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WESTERN NEVADA COLLEGE 2008-2009

Report to the

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STRATEGIC GOALS 2006-2012GOAL ONE: Improve Student Success RatesGOAL TWO: Ensure Institutional ExcellenceGOAL THREE: One College – Many Communities

Report to the Community

CONTENTS 1 .........President's Message

2-6 .....Goal One2 ................ Reinventing Education3 ................ Achieving Student Success4 ................ Campus Improvements5 ................ Reaching Adult Students6 ................ "Why I Teach"

7-9 .....Goal Two7 ................ Athletics - Students First8 ................ Volunteer Helps Students9 ................ Part-Time Faculty Vital

10-11 ..Goal Three10 ............. Growing the Economy11 ............. A Meditation on War

12-13 ..By The Numbers

14-16 ..Foundation Report14 ............. Chair's Report14-16 ....... 2008-2009 Donors

ABOUT THE COVER:FRONT: Outside Cover: Sandra Garrison and James Ashe at the Carson City campus. Inside Cover: Professor Mike Sady leads a research tour.

BACK: Outside Cover: Second year nursing students in clinical lab with Professor Deborah Le Balch, Carson City campus. Inside Cover: Geology field trip to Death Valley, Calif.

MISSION STATEMENTWestern Nevada College inspires success in our

community through opportunities that cultivate creativity, intellectual growth and technological

excellence, in an environment that nurtures individual potential and respects differences.

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2008-2009 Report to the Community

Most Nevadans live in the urban communities of Washoe and Clark County. However, a sizeable number reside in small communities of rural Ne-vada. Western Nevada College embraces its mis-sion to provide higher education to the residents of Carson City and Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Min-eral, Pershing, and Storey counties. These educational services provide our rural communities with nurses and teachers, peace of-ficers, emergency medical personnel, workers in the new energy industries, and agricultural entre-preneurs. Many of these services are provided in collaboration with other state agencies, colleges and universities, as befits the delivery mode of our small but highly effective college.

Educational services which are significant in our rural communities include: 1. WNC and Nevada State College cooperate to pro-vide bachelor’s degree level teacher education for rural residents. Approximately 25 students register for courses in this program each semester after com-pleting their first and second years at WNC. Recent graduating classes have been numbering around ten each year, making a continuing number of new teachers available each year to rural Western Nevada school districts. 2. Through partnerships with Churchill County and Nevada Rural Hospital Partners, and because of the financial generosity of the county and the rural hospitals, WNC offers the Rural Nursing Initiative. This permits rural students to complete much of their nursing degrees without travel to Reno or Car-son City. Last spring, 12 rural students graduated, 25 percent of the total college class of 47.

3. The college collaborates with rural fire and emergency response departments, offering access to training needed by first responders at the scenes of rural automobile accidents. CPR, First Respond-er, EMT, EMT Refresher and Paramedic Refresher classes are available, and may be requested by emer-gency service agencies.

PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - Western Nevada College’s Unique Mission of Access 4. The college has identified rural health services as a high priority for future curriculum develop-ment. When funding resources are available, one of the first priorities will be establishment of a physi-cian assistant program focused on strengthening health services delivery in rural Western Nevada.

5. Rural students take advantage of the Western Nevada State Peace Officer Academy to become po-lice officers. Over the last five years, 30 to 50 percent of POST cadets came from rural counties.

6. The college delivers more than 70 different sec-tions of college level classes to rural students via interactive-video classrooms located in college facili-ties and high schools. WNC also offers high school students dual credit classes that add intellectual en-richment to the curriculum.

7. In cooperation with the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the University of Nevada Co-operative Extension Service, the college supports development of sustainable agriculture methods in rural Nevada through its new Specialty Crop Insti-tute. Recent programs have highlighted wine-grape growing, hoop houses, community supported agri-cultural marketing, and lavender and cut flowers grown for the commercial market. More than 500 individuals have enrolled in workshops and seminars within the past year.

8. WNC relies on seven president’s ad-visory boards to provide guidance for col-lege faculty and staff. These boards meet each semester and include elected officials, business and economic development lead-ers, health professionals, school superinten-dents, and other local leaders.

9. Despite a severe budget crisis, the col-lege has continued operating its rural teach-ing centers, albeit with generally dimin-ished staff numbers or volunteer staff.

10. Each semester, 30 to 40 local home-schooled stu-dents attend WNC classes as part of their K-12 edu-cation.

11. WNC student services departments offer col-lege outreach experiences to students in every high school through the Bridge to Success program. High school students and their parents receive one-on-one counseling and placement testing at school district locations.

