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JOHN WOODCOMMUNIT Y COLLEGE UPDATE

SUMMER 2015

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2015 NJCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL RUNNER-UP

BUDDINGCHEMIST

STEPHANIE DEARWESTER ’15

MANUFACTURING PROGRAM

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS

AGRICULTUREPROGRAM

NATIONAL AWARDS

BUSINESS BARONS

BOBBY FIELD ’15 & SAL MARTORANO ’15

S E A S O N O F

SUCCESS

SURGICALTECHNOLOGY

100% JOB PLACEMENT

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MANUFACTURING PROGRAM

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS

BUDDINGCHEMIST

STEPHANIE DEARWESTER ’15

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2015 NJCAA DIVISION II NATIONAL RUNNER-UP

NURSING PROGRAM

TOP 10 IN THE STATE

Success breeds success. That’s how the saying goes, and it is the best way to describe the last year at John Wood Community College. From earning a CNN top 10 percent national ranking for student success to a National Runner-Up

men’s basketball season, students at JWCC are practicing a positive brand of peer pressure–exceeding expectations.

The pressure is fueled by expert faculty, supportive staff and a laser focus on student success. President Mike Elbe, a passionate former coach, calls the plays. All of this

factored into these JWCC profiles of success.

S E A S O N O F

SUCCESSAGRICULTUREPROGRAM

NATIONAL AWARDS

SURGICALTECHNOLOGY

CAREER READY

ECONOMIC IMPACT

GRADUATES BOOST EARNINGS

TOP 10% INTHE NATION

STUDENT SUCCESS

BLAZER STATS

·�1 First Team All-American·�Player of the Year – Midwest Conference

and Region·�3 All-Conference and All-Region Selections·�3 Academic All-Conference Players·�7 Sophomores Signed Scholarships to the

Next Level·�Conference and IBCA Coach of the Year

100% JOB PLACEMENT

·�100% job placement for 2015 graduates

·�5 secured employment offers prior to graduation

ECONOMIC IMPACT

·��$22 Million Economic Impact on Region

·��JWCC graduates boost lifetime earnings by $500,000

2014 Northern Illinois University Center for Governmental Studies Economic Impact Study

HIGH COMPLETION RATES

·�CNN Money ranked JWCC in the Top 10% of community colleges in the country based on student success and completion of degrees and certificates.

JDUB ACADEMY

STEM SKILLS*

·�Newly branded summer interactive learning for K-8 graders

·�Expanded to JWCC in Mt. Sterling, Pittsfield

·�Interactive activities taught by experts in various career fields

*STEM–Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math

GROWING OUR FUTURE·�2015 National Post-Secondary Agriculture (PAS)

conference awards.

·�Seth Terwelp ’15 (L) 2nd in the nation for Public Speaking. He is interning with ADM Alliance Nutrition, and will complete his bachelor’s degree at Iowa State University.

·�Dusti Irwin ’16 (R) 3rd in the nation for Agriculture Education Systems Career Planning.

GRADS IN DEMAND·�Josh Brummet ’15 and Michael Uppinghouse

’15 earned National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) computer numeric control and lathe certification.

·�JWCC program ranked 2nd in Illinois for Manufacturing Skills Standards Council (MSSC) Credential Completion

LEADERSHIP SUCCESS

�Earned full-tuition scholarship to complete bachelor’s degree at Truman State University.

·�Associate in Science in Chemistry

·�President, JWCC Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

·Captain, Blazerettes Dance Team

·Admissions Student Ambassador

NEARLY PERFECT PASS RATES

·�Ranked in the Top 10 of 43 community college programs in Illinois by Practicalnursing.org (Only two percentage points separated the 1st and 10th ranked programs)

·�97.6 average pass rate on LPN and RN licensure exams

·�JWCC students scored higher than 80% of other nursing students in Illinois community colleges

BUSINESS BARONS

BOBBY FIELD ’15 & SAL MARTORANO ’15

STUDENT FINANCE CLUB FOUNDERS

Bobby Field ’15 (L)·�Associate degree in business ·��Will complete bachelor’s degree at Quincy University ·�Member of the Independent Community Bankers

of AmericaSal Martorano ’15 (R)

·�Associate degrees in business and finance, nominated for 2015 USA TODAY ALL-USA Community College Academic Team. ·�Accepted to St. John’s University in New York to

complete bachelor’s degree in finance and MBA

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SOLID STATS

RECORD BREAKERS·16 Academic All-Conference Selections·7 Academic All-Americans·�2 Players of the Year·2 First Team All-Americans·Softball: Most wins since 2005-2006·Women’s Basketball: Most wins since 2008-2009·�Men’s Baseball: Most wins in program’s history;

First trip to Region 24 Championship Game·�Men’s Basketball: NJCAA DII National Runner-Up;

Highest finish in program history


When Dr. Greg Havermale began his pre-medical studies at John Wood

Community College, it was the one-on-one interaction with professors and family environment that became the foundation for his success.

