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2002-2003 Annual Report

CALHOUNCOMMUNITYCOLLEGE

2002-2003 ANNUAL REPORT

Table of Contents

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President’s Message .........................................................................................2

Programs..........................................................................................................3

Department/Division Highlights ......................................................................6

Students .........................................................................................................10

Faculty and Staff ............................................................................................11

The Calhoun Foundation................................................................................12

The Financial Picture .....................................................................................19

The College

The Foundation

College “Fast Facts” .......................................................................................20

The Alabama State Board of Education

The Honorable Bob RileyGovernor of the State of Alabama

President of the Board

Vacant Mrs. Ella B. BellDistrict I District V

Mrs. Betty Peters Mr. David F. Byers, Jr.District II District VI

Mrs. Stephanie Wolfe Bell Mrs. Sandra RayDistrict III District VII

Dr. Ethel Hall Dr. Mary Jane CaylorVice President District VIIIDistrict IV

Dr. Roy W. JohnsonChancellor

The Alabama College System

Calhoun Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30003-4097; Telephone number 404-679-4501)to award Associate’s degrees and certificates.

Calhoun is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Alabama College System.

President’s Message

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What an exciting time to be associated with Calhoun Com-munity College. I am pleased and very proud to have beengiven the opportunity to join such a dynamic, dedicated andcommitted team of professionals.

While I have only been with the College for a short period,I have been aware for quite some time of the endless list ofoutstanding programs and the many significant accomplish-ments which have helped to position Calhoun as one of thenation’s premier two-year colleges.

In the last year alone, the College experienced a recordenrollment, with numbers topping 8900 students during Fall2002 semester; was granted re-affirmation of accreditation bythe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; establisheda new Alumni Association; and joined a national consortiumof nine community colleges from across the country to estab-lish SpaceTEC, a National Science Foundation (NSF) fundedNational Aerospace Technical Education Center of Excellence.These accomplishments and many others are highlighted with-in the pages of this 2002-2003 Annual Report.

I am truly grateful to each of you for the very warm recep-tion I have received. On behalf of the entire Calhoun Com-munity College family, I thank you for your continuing supportof the College and invite you to join us in our efforts to effec-tively and efficiently meet the educational, training and work-force development needs of our community now and into thefuture.

Marilyn C. BeckPresident

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Dr. Marilyn Beck Named Calhoun’sFourth President

During its November 2002 monthly meeting,the Alabama State Board of Education unanimouslyapproved the selection of Dr. Marilyn C. Beck as thefourth president of Calhoun. The appointment makesDr. Beck the first woman named to head the institu-tion in the permanent position.

An Alabama native, Dr. Beck came to Calhounfrom Lord Fairfax Community College in Winchester,Virginia, where she served as president for 14 years.No stranger to Alabama’s higher education system,Dr. Beck served as dean of academic affairs at LurleenB. Wallace State Community College in Andalusia,Al., and as a math professor at Auburn and Troy Stateuniversities prior to her tenure at Lord Fairfax.

As president of Lord Fairfax, Dr. Beck was cred-ited with leading the successful growth of the col-lege. During her tenure, the college added a secondcampus and became one of few schools to start aWork Keys program, an American College Testing(ACT) program that assesses business needs and iden-tifies needed work skills for high school students anddisplaced workers. Calhoun began a similar programseveral years ago. She also has a strong backgroundin fundraising, having played a major role in raising$13 million for construction of a performing arts cen-ter at Lord Fairfax.

SACS Grants Reaffirmed Accreditationto College

Last fall, the College received official notificationfrom the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools(SACS) Commission on Colleges of Calhoun’s reaf-firmed accreditation. The re-accreditation status iseffective through 2012.

As part of the re-accreditation process, a SACSVisiting Team toured all Calhoun campus sites todetermine how well and to what degree the Collegeis meeting its stated mission. Assessments were com-pleted in the following categories: (1) Providing acces-sible, quality educational opportunities; (2) Promotingcommunity and economic development; and (3)Enhancing the quality of life for those the Collegeserves.

Drs. Dena Stephenson and Jerry Armor servedas co-chairs for the College’s re-accreditation process.


State Board Approves Funding, Renovation Project for Tech Park’s Phase III

During its November 2002 meeting, the Alaba-ma State Board of Education unanimously approved abond issue for $5.3 million for the renovation/con-struction project for Phase III of Calhoun’s Aerospaceand Advanced Technology Park. Phase III, the Infor-mation and Visualization Technology Center, will belocated in space consisting of renovation and a 17,130square foot expansion to the Noble Russell Buildingon the College’s Decatur campus.

The construction/renovation project, scheduledto begin in late 2003, will complete Calhoun’s three-building Tech Park. Phase I, the Aerospace TrainingCenter, officially opened in December 2000, and PhaseII, the Advanced Manufacturing Processes Lab, is near-ing final completion and will offer a full slate of cours-es in the Advanced Electronics Manufacturing programthis fall semester 2003. Phase III will become home tothe College’s computer information program, graphicsand design, and cosmetology and barbering programs.Plans are for the new space to also house programs innetworking, web design, automation, a virtual realitytheater, and the College’s television station, 4CTV.

Calhoun Part of National CommunityCollege Technology Consortium Awarded $3 Million NSF Grant

The National Science Foundation (NSF) award-ed a $3 million, three-year grant to the Communi-ty Colleges for Innovative Technology Transfer(CCITT), of which Calhoun is a member, to establisha National Aerospace Science Technical EducationCenter (SpaceTEC™). The grant was awarded for aperiod running from summer 2002 - through thesummer of 2005.

The CCITT is a national consortium of com-munity colleges with direct links to NASA or DOD(Department of Defense) centers located near therespective college. In addition to Calhoun, otherCCITT member institutions involved in theSpaceTEC™ initiative are Allan Hancock Commu-nity College, Santa Maria, CA; Brevard Communi-ty College, Cocoa, FL; Community College of the AirForce, Montgomery, AL; Cuyahoga Community Col-lege, Cleveland, OH; Pearl River Community Col-lege, Poplarville, MS; Prince George’s CommunityCollege, Largo, MD; San Jacinto College District,Pasadena, TX, and Palm Beach Community Col-lege, Lake Worth, FL.

According to Jim Swindell, assistant dean fortechnology education at Calhoun and co-principalinvestigator for the NSF grant, SpaceTEC™ will seta national direction and focus for space technologyeducation through the development of an industrydriven, government endorsed, national program totrain aerospace technicians. “SpaceTEC™ is serv-ing as a national resource to strengthen the nation’stechnical education base and motivate interest inacademics,” said Swindell.

Last July, Calhoun hosted the first national meet-ing of the consortium to establish the agenda forcarrying out the activities of the grant.

Program Targets Out-of-School Youth

A $549,435 Workforce Investment Act (WIA)Out-of-School Youth grant awarded to the Collegeis providing funding for Calhoun and a consortiumof area agencies, Chambers of Commerce, employ-ment services, and local businesses to provide assis-tance to local out-of-school youth.

The WIA Out-of-School Youth program targetsout-of-school youth ages 14-21 to provide educationand skills training and employment opportunities. Todate, over 100 local youth from Morgan, Limestone,and Lawrence counties have been served throughthe program and are well on their way to successfulfutures.

“Paint the Town” Event Unites College,Local Community Volunteers

The Corporation for National and CommunityService awarded Calhoun a $5,000 grant for use inpromoting A Day On, Not a Day Off. To carry outthe grant, the College planned three different activ-ities.

The first event was a celebration of Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr.’s birthday in January 2002. Thesecond activity of community service was a HealthAwareness Day for Calhoun faculty, staff, and stu-dents as well as the local community. The event,held in February, featured 32 health care providers.

The third and final event was the “Paint theTown.” activity. Approximately 100 volunteers par-ticipated, helping with exterior painting and cleanup of nine homes belonging to elderly citizens in thecommunity. The citizens were identified through theVolunteer Center of Morgan County, NARCOG and

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the Morgan County Commission on Aging. The vol-unteers were assigned to teams to work at the homes.In addition to Calhoun employees, a number of localcommunity groups participated in the event.