12. In collaboration with University of Nevada Co-operative Extension, WNC provides a “senior col-lege” focused on the needs of rural senior citizens.

13. In cooperation with Job Connect, Vocational Rehabilitation, Employment Security, and other Ne-vada agencies, WNC provides a Workforce Acade-my. This three-day course provides pre-employment training skills to help the unemployed learn how to get and keep jobs.

14. English as a Second Language and GED instruc-tion are offered where local high schools cannot pro-vide these services. The college has developed a reputation for qual-ity higher education that improves lives across a

widespread area of Nevada. In fact, during the most serious economic crisis to hit our state in many years, overall college full time equivalent enrollment increased 20 percent over a year ago.

Carol A. Lucey, Ph.D.President

FULL-TIME STUDENTS SEEKING DEGREE/CERTIFICATE2008-2009 Annualized EnrollmentNumber of Students

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Source: WNC Institutional Research

SIX YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN - Progress After Year 3OBJECTIVE: Increase service area high school graduate to WNC continuation rate to 30%Benchmark – 18% Rate after 2006-2007 – 23%*Rate after 2007-2008 – 26%**Rate after 2008-2009 – 23%**

OBJECTIVE: Increase persistence rate within a term to 80%.Benchmark - 70%Rate for 2006-2007 – 72%Rate for Fall 2007 – 74%Rate for Fall 2008 – 74%

OBJECTIVE: Increase number of graduates who transfer to a four-year institution to 36%Benchmark – 18%Rate after 2006-2007 – 21%Rate after Fall 2007-2008 – 26%Rate after Fall 2008 – 28%

OBJECTIVE: Increase student graduation rate to 26%Benchmark – 16%Rate after 2006-2007 – 20%Rate after 2007-2008 – 21%Rate after 2008-2009 – 20%Source: WNC Office of Institutional Research*Provided by Nevada Department of Education**Provided by Nevada System of Higher Education


GOAL ONE: Improve Student Success

FINANCIAL AID AWARDED TO STUDENTS2008-2009 Academic Year

Award Type # of Awards Total Amount

Grant 1826 $2,813,964.39

Grants-In-Aid 123 $139,450.70

Loan 697 $2,565,383.04

Scholarship 1059 $622,734.23

Work Study 99 $229,678.86

Total 3804 $6,371,211.22


In a rapidly changing world, colleges, like busi-nesses, must evolve and improve themselves. They must remain relevant as technology and community needs change. Foresight is a key ingredient, along with the commitment to continual improvement in an era of diminished resources. Western Nevada College has faced these chal-lenges in the past year and is responding in a unified and determined manner. The college is preparing students who are more focused than ever on obtain-ing degrees, while striving to create a more skilled Nevada work force. Helping students obtain their goals means as-sisting more students with financial aid, making campuses more accessible for those with disabili-ties, and enhancing the value of technical programs through national certifications. An important component of student success is providing the right programs and the quality of education needed by our communities and by those seeking employment in the Silver State.

Renewing and Reinventing EducationFirst Bachelor in Construction Technology Graduates When Western sought approval for a Bachelor of Technology degree program in Construction Management, it was with a clear idea that the program would attract and retain new students as well as skilled work-ers. The Associated Building Contractors and other construction industry groups recognized the need for students to climb a career ladder from constructing a building to becoming a manager in the construction field. The program combines knowledge in construction methods, planning and project management with business and supervisory skills. In spring 2009 Western saw its first three graduates. True to the program’s intent, the students came to the program with a background in construction and used their education to enhance their careers.

Automotive Program Earns National CertificationWNC’s Automotive Technology program has earned a strong endorse-ment from a national group. Following an extensive examination of its courses, instructors and facilities, Western earned a certification from the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation for its auto technology program. Credit goes not only to the college’s faculty and staff, but also to the local auto dealerships and vehicle repair businesses that took it upon themselves to make sure the program succeeded. Local automotive firms helped with the self-study component and the site visit.

The Automotive Service Excellence group certifies college level automotive programs. Completing a NATEF-certified program means that a student is better prepared to pass the ASE tests, which are nationally recognized for their demand-ing level of required skills. Western plans to have all of its tech-nical programs accredited or certified, including welding, machine tool technol-ogy, construction and drafting.