He credits individual attention he received in anatomy and chemistry lab courses from JWCC Professors Paula Edgar and Mark Moore for giving him a solid knowledge base for his future medical coursework.

“The biggest advantage John Wood gives is the transition it provides,” Havermale said. “I began in a small environment where I could ask questions and get immediate help, versus starting in a giant pond with thousands of students. The family-like interaction at John Wood gave me the confidence, leadership skills and academic foundation I needed to succeed at every stage of my medical studies.”

Knowing John Wood’s solid

reputation for academic credits transferring to universities throughout the Midwest gave him added comfort.

Havermale earned an Associate in Science with a concentration in biology at JWCC, and transferred those credits to the University of Missouri in Columbia to complete his bachelor’s degree in the same subject.

“John Wood has a great reputation for credits transferring, so I never worried about that,” he shared. “When I was accepted to medical school, my transcripts were looked at as if I took all four years at Mizzou. John Wood credits became Mizzou credits.”

After graduating from Mizzou, Havermale was accepted to A.T. Still University–Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He earned a doctorate in osteopathic medicine in May 2015 and began his residency with Southern Illinois University

Family Practice in Quincy this summer.

As a doctor, Havermale wants to create the same kind of atmosphere for patients that he experienced as a student at John Wood. He feels a friendly, helpful environment focused on careful, personal interaction will serve his patients well.

“I enjoy interacting with patients, at every stage of life,” Havermale shared. “The whole body, whole life aspect is something that interests me. My focus is to really get to know patients and become their trusted advisor.”

Havermale looks forward to serving his hometown as a family practitioner after he completes his residency. So, if you are looking for a personal approach to medicine, JWCC’s Dr. Havermale may see you now.

alumni trail blazers

Dr. Greg Havermale ‘07JWCC Associate in Science, Biology

Mizzou Bachelor’s in Biology ’10Doctorate, A.T. Still University ’15

Career: Medical Resident, SIU Family Medicine, Quincy, IL

Homegrown Doc Career Builder

Like many college freshmen, Breckon Bice ’10 began as an undecided major. While at JWCC, she found her passion and took courses to build

her career. Growing up, Bice tinkered around construction job

sites as part of her dad’s business. A fascination with design and architecture took shape, so she decided to learn more in art history, 2D and 3D design and drawing courses at JWCC.

Bice also followed an athletic blueprint at John Wood. She played two years of volleyball and enrolled in coaching and business classes.

It was the blend of those experiences that formed the foundation for her future success.

“While earning my degree I took classes in several different industries to find what I wanted to do for a living,” Bice shared. “The biggest lesson in that was finding what I was truly passionate about.”

The finished project for Bice was an Associate Degree in Fine Arts (AFA), which serves her well in her current role as a project engineer with the Neenan Company, a construction and architecture firm in Fort Collins, Colorado.

“My art history classes involved architectural concepts over time periods,” Bice said. “That really helps now when I’m involved in restoration or remodeling projects that tie past features into a future building.”

Bice shared that her JWCC drawing classes also help her connect with clients.

“Those concepts really benefit me now to do a rough sketch for a client and actually be able to dictate my ideas clearly.”

The design courses equipped Bice with conceptual knowledge and skills, while the coaching and business classes assist with her daily duties as a project engineer.

She is currently working on a $24 million elementary and high school addition and remodel in Telluride, Colorado. On any given day, Bice can be found managing multiple contracts, supervising subcontractors, negotiating with clients and working on strategy development.

Next on the punch list is continued education.With JWCC and WIU degrees and work experience

in her tool belt, Bice plans to begin a master’s degree in construction or business to build upon her solid foundation.

Breckon Bice ‘10JWCC Associate in Fine Arts

WIU Bachelor’s in Construction Management ’12Career: Project Engineer, Neenan Co., Ft. Collins, Colorado

“When I was accepted to medical school, my transcripts were looked

at as if I took all four years at Mizzou. John Wood credits became

Mizzou credits.”

“While earning my degree I took classes in several different industries to find what I wanted to do for a living...the biggest lesson in that was

finding what I was truly passionate about.”

EXCELLENCE IN ACTION

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

Josh Brueck, director of information technology, and Stephanie Phillips, director of instructional support and distance learning, recently attended the League of Innovations Conference in Boston, Mass. It is the premier event for community college professionals dedicated to improving organizational teaching and learning. The event provides exclusive access to the most inventive and thought-provoking programs from around the world.

RSVP MAYOR RECOGNITION

Quincy Mayor Kyle Moore recognized the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) hosted by JWCC as part of the nationwide Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service in April. RSVP has been active in Adams County for 41 years, and was awarded a grant in 2012 to expand to Brown and Pike counties. In 2014, RSVP volunteers provided 78,970 hours of service to communities in JWCC’s district, which is valued at $1.8 million according to IndependentSector.org. To volunteer, call Barb Casady at 217.641.4960.

