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Setting the PACE for Students | Connecting Students, Donors | Building the Dream | Donor List
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Building the Dream for SCC’s future.
Spring/Summer 2011 The Vision | 3
Earlier this year, SCC began an initiative called Education Changes Everything. It is designed to bring to-gether all area resources and service providers to help residents take ad-vantage of educational and training opportunities to improve the quality of their and their families’ lives.
SCC instructor and Phi Theta Kappa advisor Carlene Woodside was named a PTK National Advisor of the Year. The award recognizes advisors who have made significant contri-butions to the chapter by serving as the chapter’s advocate on campus, and empowering members to be involved at all levels of the organiza-tion.
SCC received a five year, $355,000 grant to expand its student success and retention services through the Dept. of Education’s Student Sup-port Services program. Funding will support resources and staffing that will provide academic assistance to 250 students across the district.
SCC Respiratory Care students took third place at the National Sputum Bowl in Florida in November. Stu-dents Brooke Wolkenhauer, Chelsy Craine and Alisha Tripp competed in a quizbowl-style respiratory care-related trivia tournament against schools from across the country and advanced to the semi-final round. Great job, ladies!
This fall, SCC launched a new Sports Shooting Team. It will compete against other college teams across Iowa. The team hosted its first home meet in September at the Tri-State Gun Club in Montrose. More than 100 student athletes from seven Iowa colleges and universities participated.
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NEW & NEAT
I am an optimist.
I always try to look for the good in everything and every-
one. Time and again, experience has shown me that if you
only look, you’ll find it.
In this edition of the Vision, we share our optimistic
plans for the future of the College and how it will impact
our students, our businesses, and our communities for
decades to come. Our new Building the Dream initiative
is the culmination of two years of asking questions, doing
research, refining goals, and planning our implementation.
In addition, we recognize the hundreds of friends of
SCC who have so generously supported us over the past
year. Thanks to your trust in us, we’re making the dream a
reality. We could not do it without you!
Thanks also to everyone who has come forward to sup-
port Building the Dream. Your faith in the work we do
energizes and inspires all of us at SCC to continue our
mission.
As with any big project, there have been hardships, set-
backs, road blocks, and lots and lots of waiting. However,
pay a visit to either campus and you’ll see we’re now on
the move.
For new students attending their very first class, it’s a
mountain as they start out the climb. Graduation may
look like a relentless uphill trek, but in no time at all they
will cross that stage to receive their degree, and it will all
have been worth it. Our project is just like that. There’s
plenty of work ahead of us, but I know we will get to the
top.
And when we do, I can’t wait to share the view with you.
It’s not going to be easy, but it’s going to be worth it
Setting the PACE for a Better FutureNew program helps students stay on track, learn skills, and find a job
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E Features 4 21st Century Learning
SCC’s Building the Dream initiative expands opportunities.
8 SCC Foundation FY2015 Annual List of Donors
Highlights 3 Setting the PACE
The Vision, Winter 2015-16. The Vision is the semi-annual publication for alumni and friends of Southeastern Community College. Contact us: Jeff Ebbing - Editor, [email protected] | Becky Rump - Contributor, [email protected]
On the Cover:Nursing students
Cymanthia Fell and Jenna Vorwerk,
Nursing instructor Trisha Thomann,
Building the Dream Campaign Chair Mike Shinn and
SCC President Dr. Michael Ash
review plans for the West Burlington
Health Professions Building.
Southeastern Community College, a visionary leader in lifelong learning, embraces diversity, transforms lives, strengthens communities, and inspires individuals to excellence.
3 Connecting Scholars, Donors 10 In Memoriam 10 Give a Scholarship 12 Great Tastes Turns 10! 12 Giving for Busy People
In Every Issue 2 New & Neat 11 AlumNotes 12 From the Archives
Want a new career? Looking for a college degree? Check out SCC. Visit www.scciowa.edu.
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Go online for more....
Building the Dream:Facilities overview and detailsLive construction webcam
Videos:Blackhawk Profiles - students, alumni, and staff share stories
Photos:Keokuk Zombie WalkBuilding the Dream progressScholarship Reception2015 graduations
Visit www.scciowa.edu
In 2015, SCC launched the Pathways for Academic,
Career, and Employment program (PACE).
Funded by the Iowa Legislature through the Iowa
Department of Education, PACE is designed to help
eligible persons complete training programs at SCC
that will lead to getting a job in a local, high-demand
field.
PACE focuses on student success and ultimate
employment. Specialists called PACE Navigators
provide a wide variety of support and assistance to
students to take care of basic needs so they can focus
on completing their academic goals and not be de-
railed by outside circumstances. In addition to career
and educational counseling, participants can receive
help with finding and navigating financial resources
to help with living and transportation expenses, as
well as job-related and educational expenses.
“Some of our students have life circumstances that
make it really difficult to stay on track and finish
their education. PACE is designed to help remove
those stumbling blocks so they can focus on their
schoolwork, find a job and become self-supporting,”
says PACE Lead Navigator Jared Reed.
Successful employment is the ultimate goal of the
program. PACE focuses primarily on preparing
students to enter specific in-demand career fields
identified to be priorities by the State of Iowa,
including health care, advanced manufacturing, and
information technology.
Reed explains that in addition to career training
and regular classes, PACE students learn job search
and career readiness skills, including resume writing,
stress management, and interviewing.
“If we can help these students get skills to land a
good job with opportunities for growth and advance-
ment, that’s a good thing. Without our help, some of
them just could never even get on the first rung of a
career ladder with any real future.”
Since its launch in August, PACE has already
helped 140 students.
For more information about PACE, contact Jared
Reed at 319-208-5200 or [email protected].