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Learning Communities Build SuccessSUCCESSFUL COURSE COMPLETIONSpring 2009 Students Enrolled in 12 or More Credits

In difficult economic times, students are arriving at college more financially challenged, and often, un-employed or under-employed. Many more students who have been hard hit by the recession are apply-ing for grants and loans to attend classes. In an effort to prevent students from losing their financial aid, Western’s Financial Assistance Office has instituted a variety of interventions that are making a difference. Fewer students are defaulting on student loans and the college’s overall loan de-fault rate fell from 10.5 percent in 2006 to 6.7 percent in 2007, the most recent numbers available. “We have an early alert system in Counseling Services, where if a faculty member sees that a stu-dent is struggling, we provide tutoring and other services to get him through the semester,” said Direc-tor of Financial Assistance Lori Tiede. “It’s a strong,

Academic Tutoring Center Draws a CrowdFor the past two years, the college’s Academic Skills Centers have taken their message to students – “Don’t Fear!” – the skills center is here to help stu-dents succeed in class. Attention-getting posters featuring a Jaws-like shark with mouth wide open got plenty of attention around campus, and so did the tutoring centers. Last year, the Carson City center served some

600 students and usage increased 167 percent over previous years with the number of student hours spent in the center approaching 20,000. Students at outlying WNC locations increased usage of an on-line writing tutoring program. Students received tutoring in a range of subjects: accounting, American Sign Language, biology, business, chemistry, economics, philosophy, physics, psychology, Spanish, and study skills. A visit to the ASC reveals stu-dents clustered at tables and tutors moving between groups. There is a positive vibe as students share tu-tors and help each other with prob-lems, passing on tips and learning by teaching others. “It’s a pleasure to see,” said ASC Coordinator Josh Fleming. NOTE: Course completion rate is the sum of course enrollments receiving a grade of A, B, C, or P divided by attempted course enrollment. Source: WNC Institutional Research

Achieving Student Success Attention to Students Pays Off - Fewer Default on Student Loans

campus-wide effort to retain students and lower the default rate.” Western follows up with any student who miss-es a loan payment. Assistance may include asking lenders for forbearance or a deferment for the stu-dent.

Nurses Nearly Perfect on ExamsWestern Nevada College’s 2009 nursing graduates were nearly perfect in their pass rate on the national licensure examination this fall. The nurs-ing program is reporting a 96 percent first-time pass rate, with 45 of 47 students passing the examination on the first try. It was the second highest pass rate in the state. WNC performed higher than national average rankings for both associate degree and baccalaureate degree nursing programs, according to statistics released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The national average pass rate for associate degree graduates was 88 percent and the national average pass rate for baccalaureate degree graduates was 90 percent.

Machining Program Upgrades TechnologyWestern now has the latest technology for automotive machining, thanks to a $182,000 federal grant through the Carl Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act. The funds were used to purchase two com-puter-guided machine tools: a milling center and honing device. “These are the first two machines of this type in Nevada, and the only ones being used in a teaching setting in Nevada or Northern Califor-nia,” Professor Paul Eastwood said.

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The hilly WNC Carson City campus is easier to use for those with disabilities after a seven-month retrofit that included new lifts between floors, more acces-sible restrooms, and walkways with a gentler grade. Tons of excavation work provided a level surface for handicapped parking spaces that were formerly on an incline next to the Bristlecone Building. The con-struction was the first phase of a long term campus improvement project. Most work was completed in and around Bristlecone, the col-lege’s first building that opened in 1974. Although it was built with an eye toward helping the disabled, several interior and exterior ramps did not meet today’s standards. The $3 million project, completed by Clark & Sullivan Construction Company of Sparks, began dur-ing the summer to minimize dis-ruption for teachers and students. Project design was by Hershenow and Klippenstein Architects. Susan Trist, coordinator of WNC Disabled Student Services, said many students have said “thank you” for the work done. “I think the students feel spe-cial that the college has made these

changes. They feel they are important because the college has gone out of its way to make their lives easier.” Trist said that prior to the retrofit, disabled stu-dents would have to use exterior ramps in all kinds of weather to avoid stairs inside the building. More than 300 disabled students are enrolled at Western’s campuses and learning centers.

In addition to providing better ac-cess, the college is also enhancing the services it provides disabled stu-dents. Western began working with Landmark College of Vermont, the nation's premier college for students with disabilities, in 2005 on a project to ensure that students with disabili-ties receive a quality education. The four-year project developed 18 online learning modules entitled: “Best Practices for Teaching Stu-dents with Learning Disabilities in the Community College Setting” for faculty and staff of WNC and several other community colleges around the country. Instructors will have access to modules and eventu-ally the contents will be available nationwide.