Brueck Phillips


ULTIMATE SALES MACHINE

Nearly 300 sales, service and marketing professionals attended workshops sponsored by JWCC’s Workforce Development Office in May. Amanda Holmes, CEO of Chet Holmes International (CHI), shared tips from her father’s New York Times Bestseller, The Ultimate Sales Machine. CHI helps hundreds of businesses worldwide grow sales using methods perfected by Chet Holmes, who worked with many of Warren Buffet’s companies. Lunch and Learns with CHI are available. Contact JWCC’s Workforce Development Center at [email protected].

CAREER MAKEOVER

Randy Hufford has efficiently produced quality tire rims at Titan International for many years. After winning the third annual JWCC Foundation/WGEM Career Makeover competition, he plans to take that knowledge to enhance some of Titan’s processes by earning a tuition-free degree in manufacturing technology. Mark Keller, the competition’s first winner, completed his degree in hospitality management this year, and last year’s winner LeeAnne Hodges is well on her way to a degree in graphic and web design.


Want to test-drive a new career? Stressing over that job interview? Let the professionals at JWCC’s Career Services Center help. They specialize in smart starts and career makeovers.

The center provides free services for everyone that include mock interview sessions, résumé reviews, job search assistance, internship connections and even virtual test drives of almost every career under the sun.

A 20-minute session with a JWCC staff member using Career Cruising software can open up a world of opportunities. After answering basic questions, the program matches individuals’ skills and interests with potential careers. In seconds, career seekers can view videos and information about daily tasks in various careers, salary ranges and open

positions in the region and throughout the country.

No time to make an appointment? Check out JWCC’s Job Link at jwcc.edu/job-link. The online service connects job seekers with

employers. Students and community members who sign up can list categories of interest and employers can post job openings. (As positions posted by employers match individuals’ interests, a job notification is emailed.)

Many postings are connected to JWCC programs focused on producing graduates in key regional industries. Careers with the most opportunity are

in the fields of healthcare, transportation and agriculture.

The center and staff are funded by a Department of Labor grant through the Trade Adjustment Assistant Act to equip students and JWCC district residents with the skills, support and experiences to gain employment in high-demand career fields.

Transport goods where they need to be, when they need to be there, and in the right quantity. That’s the focus of JWCC’s new supply chain management and logistics/operations degree and certificate programs available to students this fall.

Logistics and supply chain management span numerous industries that fuel the regional economy, from warehousing and transportation to manufacturing and construction.

Students can earn a two-year associate in science degree in supply chain management at JWCC and transfer all credits as part of Western Illinois University’s bachelor’s degree in the same major. College officials signed a 2+2 agreement to formalize the process at Dot Foods, Inc., the nation’s largest food industry redistributor– a company rooted in logistical expertise.

Students may also pursue a one-year certificate in logistics or two-year associate in applied science degree in logistics/operations management to directly enter the workforce at other area companies.

JWCC was part of a group of community colleges that received Department of Labor Mississippi River Transportation, Distribution and Logistics grant to fund the creation of the degree and certificate programs in supply chain/logistics.

Supplying the Supply Chain

Your Career HEADQUARTERS

JWCC President Mike Elbe announced a 2+2 agreement with WIU in supply chain management at Dot Foods, Inc.

FINAL NOTEThe Musical Legacy of Gary DeClue and Rhonda Basinger at JWCC

Nearly 25 years ago it was a dream. The search began for a champion who would

establish a fine arts program at John Wood Community College. That champion was Gary DeClue, who began the work of creating music and fine arts courses, identifying future faculty members, recruiting students and building performance groups. Shortly after his arrival, Rhonda Basinger accompanied DeClue in the effort, and they have been making JWCC sing ever since.

From creating courses and instructing students to directing performance groups and designing a facility, DeClue and Basinger were instrumental in every aspect of building JWCC’s music and fine arts programs.

Today, students impress crowds at the College’s $8.8 million Heath Center, complete with a state-of-the-art 300-seat performance venue, choral and band rehearsal halls, piano and computer labs, music library and listening lab.

Students may pursue an Associate in Fine Arts degree transferable to any university across the country. Any musically inclined student can audition to join three performance groups, which present three major concerts annually and tour throughout the Midwest.

Art students enjoy spacious labs and expert instruction in painting, drawing, 2D, graphic and 3D design courses. Their works are on display throughout the College and featured regularly alongside regional artists’ exhibits in the Heath Center gallery.

All of these opportunities, once a dream at JWCC, have been carefully directed by DeClue and Basinger and a supporting cast of loyal instructors, patrons and students.