College Conducts 1st Annual Writers’Workshop

Calhoun’s First Annual Writers’ Workshop, host-ed by the College and the Calhoun Foundation, washeld last October in the Aerospace Training Centeron the Decatur Campus. According to commentsfrom the workshop’s 60 participants, the event wasa success for all involved.

The day-long event included three tracks of sixsessions, optional one-on-one critique sessions anda writing contest. Hands-on sessions with publishingprofessionals such as Beth Thames, Jim Murphy, Dr.Jimmy Carl Harris, Carroll Dale Short, Dr. Hans Wat-ford, Ruth Cook,Donna Holt, Mari-anne Moates,Martha Krieger,Susan Murphy, Bon-nie Gardner, PeggyWebb, DianneHamilton, CarolMader and DarrenButler were includ-ed on the agenda.

According toworkshop organizerTerri Hildreth of the

Calhoun Public Relations office, sessions coveredseveral aspects of writing such as beginning a novel;journalism/feature writing; the truth about E-pub-lishing; using POV (point-of-view) to identify yourcharacters; writing & publishing poetry; plotting;writing humor; turning a novel into a screenplay;writing narrative history and biographies; writing forthe Christian market; and writing for children andyoung adults.

Calhoun Alumni Association Established

Last November, the College established the Cal-houn Alumni Association to provide an avenue forformer students and graduates to stay in touch witheach other and to serve the community through pro-viding scholarships, service and othertypes of assistance. In order toachieve this goal, the Associationwants to get in contact with thosewho have had a relationship withthe College as a student, as anemployee, as an employer of grad-uates or as a friend to the institution.If you or someone you know fits into one of thesecategories, please consider becoming a member.

Membership in the Calhoun Alumni Associa-tion is open to all College alumni, current students,faculty, staff, friends and supporters of Calhoun.Information and a membership application for theAlumni Association may be obtained from Calhoun’swebsite at www.calhoun.edu or by contacting DebiGarrison, Secretary/Treasurer of the Association at256/306-2559.

HVACR Program Granted National Certification

The Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning andRefrigeration (HVACR) program at Calhoun wasgranted national certification by HVAC Excellence,the national certifying organization for HVAC pro-grams.

According to Bill Allred, HVAC Excellence exec-utive director, the national certification granted toCalhoun’s program distinguishes it as one of thenation’s top HVACR training programs. The Col-lege’s program will be featured on the HVAC Excel-lence website as a national standard. Ben Partonserves as director of Calhoun’s program.

Terri Hildreth (right) with authorJim Murphy.

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Calhoun Child Development CenterReceives NationalAccreditation

In June, the Child Develop-ment Learning Lab at Calhounwas granted re-accreditation bythe National Association for theEducation of Young Children(NAYEC). This prestigious recog-nition has only been achieved byapproximately 7% of early child-hood programs nationwide.

NAEYC accreditation is a rig-orous, voluntary process bywhich early childhood programsdemonstrate that they can meetnational standards of excellence.“High quality childcare programsare essential to our children’sfuture,” said Lucy Cohen, Cal-houn Child Development Centermanager. “I am very pleased thatour staff and facility haveachieved this most prestigiousaward,” Cohen added.

The Calhoun program nowproudly displays the NAEYCtorch — the sign of NAEYCaccreditation. In addition, theChild Development Center wasawarded a $75,000 grant fromthe Alabama Office of SchoolReadiness to develop a pre-kindergarten FACE (Four Year-olds Accelerating throughCreative Experiences) program.

Highlights of Program Accomplishments in 2002 byDepartment/Division

Instruction• Earned reaccreditation for all Associate Degree and Certificate

programs from the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Asso-ciation of Colleges and Schools (SACS)

• Achieved national accreditation for the Air Conditioning andRefrigeration, Machine Tool Technology, Surgical Technology,and Child Development Center programs; Computer InformationSystems program certified as a Microsoft Training and TestingCenter

• Added Software Applications Certificate program to prepare indi-viduals for Microsoft Office Specialist certification at the Core orExpert levels. Success rates on the certification exams by Cal-houn students exceed the national average.

• Realized record enrollments for all three semesters last year: 8400students in spring 2002; over 5000 for summer 2002; and closeto 8900 students for fall 2002.

• Expanded Dual Enrollment and Distance Education programs,providing 22 classes in nine academic disciplines (dual enroll-ment) and the delivery of web-based instruction to students infour states (outside of Alabama) and two foreign countries (Germanyand Italy)

• Initiated WorkKeys assessments for all AAS degree and certificateprogram students

Student Affairs• Implemented Student Assistance

Program (SAP), providing counsel-ing services for students

• Conducted first annual StudentAffairs Golf Tournament, raisingover $2500 for the Student Affairsdivision

• Implemented Service Learning Program involving partnershipsbetween academic departments and community agencies

• Implemented a new campus-wide ID card system for faculty andstudents

• Developed Emergency Preparedness Plan for the College• Had 100% of students completing the College’s Upward Bound

program during 2002 to graduate from high school and attend apostsecondary institution

• Office of Services to Special Student Populations awarded mini-grant from Calhoun Foundation, with matching funds from Officeof Student Affairs, to enhance Book Loan program. This programallows low-income, minority, single parent, displaced home-makers and students with limited means to borrow textbooks.

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Cummings Research Park Campus• Added a distance learning lab and three addi-

tional classrooms• Set record enrollment for CRP• Additional parking for faculty and new turn-in

lane for faculty and staff completed• Created lab and classroom space for Childcare

and EMS programs• Established a fully functioning English Lab with

two tutors and LRC resources seconds away• Experienced increased involvement of student

organizations: SGA, PTK, and BCM• Added Mous certification classes and provid-

ing Mous certification testing

Technology, Tech Park • Machine Tool Tech-

nology program wascertified by NIMS;Air Conditioning andRefrigeration pro-gram was certifiedby HVACR Excel-lence through theESCO Institute.

• Initial refurbishment/construction of Phase II ofTechnology Park, which will house the AdvancedManufacturing Processes Lab, completed.

• Advanced Electronics Manufacturing program,approved by the Alabama Commission onHigher Education and the Alabama CollegeSystem, started in Fall 2002.

• Calhoun, working in a consortium of eight othercommunity colleges nationwide, was award-ed a three-year grant for a National AerospaceTechnical Education Center of Excellence titledSpaceTEC. SpaceTEC will provide a focal pointfor aerospace related technical education, cre-ating and implementing an industry-driven,government-endorsed, technical educationprocess for aerospace technicians that can beshared with other educational venues. (Seewww.spacetec.org for more details.)

• Calhoun worked with a local process industrygroup on the interest and need for a processtechnology degree program. The College hasbeen accepted into the mentor program withthe National Center for Advancement of ProcessTechnology.

Governmental Relations and Grants Administration• Submitted a total of 18 grant proposals during

2002, securing funding in the amount of$2,288,903

• Presented at two National Council for ResourceDevelopment workshops in Washington, DC –Funding for Workforce Development and Fed-eral Funding Task Force on the Department ofLabor and National Science Foundation

• Coordinated community projects, Paint theTown, providing over 100 college and com-munity volunteers who repaired the exteriorsof nine homes belonging to elderly residents inCalhoun’s service area and Calhoun’s HealthFair, hosting 32 different community health careand related exhibitors

• Established the Calhoun Alumni Associationwith an elected Board of Directors

• Met with over 30 Calhoun faculty and staff todevelop grant proposals

• Served as a presenter to gifted seventh graders inLimestone County for Junior Achievement’s Per-sonal Economics, Econ and Me program

Human Resources• Converted personnel files to new filing system

to facilitate accurate record keeping• Conducted flu shot clinic for all Calhoun

employees, in conjunction with the MorganCounty Health Department

• Processed 892 full-time job applications and193 adjunct faculty applications

• Completed 22 full-time job searches; hired 24full-time and 54 part-time employees during2002

• Served on the Alabama College System HumanResources Management Association Board

• Attended a number of professional conferencesand seminars, including the First Annual Diver-sity Conference, sponsored by the AlabamaCollege System Human Resources Manage-ment Association; the Seventh Annual NorthAlabama Human Resources Conference; andthe Workplace Violence Seminar, sponsoredby the Tennessee Valley Society for HumanResources Management.


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Public Relations

• Produced, distributed and posted on-line to theCalhoun website over 50 different news releas-es, resulting in close to 340 different newspaper,radio and television news placements.

• Re-designed Calhoun website and provided reg-ular updates/maintenance; during 2002, hits tothe College’s website surpassed the 1,000,000mark, averaging 8000 hits per week, for anincrease of close to 40% over the previous year

• Provided graphic design/layout services for allmajor Calhoun publications, including the Cal-houn Catalog, semester class schedules, the Col-lege Annual Report, and the CalhounCommunique’

• Provided regular announcements and other pro-gramming support for 4CTV, Calhoun’s cable tel-evision station

• Developed and began implementation of mar-keting program to support SpaceTEC, a nationalconsortium involving Calhoun and eight othercommunity colleges from across the countryinvolved in the creation of a National AerospaceTechnical Education Center of Excellence. Todate, Calhoun Public Relations staff have designedthe logo, website and produced a number of print-ed materials to support the initiative.

• Implemented a new “Request for Services”process/form in August to more effectively andefficiently meet requests to the PR Departmentfrom other College departments and offices. Com-pleted close to 300 requests from August –December 2002.

Resource Development/Foundation

• Beautification Committee was established to cre-ate a master landscaping plan for the College.

• Foundation Advisory Board proposed andreceived approval from Foundation Board ofDirectors to host a storytelling festival as an annu-al fundraiser. A committee was appointed toplan the first Dumplin’ Days festival, held April 26.

• Calhoun Foundation awarded funding for eight (8)mini-grant proposals for the following: * Book Loan Program, submitted by Special

Student Populations* “Let’s Pretend Hospital”, submitted by the

Nursing Department* Writers Conference, submitted by English

Department* Wildlife Habitat/Water Garden, submitted

by Natural Sciences Department* Student Center furniture, submitted by Student

Affairs Office* Furniture for students with special needs,

submitted by Research Park campus* Walking Trail, submitted by Support Per-

sonnel Advisory Board and Physical Educa-tion Department

* Visualization Lab, submitted by Natural Sci-ences Department



Business and Industry (BIS) Services Division

• ACT Center: administered over 5,000 individualACT WorkKeys assessments.

• Industrial Maintenance staff member Tom Collinscompleted training and became an OSHAapproved Industrial Hygienist. Additionally, Mr.Collins completed training for certification as aMaster Trainer for the National Center for Con-struction Education and Research.

• Microsoft Certifications: Computer labs wereestablished and on-site classes were organizedfor A+, MCSA and MCSE certification at DaimlerChrysler in Madison.

• Computer Training: Contract negotiated withTeledyne Brown in Huntsville for Calhoun tobecome their sole source of corporate computertraining.

• ISO 9000 and QC: Contracted with Aviagen toimplement QC programs in their North Alabamaplants. Additionally, contracted with FederalMogul in Athens to deliver quality control training.

• General Offerings: BIS offered the first open enroll-ment classes for non-credit, partnered with ADECAto deliver incumbent worker training to SextonCan Company in Decatur, and contracted withDelphi-Saginaw to staff on-site learning center.Additionally, Commercial Truck Driving classeswere offered for the first time to Daimler Chryslerin Madison.

CALHOUN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BUSINESS ANDINDUSTRY SERVICES IS

Through our Business and Industry Services

Division, hundreds of companies and their

employees have taken advantage of our

customized training programs. Many ofthese companies are listed here.

And now through a partnership withI/Tech, a Microsoft Certified TechnicalEducation Center, Calhoun is offeringcertification preparation programs inMCSE Windows 2000, Networking, and A+Training. Classes are available at both thecollege’s Decatur and Huntsvillecampuses.

ARE YOU AMONG THE LIST?If not, call today for more information(256) 306-2584 or FAX (256) 306-2889

or visit us at our website atwww.calhoun.eduP.O. Box 2216 • Decatur, AL 35609

• BP • The Boeing Company• Colonial Mall• Delphi Saginaw• Solutia

• NASA• ADTRAN

• International Paper• Daikin• 3M• Sweet Sue Kitchens• Teledyne Brown• TVA

• Daimler Chrysler


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Calhoun StudentsAmong Alabama’s TopTwo-Year College Students

Each year, The AlabamaCollege System honors thestate’s top two-year college stu-dents in the All-Alabama Aca-demic team program. Amongthe 54 students honored weretwo students representing Cal-houn Community College:Jason Jones, a sophomore gen-eral education major fromMoulton and Susan Stewart, asophomore Secondary Educa-tion major from Decatur. Eachmember of the All-AlabamaAcademic Team received amedallion and a $500 schol-

arship to any accredited institu-tion of higher education in Alabama.

The Alabama College System’s All-Alabama Aca-demic Team Recognition Program was establishedin 1995 as an enhancement to the All-USA NationalAcademic Team Recognition Program, sponsored byPhi Theta Kappa Honor Society, the American Asso-ciation of Community Colleges, and USA Today. Sincethe beginning of the All-USA Academic Team recog-nition, Calhoun has had an unprecedented six stu-dents honored nationally. Honorees must possess aminimum grade point average of 3.25, be involved incampus activities, and have completed a minimum of12 semester hours.

Calhoun Students Recognized Nationally

A number of Calhoun Com-munity College students wererecognized nationally for theiracademic and leadershipaccomplishments.

According to Dr. Izora Harrison, director of serv-ices to special student populations, seven studentsfrom the College were selected to receive the 2002-2003 National Collegiate Minority Leadership awardand 16 students have been selected as All-AmericanCollegiate Scholars for the same time period.

To be eligible for the National Collegiate Minor-ity Leadership award, students must be activelyinvolved in student activities at their respective collegeand have a grade point average of 3.0 or better. Addi-tionally, they must be dependable, cooperative,responsible, enthusiastic, and good citizens as wellas leaders who support their college and are an exam-ple to the student body.

Calhoun students receiving this honor are AshleyGilbert, Christopher Johnson, and Tamika Malone, allfrom Athens, Alabama; Victor Taylor of Danville,Alabama; Ruby Dickson of Huntsville, Alabama; KathyMoore from Madison, Alabama; and Shonda Ran-dolph of Tanner, Alabama.

The purpose of the All-American Collegiate Schol-ars program is to offer deserved recognition to supe-rior students who excel in the academic disciplines andto encourage students in areas in addition to sportsor extra-curricular activities. Honorees must have a 3.4or better grade point average and have completed atleast 30 hours.

Calhoun students selected as All-American Col-legiate Scholars are Elena Harper, Christopher John-son, and Mary Mclin, all of Athens; Jerry Orr, LakeishaRoberson, and Rudy Roussel, from Decatur; CurtisWilliams of Harvest, Alabama; Carlene Allen, InezCage, Pamela Jackson, Tonya Jones, Jamia Shelby,and La’tasha Watkins of Huntsville; Melissa Bradleyand Kathy Moore of Madison; and Loretta Young ofMoulton. All students will be featured in the UnitedStates Achievement Academy Yearbook and will havean opportunity to compete for cash scholarships.

Student Affairs Sponsors September 11 Tribute

The College’s Division ofStudent Affairs sponsored aspecial commemorative eventhonoring the victims, familiesand heroes of September 11on Wednesday, September11, 2002, on the Decaturcampus.

Activities during the event included musical per-formances by Calhoun students and faculty and wordsof inspiration provided by several instructors. Approx-imately 150 persons, most wearing red, white andblue, attended the tribute. Miniature American flagswere presented to all in the audience.


Jason Jones

Susan Stewart

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Calhoun Dean Recognized as State’sTop Business Officer

Donald Davis, Calhoun’sDean for Business andFinance, was named BusinessManager of the Year by theAlabama Association of Col-lege and University Business

Officers (AACUBO) and theAlabama College System Financial ManagementAssociation (ACSFMA).

A Calhoun employee since 1983, Davis becamethe College’s chief financial officer in July 1998.Prior to assuming this position, Davis served as Cal-houn’s Assistant Dean of Business Operations/Trea-surer. A resident of Athens, Alabama, he has alsoserved in other positions at Calhoun, includingDirector of Physical Plant and Security, Director ofAuxiliary Services, Interim Director of HumanResources, and Interim Dean of Business Opera-tions. In addition to his tenure at Calhoun, Davis hasserved in business/ financial positions with the Stateof Alabama Department of Revenue and the Depart-ment of Examiners of Public Accounts.

College Honors Outstanding Faculty and Staff

During the College’s 2002 Honors Day pro-gram, awards were presented for the College’s Out-standing Full and Part-time Faculty and OutstandingService Award for College Staff. Individuals to be

considered for theawards are nominated bystudents, faculty and staffat the college.

Recipients of the2002 awards were Dr.Jerry Armor of Moulton,chairperson of the col-lege’s Social ScienceDivision, winner of theCarlton W. Kelley Teach-ing Excellence Award forFull-time Faculty; JohnDavis of Ardmore, Ten-nessee, an adjunct facul-ty member in the FineArts Division, recipient of the Outstanding TeachingAward for Part-time Faculty; and Jackie Gooch ofAthens, secretary for the Dean of Instruction, recip-ient of the Outstanding Service Award.

• Dr. Michael Kinney, history/political scienceinstructor, has announced the publication ofhis new book on Joseph Wheeler. The title ofthe book is Joseph Wheeler: Uniting the Blueand the Gray, and the publisher is Writers ClubPress/iuniverse.com of Lincoln, NE.

• Deborah Byrd, Calhoun’s financial aid director,was elected to the position of President-Electfor the Alabama Association of Student Finan-cial Aid Administrators. Her term as President-elect began July 1, 2002, and she will take overas president on July 1, 2003.

• Dr. Waymon E. Burke, history and political sci-ence teacher and Academic Division Chair atthe College’s Huntsville/Cummings ResearchPark campus, was elected to the HuntsvilleTeachers Credit Union (HTCU) Board of Direc-tors. Dr. Burke is the first HTCU board memberelected to serve from a two-year college. Dr.Burke also serves on the board of the US Spaceand Rocket Center.

• Misti Palmer, counselor with the College’sUpward Bound program, and her husband,Jason, were featured on a special couples’episode of NBC’s reality show “Fear Factor”.


Donald Davis

Jerry Armor John Davis

Jackie Gooch

Faculty/Staff

The Calhoun Foundation


Message from the President of the Board of Directors

The year 2002 was abusy one for the CalhounFoundation. A committeecomprised of Calhoun Com-munity College employeesand community supporters

worked all year planning Dumplin’ Days, a folklorefestival held on the Decatur campus on April 26,2003. Dumplin’ Days will become a self-sustaining,annual fundraiser for the Foundation, with proceedsgoing to benefit scholarships and instruction.

The hard working Foundation Advisory Board,a group of Calhoun faculty, staff and administrators,reviewed several proposals and recommended forfunding mini-grants submitted by eight differentdepartments. These mini-grants are innovative proj-ects that will benefit Calhoun students and the entireservice area. In addition, the Foundation awarded127 scholarships and appointed a Beautificationcommittee that began work to create a master land-scape plan for both Huntsville and Decatur cam-puses.

Thanks to community support, the third phase ofthe Aerospace and Advanced Technology Park willsoon become a reality. Construction will begin onthe Advanced Manufacturing/Information Technol-ogy Center in the summer of 2003. Phase III, com-bined with the recently completed AerospaceTraining Center and Advanced ManufacturingProcesses Lab, will form a state-of-the-art technicaltraining complex needed to develop a well-trainedworkforce for the north Alabama region. Technol-ogy Park is the result of a unique partnership betweenindustry, education and the private sector.

The Foundation welcomes Dr. Marilyn Beck,and we look forward to beginning exciting new ini-tiatives under her leadership. Much has beenaccomplished, yet there is still much to do.

Message from the Foundation Director

An annual report is anopportunity to celebraterecent accomplishments. Italso offers an opportunity toexpress appreciation to you,our donors, for your invalu-able contributions and therole you play in our success.

Students frequently ask to express their gratitude todonors and some of their quotes are included onthe following pages. Your support is truly making adifference in their lives.

Because of you, 127 students received tuitionassistance to continue their education in 2002 anda Book Loan program was established to help stu-dents who were struggling to make ends meet.Thanks to your generosity, through the NursingDepartment’s “Let’s Pretend Hospital” over 1,000first graders received friendly information aboutwhat happens when a child is admitted to the hos-pital. With your help, Biology students built awildlife habitat/water garden and now have an out-door classroom to learn about freshwater pond com-munities and ecosystems. Your investments helpedthe English Department host a writers’ conference,which was the central event of the “Same Book,Same Time Project” co-sponsored by the WheelerBasin Library, the City of Decatur, and the BrewerLibrary at Calhoun. With your support, we wereable to provide a walking trail for employees andPhysical Education classes, replace the dated andbroken furniture in the Student Center, help equip aVisualization Lab, and purchase tables and chairs toaccommodate the needs of students with disabilities.

Foundation donors provide resources that canmake the difference between a good educationalexperience and a great one. Please accept our heart-felt gratitude for giving your time, talents and finan-cial support to Calhoun Community College.

Honor Roll of Donors

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Founder’s CircleThis distinguished donor level rec-ognizes individuals and organiza-tions with a lifetime of giving toCalhoun Community Collegeexceeding $100,000.

The Decatur Daily3M CompanySteelcase Foundation

Fealty SocietyThis donor category recognizes indi-viduals and organizations with life-time giving levels in excess of$50,000

AnonymousMr. and Mrs. Raymon J. BakerBellSouth CorporationThe Boeing CompanyCompass BancsharesCook’s Pest ControlDaikin America, Inc.Delphi Saginaw Steering SystemsMr. and Mrs. C. L. DinsmoreFirst American Bank - DecaturDrs. George and Cathy

HansberryMr. and Mrs. Steve TempletonTennessee Valley Voiture 1012

ChampionsIndividuals and corporations withlifetime giving histories in excess of$25,000 receive this recognition.

Athens Broadcasting CompanyMrs. Robin ByrdCargill, Inc.Compass Bank – DecaturThe Daniel FoundationEngelhardMrs. Ann K. EysterMr. and Mrs. Carl GossDr. and Mrs. Frank P. HawsMr. Hunter HortonMotorolaMutual SavingsThe PAR Group, LLCRegions Bank – DecaturSexton Family Charitable FoundationJimmy Smith JewelersSolutia, Inc.Mrs. Caroline B. TaylorDr. and Mrs. Michael M. WangMr. and Mrs. Joe Worthey

BenefactorsThis donor category is a tribute toindividuals and organizations withlifetime giving levels in excess of$10,000.

AdtranAlabama Power FoundationAmerican Legion Post 15AmSouth Bank – DecaturAnonymousAthens PharmacyThe H. Clay Blizzard EstateBoeing Space & Communications GroupBP CompanyMr. and Mrs. J. C. BrownDr. and Mrs. Taylor Byrd, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John A. CaddellMr. and Mrs. David B. CauthenCity View EstatesNina Hodges Cline EstateDr. and Mrs. Don CollierDr. and Mrs. J. Felton DavenportDecatur Kiwanis ClubDenbo Iron & SteelDisabled American Veterans Chapter 11Eyster, Key, Tubbs, Weaver & Roth

First United Methodist Women - Decatur

Mrs. Teresa FlowersGeneral ElectricGolden K Kiwanis ClubWilma P. Hall EstateMs. Betty HinnantMrs. Jean HunterHuntsville Hospital Mrs. Louella KelleyLynn Layton ChevroletDr. and Mrs. William ManifoldMEWSMr. James T. MorganDr. Frances P. MossPH&J Architects, Inc.Dr. and Mrs. Malcolm PrewittMr. and Mrs. William L. PrinceMr. and Mrs. Luke PryorRedstone Federal Credit UnionMr. and Mrs. Leo RoweMr. Phillip SmithMrs. Virginia H. SmithMrs. Harold C. SteeleStevens Oil CompanyTeledyne Brown EngineeringMr. Carl E. TurnerWayne and Alice VilladsenMr. and Mrs. Harold WallaceLexie E. Williams Charitable TrustWillo Products Company, Inc.Mr. and Mrs. James K. Worthey


January 1, 2002 – December 31, 2002

Lifetime Donor LevelsThroughout the years, valued donors have helped to sustain the College through their cumulative supportfor campus initiatives. Their generosity has enabled Calhoun Community College to achieve successand will help this institution maintain excellence for years to come.

We have made a conscientiouseffort to ensure the accuracyof our donor list. Every giftand, more importantly, everygiver is important to us. If wemissed you, we apologize.Please contact the FoundationOffice at (256) 306-2578, andwe will be happy to make anycorrections. If your gift wasmade after December 31,2002, it will appear in the2003-2004 Annual Report.

“I have enjoyed myexperiences at Calhounboth academically andpersonally. The entirecollege staff should becommended on theirgenuine concern andrespect for the students’success.”

Shannon Whitlow,Sophomore

American Legion AuxiliaryScholarship Recipient

Honor Roll of Donors

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AmSouth BankApplied Research, Inc.

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Harold JeffreysAutomatic Screw Machine Products

Sponsored by Mr. Stan BelskyRaymond J. Baker Charitable Lead Annuity

TrustMr. H. Clay Blizzard MemorialMr. & Mrs. J.C. BrownFlorence Nicolette (Nikki) Byrd

Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Taylor Byrd Jr.Elliott Henry Caddell Memorial

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. John CaddellMr. Dallas Ray CampbellBetsy Cantrell Leadership MemorialLucy B. Cauthen Memorial

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. David Cauthen

Cargill Inc. FundSponsored by Mr. Gary Thompson

Mr. & Mrs. Roy G. ChildersMrs. Nina Hodges Cline MemorialWilliam & Mavis Cofield Memorial

Sponsored by Dr. & Mrs. Harold SteeleCompass Bank – DecaturCook’s Pest Control Fund

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. John Cook, Sr.The Decatur Daily

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Barrett Shelton, Jr.

Decatur Kiwanis Club Foundation FundDecatur New Car Dealers AssociationDenbo Iron & Metal Company, Inc.

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Morley Denboand Mr. & Mrs. Joel Denbo

Disabled American Veterans FundDavid & Karen DukeEngelhard

Sponsored by Mark ClarkAnn K. & William B. EysterFirst American Bank – DecaturCharles A. Gober HonoraryWilliam G. & Wilma P. Hall Memorial

Sponsored by Mrs. Wilma Proctor HallMrs. Virginia H. Smith

Kathleen Haney Memorial Dr. Cathy Hansberry Honorary

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. C. L. Dinsmore

George & Ida Hansberry MemorialSponsored by Drs. George & CathyHansberry

Doctors Cathy & George Hansberry FundSponsored by the Board & Employeesof Compass Bank/ Compass Bancshares

Dr. & Mrs. Frank P. HawsDr. Virginia S. Hill Nursing Memorial

Sponsored by Mrs. Virginia H. Shelton

Elton & Marguerite Hinnant MemorialSponsored by Mrs. Betty Hinnant andThe Alabama Rehabilitation Center

Carl & Florin Hodges MemorialSponsored by the Nina Hodges ClineEstate

Willie Esma Hodges MemorialSponsored by Mrs. Nina Hodges Cline

Jean & Billy N. Hunter Robert & Katie Hutson William L. Jones Memorial

Sponsored by Mrs. Rebecca JonesDr. Carlton Kelley Nursing Memorial

Sponsored by Mrs. Carlton KelleyHafford Leeman Memorial

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. John Knight, Jr. and Mrs. Wilma Leeman

B. Lightfoot MemorialLes Jeunes Meres ClubLocal Mortgage CompanySponsored by Betty & Lloyd DinsmoreManagement Advisory Group Fund

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Raymon J.Baker

Elizabeth Smith Maund HonorarySponsored by Mr. J. Douglas Maund

Donna Wilburn McDonald NursingMemorialSponsored by the Michael J. WilburnEstate

Robin Horton Milam Memorial Sponsored by Hunter Horton & Associates

Morgan-Lawrence County Medical AuxiliaryDr. Frances Moss Tribute

Sponsored by Dr. Jack PlattJ. Russell Noble Memorial

Sponsored by the Nina Hodges ClineEstate

OSCO, Inc.Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Charles Allen

Jean Osborne MemorialSponsored by Mr. H. Clay Blizzard

The PAR Group, LLC.Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Don Pettus

PH&J ArchitectsSponsored by Mr. Renis O. Jones, Jr.

Leon & B’Countess Pope FundSponsored by Mrs. B’Countess Pope

Inez & Bill PrinceProfessional Secretaries InternationalMr. & Mrs. Luke PryorRegions Bank – DecaturJimmy Smith Jewelers Fund

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Jimmy SmithWillie Sue Smith Tribute

Sponsored by Mr. Phillip Smith

Solutia FundSponsored by Blake Hamilton

Maureen Stephens MemorialSponsored by Mr. James M. Stephens &Friends

William H. Stephens MemorialSponsored by Mr. Ben Stephens

Sue-Jac, Inc.Sponsored by Mr. James E. Hooper

Mr. & Mrs. Ray SundbackC. Wilson Taylor Memorial Fund

Sponsored by Mrs. C. Wilson Taylorand Compass Bank Charities

Bobby Terry MemorialSponsored by Mrs. Eileen T. Usery

Bertha Timberlake MemorialSponsored by the Decatur Womens’Chamber of Commerce

Mr. & Mrs. Jim TuckerEileen Terry Usery Fund

Sponsored by MEWS & Bobby Terry,Co.

Jacquelin Woolley Villadsen Memorial Sponsored by Wayne & Alice Villadsenand BellSouth Corporation

Robin Frenzel Wallace Nursing Memorial

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Harold Wallace & FriendsMr. & Mrs. John W. LeggettMs. Betty Thrasher

S. S. Wang MemorialSponsored by Dr. & Mrs. M. J. Wang

Steve Waters MemorialSponsored by Mrs. Carol S. Waters &Friends

Paul & Susie Dell Wildes MemorialSponsored by Wayne & Alice Villadsen

Lexie Ellis Williams Memorial CharitableTrust

Wendy Williams MemorialWillo Products Fund

Sponsored by Mr. & Mrs. Lynn OzierDr. Mary Yarbrough Honorary


Endowed ScholarshipsThe following scholarships were endowed through investments from businesses, individuals,employees, and organizations. Endowed scholarships are the foundation and future of ourscholarship program – gifts that keep on giving.

“I am very honored toreceive this scholarship. I hope to uphold the honorthat this family has givenme.”

Jeremiah McElyea,Sophomore

Bill and Inez PrinceScholarship Recipient

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3M Foundation Inc.Airforce Association, Tennessee Valley ChapterAmerican Legion Auxiliary Post 15American Legion Commander

ScholarshipAmerican Legion Memorial ScholarshipAngel FundAthens-Limestone Retired Teachers

AssociationThe Boeing Company - HuntsvilleJarrett Funchess Bolden MemorialKerry M. “Kid” Brown Memorial

Sponsored by Dr. Carol ChenaultKurtis Charleson Theatre Memorial

Sponsored by Teresa and James Flowers

Decatur Culture ClubDecatur-Morgan County Minority

Development AssociationDecatur Veterans Scholarship

Sponsored by American LegionVeterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 11 CommanderFirst Presbyterian Church - DecaturFirst United Methodist Church - Decatur

Sponsored by United Methodist WomenGolden-K Kiwanis Club Joan Goree Honorary

Sponsored by Dr. Frances MossDr. Rhoda Hutchinson Nursing Honorary

Sponsored by Dr. Carrie B. BakerMs. Virginia P. GilchristDr. Rhoda L. HutchinsonSid’s Tailoring

Moulton Church of ChristThe National Association for Youth LeadershipLeslie Perry MemorialArthur Prince Memorial Scholarship

Sponsored by the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge #29Redstone Federal Credit UnionSexton Family Charitable FoundationShetland Sheepdog Club of North

AlabamaHollis Smith Tribute

Sponsored by Mr. Phillip SmithSolutia Fund

Sponsored by Mr. Blake HamiltonVeterans of Foreign Wars Post 4190 Commander


Designated ScholarshipsThe following scholarships were establishedby businesses, individuals, employees, andorganizations and provided financial assis-tance to deserving students in 2002.

Calhoun Community CollegeFoundation Board of Directors

Mr. Dan M. David (President), Chairman &CEO, First American Bank

Mr. Phil Dotts (Vice President, Investments),Manager, Public Finance Association,LLC, Huntsville

Mr. Stephen Raby (Vice President, LongRange Planning), Principal, DirectCommunications, Huntsville

Mr. Barrett C. Shelton, Jr. (Vice President,Fund Raising), Publisher, The DecaturDaily

Mrs. Florette J. Stremke (Vice President,Board Development), Owner, HaistenStremke Company, Huntsville

Mrs. Robin R. ByrdMr. John R. Cook, Sr., Chairman of the Board,

Cook’s Pest Control, DecaturMr. William E. Dunnavant, Owner, Athens

Broadcasting CompanyMs. Virginia Gilchrist, Chief Executive

Officer, Systems DevelopmentCorporation, Huntsville

Dr. George W. Hansberry, Physician, Owner,Decatur Clinic, Decatur

Dr. Michael Ridner, Surgeon, Co-owner, TheHeart Center, Huntsville

Mr. Jimmy D. Smith, Owner, Jimmy SmithJewelers, Decatur

Mrs. Eileen T. Usery, Owner, M.E.W.S,Athens

Mrs. Patricia Woller, President, Decatur CityCouncil

Mr. James K. Worthey, Owner, RiversideAssisted Living, Decatur

Mr. J. W. Wyker, III, Managing Director,Morgan Keegan Company, Decatur

Ex-Officio Board Members

Dr. Marilyn Beck, President, CalhounCommunity College

Ms. Jane Houston, Interim Executive Director,Calhoun Community College Foundation

Annual Giving Levels

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The President’s ClubThe President’s Club recognizesdonors who gave $1000 or more tothe College in 2002. This prestigiousand loyal group of businesses, organ-izations, and individuals make a sig-nificant difference to the College.President’s Club members provideleadership for the future of CalhounCommunity College.

AmSouth BankAnonymousAthens Broadcasting CompanyThe Boeing Company - DecaturBP CompanyDr. Waymon E. BurkeMrs. Deborah ByrdMr. Thomas A. CaddellCargill Inc.Mr. and Mrs. David CauthenDr. Carol ChenaultCompass BankConstruction Services, Inc.Cook’s Pest ControlMr. and Mrs. Randall CoxDaikin America, Inc.J. Felton Davenport DMDThe Decatur DailyDelphi Automotive SystemsEBSCO Industries, Inc.Engelhard CorporationFirst American BankMr. Lee FlaniganMr. and Mrs. Carl GossDrs. George and Cathy HansberryHuntsville Direct CommunicationsMrs. Dorothy JohnsonMr. and Mrs. Jerry KnightLocal Mortgage CompanyLockheed Martin CorporationM & D Mechanical ContractorsMEWSMr. and Mrs. Billy MitchellMr. James T. MorganDr. Frances MossThe PAR Group, L.L.C.Mr. Charles L. ParkerPH&J ArchitectsRegions BankDr. and Mrs. Michael RidnerRepresentative Sue SchmitzSexton Family Charitable FoundationMr. and Mrs. Britt SextonDr. William Sims

Jimmy Smith JewelersMr. Phillip SmithDr. Dena StephensonSummit SpecialtiesMr. and Mrs. Steve TempletonMr. and Mrs. Jim Worthey

PatronThis annual giving level recognizesindividuals and corporations withgifts in 2002 between $500 and$999.

Dr. Gayla Ashford Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-QueMr. Charlie BowdenDr. Kermit CarterDecatur Bankers AssociationFite Building CompanyMs. Cleo E. FlanaganMs. Virginia P. GilchristDr. Theresa HamiltonHuntsville Teachers Credit UnionMs. Jane HoustonMs. Deby LeeKalea II ApartmentsDr. Sue MitchellDr. and Mrs. Roger H. MossMr. Ottie NewsomPepsi Cola Bottling CompanyMr. and Mrs. Jerald ReedMr. Robert B. SimmonsMrs. Nancy ThomasMr. and Mrs. Danny WallaceMr. Wyla WashingtonMG and Mrs. David E. White

SponsorIndividuals and corporations at thislevel have invested in Calhoun withgifts in 2002 between $250 and$499

Mr. and Mrs. David L. AustinMr. Mike BlizzardMr. Mike BridgesDr. Richard CarpenterMs. Eloise CarrollCoilplus-Alabama, Inc.Dr. John ColagrossMr. Don DavisDomino’s PizzaMr. David R. Embody

The Honorable Lynn C. FowlerMs. Lawanda K. GuthrieDr. Paul P. McCainMr. Paul E. HargroveMr. Dennis N. HolmesMrs. June HoltMs. Shirley HughesMr. Glen JimersonMs. Nancy KeenumMs. Margaret McCraryMrs. Rosalind D. McGinnisMrs. Kathy NaveOff Campus College Bookstore, Inc.Ms. Trudye L. RussellMrs. Beverly T. StovallMs. Patricia StueckBobby Terry Heating & CoolingDr. Wayne ToshMs. Radona TrousdaleMr. Joseph WardenMrs. Mazdolyn Winston


Calhoun Community College is truly grateful for the gifts and generous support shown by businesses, organ-izations, employees, and friends during 2002. Your support is the cornerstone on which the College willremain strong and vibrant.

“What a surprise andencouragement thisscholarship is. I count it aprivilege to pursue aneducation and a sense ofhonor and obligation to myfamily and those who havehelped me throughscholarships to do my bestand be successful.”

Shari Owens, SophomoreRobin Frenzel WallaceMemorial Scholarship

Recipient

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Education SocietyThis annual giving level recognizesemployees, individuals, and corpo-rations with gifts in 2002 between$100 and $249.

Mr. Paul W. Alford, CPAMr. and Mrs. Charles E. AllenDr. Jerry ArmorMrs. Mary AsherbrannerMr. and Mrs. David L. AustinMr. Jack BarhamMs. Sarah BatesMs. Kristine BeadleMs. Brenda BeasleyMrs. Kay BlackwellDr. Carmen BlalockMrs. Mattie BurksMrs. Beth ButlerMr. Jimmy CantrellMs. Sandra CaudleMs. Jill May ChadwickDr. Don CollierMrs. Christi CornDr. Ben CurinMrs. Marilyn DarwinMr. Kevin DavenportDecatur Culture ClubMrs. Pam DoranMr. James F. DukeMs. Leonette ElkinsMrs. Mary Ann FaulknerDr. Dell FeltsMr. Richard FerraraMrs. Mary Ellen GarrettMrs. Debi GarrisonMrs. Jo Ann GentryMs. Dawn GillespieMr. William GodseyMr. James GrahamMr. and Mrs. Edward T. GrubbsDr. Mike HaghighiMr. Christopher HallMrs. Laura HallMr. Keith HallmarkMs. Jenetta HamptonDr. Myra HannahDr. Izora HarrisonMs. Jackie HawkinsMs. Paula HenryDr. Lynn HoganMrs. Kelly HovaterMrs. Donna HuffmanMr. Jim HughesHuntsville Radio Service, Inc.Mr. Thomas HurleyMr. David JohnsonMrs. Suzanne JoinerMrs. Annie JonesMrs. Crystal JonesMr. John Jordan

Mr. Alan KelleyMrs. Carlton KelleyMs. Janet Kincherlow-MartinDr. J. Crawford King, Jr.Dr. James E. KingMrs. Jan KirkMs. Renee LindsayDr. Thalia F. LoveMrs. Linda LoweryMs. Tammy LoydMrs. Jean MartinMrs. Cecila MaxfieldMr. Jacky McCluskyMs. Jean W. McCraneyMr. David McMurryMrs. Regina MitchellMr. Claborn MooneyDr. Harry MooreMr. Steven MooreMrs. Laquita NelsonMs. Linda NewmanMs. Debbie OttMr. Phillip ParkerMr. Ben PartonMrs. Jan PeekMrs. Gail PisaniMr. Bill ProvinRichardson & Deemer InsuranceDr. and Mrs. Carl J. RatcliffeMr. Tom ReeseMr. John R. Russell IIIMrs. Phyllis S. SalyerSatterfield’s Auto Tech ServiceMr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Schuppert, Jr.Mrs. Cherri ScottMr. Jimmy ScottMrs. Carolyn SealMr. Ronnie SimsMr. Denny SmithDr. Cynthia SneadMrs. Roberta SommervilleDr. and Mrs. Robert A. Sparks, IIIMrs. Jannett SpencerMr. Roy StewartMs. Patricia SwinfordMr. Ronald M. TaylorMr. Jarrod TaylorMr. Archie TennisonMr. Billy TerryMrs. Beth ThamesMr. and Mrs. Jack D. ThiessenDr. Paul ThomasMs. Alanna ThompsonMrs. Barbara ThompsonMr. Wes TorainMrs. Suzanne TurnerMrs. Vanessa VaughanMrs. Brenda VaughnMs. Jennifer WhitleyMr. George WilliamsMr. J.W. WilsonMr. Stephen Wilson


FriendsThe Foundation acknowledges withour sincerest appreciation of theseloyal friends of the College. Theirgifts enriched the educational expe-rience for our students.

Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Blackard, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Alex BrownMr. Jerry Causey Mr. Larry EavesMs. Karen FiteMrs. Kim GainesMs. Natasha GeorgeMr. Kent GilleyMr. Kurt GlasscockMr. Eric GreenfieldMs. Reva J. HallMr. and Mrs. John H. MartinMr. Don McLemoreMs. Rita MintzMs. Eileen MuellerMrs. Beth PawlukMr. Mykola PawlukMr. Douglas PowellMrs. Donna PressnellMs. Donna RamseyMs. Sharon RangeMs. Leigh Ann RheaMr. and Mrs. Ted A. RobertsMrs. Carolyn RussMs. Brenda P. SibleyMr. Albert SmithMs. Carla SwinneyMs. Ann WagnonWheeler Basin Regional Library – Friends

of the LibraryMr. Duaine WillifordMrs. Aimee Wimmer

“I am truly thankful for theopportunity to receive ascholarship through theCalhoun Foundation, and Ilook forward to the daythat I may financiallysupport those seeking aneducation.”

Andrew Lynn, SophomoreSolutia Fund and 3M Fund

Scholarship Recipient

Friends of the Foundation

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In Tribute & Memorial GiftsDonors often honor or memorializepersons who have invested their time,talents, or resources for the College.These gifts provide an opportunity tosignificantly recognize faculty, staff,family, friends, and mentors who havemeant so much.

In Honorarium

John A. CaddellNita and Harold Wallace

Terry and Susan Martin FamilyWayne and Alice Villadsen

Kris J. Thiessen Endeavor AwardCindy and Jack ThiessenBunge Corporation

Marion Lee (Bebe) WallaceNita and Harold Wallace

George and Pat Williams AwardCindy and Jack ThiessenBunge Corporation

In Memorium

Julian Reid AlexanderHarold and Nita Wallace

B. H. AllenBetty ThrasherHarold and Nita Wallace

Benjamin McGowan BloodworthHarold and Nita Wallace

Mr. Kenneth BoutwellHarold and Nita Wallace

Lucy CaddellJane HoustonHarold and Nita Wallace

Thelma DeVoreHarold and Nita Wallace

Dr. Ray FosterHarold and Nita Wallace

C. L. FowlerHarold and Nita Wallace

Colonel George HaskinsHarold and Nita Wallace

Mr. Edward KingBetty Thrasher

Harold and Nita WallaceJames C. King

Dr. Dell FeltsDr. Roland W. King

Harold and Nita WallaceEmmett McClary

Harold and Nita WallaceJohn McCord

Harold and Nita WallaceJane Walker Milburn

Nita and Harold WallaceRichard Mitchell

Jane HoustonMr. James T. Morgan

Jane HoustonVanessa Vaughan

Virginia OrrNita and Harold Wallace

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan OwingsNita and Harold Wallace

Lela ParkerBecky and John LeggettHarold and Nita Wallace

Frances PearceNita and Harold Wallace

Anna Pearl PreuitNita and Harold Wallace

Mrs. Daniel PrincePrivate Duty Nursing ServicesNita and Harold WallaceBetty and Christy Thrasher

Carolyn RatliffNita and Harold Wallace

John Raunager, Jr.Nita and Harold Wallace

Maudi RiderHarold and Nita Wallace

Jewel RussellNita and Harold Wallace

Annie Bruce ShortMs. Jane HoustonMrs. Bess McCabe

Jean SmithHarold and Nita Wallace

Charles SmithHarold and Nita Wallace

Alberta StoneHarold and Nita Wallace

Helyne StoverHarold and Nita Wallace

Lillian StrotherHarold and Nita Wallace

Betty TaylorHarold and Nita Wallace

Billy Lee TerryHarold and Nita Wallace

Steve ThrasherBetty and Christy Thrasher

John TroupHarold and Nita Wallace

Jones TubbHarold and Nita Wallace

Dr. Jerome TurnerHarold and Nita Wallace

Frederick L. Thwing, Sr.Fellowship Sunday School Class

Elmer Compton VaughanHarold and Nita Wallace

Marion Lee (Bebe) WallaceThe Betty Thrasher Family

Nita and Harold WallaceSally Wallace

Harold and Nita WallaceGlenn Whisenant

Betty ThrasherHarold and Nita Wallace

Ruby Lee WhiteBetty ThrasherHarold and Nita Wallace

Johnny WilliamsHarold and Nita Wallace

Pat WilliamsHarold and Nita Wallace

Mr. John WilsonHarold and Nita Wallace

Ruby B. WortheyJane Houston

Harold and Nita Wallace

InkindThe following donors generously con-tributed goods and services to vari-ous departments and student groupson campus.

Automatic Screw Machine ProductsSandy CaudleMr. James EdwardsJames CarpetsMachine TechnologiesHenry and Marsha MarksNASA / Marshall Space Flight CenterParker HannifinMr. Julian PriceMr. Dean RickvalskyPrivate Duty NursingSoldering Technology International, Inc.Mr. John StephensonVought Landscaping & DesignMr. Jim WortheyMr. William Wynn

Commemorative Walkway

Ms. Sarah BatesMs. Brenda Beasley and the EMS Depart-

mentMs. Kay BlackwellMr. Glenn BuxbaumMs. Mary Ann ChambersMs. Suzanne JoinerMs. Annie JonesMs. Juana MaloneMs. Marie MaskMs. Cecilia MaxfieldMs. Beverly SmithMr. Elliott TylerThe Uniform Center

Matching Gift ProgramsWe thank all businesses, corporations,and foundations with matching giftprograms for their generous support.These programs enabled friends ofCalhoun to double or triple theirannual gifts to the College during2002.

3M FoundationBellSouthThe Boeing Charitable TrustBunge Corporation Foundation



Foundation Financial Report

College Financial Report

2001-2002 EXPENDITURES

REVENUEJuly 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002

INCOME/UNRESTRICTEDContributions/Miscellaneous 42,659Donated Services and Goods 92,910Interest and Dividends 23,341Subtotal 158,910

INCOME/RESTRICTEDInterest and Dividends 127,643Scholarships 83,976Clubs/Departments 152,462Realized/Unrealized Investment

Losses (202,161)Subtotal 161,920

Grand Total Revenue 320,830

EXPENDITURESJuly 1, 2001 - June 30, 2002

PROGRAM EXPENSESScholarships 66,736Clubs/Departments 137,347Institutional Advancement 134,785TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICES 338,868

TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL44,303TOTAL FUND RAISING 34,075Grand Total Expenditures 417,246

81%PROGRAMSERVICES

11%ADMINISTRATIVEAND GENERAL

8%FUNDRAISING

8%CONTRIBUTIONS-UNRESTRICTED

18%DONATED GOODS ANDSERVICES

45%CONTRIBUTIONS-RESTRICTED

29%INTEREST ANDDIVIDENDS

19%Scholarships

41%Clubs/Departments

40%InstitutionalAdvancement

SOURCE 1998-1999 1999-2000 2000-2001 2001-2002Amount % Amount % Amount % Amount %

GovernmentAppropriations 13,948,360 39 14,552,056 40 14,611,228 37 15,539,616 33

Federal/State/Local Contracts, 9,439,631 27 9,209,263 25 9,242,795 23 10,109,890 22Grants

Tuition and Fees 9,133,130 26 9,051,117 25 9,756,006 24 12,139,135 26

Other Income 558,894 1 711,921 2 3,767,887 9 5,660,324 12

Bookstore 1,648,146 7 1,736,992 5 1,837,772 4 2,345,730 5

Auxiliary 535,383 1 1,245,025 3 1,119,368 3 1,167,425 2

TOTAL $35,263,544 100 36,506,374 100 39,344,056 100 46,962,117 100

REVENUE/PERCENT BY SOURCE 1998-99 — 2001-2002

2001-2002 REVENUE

2001-2002PROGRAM SERVICES

Instruction $29,365,439 67%Student Services 2,709,045 5%Institutional Support 4,287,220 10%Operations/Maintenance 2,973,805 7%Auxiliary 3,481,211 8%Training for Business and Industry 166,108 1%

Public Service 494,695 2%

Total $43,477,523

67%INSTRUCTION

2%PUBLICSERVICE

1%TRAINING FORBUSINESS ANDINDUSTRY

8%AUXILIARY7%

OPERATIONS/MAINTENANCE

10%INSTITUTIONALSUPPORT

5%STUDENTSERVICES

2001-2002 EXPENDITURES


• With close to 8900 students, Calhoun is the largestof Alabama’s two-year colleges.

• The College completed Phase I of its $29 million Aero-space and Advanced Technology Park in 2000. TheAerospace Training Center, a 38,000 square foot build-ing, is the site of the Aerospace Technology programand The Boeing Company’s training facility. Therecently completed Phase II, the Advanced Manufac-turing Processes Lab, houses the new Advanced Elec-tronics Manufacturing program. Construction of PhaseIII, the Information and Visualization Technology Cen-ter, is scheduled to begin late 2003. This renova-tion/construction project will become home to theCollege’s computer information program, graphicsand design, and cosmetology and barbering programs.

• In 2002, the College was granted reaffirmation of itsaccreditation by the Southern Association of Collegesand Schools (SACS). In addition, ten Calhoun pro-grams have received state and/or national accredita-tion including Dental Assisting, LPN, RN, SurgicalTechnology, Design Drafting, Air Conditioning/Refrig-eration, and Machine Tool Technology.

• Over $2 million in grants was awarded to the Col-lege during the 2002 fiscal year.

• Calhoun is the only two-year college in the country tohave a secondary site located in a research park. TheHuntsville/Cummings Research Park campus site rep-resents the largest gift ever received by the College.Calhoun obtained the $5 million property through agift/purchase arrangement with the Chrysler Corpo-ration. Chrysler donated $2.5 million, with the Collegepaying the difference through a bond issue.

• In the fall of 2000, Calhoun became the site of thefirst authorized ACT testing center in the southeast.The center utilizes a network of computerized test-ing and training programs to boost the skills of employ-ees of many local companies and to provide trainingand education to the local workforce.

• Graduates of the RN and LPN programs at Calhouncontinue to achieve above the national average ontheir National Council Licensure Examinations.

• In December 2000, the Alabama Commission onHigher Education (ACHE) and the Alabama State Boardof Education granted approval for Calhoun’s new Para-medic Certificate program in Emergency Medical Ser-vices. The new Paramedic program is a natural fit forCalhoun because of the College’s successful trackrecord in preparing students for the EMT state licensureexam. Calhoun graduates consistently exceed both thestate and national averages on passage of those exams.Passage rates from the most recent exam: Basic EMS(national 68%); (state 62%); CALHOUN 85%. Inter-mediate EMS: (national 63%); (state 65%); CALHOUN95%. Paramedic: (national 65%); (state 50%); CAL-HOUN 80%, demonstrating that graduates from the

College’s program are among the nation’s best pre-pared.

• Calhoun’s Dual Enrollment program has expandedto include 36 high schools in the College’s servicearea.

• The College began using web registration during thesummer 2001 semester.

• Calhoun was selected by the Board of Directors ofthe Sigma Kappa Delta National English Honor Soci-ety to serve as the Society’s official national head-quarters. Calhoun English Instructor Dr. Sheila Byrdhas been named the Society’s Executive Director.

• The College was awarded the 2000 Ray Ehrensberg-er College of the Year Award presented jointly by theCommission on Military Education and Training andthe Council of College and Military Educators. TheCollege’s academic program at Redstone Arsenal wassingled out for having served “on the cutting edge inblending military workplace learning with a collegedegree program for soldiers.”

• The College’s Public Relations Department has con-sistently been recognized on the local, state, andnational levels for its outstanding public relations andmarketing initiatives, winning over 100 awards in thelast 10 years. In 2001, the National Council on Mar-keting and Public Relations awarded the departmentwith the national First Place Medallion Award for theCollege’s website.

• Calhoun has had an unprecedented six students rec-ognized as the top two-year college students in theentire county. Todd Fentress, 1989, was the only stu-dent in the entire country to be named the NationalStudent Scholar. In 1991, Kelly Cain was an Acade-mic All-American First Team member. Sharon Owenswas named to the Academic All-American SecondTeam in 1992. 1993 saw Cynthia Holden named tothe Academic All-American First Team; the 1998 Aca-demic All-American First Team member was MaryTate; Joseph “Chad” Kelsoe was named to the USAToday’s 2001 Academic All-USA Community andJunior College Second Team.

• Calhoun’s Sigma Lambda chapter of Phi Theta Kappa(PTK) has been internationally recognized as one of PTK’stop chapters, receiving a “Top 25 Chapter in Service”for excellence in programs and projects that promotePTK hallmarks of scholarship, leadership, service andfellowship.

• In partnership with Charter Communications, Cal-houn now has its own cable television station, 4CTV.The station broadcasts educational programming, clas-sical arts programming, and college announcements,24 hours a day, seven days a week.

For over 55 years, Calhoun Community College has been involved in building an educational foundation for theresidents of north Alabama. This on-going growth process has positioned Calhoun as one of the premier two-yearcolleges in the southeast.

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