“Students First”Western Completes Initial Disability Retrofit

2008 Graduate Survey Comments "My highest compliments go to your counseling and disability support services departments. They were an integral part of my ability to succeed while at WNC."

Fallon Library Celebrates Re-OpeningThe Beck Library at WNC Fallon celebrated a $125,000 renovation that gave the library a whole new look. The renovation included more electronic resources, more public access computers for students, and new furnishings. New paint, furniture and shelving gives the library a fresh, new feel, and it is now easier to use for those who have disabilities.” The Beck Foun-dation, benefactor of the library, provided for most the renovation.

Arts for All AgesWNC Fallon’s College for Kids program performed “Jungle Book Kids” over the summer.

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NOTE: The number of degrees/certificates awarded in 2008-2009 is lower, in part because of the decreased instruction in the prison program and the suspension of the surgical technology program, due to budget constraints.



STUDENT SUCCESS – Kudos CornerFallon Student Receives Regents Scholar AwardChurchill County High School graduate Amy Ramos was the 2009 re-cipient of the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents Scholarship. The $5,000 award is presented to one outstanding student at each NSHE college and university. Amy carried a perfect 4.0 grade point average last year at WNC. She plans to major in psy-chology at the University of Nevada, Reno, and then pursue a de-gree in ophthalmology. She is a member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society, and a Millennium Scholar. Her extensive community service includes being a musical director at her church, teaching children to play bass guitar and drums, and traveling to Mexico as a volunteer to build homes for needy residents.

WNC Siblings Earn National Recognition for ServiceTwo Western Nevada College students, Rachael and John-Henry Lambin of Gardnerville, earned national recognition from the Pru-dential Spirit of Community Awards. Rachael was also chosen as one of 250 finalists in the 2008-2009 Coca-Cola Scholars Program. Rachael created and leads “Visionary Hands,” a program that uses drawing, painting, sculpting and public speaking to bring people to-gether and promote community service. John-Henry created “Safe Hands,” a program designed to help educate youth about firearm safety.

Student Represents Nevada in National Scholarship CompetitionFormer construction worker turned nursing student Josh Pierce has overcome adversity in his life, and his education at Western has taken him in a whole new direction. Pierce was chosen the top com-munity college student in Nevada in the All-USA Academic Team sponsored by Coca-Cola and USA Today. The honor carries a $2,000 stipend. Pierce said it was ironic that a downturn in the economy led him to where he is today. “If someone had suggested this to me I would have been afraid to do it. What I’ve done is out of necessity, and it’s worked out better than I imagined.”

Latino Club Raises Funds For ScholarshipsThe Latino Student Club has awarded two scholarships with funds generated through their sale of homemade tamales and through a talent show/dance contest. The funds allowed two local residents to take a college class that will help them gain employment skills - one in computer applications and one in construction technology.

Space Scholar Recipient WNC student Jeffrey Lambin received a $2,500 scholarship from the Nevada Space Grant Consortium, one of only 23 awards made state-wide, funded by NASA.

Teacher Education Partnership Shows ResultsWestern continues its valuable partnership with Ne-vada State College to provide a bachelor’s degree in teacher education to residents of its service area. Western began the elementary education program in fall 2003 and a special education program in fall 2006. Students receive the first two years of teacher education at WNC, then access the final two years by enrolling at Nevada State College and attend-ing weekend and evening classes at WNC sites or online. To date, NSC has graduated 38 elementary education majors and three in special education in the WNC service area.

Veterans Coming Home & Heading to CollegeThanks to an increase in federal benefits to veterans who have served since 9/11, the doors have been opened to many more servicemen and women to at-tend college. Western is working to ensure success by counseling veterans on degree programs and the classes that will be eligible for reimbursement, and helping with the adjustments to civilian life. It has also established a vet-eran’s club in Carson City and Fallon.

“Don’t Wait, Graduate!”Reaching Out to AdultsCollege student services and marketing offices are reaching out to former students who left the college after completing at least half of their degree. The “Don’t Wait, Graduate” program has seen dozens of students return and several are graduating. The col-lege made contact with students by phone, e-mail, brochures and direct mail, and invited students to come back to college and finish their degree. The college also made arrangements to allow flexible fee payment if needed, to help students receive aca-demic counseling and apply for financial assistance, and has started an adult student support group on campus. A report by the Lumina Foundation for Educa-tion shows that more than 304,000 or nearly 28 per-cent of working age adults in Nevada have earned college credits, but have not obtained a degree. The “Don’t Wait, Graduate” program is encouraging these adults to come back to college and earn their diploma. Nevada was one of three pilot states, along with Arkansas and Colorado, to receive a $65,000 Lumina Foundation grant to increase adult learners’ access to and success in postsecondary education. The ef-fort supports Lumina's goal to increase the higher education attainment rate of the United States to 60 percent by the year 2025.