In April, the duo announced their plans to retire following more than two decades of service to the College. As they gracefully exit the stage to usher in a new era of music at JWCC, a fitting farewell can be summed up in one word: Bravo.

In MemoriamJoyce Miller-Boren 1955-2015John Wood Community College lost a tireless student advocate, dedicated colleague, supportive mentor and dear friend in April. Joyce Miller-Boren served the College for 36 years as a developmental education professor and department chair. During her career she was an energetic leader within JWCC’s Faculty Senate, innovative instructor and effective collaborator among faculty, staff and administration.

Her legacy lives on in hallways of JWCC’s Quincy and Pittsfield centers and with the thousands of students whose lives she changed forever through her wisdom and determination.

Health Sciences

Transportation/Manufacturing

Agriculture

CAREERS IN DEMAND IN JWCC’S DISTRICT

Allen


1st Farm Credit Services, IncA D M Alliance Nutrition, IncAdams County Beef ProducersAdams County Farm BureauAdams Electric CooperativeAdams Pointe Assisted LivingAdvanced Correctional HealthcareAm Assn of University WomenAmateur Sports PromotionApex Rehabilitation, IncArchitechnics IncArends Awe John DeereArnold, Behrens, Nesbit, Gray, PCAuto Service of Quincy, IncB A S F CorporationBank of America Charitable

Foundation, IncBank of BluffsBank of QuincyBergman Farm Supply, IncBradshaw LodgeBreakfast Optimist Club of QuincyBrown County Farm BureauBrown County State BankBunte Truck Service, Inc. DBA Hull

Fertilizer, IncBurger KingCalhoun County Farm BureauCargill Meat SolutionsCarter Network RealtyCason Huff and Schlueter, IncCass-Morgan Farm Bureau

FoundationCaterpillar FoundationCentral State Bank - KinderhookChapin State Bank, A Division of

Jacksonville Savings BankChapter E C P E O

Coca-Cola FoundationCollege Marketplace, IncCommunity Foundation of the

Quincy AreaConsolidated Brands, LLCCores For You IncCountry Financial CC Services, IncCrop Production ServicesDale Koontz Builder IncDaniels & Taggart, CPAs PCDearwester Grain Services, IncDene Lambkin HondaDollar General Literacy FoundationDr Maria Connoyer, DMD PCExchange Club of QuincyFarmers Bank of LibertyFarmers National Bank of

GriggsvilleFarmers State Bank of PittsfieldFarmers State Bank of Camp PointFauble Insurance AgencyFirst Bankers Trust CompanyFirst Mid-Illinois Bank and TrustFirst National Bank of BarryFirst State Bank of IllinoisFriends of the CastleGhrist Veterinary ClinicGreat River Restaurant AssociationGriggsville/Pittsfield Veterinary

Clinic Harrison Monuments, IncHaugh Funeral Homes, IncHeimer and AssociatesHy-VeeIllinois Agri Women IncIllinois Community College System

FoundationInternational Eyecare Center

J L Scrap Metals, IncJW MedicalJWCC Agriculture Alumni

AssociationJanssen Seed & ServicesJohn Wood Community College

Faculty Association Local 6086Jon P Fesler Insurance Agency, IncKiwanis Club of Quincy - Golden KKiwanis International QuincyLandmarx, IncLeffers Landscape & Nursery, IncLewistown Heet Gas, IncLogan Agri-Service, IncLonghorn Cattle & Swine

Confinements, IncLoos Farm Supply, IncLutheran Church of St JohnMaas ConstructionMedia Development of America,

IncMembers First Community

Credit UnionMick Webel Insurance Agency, IncMidwest Paints and Specialty

CoatingMt. Sterling Implement CompanyMt. Sterling Veterinary Clinic PCOakley-Lindsay Foundation of

Quincy Newspapers, IncPerry Feed and Fertilizer, IncPike County Beef AssociationPike County Farm BureauPike Feeds, IncPioneer Hi-Bred International, IncPlus 50 GrantPoage Auto PlazaPoepping Stone Bach and

Associates, IncPrairieland FS, IncPrecision Foundry Tooling, LTDQuincy Cullinan, LLCQuincy Farm & Home DistributingQuincy Medical GroupQuincy Service LeagueQuincy Society of Fine ArtsQuincy Symphony Orchestra

AssociationRefreshment Services PepsiRick Rodhouse Insurance

Agency, IncRinella CompanyRon Elbe Auto SalesS M EmbroiderySayeed Ali, Inc

Scoreboards Sports Pub, IncSheriff Fischer CommitteeSisbro, IncSmoky Jennings ChevroletSparks Constructors, IncSports Direct USA, LLCState Farm Companies FoundationState Street Bank & Trust CompanyStoney Creek InnSubway, Fitch & Fitch, LTDTemaura, IncThe Maschhoffs, IncThrivent Financial for LutheransTown & Country Inn, LLCTracy Family FoundationTravis NOE Funeral HomeUnited Community BankUnited Way of Brown CountyUnity Activity FundUrsa Farmers CooperativeVerizon FoundationVervocity InteractiveVictor A Welper Insurance