On November 22, SCC’s Loren Walker Arena
played host for the 2015 SCC Foundation Schol-
arship Reception. Scholarship donors, recipients,
families, and SCC faculty and staff gathered for the
annual event.
SCC Foundation Executive Director, Becky Rump,
noted the sizable impact of scholarships. “By the
end of this academic year, donor gifts will yield more
than $215,000 to fund 229 awards that will help stu-
dents pay for their education at SCC. These awards
are made possible by the generosity of the folks here
today,” Rump said.
Alumnus Rachel Hackenmiller returned to SCC
after earning an Associate’s Degree and a Bachelor’s
Degree to pursue her real passion, Nursing. “I came
back to my hometown and my first college to achieve
my goal of becoming an RN. The affordability and
accessibility made the decision easy. And today, I
want to thank the donors who helped all of us make
our transition to a better life possible.”
To establish a scholarship or make gifts to SCC,
visit www.scciowa.edu or call 319-208-5065.
In July, CNH Industrial donated a backhoe from its Case assem-bly plant in Burlington, valued at $75,000, to SCC’s Construction Technology and Agriculture pro-grams.
Connecting Scholars, Donors
STEM Fun at Kidtek U. More than 100 students attended SCC’s second annual Kidtek U Sum-mer Learning Camps this year. Kids in grades 4-6 attended week-long sessions covering topics in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Watch for details on Kidtek U 2016 in April.
The Building the Dream initiative consists of a three-year plan that in-
cludes the construction of four new buildings and renovation of existing
facilities. Project cost is estimated at $27 million. Upgrades include in-
vestment in three program areas, including health professions, industrial
technology, and science and math, and expansion of campus housing.
SCC President Dr. Michael Ash says that starting in 2012, adminis-
trators met with more than 100 area business and community leaders
about how SCC can help them succeed and make our communities
stronger. They then took that input and developed a list of priorities.
“The responses that rose to the top were expanding of career training
in technical and health careers, investing in science and math education,
and enhancing the campus experience. Those became the foundation for
Building the Dream,” says Ash.
The first project of the plan is the new Health Professions
Center currently under way on the West Burlington campus.
Half of a two-building Health and Sciences Complex, the $10.4 million
state-of-the-art facility will bring together all SCC healthcare programs
into one location and incorporate the latest equipment used in the
health care industry. The two-story facility will be a virtual hospital
complete with patient simulation labs, a collaborative multimedia
classroom, and an ambulance simulator.
SCC Director of Nursing Kristi Schroeder says there isn’t a healthcare
facility around that’s not concerned about maintaining a skilled staff,
and so whatever SCC can do to enhance the quality of instruction and
increase its ability to teach more students benefits everyone.
“As a matter of fact, you’d be hard pressed to find a healthcare facility
in our region that doesn’t employ at least one SCC grad,” notes Schro-
eder.
The new facility is specifically designed to improve efficiency and incor-
porate more technology in student learning.
Schroeder says currently, labs and equipment are spread across campus
making it difficult for instructors to share resources or for students to
work together. The new facility will put everything in one building to
improve efficiency. It will also give students a chance to see the role each
discipline plays in patient care.
Due to the fluctuations in the number of patients at area facilities, it
can be difficult for students to experience all the medical situations they
will encounter on the job. Faculty will use patient simulation training as
one way to supplement students’ patient experiences to help them learn
how to respond confidently and effectively.
“Instructors can program the patient simulators to exhibit all sorts of
symptoms for students to treat. It’s a safe way for students to master
skills and build confidence before they treat actual patients,” explains
Schroeder.
The building is slated for completion next year, just in time for the fall
semester. Bi-State Construction of Burlington is serving as the General
Contractor on the project.
Also in the queue is the Industrial Technologies Training
Center, a $4.2 million, 19,000 square-foot facility on the
Keokuk campus. It will house the Industrial Maintenance Technology
(IMT) program and related technical training offerings.
Over the past eight years, SCC has made considerable investments
in its Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Technology, Industrial
Maintenance, and Welding programs. Using direct input from area
industry, these programs produce skilled graduates ready to step into
important positions at a number of area employers. This facility further
supports SCC’s investment in career and technical programming.
Dr. Ash explains that SCC’s IMT program in particular has been very
successful. “We designed it to be customizable so students can take a few
focused classes to learn specific skills or they can work toward a diploma
or degree. That flexibility has made it easier for students to get training
who otherwise wouldn’t have been able to do so.”
Ash adds that companies like the program, too. They can send em-
ployees to SCC for training or even contract with SCC for specialized
training delivered right onsite.
SCC has awarded 173 certificates, diplomas and degrees to students
since the program’s launch in 2008. Forty companies have either hired
program grads or utilized the program for specialized training for exist-
ing employees.
IMT instructor Jeron Lindsay says that even though his students have
over $1.6 million worth of the latest and greatest equipment at their
disposal, it’s packed into a pretty small space.
“Right now, we have to move equipment around when we use it, and it
gets pretty crowded. The new building will let us spread out so students
aren’t on top of each other. We’ve actually got a few pieces of equipment
in storage because we don’t have room. We’re looking forward to being
able to finally use them.”
The center will feature a large training lab equipped with specialized
equipment in hydraulics, pneumatics, electronics, CNC, PLC and
pipefitting. It will open up opportunities for coordinators to expand
programming – from short-term classes to full-scale degree programs,
including robotics and automation.
The cost of the facility will be offset by a $1 million grant from the US
Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration.
College officials are finalizing building plans and hope to open the
project for construction bids yet this year, with construction beginning
in the spring for a late 2016 completion target.
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21st Century LearningSCC’s Building the Dream initiative expands opportunities.