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Why I Teach

By Mike SadyChemistry ProfessorBetter to ask, “What Keeps Me Here at WNC?” Simply put: a balance between classroom teaching, research and discovery in the field and laboratory, and time dedicated to service in the larger community, all possible in a splendid natural environment. Academic life at the various campuses of Western has provided, and continues to provide me with this crucial balance and locale.

GOAL 1TEACHING“A wise teacher should not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom, but rather lead you to the threshold of your own mind.”~Kahlil Gibran on the subject of teaching in his book "The Prophet"

Teaching the same course each year is different and continually interesting because of the human element. It can be said that every teacher must be a student, and every student a teacher, for each to garner a share of the responsibility and excitement of learning. Truly, my students come from a diverse background of experiences, ages, socio-economics, and career objectives. There are the young high school graduates eager to try something new. But there is also a mix of career changers - lawyers and teachers who wish to study chemistry to become doctors and nurses. Thus the act of teaching for me is not that of a task-oriented mentor, but rather the reward of witnessing a diverse student population accomplishing in their own conscience more than they set out to discover about their natural world and themselves.

RESEARCH & DISCOVERY“It used to be said now and then that students

got a charge out of Ravelstein-that he was funny, a hoot. The charge, however, was only superficially funny or entertaining- a vital force was transmitted; that fed his energy, and this energy was spread, disseminated, bestowed”~Saul Bellow from his book Ravelstein

As dramatic as I can be, to move students to new ideas and thoughts about their natural world around them, the energy I bring to the classroom, field, and laboratory sessions feeds my desire to reach out and find better ways to express the discipline without sacrificing or diluting the rigor. How this energy is generated from, and toward, my students remains a mystery. Energy in the physical sciences translates to work, which can be interpreted as love made visible. That

labor to assist each unique student on the path of discovery (be it phytochemical ecology or analysis of polyphenolic compounds in fruit juice) keeps the thrill, perhaps magic, in teaching for me.

SERVICE“Expand the scientific literacy of all citizens, and disseminate to them the importance of STEM research and education”~National Science Foundation 2009

A significant portion of my teaching career has been dedicated to community service - in the classroom of an elementary school, leading a field trip in the spring, or judging a science fair. For me to be able to provide expertise for our community members, especially as a teacher at a publicly funded college, is as important a responsibility as teaching classes.

ENVIRONMENT“ It would be no small advantage if every college were located at the base of a mountain”~Henry David Thoreau upon visiting Williams College in the Berkshires

Have you ever smelled the rapturous scent of sage and pine after a thunderstorm in the lee of the Sierra Nevada? Gazed upon the azure shore of a Lake Tahoe beach? Skied in alpine-glow as sun sets and rose colors shade the horizon? Looked carefully at the interactions between butterflies and milkweeds in June? Noted in February the new-born calves along the greening pastures? This natural environment, the seasonal exaggerations, and changing patterns of landscape and wildlife provide a vital ingredient, equal to the human vitality of the students, colleagues, and staff, to keeping me steadfast in my dedication to our teaching mission at WNC, while providing an outdoor classroom for my students.


2008 Graduate Survey Responses 100% would recommend WNC to others

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Whether in the classroom or between the base paths, student athletes at Western Nevada College are making a name for themselves and the college. One of the headlines during this year’s Junior College World Series baseball tournament in a local news-paper touted “Those Brainy ‘Cats,” referring to the Wildcats’ team academic grades of “B” or better. Western was the only tournament competitor with a 3.0 team grade point av-erage. In the national tournament, WNC took home third place, beating three teams, but falling twice to even-tual winner Howard College of Big Spring, Texas. Even though Howard had an unprecedented 63-1 season, the tournament showed there is nothing to be taken for granted at this level of baseball. Western took the Hawks to extra innings on the

Wildcats Athletes Excel on Diamond, Tooopening day before losing 4-3, and it took Howard 10 innings to defeat Santa Fe of Gainesville, Fla., 7-4, in the championship game. Baseball coach DJ Whittemore’s efforts were re-warded as he was named a 2009 Diamond Sports Re-

gional Coach of the Year, along with Scenic West Conference

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ball team, in its first sea-son of play, also had a cumulative grade point average of “B”

or better. Western competed with a team made up al-most entirely of freshmen, but recorded wins against two conference rivals. With sophomore and fresh-man players on the roster this year, interim coach Leah Wentworth plans on being competitive. Western’s athletic program has always been about scholarship and character, ahead of victories on the field. One of those responsible for helping the students maintain academic progress is the faculty adviser to the teams: Kevin Burns. “There’s a reason they’re called student ath-letes,” Burns said. “They are students first.”