Agency, IncW G E MCentral IL Chapter 361 - NARFEWestern Illinois Pork ProducersWestern Illinois Veterinary Clinic,

LLCWhite Dog Promotions, LLCWhitetail Properties

Real Estate, LLCWilco Fast Break, IncSusan Abbott Jason Aeilts Elizabeth Akers Mike & Andrea Allen Don & Susan Altheide Deborah Amsler Barbara Ancelet Andrew Anderson Raymond & Marcia

Arnold Daniel Arnsman Mary Arp Diane Ary Carl & Julia Askew Michelle Attebery Lee Austin Brad Ayers Verne Bader Cody BaggettVirginia Banks Elizabeth Barnes Teresa Barnes

Timothy & Connie Barnes Louis Barta John & Rhonda Basinger Andy & Tammy Bastert Stephen & Amanda

Beasley Joshua & Sarah Beck Martha Beck Deborah Bell Melissa Bell Thomas Bentley Leah Benz Kevin & Melissa Best Dustin Bevard Julie Bice Michael & Kristine

Bickhaus Dennis Bingheim Susan Bishop Robert Bizer Adam & Laura Blackmore Vicki Blackwell Lynn Blickhan Jennifer Bock-Nelson Sarah BonnessWilliam & Ramona Boren Jeff & Cathy Codd Bower Jennifer Bowman Gary Bracy Carole Bradshaw Sherolyn Brennecke Doug Brinkman Carol Brockmiller Garris Brown Karen Brown Douglas & Maria Brydels Shelly Bueno Rachel Buhr David Bullard Joni Burling Ryan & Susan Butterfield Robin Callender Alisa Cameron Dennis & Nancy Campbell William & Brenda

Campbell David Camphouse Thomas & Barbara Carlisle Gary & Gerry Carter Barbara Casady George & Judy

Caspermeyer Michael & Susan Cassidy Charlotte Cearlock Alexa Clair


COLLEGE READY

JWCC’s Andrea Allen led the charge to help more area high school students become college ready in math. Fifty-nine students from 11 of JWCC’s 14 district high schools worked with Allen during the 2014-15 year. Nearly all of those students improved their math skills by one or more grade levels. Allen’s work is part of the Illinois Community College Board Race to the Top grant program to develop career paths in the Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) fields.

GROWING LOCAL

The College’s local foods program offers workshops and classes for residents who want to grow or sell locally grown fruits and vegetables. To learn more visit jwcc.edu/locallygrown

Pike and Brown County Start SmartA smart start. That’s what JWCC district residents asked for in Pike and Brown County, and that is what JWCC is offering to high school and elementary students in the area.

High School seniors in Pike and Brown County are enjoying the benefits of JWCC’s Smart Start program, which provides

students the opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school. Even better is Smart Start courses in those counties may be half the regular tuition price.

The JWCC Foundation

has received support from the Tracy Family Foundation to cover 50 percent of Smart Start tuition costs for Brown County High School students; in Pike County, students save thanks to an estate gift designated to help high school students start college early.

Third through eighth graders in Pike and Brown counties are joining the Smart Start movement in a different way. They are learning more than their peers during the summer thanks to new JDUB Academy courses.

Students completing third through sixth grade in the southeastern portion of JWCC’s district took courses in crazy chemistry and animal art.

In Brown County, third through eighth graders took courses in percussion and art.

Ag Demand GrowsAs demand grows for students in the agriculture sector, so does JWCC’s Agricultural Education Center in Baylis, Illinois. In the past five years, more than 600 students have chosen to study agriculture at JWCC. The direct connection with the University of Illinois research facility, real-world curriculum, sophomore internships and personalized instruction continue to lead to student success.

To meet the needs of employers in the Southeastern portion of JWCC’s district, the College has also added several welding stations at the Ag Center to train individuals with the skills needed to fill the demand for open welding positions in the area.

SmartSTART

SmartSTART

Entering high school seniors in Brown and Pike counties may receive 50% off college courses in JWCC’s Smart Start program. Similar scholarships are also available for students at Unity and Camp Point Central high schools. For information, visit: jwcc.edu/smartstart. Scholarships are subject to available funds. Some restrictions apply.

JWCC FoundationHonor Roll of Donors | 2014-2015

The John Wood Community College Foundation

recognizes the alumni, businesses, foundations,

organizations, and friends who, through generous

donations of time and money, support John Wood

Community College in our mission to enrich lives

through learning.

The Honor Roll of Donors includes gifts to the JWCC

Foundation received between June 1, 2014 and

May 31, 2015. If you have questions about the roll,

please contact the JWCC Advancement Office at

217.641.4105. Thank you for your support of John

Wood Community College.

JWCC shares a facility with the University of Illinois.

WELDING A BRIDGE

GED student Ashley Lewis literally welded a bridge from her high school equivalency diploma to college coursework in manufacturing. She teamed up with JWCC manufacturing instructor Jim Fuhrman to design and weld the City of Quincy anniversary logo for Quincy’s Dogwood Parade float.

In the southeastern portion of the College’s district, community members selected and appointed members to serve on an advisory council to provide input regarding facility, program and service needs for JWCC Pittsfield Education Center.

Advisory Council for the Southeastern Portion of the JWCC District

Jonas Petty, Summer Hill, Entrepreneur - Chair

Bill Durall, Pittsfield, Retired, Air Force - Vice Chair

Gary Woods, Pittsfield, Retired Educator - Secretary

Lance Kendrick, Barry City Manager

Gina Scheurman, Griggsville, Executive Director, PCEDC

Max Middendorf, Pittsfield, Engineer

Doug Smith, Griggsville, President, Farmers National Bank

Jeanne Hoover, Milton, Retired Educator

Spencer Boren, Pittsfield, Teacher

Gary Westermeyer, Bluffs, President, Westermeyer Industries

Andy Sprague, Kinderhook Owner, Sprague's Lodge

Blake Roderick, Pittsfield, Director, Pike/Scott Farm Bureau

Shawn Rennecker, Barry Mayor

Roberta Dolbeare , Pleasant Hill, Entrepreneur

Eric Miller, Milton, Farmer/Commodities Broker


Debra Clair Larry & Kathie Clark Ida-Anne Clarke Debra Coet-Hanna Alicia Cole Linda Coleberd Reginald Coleman Dennis Conard Rod & Karen Cookson Lois Coonrod Candis Cottrell Jerry Cowick Dale & Charlotte Craven Keith Crow Lynn Curry Ashley Darbyshire Lexanne Darwent Lynn Day Dakota DeFreitas Sharon DeWitt Mark Dedert Ron & Mary Jo Dedert Dolores DempseyThomas & Jane Deters Kenny & Tammy Dewitt Jacqeline Dickson Mary Dickson Douglas & Connie

Dierking Richard Dietrich Steve & Jean Disseler LilliAnn Dittmer Angela Dixon Russel & Mona Dolbeare John Douglas Gregory Dowdall Rusty & Barbara Dowdall Jeremy & Regina Dredge William Durall Mary Durk

Diane Dyal Erin Ealy J Earley Kathleen Ebbing Anita Eberhardt Andy & Paula Edgar Marian Edwards Mary Edwards Randall Egdorf Michael & Gerese Elbe Harold & Helen Engel Jonathan Entrup Kenneth & Aimee

Entwistle Leah Erke John & Debbie ErnstSkip & Karen Esterlein James & Janell Farmer Christina Farwell Richard & Susan Feezel Kristina Fessler Linda Finnamore Leroy & Fran Fischer Mary Fischer Meegan Fischer Bill & Melonie Fleer Martin Fleer Ursula Flinspach Michael & Kathleen

Flowerree Kari Floyd Robert & Gretchen Foose Gordon Forbes Eric Foster Monica Foster Pamela Foust Tiffany Frericks Morgan Frieden James Fuhrman Linda Gabler

Glenn & Ann Gage Dervin & Loretta Garrison James & Barbara Gay Nancy Geisendorfer Gerald & Evelyn

Gengenbacher Carol Ghini Mike Gillett Don Gnuse Lloyd & Arlene Goehl Gera Gooding Brenda Graff Jay & Nan Grawe Robert Gray Lori Green Ivan Greuter John & Nancy Grogan Andrew Gronewold Carol Gronewold Leigh Grunden Jerry & Barb Hagmeier William & Donna Haire Charles & Carol Hammel Derek & Wendy Hammel Lionel Hammond Gary Handrick David & Melissa Harbin Julie Harper Mary Harris Shari Harris Vicky Harrison Jane Haschemeyer Mary Hass Sharon Hauser Connor Haxel Judy Haydon Jacob Heavner Al & Dorothy Hency Bonnie Henke Lindsay Herren Dave Hetzler Patti Hibbard Tabbatha Hildebrand Timothy Hilgenbrinck Robert Hodgson Jim & Janyce HollisKen & Barb Holm Barbara Holthaus Betty Holtman Ruth Hopper Connie Hornsey Michael Houston Dennis & Connie Hoyt Brooke Hudson Alyssa Hummel Gary & Kathryn Hyer William Hysell Rilleyson Ignacio Mike & Donna Jansen Ryan & Lauren Jansen

Jamie Jenkins Terry Jenkins John Johannes David & Carla Johnson Randy & Carol Johnson Justin Jones Terri Jones Ginny Jorgensen Audrey Kaiser Evette Kaiser Amy Kallenbach Brian & Melissa Kaylor C Keltner Emilee Keppner John Keppner Stephanie Keppner Melissa Knapp Adam & Danielle Koch Kathleen Koetters Nick Krizmanic Philip Krupps Marilyn Kuppler William LaTour Justin Landewee John & Beverly Landis Robert Landrum John & Mabel Larimer Ron & Joan Larner Eric & Kelly Larson Sherry Law Arlene Lawrence Melanie Lechtenberg Thomas Leeper Peter & Mary Leffman Brian Leone John Letts Kelly Lewis Scott L Lewis Lincoln & Barbara Lieber Judy Litchfield Stephanie Longbrake Gregory Loos Marilyn Losch Brent & Kristene

Lowderman Charles Lubbert Stephen Luce Jillanne Luebbehusen Jerry & Rebecca Lunt Lindsay Maas Michael Maas Pamela Maddox Gregory Maize Sarah Malaney Miracle Mallory George Malone Brenda Manis Denise Marquardt Ambria Martin Gary & Rita Martin

Jane Martin Robin Martin Garrad Martinez Krissy Martinez Bradley Marx Sheena Mathena Anne Mays Lori Mays William & Christine

McCleery Jr Eugene McClellan Kay McDaniel Chester McDonald Bruce & Melanie

McElfresh Ricky McElfresh Stephen & Claudia

McEvers Mark & Jill McGlauchlen Stan & Sandra McKelvie Julia McKinney Mary McKinney JoAnn McLaughlin Daniel McMahon Allen & Carol Means Dennis Meinert Evelyn Melendez Elaine Meyer Sharon Meyer Terri Meyer Marsha Miller Preston Miller Sharon Miller Vickie Miller Joyce Miller-Boren Cindy Moore Jason & Kristi Moore Jonathan Moore Joy Moore Karen Moore Marilyn Moore Mark Moore Samuel Moore Stephen & Sherylyn

Moore Dennis Morrell David & Kimberly Motley Amy Mrozek Robert & Shirley Murphy Gail Murry Elizabeth Musick Cathy Myers Terry Myers Martin Nall Carl & Kay Nance Julia Nance Keven & Julia Nance Randy Neiswender Annette Newquist Victoria Nieders

Fred Nothold Elaine Novosad Crista O’Brien John O’Brien Don & Stacey O’Brien David Oakley Hal & Kathy Oakley John & Stephanie

Ohnemus Elizabeth Onik Tracy Orne Donald Osborn Josephine Overton Michael & Susie Overton Samantha Overton David Palmer Michael & Elizabeth ParksMike & Prudy Patterson Ivan Paul Aaron & Lindsey Paxton Denise Pearcy Sheila Pennington Hollie Perry Patti Person Jennifer Peters Lynn Phillips Mary Phillips Sheila Phillips Stephanie Phillips Kyle Pho Michael Piazza Sandra Plank Andrew Plattner Jack Pool Frank & Betty Poore Sandra Porter Joyce Potts Tara Powell Cassandra Power Steven Prater Alan Prewitt Matthew Priest Bridget Quinlivan Jose & Kathryn Quintero Rachel Rabe David & Jennifer Rakers James & Martha Rapp Douglas & Janie Reed Justin Reed Jody Reid Laura Reid Beth Reinhardt John & Joyce Reller Kevin & Sheri Reller Matthew Reynolds Barbara Richmiller Maria Richmiller Rebecca Riggs David Rigsbee Alan Riley

Robert Riley Jeffrey & Susan Ripley Kristen Ritterbusch Pamela Rittof Eddie & Laudalina Rivera Oscar Rivera Kathleen Rodgers Norman Rodriguez Loretta RogersKenneth & Trudy Rollins Bertie Rose Craig & Vickie Rothmeyer Ronald & Holly Runner Jacob Savoia Todd Saxton William Schaffer Georganna Schaller Mark Schenk Megan Scheuermann James Schlager Nancy Schneblin Connie Schroeder Dean & Sandra Schulte Diane Schumm Ronald & Anne Scott Ruth Scott Bonnie Scranton Addie SeabarkrobGary & Sandra Seals James & Carol Seguin James Selby Carol Sharpe Robert Sheffield David Shinn Tatsuo & Edith Shiraki Gary Shupe Janis Siebers Steven Siebers William Siebers William Simpson

Randy & Mary Ann Sims Jansen Smith Larry Smith Michael & Donna Smith Sandra Smith Toni Smith James SnowdenKrista Snyder Jeanne Soebbing Kelsie Spangler Ryan Sparks William & Deborah Sparks Nancy Spidle Joan Sportsman Kristi Stadler Joyce Staff Alan Steigelman Margaret Steinbrecher Catherine Stephens David & Beth Stephens Ramona Stevens Barbara Stoll Joseph Stow Jeff & Jake Stroot Roger & Mary Stuckman William Stuflick Dick & Susan Tabb Daniel & Sharon Tanna Timothy Tappe Carrie Tarpein Vaughn Taylor Samuel Tedrow Deborah Tenhouse Michael Tenhouse Michael Terry Daniel & Sharon Terwelp Michael & Kammie Teter Eric Thomas Rollie Thomas Alexander Thomasson

Mike & Karma Thurman Gerald & Laura

Timmerwilke Tyler Tomlinson Lisa Tournear Jim & Jil Tracy Scott & Lisa Trautvetter Kelvin & Barbara Triplett Tammy Tuley Helen Tuter Angela Ufkes John & Beverley Ufkes Cindy Unmisig Harold & Barbara Vahle Ted & Tammy Vahle Virginia Vahle Beverly Van Leer Jeffrey Vantress Laura Vantress Ronald Vecchie Joni VeileDale & Marty Venvertloh Jennifer Venvertloh Valerie Vlahakis Ann Vogel Gerald Vogel John Von Burg Diane Vose Amy Voss

David Voss Karen Voss Stacey Wade Patricia Wagner Cliff & Beverly Wainman Linda Waite Marianne Ward Kenneth & Sarah WarningCharles & Angie Warren Laurel Wathen Elizabeth Weas-Cash Byron Webb III Alexandra Wehar Jamie & Tami Wehar Shanna Weiland Cheryl Weinant Donald Weinberg Joshua Welker Angela Wellman Mark & Robin Wellman Shelby Wellman Patrick Wendling Jeff Whiston Archie & Clarice Whitaker Jane Whitaker Darrin White Jamar & Michelle White James & Dawn White Tessa White

Robert Whitlock Maxine Whittaker John Wietholder Christine Wiewel Rebecca Will George & Suzanne Willer Denise Williams Joe Williams Barbara Wilson Marvin & Jeanette

Winking Bradley Witherspoon James & Donna Withrow Cathleen Wittler Devin Wombles Joyce Woodruff Patricia Woodworth Barbara Woodyard Nicole Woodyard Michael & Savy Wray Susan Wray Michelle Wright Jan Yates Jeanne Yingling Tammy Zanger James Zanger, Jr

D.D. Fischer presents the Daniel E. Fischer Memorial Scholarship to Mackenzie Coulter during the JWCC Foundation Scholarship Banquet.

JWCC Foundation Honor Roll of Donors | 2014-2015 JWCC Foundation Honor Roll of Donors | 2014-2015

Support the Students in Your CommunityMake a gift to JWCC’s Foundation.

Gifts or pledges may be made online at jwcc.edu/advancement or sent to: JWCC Foundation 1301 S. 48th Street, Quincy, IL 62305

JWCC Foundation Board of Directors

Diane AryPresident

Eric ThomasVice President/Secretary

Bob GrayTreasurer

Kaleb BridgewaterStudent Representative

JWCC Board of Trustees & PresidentLeft to Right: Reggie Coleman, Student Representative Luke Merritt, Board Chair Jim Gay, Vice Chair Larry Fischer, JWCC President Michael Elbe, Diane Ary, Randy Sims, Secretary Jerry Hagmeier, and Don Hess.

Carol BrockmillerJoe Dierker

Michael ElbeJanell FarmerCarmell Fitch

Jim GayJerry HagmeierDonna Jansen

Dave RakersJim Rapp

Connie Schroeder Bill Siebers

Gina SheurmanJil Tracy

Josh Welker

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Student LifeA 2015 survey showed that 96.6% of current students would choose to attend JWCC again to begin their bachelor’s degree or earn a credential to enter the workforce.

With 24 student-led clubs and organizations, nationally-ranked athletics, talented musical performance groups and a Student Government Association 240 members strong, it is easy to see why students recommend John Wood to their friends.

Blaze a trail to JWCC to visit this summer and see for yourself. jwcc.edu/visit

Introducing Woody the Trail BlazerIn January 2015, John Wood Community College unveiled its first mascot, Woody the Trail Blazer. He is modeled after a young John Wood, the College’s namesake, as he appears on the College’s official seal. John Wood, Quincy’s founder, was a pioneer and trail blazer who played a key role in the settlement and development of West Central Illinois.

Woody the Trail Blazer epitomizes the pioneer spirit, pursuit of knowledge, innovation and a strong work ethic.

Watch for him and the signature “W” at a community event near you!

Spring Concert

Wood Pile Fan Club

Extreme Dodgeball

College Day at Busch Stadium

Student Government Association Banquet

Student Appreciation BarbecueValentines for Vets

Sand Volleyball Tourney JDub DayPhi Theta Kappa

Honor Society Induction

Pintrest Night

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