Clockwise from top left: architect’s rendering of the Health and Sci-ences Complex in West Burlington, practicing a procedure on one of the Health Sciences Department’s SimMan© patient manikins, setting a steel support beam for the Health Professions Center, Auto Collision students prep the ambulance simulator, a new wing wall welcomes visitors to the West Burlington campus, disassembling hydraulics training equipment to make space for the next class’s training equipment lessons, architect’s rendering of the new Indus-trial Technologies Training Center on the Keokuk campus.
You’d be hard pressed to find a health care facility in our region that doesn’t
employ at least one SCC grad.Kristi Schroeder, SCC Director of Nursing
There’s a transformation taking place at SCC. In late 2014, SCC embarked on its largest cam-pus expansion project in over 20 years. We’re calling it Building the Dream.
The second building of the Health and Sciences Complex will
be the Hall of Sciences. This $13 million two-story building
will house state-of-the-art science labs and smart classrooms. It will
replace the current tired, out-of-date labs, some of which date back to
the 70’s. Construction is scheduled to begin in late 2016.
The Hall of Sciences will play a key role in supporting SCC’s contin-
ued development of advanced programming in the sciences to better
serve local students.
SCC Enrollment Coordinator Dana Chrisman says many area science-
focused students are lured to four-year colleges and universities by their
modern labs and facilities.
“Those who forego earning a two-year degree from SCC end up spend-
ing tens of thousands of dollars more in tuition. This facility will put
us on the map and students will see the kind of education they can get
right here.”
Administrators also plan to lever-
age the new facility and talented
SCC faculty to develop associate’s
degree classes specifically designed for
transfer students planning to major
in Biology, Chemistry, Engineering,
Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, and
Veterinary Science.
Dr. Ash says that administrators are working with representatives from
the University of Iowa to offer an Engineering degree program taught by
Iowa Engineering faculty on SCC’s West Burlington campus. He adds
that staff are also working with Iowa State, UNI and other schools to
offer more on-site BA degrees in sciences and health such as Pharmacy
Tech, Pre-Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, and Physical Therapy.
Ash continues that having modern facilities demonstrate SCC’s com-
mitment to offering the kind of educational opportunities our com-
munity needs. “Not everyone can leave the area to get their bachelor’s
degree. That’s why we’re partnering with universities to bring their pro-
grams here. These facilities will help make those partnerships possible.”
The fourth component of Building the Dream includes new
campus housing on the West Burlington campus.
Vice President of Student Services Joan Williams says that it can be
tough for community college students to connect with their peers. “They
drive to campus, attend class, and they leave. We know that involved, en-
gaged students get better grades and are much more likely to graduate.
They also go on to make a positive impact in their community.”
With the current focus on developing our academic infrastructure,
SCC officials partnered with local
developers, Campus Community De-
velopers (CCD) to build the residence
facility.
“To build a vibrant campus com-
munity, students need a place to go
to interact outside of the classroom.
Current student amenities and spaces
are limited. This facility goes a long
way in changing that,” says Williams.
The residence hall will be a four-story structure with group-style liv-
ing for 126 students on the top three floors. The first floor will include
public spaces for students to gather and study. Another area will feature
foodservice facilities and other related amenities.
Ash continues that thanks to the partnership with CCD, the
College will be able to provide a first-class facility for students.
“You don’t typically see a residence hall of this caliber at a com-
munity college. CCD brings a lot to the table in terms of invest-
ment and resources. We couldn’t afford to put up a building like
this on our own.”
CCD will own and maintain the facility. It will also manage the
food service and retail operations. SCC will provide residence life
staff and general custodial services.
The current agreement calls for a single structure. However, of-
ficials have a plan for expansion that includes additional buildings
to accommodate increased demand in the future.
Site work is currently under way, with the majority of con-
struction to begin in the spring. Plans call for the building to be
complete by August.
“With the Building the Dream initiative, we’re really upping
our game. The new facilities are designed to attract not just local
students, but students from outside the area as well. In addition to
providing modern academic facilities, we can offer an even higher
quality residence life experience as well,” explains Williams.
Dr. Ash adds that this initiative places SCC squarely in a posi-
tion for considerable growth and he is excited for what’s in store
for SCC in the coming years.
“SCC has always been a growth engine for the region. These
facilities will have a slingshot effect for future projects as we col-
laborate with the businesses and communities that we serve even
more.”
Ash continues that SCC has a history of frugality and conserv-
ing resources. While that was prudent and admirable, it’s put the
College at a disadvantage to be able to best serve our students. It
now has a lot of ground to make up to get facilities up-to-date.
Ash is quick to point out that doesn’t mean he’s given planners
a blank check. “We’re still very cost-conscious and have worked
hard to strike a balance between building the best facilities we can
while keeping a close eye on the price tag. This plan accomplishes
that.”
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Opposite, clockwise from top left: Installing the roof on the Health Professions Center, students in West Burlington use the original Chemistry Lab built in 1972, pouring the ground floor, removing the large earthen berms to allow for a new access road and better views of the campus along Gear Ave. Top right: Dr. Ash and Mike Shinn watch masons install brick-work, drilling holes for 150+ foundation piers, renderings of the proposed Hall of Sciences, and the Blackhawk Residence Hall.
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Keep up to date on all things BTD!!website with details, progress, pix, $$$, etc.
Involved, engaged students get better grades and are much more likely to graduate. They also go on to make a positive impact in our community.
Joan Williams, Vice President of Student Services
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SCC Foundation Sponsorship FormThe Southeastern Community College Foundation was established in 1982 to attract, manage and disburse con-tributions for the enhancement of SCC facilities, equip-ment, and services, and to assist students by awarding scholarships.
Please contact me:
I would like to discuss donating equipment.
I would like to know other ways I could help.
I would like to include SCC in my will or learn more about the Legacy Society.
Please record this contribution as received from:
Name(s): _____________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City: ____________________________ ST: _________
Zip: _________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Date: ________________________________________
My employer will also make a contribution.