2008 Graduate Survey Comments

"The whole school had a community feel rather than individual departments. I definitely enjoyed and felt enriched from my time there."

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Kevin Burns is a retired Marine major whose pas-sion is writing. He teaches developmental English as a part-time instructor at the college. He also plays a critical role in the WNC intercollegiate athletics pro-gram, volunteering as an academic advisor to stu-dent athletes. “I saw during my first semester that there were many young women not ready for college,” Kevin said. “I met with the head of athletics and the coach-es and said that they needed to be helped in some way. I became a volunteer.” So how does an ex-Marine relate to softball play-ers? “That was one of the benefits of my experience," Burns said. "I was used to working with 18-year-olds right out of high school. “You have to take each one individually and find out what motivates them. Sometimes you have to be a gunny sergeant and sometimes it’s something else. There are 17 students on that team, and you need 17 different ways to motivate. It’s really been one of the joys of working here to find out what works for whom. “I love to see their eyes light up and a big smile

on their face if they get an ‘A’ on an English paper or a poly sci exam. It’s rewarding to see their poten-tial realized when they put a little organization and structure into it.” One of the students Kevin has worked with is sophomore right fielder Kelsie Fahr. In her words: “He helps me get things done, but he’s not mean about it. Talking to him is a whole lot easier than my teachers or my counselor; he pushes me to do bet-ter.” There’s no doubt playing sports and achieving academically is a tall order. Student athletes travel to Twin Falls, Idaho; Ephraim, Utah; and Rangely, Colo. as part of the Scenic West Athletic Conference schedule. Athletes have to be disciplined to study on the road and must maintain good grades to stay on the team. Kevin meets with the teams at the begin-ning of each semester to explain their responsibili-ties. He also meets individually with softball players three times a semester. Instructors submit progress reports that Kevin reviews with the women individ-ually. Assistant coaches do the same with baseball players.

Academic advisor Kevin Burns with sophomore Kelsie Fahr.

Kevin Burns

Volunteer Keeps Athletes on Track

Outstanding Faculty & Staff English professors Chad McCully and Dr. Ursula Carlson were chosen academic faculty members of the year. Professor McCully helped orga-nize the first assessment symposium for the college and piloted a new version of an online teaching program. Dr. Carlson is known as a gifted teacher who also works tirelessly outside of the classroom, including several years as co-advisor for Phi Theta Kappa student honor society.

Senior Graphic Designer Michelle Peltier and Dean of Student Services Executive Assistant Lupe Ramirez received top classified employee hon-ors. College Webmaster Kevin Murphy and Financial Assistance Coordi-nator Laura Whitelaw were honored as administrators of the year.

Each college division also honored an outstanding part-time faculty member: Vance Hughey, Business; Kevin Burns, Communication and Fine Arts; Penny Nicely, Science, Math and Engineering; Dr. Tom Kubi-stant, Social Science, Education, Humanities and Public Service; and Michael Becker, Technology.

”Communicator of the Year” HonorMarketing and Information Services Director Anne Hansen was named western region “Communicator of the Year” by the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. Hansen leads the college’s Information and Marketing Services team.

Faculty & Staff Who Make A Difference

But it’s not all about accountability; Kevin’s of-fice is a place student athletes can visit to talk about problems with classes or parents, or personal issues. There are lots of discussions about life in general and what they want to do as a career. With practices, games, study halls and travel, the teams are tightly knit learning communities who represent Western Nevada College well.

Online Class Schedule Merits National AwardWNC’s online class schedule and catalog have won a national silver award from the National Council for Marketing and Public Relations. Webmaster Kevin Murphy said his goal was “putting in all the informa-tion anyone could want about a class in one spot, with one easy way to find it.”

Technology Instructor Gets Ink in National PublicationNetworking Technologies Instructor Dave Riske is using innovative tech-niques to help students learn better, and his methods merited mention in the "Community College Times" national newspaper. The techniques help Riske identify student performance goals that meet industry needs.

2008 Graduate Survey Responses 92% said WNC prepared them for further education

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Western Nevada College has always relied on dedi-cated community professionals to help carry the teaching load as adjunct faculty. Without them, it would be impossible to provide the breadth and number of course sections WNC regularly offers. It also allows students to learn from those who are uti-lizing the latest technologies and techniques in the workplace. In 2008-2009, part-time instructors became even more important. All colleges and universities in the Nevada System of Higher Education faced substan-tial budget cuts, and deficits were filled in part by the early retirements of a number of senior faculty members. One such dedicated part-time art instructor is Jill Brugler. She can frequently be seen on campus

Part-Time Faculty Play Vital RoleJill Brugler – Art Instructor

teaching classes in clay sculpture, ceramics and art fundamentals. She is also a lifelong learner, recently enrolled in a college welding class and working on the mixed media of welding and ceramics. You may also see Jill in the three art galleries on the Carson City campus, installing exhibits or hosting an artist’s reception. A WNC instructor since 2006, Brugler believes in what the college is doing.

WNC graduate Ashlee Negrete is one of many suc-cessful students who earned an associate degree in 2009 and are ready to move on with their education and life dreams. But Ashlee is only 17 years old and is on track to earn her teaching degree in 2011 at age 19. A straight-A student at a local private school, she was able to skip her freshman year of high school and become a sophomore at age 14. Unfortunately, her school didn’t have enough students to continue, so Ashlee needed to finish her education elsewhere. Not wanting to attend a traditional high school, Ashlee received permission to enroll at Western and earned an “A” in sign language, her first col-lege class. She passed her English placement test and later earned a “B+” in Math 120. After that it was the regular college curriculum of English, math and science. If Western has given Ashlee an opportunity,

Ashlee has given back to the college, serving as vice president of the Associated Students of Western Ne-vada College. And although she has graduated from WNC, she’s still taking courses here toward her bachelor’s degree. "Ashlee has been such a wonderful addition to ASWN," said Katie Leao, who directs student activi-ties. Ashlee introduced more community service and cultural programs this year, she said. Ashlee is a well-rounded student whose in-terests are varied. Her first love is musical theater, and she performed in “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” “At 5 years old I was the one at birthday parties who would get up on a coffee table and sing.” Ashlee’s current schedule is a busy one. In ad-dition to classes and her student government du-ties, she works as a barista at Starbucks, where her bright smile works wonders with her customers.

“We always use the gallery exhibits for teach-ing. I have students go through them and talk about the art and the principles involved,” she said. “We always have such a great mix of artists, media and styles that it’s a great teaching tool.” Art Professor Sharon Tetly knows the value that Brugler brings to the college. “We are fortunate to have her with us,” Tetly said. “I can’t say enough about Jill – as a teacher, as an art colleague, as a gal-lery assistant, as a friend, and as an all-around good human being. We at WNC – students, faculty and staff, are the long-term recipients.” After teaching at other community colleges, Brugler is impressed with what Western’s art pro-gram has provided to our community. “There are a lot of supporters of the arts around here,” she said. “People are seeing how important our art galleries are.”

“They come in grumpy and leave happy five min-utes later.” As for the future, she would like to work at one of the many Christian schools in the area. Any advice from some-one who has been a high academic achiever? “I took a speed reading course, even though I didn’t believe it would work. Now I can read about 800 words a minute with excellent comprehension. It’s helpful when you have professors who have you read four chapters of a book in three days.”

Ashlee NegreteTaking the Fast Track to Success

2008 Graduate Survey Responses 95% said their education at WNC was worth the time and money

GOAL THREE: One College, Many Communities


A new community partnership between Western Nevada College and local farmers is sowing seeds of possibilities for expanding and enhancing the Sil-ver State’s agriculture industry. The Specialty Crop Institute was created at WNC in cooperation with the Nevada Department of Agriculture and the Uni-versity of Nevada Cooperative Extension Service to offer new possibilities and techniques for Nevada growers. Western is working with both established farm-ers and those new to the industry to bring high-val-ue, low water use crops to our arid state. A yearlong series of seminars were an unqualified success, at-tracting hundreds of participants to learn from re-gional experts and tour local farms that can lead the way to a more prosperous economic future. Establishing new industries in viticulture and wine making, cut flowers, and sustainable farm-ing will no doubt present challenges. In addition to growing crops in a high desert climate, there is the challenge of finding markets for products, the

Partnerships – Growing the EconomySpecialty Crop Institute Plants Seeds for Future

intricacies of finding new techniques that will work here, and the uncertainties of success. But for those who are willing to make the leap, the rewards can be great. Several of the most popular seminars were on growing wine grapes. An expert brought in to con-duct the seminar was instrumental in the growth of Washington’s wine grape industry that now has 650 wineries and 35,000 acres of grapes. Wine is now a large industry in the state and has boosted Washing-ton's tourism. In its first year, the seminars featured organic farming, cut flowers, lavender farms and hoop houses, which are inexpensive greenhouse-type structures that help extend the growing season. WNC Fallon campus Dean Bus Scharmann has been the guiding force behind the Specialty Crop Institute. He works with project coordinator Ann Louhela of NevadaGrown, which promotes locally grown, sustainable farming, and with the college’s Workforce Development Center creates classes that will draw interest and help educate Nevadans. He

The value and trust that area employers place in Western Nevada College is evident by the dozens of companies that turn to the college every year for specialized employee training. The college’s Workforce Development Center coordinators in Carson City and Fallon arrange for specialized training in the employer’s field or for general training in safety, first aid, OSHA-required classes, office applications, etc. Always mindful of the needs of individual businesses, classes are typically held on site at area plants or agencies. Both college credit and non-credit instruction may be offered.

said interest for more seminars was so great the In-stitute has committed to providing additional work-shops next year. “For many years I have discussed with local wine industry leaders the role that the college could play in furthering their cause. I believe we have found it through the Specialty Crop Institute, and I am very pleased that Western Nevada College can assist in the education of current and emerging viti-culture farmers."

American AVKBrady PowerCarson City Chamber of CommerceCarson Valley Medical CenterChurchill Economic Development AuthorityCity of FallonCMC JoistDesert Rose RV ParkExcalibur LabsFallon Paiute Shoshone TribeFlowers by NessGolden Predator Mines, Inc.

Greater Pershing PartnershipKennecott Rawhide Mining CompanyLahontan Conservation DistrictLahontan Valley Environmental AllianceNevada Bureau of HealthNevada Department of EducationNevada Department of TransportationNevada Gaming Control BoardNiotanPPG Architectural FinishesQuebecorSherwin WilliamsSierra Stainless

Society for Animal HomeopathySouthwest GasSweetwater Plumbing Inc.StarbucksTriangle 4 Fence Co.Walker River Paiute TribeWallace True Value Hardware

2008-2009 Workforce Development Clients Donation Benefits NursingA Carson City couple is again helping WNC's nursing program provide an excellent educa-tion to students. Locke and Betty Ray Lesch provided funds for new instructional DVDs and videos in the Associate Degree Nurs-ing Program. Nursing faculty also obtained videos to teach students through simulation experiences. The Lesches are generous do-nors who have provided WNC with high tech nursing education equipment in the past.

HELPING EMPLOYERS BE SUCCESSFUL

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"The teaching style at WNC set you up for success – willing to help at any time. I loved attending WNC!!"

The faces of 4,000 American service members who died serving in Iraq were the inspiration for an art exhibit at WNC that brought students, faculty and the community together in an emotional and thought-provoking manner. “Always Lost” is a unique display of photos, facts, poems and prose about war that was on dis-play during the spring and summer in galleries at the Carson City and Fallon campuses. The exhibit was the result of collaboration between WNC cre-ative writing and sociology students, who com-bined dozens of personal essays with hundreds of photographs and a series of statistics about the Iraq conflict. Sociology Professor Don Carlson approached English Professor Marilee Swirczek with an idea to collaborate between his sociology class which would research and quantify the impersonal de-mographics of the Iraq War, and her creative writ-ing class which would personalize the war through poems and prose.

"Always Lost” Art Collaboration Explores Impacts of War, Builds Community

What began as a consideration of the distant ef-fects of the Iraq War on the U.S. population evolved into a powerful meditation on the personal effects of war on the individual. Some of the photos were taken by WNC students who are Iraq War veterans. The exhibit offered a space in which visitors could contemplate the impersonal demographics and personal costs of the conflict, while participat-ing in a powerful communal experience about this war and wars in general. “We didn’t have a political point to make,” Swirc-zek said. “We wanted to think about all aspects of war, from the mother waiting at home to the soldier in the trenches.” The exhibit drew so much attention and emo-tion that is has been requested by several other col-leges and universities, leading Swirczek to write a grant that could fund the cost of packaging the show for shipping and display at other venues.

AT&T PARTNERSHIPNinth Graders Get a Taste of CollegeServing the higher education needs of nearly 200,000 residents liv-ing throughout 18,000 square miles of Nevada requires creativity and tenacity. