark College Vision

Clark College Board of Trustees (from left to right): John White, Addison Jacobs, Rhona Sen Hoss, Kim Peery,

Sherry Parker and Clark College Interim President Robert Knight.

Clark College, a respected leader in Southwest Washington, will be

nationally recognized for our commitment to student success and

excellence in teaching, empowering learners to enrich the social,

cultural and economic vitality of our region and the global community.

Clark College is a special place. We have strong leadership – at Clark College and in our Foundation – with dedicated community members on our boards. We have strong support from committed faculty, staff, administrators, students and alumni.

However, we want to do a better job of telling our story. Here are a just a few of the ways in which we connect with our community:

Our students earn technical certificates that enable them to enter the workforce immediately.

We help people earn GEDs or high school diplomas when they haven’t been able to do that through traditional routes.

We provide developmental education to students who, after leaving high school, aren’t ready to take college-level courses.

We help students learn English as a second language.

We assist businesses in training.

We provide worker retraining when workers are displaced and need to learn new skills.

We provide continuing education and learning for our mature students – our lifelong learners.

We are a cultural center in support of diversity through Native American pow-wows; ceremonies honoring Dr. Martin Luther King and Black History Month; International Education Week celebrating Hispanic, Asian-American and all cultures; the NAACP Rites of Passage program; and forums for our blind and deaf students.

We host concerts, theater productions, lectures, art exhibits and movies.

You’ll discover many more of our accomplishments in our 2006 annual report. We are proud to share them with you.

It has been said that success is the difference between where you are and where you want to be. Since 1933, Clark College has truly been “The Next Step” on that journey for thousands of residents of Southwest Washington.

We take great pride in each of their journeys and their accomplishments. After all, we are your community college.

Robert K. Knight Rhona Sen Hoss

Interim President, Clark College Chair, Clark College Board of Trustees

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As members

of the Clark

College class of 2006 walked across the stage at the Clark

County Amphitheater, they each received a diploma and

a congratulatory handshake from Washington Governor

Chris Gregoire.

With smiles,

signatures

and celebrations, Clark College entered into a co-

admissions agreement with Concordia University and

an unprecedented proportionality agreement with

Washington State University Vancouver.

From online

classes in art

and English to music and women’s studies, 2006 was the

year that eLearning took flight at Clark College.

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Celebrating Success

1Over 1,100 men and women earned degrees and certificates

from Clark College during the 2005-2006 academic year. Twenty-two Clark College students graduated with highest honors for achieving a 3.9 grade point average (GPA). In 2005-2006, 70 people received their high school diplomas. In 2006, 631 men and women earned their General Educational Development (GED) certificates.

New and Expanded Partnerships

2The year began with a flourish with the opening of Clark

College at Washington State University (WSU) Vancouver, which houses the college’s nationally-recognized nursing program as well as general academic classes. The building, designed by LSW Architects, won a 2006 Community Pride Design Award from Clark County and the City of Vancouver.

In 2006, Clark College signed a co-admissions agreement with Concordia University, enabling students to enroll in both institutions and transfer seamlessly to Concordia after graduating from Clark. The college has similar agreements with Marylhurst University, Portland State University, and long-time partner WSU Vancouver.

WSU Vancouver made news when it established an unprecedented proportionality agreement, guaranteeing admission to Clark College students who want to attend WSU Vancouver after they have graduated from Clark College.

eLearning

3Under the leadership of director Glen Jenewein, the

Clark College distance learning program – called eLearning – is now one of the largest in the state with nearly 1,000 full-time equivalents (FTEs). This dynamic growth has positioned Clark College to become a leader in Washington State in e-learning, which provides classes via the Internet and video.

Running Start

During the 2005-2006 academic year, the Clark College Running Start program was the third largest in the state, attracting 1,045 students. Fifty-nine Clark students earned their degrees through the Running Start program – graduating from high school and Clark College at the same time. Two of our Running Start students graduated with perfect 4.0 grade point averages (GPAs).


From our scenic main campus in Vancouver’s Central Park to the beautiful building that houses Clark College at WSU Vancouver to the vibrancy of our offerings at Town Plaza,

Clark College is connecting with our students.

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“T” building (the former Clark County Social Services building on Fort Vancouver Way).

Adult Literacy Week

Mayor Royce Pollard and members of Vancouver City Council welcomed tutors and students from Clark College’s adult literacy program to City Hall and issued a proclamation declaring Adult Literacy Week in Vancouver. The mayor’s proclamation supported a statewide initiative in October.

It’s All About Teaching and Learning

After years of planning, the Clark College Teaching and Learning Center opened in 2006. Under the leadership of Gail Liberman, the Teaching and Learning Center provides an environment for staff and faculty that increases student learning and achievement through teaching excellence.

Breathe Easy

In 2006, Clark College became the first college in Washington to become tobacco-free. Under the leadership of Environmental Health and Employee Development Program Manager Rebecca Wale and Health Officer Mary Deal, the transition was smooth. The goal is to ensure that students, staff and the community can “breathe easy” at Clark College.

Passing Perfection

4Eighty Clark College nursing school graduates scored a 100%

pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). In addition, 10 Clark students got perfect scores on the Certified Medical Assistant examination. The impressive results came as the nursing program welcomed its 100th class.

The Journey of a Lifetime

Growing up in his native Iran, Rassoul Dastmozd dreamed of getting an education that would enable him to help others succeed. That dream brought him to the United States, where he took his first step in higher education at Redlands Community College in Oklahoma. Today, as he prepares to receive his doctoral degree, he is Vice President of Instruction at Clark College and is a leader in supporting student success.

Penguin Pride

5In spring 2006, Clark College welcomed its newest Penguin

athletes: the women’s softball team. Strong seasons for men’s soccer and Northwest Athletic Association of Community Colleges (NWAACC) honors for cross-country athletes were fall highlights for Penguin athletics.

The World Comes Together at Clark College

In fall of 2006, Clark College welcomed 54 international students, the highest enrollment in more than five years. Clark College’s International Student program draws men and women from countries including China, Japan, Korea, Peru, the Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan and Vietnam.

A Welcoming Atmosphere

The new Clark College Welcome Center opened during the fall of 2006 to provide one-stop service for students. In addition, the college hosted its first Student Welcome Day. Nearly 450 students, parents and families came together for a welcome session and student roundtables on topics that ranged from financial aid and time management to deciding on a major.

Building Success

In 2006, the renovation of Joan Stout Hall, the building that anchors the southeast corner of the main campus, was completed. It features 10 “smart” classrooms, 20 faculty offices, a student lounge, and food vending. Smart classrooms feature the latest in networking, digital and audio-visual technology to create new opportunities in teaching and learning. Thirty additional smart classrooms are scheduled to be completed in 2007. Also in 2006, the college’s new medical radiography program opened in the


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Business

At a breakfast

hosted by

Clark College and the Washington Workforce Association,

Interim President Robert K. Knight reminded the audience

that Clark College was founded in 1933 by a group of

Vancouver businesspeople and encouraged by an English

teacher. Knight noted, “It was the time of the Great

Depression and, even then, people were looking to

educators to train workers to boost the economy. They

didn’t use the words ‘workforce development’ but that’s

what it was.”

At the 2006

Governor’s

Economic and Workforce Development Conference,

Governor Chris Gregoire and Vancouver Mayor Royce

Pollard both praised Clark College for its role in supporting

workforce development efforts in Southwest Washington.

Clark College’s Workforce Development department

was among the institutions and businesses recognized

for their efforts in supporting and promoting workforce

development throughout the state.

Business

Corporate Education

High-quality training solutions were effectively offered on-site at 32 companies with 70 training contracts that served 1,320 employees.

Over $130,000 in Job Skills Program ( JSP) grants were secured by Corporate Education to provide training to 79 employees at Insitu Inc. for ISO 9000 training and Attbar Inc. for lean manufacturing training.

Professional Development offered 146 classes and seminars that power careers and help businesses gain results. In 2005-2006, there were 2,873 enrollments – a new record. Also new in 2005-2006: Continuing Education for healthcare professionals, a residential home inspector six-week certificate program, and Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification for human resource professionals.

New partnerships were formed with FranklinCovey, Achieve Global, DDI and Ken Blanchard companies

to offer leadership development, customer service and sales effectiveness training. These partnerships expand the capability of the college to offer world-class training in Southwest Washington.

Workforce Education

In 2005-2006, Clark College served a record 312 apprentices through our four apprenticeship programs.

The Tech Prep program continues to grow as more students take advantage of the opportunity to earn college credit while in high school. In 2005-2006, 804 students participated in the program and earned 5,567 Clark College credits. This program has grown 240% in the last four years from 334 students in 2002-2003 to 804 students in 2005-2006.

The WorkFirst program continues to serve the welfare-to-work population in Southwest Washington. In 2005-2006, 4,563 students received training to prepare them for entry and/or re-entry into the workforce.

Continuing Education

Over 178 new courses – out of 330 overall courses – for personal enrichment were developed and delivered to over 2,500 residents of Southwest Washington.

The Mature Learning program had 2,977 enrollments and continues to proudly serve adults over the age of 55.

The Travel Studies program at Clark College continued to expand its cultural and English language experiences for international students. In 2005-2006, the program served nine students from Yamamura College in Japan.

The message is clear. When it comes to Workforce Development and Continuing Education, Clark College means business.

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In 2006, the Clark College Workforce Development and Continuing Education Department proved once again that it is connecting with

the business community and the community as a whole.

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79%

88%

94%

Professional-technical students who report being employed during a six-month follow-up

Professional-technical students who indicate they accomplished their primary goals in attending Clark College

Employers who were satisfied or very satisfied with Clark College graduates

Clark College Mission ImperativesThe Clark College Strategic Plan helps us stay focused on the things

we believe are essential to what we do. We call them our mission

imperatives. They are:

Focus on learning

Access to education

Respect for differences

Workforce development

Broad-based partnerships

Management excellence

Clark College MissionClark College provides opportunities for individuals from diverse

backgrounds to pursue their educational goals. The College offers accessible,

comprehensive education; provides services to support student success; and

fosters community partnerships that enhance student learning. The College

focuses on professional/technical training, academic transfer, pre-college and

basic skills, personal development, and cultural enrichment.

CommunityCommunityConnecting with our

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CommunityRico Selga is a

graduate of the

Clark College nursing program. In addition to operating his own

business in downtown Vancouver, he works as a nurse. He

also volunteers with Northwest Medical Teams. He has made

four trips to Liberia, offering medical care and medical training

for Liberian health professionals. He plans to return to Liberia

in 2007 – with Clark College students and alumni – to film a

documentary about conditions in that country.

Dr. Alfred Apsler

believed so deeply

in lifelong learning that he established the Focus on Mature

Learning program at Clark College. To support that passion and

to honor her parents, Ruby Apsler established a scholarship

for adults age 55 and older to enable them to enroll in mature

learning programs.

In spring 2006,

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students used their spring break to travel to Hammond,

Louisiana. Working with Habitat for Humanity, they helped

rebuild homes devastated by Hurricane Katrina.

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CommunityAccolades for the Arts

1Clark College celebrated the best young musical talent in the

region – and welcomed jazz legend John Handy – during the 44th Annual Clark College Jazz Festival. Clark College theatre and music groups went on the road, dazzling audiences in Southwest Washington and in Mexico. The Archer Gallery attracted outstanding exhibits, great reviews and new visitors. The gallery’s exhibits included the Clark College Art Student Annual and the Art Faculty Biennial. In 2006, the Fort Vancouver Tapestry concluded its historic appearance at Clark College.

Celebrating Diversity

Author and educator Dr. Freeman Hrabowski III honored the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the college’s annual celebration in honor

of Dr. King. International Education Week activities at Clark College ranged from a serious discussion of genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan to a celebration of el Dia de Los Muertos (the day of the dead). Clark College hosted a pow-wow to celebrate Native American culture. The event was sponsored by Clark College’s College Is Possible program, in conjunction with the Title VII Native American Indian Education Program from the Evergreen School District. The college also hosted a forum highlighting issues faced by deaf and hearing-impaired students and planned a similar forum for blind and visually-challenged students.

Bi-State Connections

2Clark College participated in the 2006 Bi-State Metropolitan

Forum, which featured appearances by Washington Governor Chris Gregoire, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski,

Vancouver Mayor Royce Pollard and Portland Mayor Tom Potter. In addition, the Clark College Model United Nations program hosted a regional conference at the World Trade Center in Portland.

Welcoming Local and State Leaders

Invited by students, Washington Secretary of State Sam Reed held a forum on voter registration at Clark College in 2006. In addition, Clark College was Election Central for Clark County for both primary and general election nights in 2006.

Pathways to Success

In 2006, Clark College hosted the Regional High School VICA/Skills USA Machining and Welding Contests and the regional Washington State Science Olympiad. Clark College and Toyota jump-started the future by hosting an Automotive Tech Open House. Clark College also hosted a seminar on medical simulation technology. In addition, the college played a leading role in “Pathways to Your Future,” Southwest Washington’s annual career information and job fair. Clark College also stepped out to the 2006 Clark County Fair with a booth that provided information on classes, programs and events at the college.


Through partnerships, initiatives, volunteer efforts and special events throughout the year, Clark College is

connecting with our community.

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blew the whistle on the industry’s health safety issues in a landmark “60 Minutes” interview and became the basis for Russell Crowe’s character in the award-winning film “The Insider.” Clark College also welcomed Merriam-Webster publisher

John Morse to mark the bicentennial of America’s first dictionary.

Making A Difference

The Clark College chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two-year colleges, wanted to reach out to underprivileged Clark College students during the holidays. Through donations from faculty, staff and community partners, the chapter distributed 136 vouchers for Thanksgiving dinners.

3Lori Jimerson of Clark College’s Central Services spearheaded the

second annual Kalani Rodrigues Memorial Scholarship 5K Walk/Run in memory of her son, Kalani, who died of brain cancer. Also known as the

Community

Celebrating Women

Clark College and YWCA Clark County partnered to host the annual Women of Achievement celebration in Southwest Washington. The Clark College Women’s Conference honored its founders during its 10th anniversary celebration.

Strictly Speaking

Dr. Gary Moulton, editor of the Journals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, spoke at Clark College as part of the Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Commemoration. Dr. Jeffrey Wigand launched a new distinguished lecture series at the college. Dr. Wigand is the former tobacco industry executive who


K-Rod Run, the event raises awareness and hope for brain cancer research and funds for an athletic scholarship endowment at Clark College.

From Cherry Trees to a Holiday Tree

4In spring 2006, in partnership with the Vancouver Rotary and

the City of Vancouver, Clark College hosted a Sakura (cherry blossom) festival to celebrate the college’s historic cherry trees. The trees are a gift from Joyo, Japan (Vancouver’s Sister City). In December, the lighting of the holiday tree brought warmth to the college and community.

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Number of students enrolled in fall 2006

Number of Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degrees awarded in 2005-06

Number of Associate of Applied Science degrees awarded in 2005-06

Number of Professional-technical certificates or other awards given in 2005-06

Number of GED certificates or adult high school diplomas awarded in 2005-06

Number of students who transferred to a Washington four-year public college or university, Portland State University, or Marylhurst University in 2005-06

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ExcellenceA Presidential

Classroom Scholar

with aspirations of becoming an attorney and a National Dean’s

List award recipient and future pharmacist represented Clark

College on the 2006 All-Washington Academic Team. Running

Start students Sarah Craciun and Mariah Acton were honored

by Governor Chris Gregoire during a ceremony in Olympia.

During halftime of

a men’s basketball

game in spring 2006, Clark College honored the men who

coached and played on its 1956 baseball team. That team won

the Washington State championship.

Excellence

of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). ASCAPLUS awards provide cash and recognition to active composers and writers in the early and mid-stages of their careers and to established writers whose main activity is outside of broadcast media.

2Leann Johnson, Clark College’s director for

Equity and Diversity, was named first vice chair of the Washington State Arts Commission. Instructor Larry Blakely returned to Clark College for the publication of his book, Dust & Dreams: Stories of Life, Love & Baseball. English professor David Oates celebrated the publication of his book, City Limits.

Tenure Honors

Professors Judy Alleman (Nursing), Lisa Conway (Art), Michael Scotto di Carlo (Computer Technology), Dwight Hughes (Data Networks & Telecommunications), Izad Khormaee (Engineering), Dr. Charlene Montierth (Geology), Dr. Rick Rausch (Biology), and Jim Wilkins-Luton (Developmental Education) were honored in 2006 as the newest faculty members to receive tenure at Clark College. Tenure is awarded to faculty members who have exhibited professional excellence and outstanding abilities in their disciplines.

Simply Exceptional

A communications specialist, metal arts instructor, dental hygiene instructor, math instructor and life sciences staff member were honored with Clark College’s 2006 Exceptional Faculty and Exceptional Classified Staff Awards. Nell Gladson, Beth Heron, Brenda Knutson, Chris Milner and Lynn Schinzing were nominated by colleagues and students in recognition of their excellence and dedication to students and the community.

Arts & Humanities Accolades

1English department faculty member Gail Robinson received a

2005 Oregon Literary Fellowship.

The fellowship, sponsored by the Portland-based nonprofit organization Literary Arts, provides grants to writers to initiate, develop, or complete a project in the genres of poetry, fiction, literary nonfiction, drama, and young reader’s literature. Music professor Donald Appert won a second consecutive ASCAPLUS award, presented by the American Society

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Each year, Clark College faculty, staff, students and alumni earn honors and recognition that bring pride to the college

and to the community. That tradition continued in 2006.

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Accomplished & Under 40

3Faculty members Deena Bisig, professor of Communication

Studies, and Dr. Tim Cook, division chair of Counseling Services, were honored by the Vancouver Business Journal as “Accomplished & Under 40.”

Communicating Excellence

Lead graphic designer Wei Zhuang and the members of Clark College’s international programs team were honored by the University and College Designers Association for the college’s international programs view book. The college’s Communications and Marketing department earned honors from their peers in District VII of the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations (NCMPR) for their work in publications, photography and media relations.

A State of Success

English as a Second Language and Latino Outreach Program Coordinator Rosalba Pitkin was appointed to the Washington State Commission on Hispanic Affairs.

An Outstanding Alum

4Legislative and community leader Robert M. Schaefer was named

the recipient of the 2006 Clark College Outstanding Alumni Award. Accompanied by his wife Sally, a former Clark College trustee, Schaefer was honored during the college’s annual Alumni Student dinner.

Vocational Excellence

Students Ramses Murillo (Data Networks and Telecommunications), Coral Swanson (Nursing) and Chris Thompson (Addiction Counselor Education) received Washington Awards for Vocational Excellence (WAVE) from the state’s Workforce Training and Education Coordinating Board. The awards were presented during the college’s annual Advisory Committee Recognition Breakfast.

Saluting Service

In 2006, the college honored Sue Fratt for her ten years of service as a Clark College trustee. Fratt was succeeded on the Board of Trustees by John White, Vice President of BERGER/ABAM Engineers Inc. and founder of their JD White division. White’s previous service to Clark College has included membership on the board of the Clark College Foundation.

Pride in Professionalism

Clark College Foundation President Lisa Gibert and Vice President of Development Ara Serjoie both earned designation as Certified Fundraising Executives by CFRE International, the organization for fundraising professionals.

Phoenix Rising

5The staff of PHOENIX, Clark College’s award-winning student

art and literary magazine, earned two national awards for their outstanding work. The 2006 PHOENIX received a first place with special merit award in the annual magazine competition of the American Scholastic Press Association. In addition, the 2006 PHOENIX earned second place honors in the Pacific-Western Division of the national Community College Humanities Association’s Literary Magazine Competition.

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Future

Bruce Gateley,

a Clark College

alumnus, makes a suggestion that helps the college “address”

an important change and honor its history.

Dr. Tim Cook

and Dr. Charlene

Montierth step forward to lead the college’s 2008 accreditation

process. That process ensures that Clark College continues

to demonstrate high standards of quality and continuous

improvement to serve students and the community.

In 2009, a student

walks into the new

Clark College at Columbia Tech Center, becoming the first

person in their family to attend college.

FutureNew Programs and Increased Access

2007 brings new pathways for students. Eastern Washington University is offering a bachelor’s degree in social work at Clark College, the next step in the career path in the social work field. To respond to the high demand for trained professionals to do land surveying, Clark College will establish a new field survey technician program during the spring quarter of 2007.

The Washington State Legislature is considering funding for additional full-time equivalents (FTEs) at Clark College during the next biennium. Under the proposal, Clark would

receive more FTEs than any other community college in the state. The college’s nationally-recognized nursing program is expected to grow by 40 FTEs during the next biennium. In addition, plans are underway to add night and weekend classes to meet the ever-growing need for trained health professionals.

Building Our Future

Gaiser Hall is being remodeled to provide better service and access for students. Construction should be completed by the spring quarter of 2008.

While that renovation is underway, many student services are being

provided in the “T” Building, the former Clark County Social Services building on Fort Vancouver Way. That building also houses the college’s new medical radiography program.

In the months and years to come, additional changes are coming to that area. The college has requested funding to design a new Health and Advanced Technologies building. It would be built at the corner of Fort Vancouver Way and Fourth Plain Boulevard. In addition to serving students, the building would serve as an important part of the City of Vancouver’s plans to energize the Fourth Plain corridor, which city leaders have dubbed “The International District.”

Approaching its 75th anniversary, Clark College continues to forge connections for the future.


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College at Columbia Tech Center. Located at 192nd Street and Mill Plain Boulevard, the building will house 18 classrooms, eight science and computer labs, a 3500-square-foot multipurpose area for conferences, offices for faculty and support staff, and parking for 393 vehicles. Clark College at Columbia Tech Center will offer general education classes, professional and technical training, basic skills classes, workforce development and personal enrichment courses and will allow us to better serve the eastern portion of our service district. With increased natural lighting, large projection-screen displays, acoustics, and ergonomic furnishings, LSW Architects plans to exceed state-mandated certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (otherwise known as LEED) program.

With Clark College at Columbia Tech Center, the proposed Health and Advanced Technologies building, and other projects already scheduled, Clark College will bring nearly $100 million in construction dollars to Southwest Washington over the next several years.

Accreditation 2008

Accreditation is a landmark event for colleges and universities. According to the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), accreditation is “a process of recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public.” Institutions accredited

by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities are required “to examine their own missions, goals, operations, and achievements. It then provides expert analysis by peer evaluators, and, later, commendations for accomplishments and recommendations for improvement from the accrediting body.” Done on a periodic basic, accreditation encourages continuous self-study and improvement at colleges and universities.

Clark College’s next 10-year accreditation is scheduled for fall 2008. Under the leadership of co-chairs Dr. Tim Cook and Dr. Charlene Montierth, the Clark College accreditation steering committee and nine subcommittees have begun the self-study process. The college received accreditation from the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges in 1948 and has maintained that standing, through periodic reviews, to the present. Clark College is committed to using the 2008 accreditation process to celebrate the ways in which the college is excelling and find opportunities to continuously improve the ways in which we serve our students and our community.

Honoring Our History and Celebrating Our Future

With the opening of the college’s new Welcome Center, Clark College took the next step by realigning the “front door” of the college.

A suggestion from Bruce Gateley of the Clark College Alumni Association paved the way to the college’s new address and paid tribute to its history. The new address – 1933 Fort Vancouver Way – honors the year in which the college was founded.

2The address change sets the stage for a landmark event. October 1, 2008 will

be Clark College’s 75th anniversary. Planning is underway for a year of events to mark the college’s diamond jubilee.

With commitment to the strategic plan and mission imperatives that provide the pathway to our future,

With dedication to student success through our mission and vision,

With the talent and support of our Boards, Foundation, administrators, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community,

With a proud history and a vibrant future,

Clark College will be connecting with our community for the next 75 years – and beyond.


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FoundationClark College is a precious jewel nestled in the midst of Clark County. For nearly 75 years, Clark College has grown and emerged as a diamond, strong and polished. Just as a jewel requires care and

nurturing, our students do as well. At Clark College, students are being polished and empowered every day with

the tools and skills necessary for them to spread their luster throughout the community as citizens and leaders.

Clark College and the Clark College Foundation are the fortunate beneficiaries of a supportive community made

up of committed board members, business leaders, generous philanthropists, dedicated volunteers, and faculty,

staff, and administrators who are passionate about their work in higher education. Whether your contribution is

financial or through active participation in any of Clark College’s array of programs, we sincerely thank you! Your

support makes a difference, changes lives, and provides opportunities that may not otherwise be available.

The Foundation plays a monumental role in channeling donor support to the college for the attainment of its

goals. Historically, the Foundation has provided much-needed funding in the areas of land acquisition, capital

expansion, equipment, program support, student financial assistance, and faculty/staff development. The

Foundation is dedicated to bringing about a match between our donors and the needs resulting from limited

state funding. It is the perfect union of elements necessary to cultivate the brilliant jewel. Thank you for being

our partner in providing “The Next Step” for our students, the future gemstones of our community!

Lisa Gibert Jan D. Oliva

President Chair

Clark College Foundation Foundation Board of Directors

Front Row, left to right: Dr. Antonio F. Scarpelli, Patricia W. Eby, Lisa Gibert, Jan D. Oliva, Bruce L. Paris

Back Row, left to right: Dr. J.W. McFarland, Courtney Corwin Barker, Dennis Huston, Larry G. Lafady, Bruce E. Davidson, Edward R. Geiger, Rodney R. Cook,

Scott Campbell, Charles B. Bishop, Vernon F. Peterson, Carol J. Curtis, Joseph J. Pinzone, Keith Koplan, John D. White, Barbara D. Johnson

Not Pictured: James Farley, Marc Grignon, T. Randall Grove, Robert K. Knight, Sherry Parker, Nancy Nellor Retsinas, Karla Rowe, Ceci Ryan Smith

For the past 14 years, through a scholarship fund at Clark College, they have expressed their love of music and provided opportunities for students to follow their dreams and perfect their talents.

Walter Field is a retired banker. Yet, like Sir Andrew Aguecheek in Twelfth Night, he would have “followed the arts.”

Dorothy Field spent the earliest years of her career as a teacher and counselor in high school and junior college. She understands students’ needs from first-hand experience.

Wishing to help more students reach their educational goals and realizing the costs of higher education, Walter

and Dorothy Field recently made another generous gift to Clark College.

Three areas will benefit from their generosity: music, elaborating on the positive role of music in the community; English, asserting their belief in the benefits of literature; and culinary arts, celebrating Samuel Johnson’s remark, “Some people have a foolish way of not minding, or pretending not to mind what they eat. For my part, I mind my belly very studiously, and very carefully; for I look upon it, that he who does not mind his belly will hardly mind anything else.”

One student from each of these disciplines will receive a scholarship each year for tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. In addition, these students will have a chance to compete for an exit scholarship to a four-year institution in order to complete their baccalaureate degrees after they finish their studies at Clark College.

When asked why they decided to establish this scholarship, the Fields said, “We’ve been quite impressed

with what we have learned about the programs Clark College is making available to the community. We’re pleased to be able to assist those who choose to take advantage of Clark’s offerings.”

Believing in our students and empowering them with

their support, Walter and Dorothy Field will continue to play an important role as future generations of Clark College students take

the next step on the road to success.

For the Fields’ unwavering support of our students, we can only

honor their gift by quoting William Shakespeare and “no other answer make, but, thanks, and thanks.”


A New Scholarship Celebrates Music, Literature and Culinary ArtsWhen you walk into their home, you realize immediately that Walter and Dorothy Field are passionate about art, literature, and education.

Music student Amanda Worley is a 2006-

2007 Field Scholarship recipient.

Two years ago, the Clark

College Foundation

began working to

reconnect with our

alumni from the 1930s

through the 1970s in

the hope that many

will be able to join us

for Clark College’s 75th

anniversary celebration,

which will begin on

October 1, 2008. We

have already heard

some great stories about

where our alumni are

today. We would love

to hear from any of our

alumni who have stories

to share about their

lives since attending

Clark College. Please call

us at 360-992-2301 or

contact us by e-mail at

[email protected].

John “Bob” Barnett’s legacy of leadership began at Clark College and has expanded throughout the world.

Barnett was the president of the Clark College Class of 1950. After leaving Clark, he got his bachelor’s degree at the University of Washington and then served in the U.S. Army. He lived in Tokyo for 30 years; while there he married Yoko, now his wife of 44 years.

His initial job in Tokyo was administering the Fulbright scholarship program between Japan and the United States. In 1973, he opened the first office in Japan for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), an international organization composed of 30 member countries and dedicated to economic and social policy and development of less developed nations. Bob Barnett visited over 125 universities in 10 Asian countries and Australia to promote the work of the OECD. In 1985, he guided and briefed


the current emperor and empress of Japan through the OECD’s expo pavilion at the Tsukuba International Science Exposition.

After retiring, the Barnetts settled in Kirkland, Washington. Long interested in healthy aging, Barnett wrote How to Feel Good as You Age, a book which teaches goal-setting and holistic living. Barnett works to protect and improve the rights of nursing home and assisted-living residents, volunteers with the long-term care ombudsman program, is a volunteer bereavement counselor, and was a delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. For his commitment to healthy aging and encouraging others to live healthy, active lives, Barnett received the 2006 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which recognizes an individual in each state who makes a powerful difference through volunteer and community service.

Of his time at Clark College, Bob Barnett said, “Clark College was really good for me. It helped me begin to realize the broad varieties of studies and careers open to (then) small town kids without previous international perspectives. Also, by living at home and working summers, I could both cover educational costs at Clark and save for my later education. I don’t think I missed a thing by not going directly to a four-year college. I highly recommend the community college experience.”

Reconnecting with Clark Alums


To Mike Godson, Bob Jones, and Tom Curvat, teaching skills to their 60 students per year is their priority. Tom Curvat says that the most satisfying thing about teaching is “seeing the light go on for students – to see them grasp the concepts for the first time.” Godson, Jones and Curvat could be working in the automotive field but have chosen instead to dedicate their careers to training the next generation of technicians.

A major driver of the program’s success is Clark’s partnership with Toyota through their Technical Education

Network (T-TEN). Through this program, Toyota provides Clark with curriculum, training aids, vehicles, and faculty training opportunities. This allows Clark students to learn the latest in automotive technology, which is crucial when they enter the workforce.

Toyota has also provided a scholarship endowment that assists students in the automotive program, with specific emphasis on the Toyota technology. This specialty program provides internships with Toyota dealers, which give students important training opportunities.

Clark College-Toyota Partnership Drives Automotive Student Success

Jason Smith, Service Director at Dick Hannah, recently hired four technicians who were trained through Clark’s program. He said, “They do a phenomenal job of preparing the students and I am thoroughly satisfied with the training that the T-TEN students receive at Clark.” He added that he “looks forward to maintaining this relationship with Clark faculty and students.”

Clark’s automotive program is also supported by a professional advisory committee, which provides direction regarding the needs of industry, and the Roy Andersen Endowment, which provides support for professional/technical programs at the college. However, these needs are ongoing, and donor support is critical for tools and equipment, late-model vehicles, and scholarships to aid in recruitment.

Clark’s partnership with Toyota, a professional advisory committee, and the Roy Andersen Endowment are all important connections that drive the success of Clark’s automotive program and the students who go on to contribute to our community.

What are the keys to success for Clark College’s award-winning automotive program? One is the faculty’s dedication to their students. Another is the curriculum, based on the latest technology and industry standards.


Yevhen ‘Eugene’ Usachov is one such student whose success will result in part from direct backing of the Alumni Association in the form of the inaugural Clark College Alumni Scholarship. A student in the dental hygiene program, he was elated when he learned he would receive a $3,000 scholarship for the 2006-2007 academic year.

After emigrating from the Ukraine in 1988, Usachov became a United States citizen. He lives with his mother and sister and is the sole provider for his family. He sought financial assistance for his education at Clark College only when it became

A New Scholarship Connects Clark Alumni with Today’s Students

clear that his studies would suffer if he continued full-time in a position that often required him to work 50 hours or more per week.

In their native Ukraine, Usachov’s parents were physicians. Usachov’s early exposure to people seeking treatment for pain and suffering has resulted in his passion and commitment to serve.

He wants to help other immigrants in need of dental care by speaking to them in their native languages. He is fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, Byelorussian, and English; he also understands Bulgarian and Polish. With his multilingual skills and his familiarity with many cultures,

Eugene looks forward to meeting the dental needs of the community.

Eugene Usachov is clear about two long-term goals: he wants to become a Doctor of Dental Medicine who provides free or low-cost dental care and he wants to give back to future students at Clark College because of the support he is receiving today.

Success is defined in many ways for the students at Clark. Eugene Usachov clearly represents the success that can result from our community’s investment in higher education at Clark College.

Clark College has an active and dynamic Alumni Association with over 1,200 members. The association, led by a volunteer board comprised of Clark alumni, is dedicated not only to reconnecting alumni with Clark College, but also to connecting with and supporting the students of Clark College today.

Will Pollard, Alumni

Association President

(right), congratulates

Eugene and his mom

Antonina.

Penguin Athletic Club Athletic Team SponsorsMany businesses in our community connect with Clark College by providing charitable support

for scholarships and programs. During the 2005-2006 academic year, three businesses put their philanthropic dollars to work by investing in the success of our student athletes. Our women’s softball team was sponsored by Les Schwab Tires, our men’s and women’s track & field teams were sponsored by iQ Credit Union, and our men’s basketball team was sponsored by TeamBenton of HomeLoan Source. While three businesses are featured here, Clark College and the Foundation appreciate all of the organizations that provide support to our students and programs.

“Les Schwab Tire Centers, where we value pride

in performance, was excited to assist the student

athletes on the inaugural women’s softball team

at Clark College. We plan to continue supporting

athletics at Clark because students need our help

to achieve their dreams.”

– Steve Wold, Les Schwab Tire Centers

“iQ Credit Union believes in the spirit of the credit

union movement of ‘People Helping People’

Within our partnership, our values are much like

yours - support, respect, strength and unity as well

as striving for high goals and principles. Together

we take the next step.”

– Jamie Dotson, iQ Credit Union

“We’re glad to be able to help student athletes

from the men’s basketball team prosper as they

accomplish their educational and personal goals.

We enjoyed being a part of the team and look

forward to seeing the great results the many talented

players from the team will achieve in the future.”

– Darrell Benton, HomeLoan Source


Fina

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ASSETS

Cash & Investments ............................................................$70,421,754 $56,928,839

Assets Held in Trust .................................................................2,458,010 2,202,569

Receivables ..............................................................................1,342,714 4,747,450

Property, Equipment & Other Assets ......................................2,280,695 2,128,235

Total Assets ........................................................................$76,503,173 $66,007,093

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable & Accrued Liabilities ....................................$572,436 $572,696

Trust Related Liabilities ............................................................1,238,146 1,264,208

Notes Payable .............................................................................282,692 363,152

Total Liabilities .....................................................................$2,093,274 $2,200,056

TOTAL NET ASSETS ..................................................................$74,409,899 $63,807,037

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS .........................................$76,503,173 $66,007,093

Clark College Foundation Statement of Financial Position


The Clark College Foundation is audited annually by Moss Adams, LLP, a regional independent accounting firm. Copies of the audit for the year ending June 30, 2006, are available from the Foundation office upon request.

June 30, 2006 Investments Composition

6% Non-Endowed Temporarily Restricted Funds

21% Unrestricted Funds and Real Property

73% Endowed Funds

Fina

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June 30, 2006 June 30, 2005

SUPPORT, REVENUE & GAINS

Contributions..........................................................................$1,141,238 $5,091,115

Fees and Other ...........................................................................166,228 140,172

Investment Income ............................................................... 12,274,433 5,679,124

TOTAL SUPPORT, REVENUE & GAINS ....................................$13,581,899 $10,910,411

EXPENSES

College Program Support ...................................................... $1,135,118 $1,119,389

Scholarships ............................................................................... 360,988 299,938

College Capital Support................................................................ 95,192 1,520,719

Investment Property Expense ................................................... 408,189 455,078

Fundraising Expense .................................................................. 276,621 351,670

Operations ................................................................................. 702,929 774,596

TOTAL EXPENSES ...................................................................... $2,979,037 $4,521,390

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ........................................................ $10,602,862 $6,389,021

NET ASSETS, Beginning of Year ..............................................$63,807,037 $57,418,016

NET ASSETS, End of Year .........................................................$74,409,899 $63,807,037

Fiscal Year 2006 Expenses

38%

College Capital Support

24% 14% 12% 9% 3%

Fundraising Expense

Scholarships

Investment Property Expense

Operations

College Programs Support

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51%

178

391

$42.9*

$6.9*

$19*

$6.9*

Percentage of 2004 Southwest Washington college-bound high school graduates who chose to attend Clark College

Number of full-time faculty (15% with their doctorate degrees)

Number of part-time faculty

Operating budget for 2005-06

Proprietary budget for 2005-06

Total of financial aid in 2005-06 to 4,602 students, including $969,216 in scholarships

Grants and contracts generated* In millions

by t h e n um ber s

If we’re doing things that don’t support our six mission

imperatives – doing things that don’t support our students

– we need to ask ourselves why we’re doing them.

– Robert K. Knight, Interim President, Clark College

1933 Fort Vancouver WayVancouver, WA, 98663-3598

360-699-next | www.clark.edu

Documents

2006 Clark College Annual Report