My employer is ____________________________
Please send me information about:
Building the Dream campaign
Establishing a scholarship fund
Joining the Legacy Society (planned gift)
Becoming a President’s Circle member ($2,500+)
In support of the SCCF, I wish to give: $ ____________
for the following: ____________________________________________________________________________
Paid in full (payable to SCC Foundation)
Credit Card Visa Mastercard
Account Number: ______________________________ Expiration date: _______________________________
Signature: ____________________________________
I pledge to pay in the following increments:
2015 Pledge: _________ 2016 Pledge: _____________
2017 Pledge: _________ 2018 Pledge: _____________
2019 Pledge: _________ 2020 Pledge: ____________
Invoice me on (date): ___________________________
My gift is in memory of: ________________________
Note that all gifts to the SCC Foundation are tax-deduct-ible to the extent provided by the law.
Please apply my gift to support:
Building the Dream campaign & facilities
Scholarships
Instructional programs & equipment
Area of greatest need
For more information, to schedule a visit, or to return form, contact Becky Rump, 1500 West Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655; ph: 319-208-5065 or visit www.scciowa.edu.
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CUMULATIVE GIVING SOCIET-IES AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 - SOUTHEASTERN COMMU-NITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Dates indicate the year do-nors qualified for member-ship in a giving society
PLATINUM SOCIETY
1982 to 6/30/15 (Cumulative) $1,000,000 + Lawrence W. & Marilyn Mat-
teson 2012Imogene M. Nuding Estate
2014John H. Witte Foundation 2015Clifford Lloyd & Winona Rynott
Yohe Charitable Remainder Uni-Trust 1991
GOLD SOCIETY
1982 to 6/30/15 (Cumulative) $100,000 - $999,999 Dorothy M. Blind Estate 2006Fort Madison Community
Hospital 2015Dorothy M. Horsley Estate
1996Imogene Nuding Trust 2013Dr. Edward C. Stone 2013Two Rivers Bank & Trust 2010Craig A. Upton 2015US Bank 2007Winegard Foundation - Randy
Winegard 2007John H. Witte Foundation 1989SILVER SOCIETY
1982 to 6/30/15 (Cumulative) $10,000 - $99,999 David Acord 2015Mark A. Aldrich Estate 1987American Ordnance-Mason &
Hangar - Silas Mason Co. 1989
Anonymous 2015Anonymous 2015John & Judy Arledge 2000Dr. Michael & Beth Ash 2015Jim Baier, Inc. 2015Agnes V. Benstein Charitable
Foundation 1998Jack L. Birkenstock Estate -
Frances Birkenstock 2003Edyth & Clem Bresch 2005Eva Brown Memorial - Tim A.
Brown 2005Charles Buckman & Mary Ellen
Buckman Estate-Sandra (Buckman) Cornish 1996
Ionia J. Buescher Estate - Sheila Waldorf 2003
Kevin Carr 2015Case Corporation & Tenneco
1990Catfish Bend Casinos II, LLC
2015John Cavanah 2012CNH Corporation 2003Michael & Teresa Colgan 2015Joseph Concannon Family
Charitable Foundation 2005Jerry Courtney 2010Dr. LeRoy Crist 2000Grace Dame Memorial - Don &
Karen Kuechmann 2005Mary E. Davis Trust 1996Deery Brothers 2004Dr. & Mrs. Richard Dimond in
memory of Andrew & Vera Dimond 1994
Frances M. Dodds in memory of Senator Bob Dodds 2006
Dollar General Literacy Foun-
dation 2009Dutch & Billie Duttweiler 1995F&M Bank & Trust 2010Roland Fichtenkort Estate -
Bernard, Charles & James Fichtenkort 1999
First Community Bank, FSB 2015
Four Seasons Excavation & Landscaping, Inc. 2015
Dean A. Frost Estate 2006Dr. & Mrs. R. Gene Gardner
2000Thomas P. Gardner - George
R. Gardner Foundation 2004Golden Eagle Distributing Co.
2004Great River Health Systems,
Inc. 1998Greater Burlington Partner-
ship 2015Robert J. Hartman 2006Miss Grace Henke Estate 2001Margaret Henke Memorial
1987Alice Marie Heynen Estate -
Robert Mapes 2000Lanny Hillyard 2015HNI Charitable Foundation
2006James Hodges Memorial -
Evelyn Hodges 2008Ruth Gulden & Charles Sophus
Holsteen Memorial 1993Mr. & Mrs. Jon Holsteen 2000Huffman Welding & Machine,
Inc. 2015Harold W. & Mary Esther
Hutchcroft Trust 2000Ideal Ready Mix Inc./Johnson
Holding Co.-Mike & Cristy Schmidt 2015
Dr. Jerry Jochims 2015Fred Karre Memorial - Rose
Marie Karre & Family 2005KILJ, Inc - Paul Dennison 2012Debi Kinney Memorial - Ran-
dall L. Kinney 2010Burlington Kiwanis Activities
Corp. 2007Sandy Krell-Andre 2015Lee County Health Scholarship
Foundation 2012Lee County Youth Services
2010Gloria Lehmann 2015LiquiGrow Twin State, Inc. 2011Honorable Judge Richard P.
Matsch 2008Robert C. Matsch 2007Lawrence W. & Marilyn Mat-
teson 2012Neill McKee & Clark County
Pharmacy 2000Suzanne H. Messer 2014MidWestOne Bank 2015MidWestOne Bank Foundation
2015David & Gretchen Miller 2015Kenny Miller Bequest - Farm
Bureau Life Insurance Com-pany 2015
Mary Moore & John Schuldt 2012
Moudy Nabulsi & Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi 2012
George L. Norman 2003Mrs. Charles (Elizabeth H.)
Peters 2011Dorthea Powell Estate 2002Homer C. A. Powell Estate
2002Jim & Dana Rheinschmidt 2015
Charles & Rebecca Rump 2007Fred & Gwen Scholer 2012Shottenkirk, Inc. 2015Dr. Beverly Simone 2010Southeast Iowa Pigeon Club
2004Irvin & Ruth Stein 1993F. L. Stewart Charitable Trust
1992Vista Bakery, Inc./Lance Foun-
dation/Snyder’s-Lance 1994Dick Wagner 2007Loren Walker Memorial - Au-
drey Walker & Family 2000Dan Wiedemeier 2015Dennis Wilson 2015Joseph M. Wilt Memorial - Kim
Wilt 1991Sherry Zeller 2015BRONZE SOCIETY
1982 to 6/30/15 (Cumulative) $5,000 - $9,999 Dr. Tim Ahern 2010Charles E. Albright 2012Alliant Energy/Alliant Founda-
tion, Inc. 2004Alter Metal Recycling 2007Anonymous 2015John & Judy Arledge 2015Monsanto Matching Gift Fund
from Mr. & Mrs. Roger Arm-strong in memory of James Mullahy 1998
Automatic Vending Service 1990
Bonnie J. Bachman in memory of Chad Bachman 2011
Gwen Baker 2004BHS Class of 1954 in honor of
Dr. Edward C. Stone 2013Steve Bice 1999Blackhawk Booster Club 2000Michael A. & Mary Brockman
2013Richard T. Brown 1993In memory of Everett &
Dorothy Burkhiser of Danville by Family 2011
Burlington Basket Company 2005
Daniel K. Carr 2015Gary Carr 2015Dana Chrisman 2013MacArther Coffin II 2015Dodds Insurance, Inc. -
Mort Dodds 1992Dr. Patt Dodds 2010Ronald & Minnie Dooley 2014Barry & Terri Dowell 2015Dresser-Rand 2014Carolyn Edwards - in memory
of Tim Edwards 2012Lena Faigle 2004First Congregational Church of
Keokuk 1995Fisher Metals & Recycling
2009Fort Madison Community
Hospital 2012Ean N. Freels 2014Beverly B. & Walter Gadau
Memorial - Beth Gaudau-Papahronis 2002
Timothy R. Gray 2015Great River Oncology 2008Great Western Bank 2015Richard Hanke 2010James & Diane Hankes 2015The Hawk Eye 2004Thomas Hayes 2015Philip E. Hecht 2015H. J. Heinz Company
Foundation 1992Grace K. Henke 2001Monica Hinkle 2011Dr. Nancy Holsteen Lerner
1993Bruce Huddleson 2014Leeanne L. Humiston 2014Lucia L. Hutchcroft 2012Gerald Johnson 2012Norman Johnson 2012Teresa E. Johnson 2012Kiddie Korner at ISP -
Steven Frasier-Bey 2010Richard M. Loghry 2008Joseph S. Lounsbury - in
memory of Tim Edwards 2012
Mrs. Charles (Marie) Matsch 2007
Kathleen A. McPherson 2006Mississippi Valley Callers
Association 2007Colleen (Mullahy) & Roger
Armstrong in memory of James Mullahy 1997
Northwestern Bell Telephone 1988
Joe & Amy O’Brien 2015Elizabeth A. Oldfield 2015Ms. Laurine Paule 1997Dr. Ellen Peterson 2006Potowonok Circle of King’s
Daughters 2013Qwest 1989Dr. Rohini Reganti in honor of
Dr. Reddy S. Reganti 2004Joyce E. Ring - in memory of
Daniel A. Ring 2009Brian & Lois Roth 2015Rushmore Pain & Medicine, Inc
2015SCC Human Services Club 2014SCC Students for Peace Club
2013SCC Student Senate 1988Marion M. Schmidt Charitable
Remainder Trust 2003Scholl Real Estate -
Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi 2007Southeastern Community
College 2010State Central Bank 1992Jerilynn M. Stevenson 2011Anthony Tallarico Estate 1999Frances Tallarico Estate 2001United Cities Gas Company
1996Craig Upton 2014Wal-Mart Foundation 2006Carl John Walstrom in
memory of Bob King 1996Westland Mall Management
1990Wheeler’s Express Parts 2000Contributors to the South-
eastern Community College Foundation
July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 BENEFACTOR
Gift of $1,000 - $4,999 (07/01/14 to 06/30/15)
Abicor Binzel Bobbi Ahlen James C. Bowles Dr. David C. Camp Paulette S. Cavanah CNH America LLC Michael & Teresa Colgan Terri L. Dowell Ean N. Freels Timothy R. Gray Great River Friends Great Western Bank Philip E. Hecht Mike W. Hickey
Lanny Hillyard Gary Hoyer Leeanne L. Humiston Lucia l. Hutchcroft Mary Esther Hutchcroft Burlington Kiwanis Activities
Corp Sandra Krell-Andre John F. Larson Doug Martin Richard P. Matsch Denise McCormick David Metzger Mohrfeld Electric Inc. Matthew J. Mohrfeld Mary J. Moore & John Schuldt Joe O’Brien Potowonok Circle of King’s
Daughters Praxair Distribution Inc. Robberts, Kirkman & Engler
LLLP Brian E. Roth J. D. Schimmelpfennig Sharon Scholl-Nabulsi Matthew Shivers Dr. Larry D. Smith Southeast Iowa Pigeon Club Ruth C. Stein Hugh R. Vandegriff Charles E. Walsh Joan M. Williams S. Renee Workman Brian L. Wunderlich Sherry Zeller SUSTAINER
Gift of $500 - $999 (07/01/14 to 06/30/15)
Anonymous Brian Brooks Dr. Michelle M. Butler Robert L. Cardoni Terry & Barbara Carroll Dana Chrisman CPA Associates PC Gary Davis Delta Kappa Gamma Society Susan W. Dunek F&M Bank & Trust Farm Credit Services of
America K. C. Fleming Fort Madison Daily Democrat Michelle R. Foster Frank Millard & Company, Inc. Randall R. Gearhart Michael R. Gourley Great River Entertainment,
LLC Allan C. Griffiths Thomas M. Haas Thomas Hayes Bruce Huddleson John Hunsaker Teresa E. Johnson J’s Automotive James Kammerer Robert B. Kennon Kohl’s Vicki L. Kokjohn Janelle McGuire Suzanne H. Messer Lisa Nafziger Elizabeth A. Oldfield Chris Oleson Pam Peterson Michelle A. Randall Ruth Ann Sandrock SCC Hockey Club Michael S. Schmidt Gwen Scholer S G Construction James H. Small James Steffen Jeffrey H. Taeger
Three Rivers Tractor Club Inc. Donald P. Weiss Laurel L. Welty Byron Whittlesey Winegard Company Jan K. Wolbers PATRON
Gift of $250 - $499 (07/01/14 to 06/30/15)
Sheena Abbott Kathy M. Asbury Bonnie J. Bachman Julie Barron Darlys J. Baum Sarah H. Beckman Chuck Chrisman City of West Burlington Janine Clover Community Basket Glen Day Robert Dengler Melissa Derr Debbie Dowell Dresser-Rand Jeff & Dawn Ebbing Eldon Roth Insurance Agency L. Gene Enke Dave & Laura Evans Polly Falcon Lynn M. Graf Mildred F. Gray Hamilton-Walters Detach-
ment Marine Corps League Ivan L. Hasselbusch Deborah Hedger David R. Hols Iowa State Penitentiary Melissa Jones Timm Lamb Stacy Lewis-Sells Dolores Markey Suellen C. Menzer Julie J. Meyer Paula A. Myers Deb Palmer Raymond J. Papp Heather Parrish Eddie Payne Dr. Ellen Peterson Rebecca Powell Adam C. Raub Jared Reed Bill Roberts Nancy L. Roed Brent Ruther Robert E. Ryan J. Michael Sallee David Schwarz Debra S. Shaffer Karen M. Stotlar Jack G. Taylor Timothy Weaver Tina Young Cathy L. Zigar SUPPORTER
Gift of $100 - $249 (07/01/14 to 06/30/15)
Stacey Abell Ken A. Allaman Alpha Delta Kappa Camille Anderson Anonymous Richard & Karen Bangert Bay Technology Joyce L. Becker Devin Blint Michael A. & Mary Brockman Judith L. Brueck Myra E. Bruegger Karen A. Cahill Elizabeth Campbell Wesley D. Carpenter Brian M. Carroll Nancy Casady
Gregory S. Champagne Nancy J. Clark Ronna M. Cline Peggy L. Collins Jerry Courtney Shelley Davis Peggy L. Derry James M. Dunn Eastern Iowa Light & Power
Cooperative Eva Ann & Jim Elmer L. Gene Enke Melissa Flores Dennis Fraise Maria D. Gapen William H. Gehrmann Marsha K. Griffin Sandra K. Griffin Cindy Hardin Julie A. Helling Tammy Hobbs Thomas L. Holtkamp Karen Hope Rhonda Howard Timothy Hunter Jason Hutcheson John Deere Classic Jill Johnson Karen S. Jones John O. Jordahl Thomas Karre Alicia A. Kelley Mary Jean Kelly Kempker’s True Value Hard-
ware Inc. Deanna B. Kline Diane Kroll John Lagomarcino Cheryl Lambert JoAnn A. Lampe Dana K. Leahy Donald K. Leimer Gerald W. Leimer Steve D. Mallams Megan M. Massner Sally Maus Keri Mercer Dr. Forest Morrisett Dr. Cindy C. Murphy Marjorie Nenninger Beth A. Nickel Pauline Ortega Joanne M. Otto Annette M. Peterson Diane R. Poisel Daniel Prellwitz Christin L. Pritchard David Rector Carole Richardson David T. Riley Brenda K. Rubey Jeffrey A. Rucker Charles A. Rump Amber D. Ruskell- Lamer Lisa Ryce SCC Medical Assistant Student
Club Kristi A. Schroeder Margaret M. Scott Christopher Sedlack Joan D. Sharp Cindy L. Shireman Renee S. Smith Dr. Carl R. Snipes Elisabeth A. Snipes Angie Sodey Bernard R. Stephenson Jerilynn M. Stevenson Mike Swink Adam Thielen Cheryl A. Thoma Tyrrannie Thomas Jeannie Titus Jessica Umthun Jane VanFleet Nora Vera-Godwin
Randy Wachter Jamie Wagenbach Brian Wagner Zerlan J. Wagner Lorenzo Watkins Lee Wibbell Rex Widmer Lelia Wilkerson Brenda Wilkins Carlene D. Woodside FRIEND
Gift of $1 - 99 (07/01/14 to 06/30/15)
Charles E. Albright Cheryl Almack AmazonSmile Foundation Richard P. Anderson Matthew Andrews Anonymous Lacee Bates Martha Bell Kari Bevans Blackhawk Basketball Camp Barb Blow Todd Brissey Mary L. Brust Richard L. Burlingame Charles F. Burm John Bybee Julie Canfield Deanna Church Larisa V. Conner Jodi Cook Vincent A. Copeland Jean E. Couch Kalleen Cutts Rebecca DeLang Rob DeSalme Ronald Dooley Jackie Doubet Joyce Doyle Susan B. Dunlay Amanda Edmunds Deanne Enderle Paula Faulkner Melinda S. Featheringill Robin Fisher Kaila Fox Cheryl Fye Jonathan Gaddis Kent M. Gaudian Jana Gibbs Rachel Gibson Julie A. Glasgow Rickey L. Grabowski Diane Harris Robert L. Hawkins Billie B. Hays Abby Herriman Kimberly Hinson Matt Hodges David P. Hoelzen Trisha Hopper Tyler Horn Megan Hoschek Judy Houseal Kelly Huber Sharon Huls Esther L. Hult Clayton Huston W. Jerry Jerome Mike Johnson W. Mike Johnstone Robert Jones Brenda Kempker Julie M. Kirk Cherry Klein Donald L. Krekel Leanne Krogmeier Kelly Kroll Dennis Kuster Barbara R. La Boon JoAnn A. Lampe Paula L. Lauer Marilyn Lemon
SCC Foundation Donor List FY2015
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It is with heavy hearts we report longtime member
of SCC’s Board of Trustees and friend of the College,
Brian Roth, passed away on September 9, 2015.
Mr. Roth, Trustee from District 1, encompassing
Henry County and surrounding areas, was first
elected to the SCC Board of Trustees in 1999. Dur-
ing his 16-year tenure, Mr. Roth served as Board
President and helped lead SCC through an era of
growth and transformation, including a number of
expansion projects, record-high enrollments, and
leadership transitions.
SCC President Dr. Michael Ash described Brian as a great mentor for managing
financial matters and thinking strategically. He had a definite ability to see the big
picture and think about the long term – two critical skills for any college trustee.
Ash continues that in addition to his business acumen, Mr. Roth understood that
organizations are successful thanks to their people.
“Brian valued everyone: our students, our staff, our communities. He took seri-
ously his duty to carry out SCC’s mission to serve everyone across the region, and
we are all better off because of it,” explained Ash.
Mr. Roth was active in the SCC community and was a figure at many College
events. He and his wife Lois were strong supporters of the SCC Foundation and
Alumni Association.
Ash added, “Beyond his service to the college, he was an intelligent, witty, and
loyal friend. He will be greatly missed.”
In memory of her late husband, Brian’s wife Lois has established the President’s
Leadership Academy Scholarship. It will provide tuition assistance to students active
in SCC’s leadership development program. Contributions to the fund are welcome.
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Yes, count me in as part of the Southeastern Community College Alumni AssociationName: _______________________________________ SSN (optional): ________________________________
Former last name(s): ___________________________
Email: _______________________________________
Address: _____________________________________
City: _________________________________________ ST: ___________________________________________ Zip: __________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________
I attended SCC/BJC/KCC in the year(s): _____________
West Burlington Keokuk
Fort Madison Mount Pleasant
Burlington at my high school
I received: Diploma AA AAS AS
Other: _______________________________________
Major(s): _____________________________________
I wish to:
participate in the Nursing Alumni Chapter
participate in the Fine Arts Alumni Chapter
help establish another chapter: ________________
Dues (50% discount for students within 90 days after graduation)
Alumnus Individual (successfully completed at least one credit class)
Annual $10 Lifetime $100
Associate Individual (non-alumnus individual)
Annual $15 Lifetime $150
Alumni Couple (two married alumni)
Annual $16 Lifetime $160
Associate Business (for business/agency)
Annual $200 Lifetime $2000
Additional Contribution
Alumni Scholarship $ ________________________
Distinguished Alumni Award $ ________________
Nursing Chapter Scholarship $ ________________
Fine Arts Chapter Scholarship $ _______________
Other $________ (please specify) ___________________________________________________________
Total Enclosed $________ Date: ________________
Choose membership and mail this form along with remittance to: SCC Alumni Association PO Box 180, West Burlington, IA 52655.
Contact Becky Rump at 866-SCC-IOWA, ext. 5065, 319-208-5065 or [email protected] for more information.
Dues paid after October 1 are good through December 31 of the following year.
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What are you up to? Tell us! You might be featured in our next AlumNotes.
AlumNotes c/o Becky Rump1500 West Agency RoadWest Burlington, IA 52655
Bill & Nancy Carr’s kids love SCC - all eight of ‘em. From ‘73 to ‘82 there was at least one Carr walking the halls. Each credits SCC as a great place to start their trek to their BA degree. While they’re spread all across the country, they’re still Blackhawks at heart. Now one member of the family has come full-circle. After a number of years in the insurance and accounting sectors, son Kevin joined the SCC staff as Vice President of Admin-istrative Services in 2014.
What do you give the person who has everything?
Everybody knows someone like this. No matter what
you find, they’ve already got one. Why not give them the
great feeling of making a difference in a student’s life?
You can establish a scholarship or make a gift to a pro-
gram or the Building the Dream campaign in their name.
Skip the sweater and give something more lasting this
year. For more info call Becky Rump at 319-208-5065,
or visit www.scciowa.edu and click on Foundation.
Anthony Levitt Jeron Lindsay Romana A. Linville Kori Long Holly Luttenegger Erin Mafra Tony Malone Dennis Marino Ann Martin Shirley A. Martin Robert J. McAnally Brian McAtee Michelle McGraw Sibyl McIntire Barbara McRoberts Ann Menke Stanley Meyer Dianna Monical Michelle Moyer James Moyner Craig Murphy Kevin C. Murphy Kerry Murray Ellen Orth Tim Peevler Velma C. Perry Carla Pilkington Leigh Pirtle Michael Polley Kelly Prickett H. Joann Prosser Jason Radel Rita F. Ralston Pam Reid Susan E. Reid John Reusch Dr. Thomas A. Rexroth Thomas L. Richardson Erin Roberts J. Cole Roberts Benjamin Rosales Jay Roth Reagan Sattler SCC Respiratory Care Club Kathryn A. Schmidt Janene Schneden John J. Schneider Justin Schulte Kristin Schulte Richard W. Shadley Debbie A. Smith
Sharee A. Snelson Deborah Spears Nancy J. Stevens Ronald Stigge William F. Stuflick Wayne R. Stumpf Tim Sullivan Joy Swan Ross Teal Trisha K. Thomann Jaquelyn Tolson Joseph P. Tonkison Kimberly D. Tracy Michelle Vandenberg Angela Wallace Andy Walljasper Brenda Wamsley Richard Wamsley David R. Watterson Shannon Weaver Barbara T. Welander Julie White Margo A. White Mark White Jessica Wilkerson Dixie WilseyMEMORIALS
We wish to acknowledge giftsreceived in memory of the
following individuals made 07/01/14 to 06/30/15:
Kathryn (Kay) Hansen Wilber Wilson Duane Baranouski LEGACY SOCIETY/PLANNED
GIFTS
Will includes a bequest to SCC or SCCF
Bonnie (Wilson) Bachman Sandra Buckman Cornish Jim & Eva Ann Elmer Randall & Debra Kinney Charles & Rebecca Rump Dr. Koert & Rebecca Smith Eugene Douglas Shaw Joseph Tonkinson Sheila Waldorf Lisa Walsh
Laurel Welty, MSN, FNP-BC, SCC ‘01 is a stu-dent in the Doctor of Nursing Program at Grace-land University. She is a full-time professor at Graceland and a Nurse Practitioner. She estab-lished a scholarship in memory of her aunt when she was still a student.
I came to SCC as a first generation college student after working 15 years as a cosmetologist. After graduating from SCC, I earned a BA from Western Illinois University and my MBA from St. Ambrose University. Earlier this year, I com-pleted my Ph.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies from Iowa State. Today, I work at the American Association of Community Colleges in Washington, DC where I work with community colleges across the USA to make a college education attainable for everyone. - Tammy Reichelt, Ph. D., SCC ‘03
SCC Foundation Donor List FY2015 Farewell, Old FriendTrustee Brian Roth, 1958-2015
Brian Roth
When I was laid off from my job, I decided to go back to school. I wasn’t sure if I could do it.I love drag racing, so I wrote to Don Schumacher Racing Team asking what I need to know to work for them. They wrote back and told me, so I went to SCC to earn degrees in welding and drafting. I landed a spot with Don Schumacher Racing after I graduated. I had to start at the bottom of the lad-der, but I’m on my way up.
All I can say is to don’t doubt yourself. If you set a goal, you can achieve it. If you’re willing to work, you can do it. I’m proof. - Richard Shinall, SCC ‘13
Mel Daniels, NBA Hall of FamerBurlington Community College standout Mel Daniels and member of the
National Basketball Hall of Fame passed away on October 30, 2015. Mel played
during the Blackhawks’ 1963-64 season and went on to play in the ABA from
1967-1975. He coached Larry Bird at Indiana State and was a member of the
Indiana Pacers front office from 1986-2009.
William H. Gehrmann passed
away on September 13, 2015.
He was SCC’s Chief Financial
Officer and served as Secretary
of the Board of Trustees for 25
years, retiring in 1994.
1500 West Agency RoadWest Burlington, IA 52655
proud partner in the
FROM THE ARCHIVESThe mission of Southeastern Community College is to provide quality programs and services which promote student success and economic vitality.
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Ring around the rosies
Great Tastes Turns 10!Mark your calendar for the SCC Foundation’s tenth
annual Great Tastes. The event will take place on April
22, at the Pzazz! Event Center. The fun starts at 6 PM
with fabulous hot & cold hors d’oeuvres, beverage tasting
of dozens of wines, beers and spirits, a silent auction, and
music. At 8 PM the live auction will start with a dessert
bar. The 2014 goal is to raise $30,000.
“People really look forward to this event. We’re able
to showcase some great aspects of the College and raise
monies to support the foundation’s purposes,” says Execu-
tive Director Becky Rump.
Reserved tables for eight are $500 each and will go
quickly. Non-reserved tickets are $50 in advance, $60
at the door. Contact Julie Glasgow at 319-208-5062 or
[email protected] for more information.
Gift Giving for Busy PeopleEver wish charitable giving was as easy as snapping your
fingers? Well, now it is. Give to the SCC Foundation
through an automatically recurring electronic funds trans-
fer. Gifts are made securely via your bank or credit card.
Now, giving really is a snap: no checks, no mail, no saving
for big one-time gifts. Just complete the form and we’ll do
the rest. You set the amount: $5, $22, $57.49 – whatever.
It’s convenient for you, it cuts down on Foundation
administrative expenses, and it helps us budget for regular
income throughout the year.
Don’t worry, you can make changes to the amount or
stop payment at any time.
Oh, and it’s great for annual or one-time gifts, too!
For more info, contact Becky Rump at 319-208-5065, or
visit www.scciowa.edu and click on Foundation.
Kickin’ it old school: eye-pads and face booksWant to know what state-of-the-art
nursing technology looked like before
smartphones and the internet? Check
out this vintage selfie of nursing students
using their “tablets” to surf patient pro-
files, 60’s style.
The biggest pain of dropping one of
these tablets wasn’t breaking your screen
- it was breaking your toe! Don’t even get
us started on how hard it was to find a
decent wifi signal.
Recognize these tech-savvy mavens?
Contact Becky Rump at 319-208-5065
In our last issue, we asked read-
ers to name this funky bunch of
Keokuk CC students. You sent nary
a single guess. We really want to get
our hands on some of that up-with-
people flower power, so take a closer
look and let us know! Contact
Becky Rump at 319-208-5065 or
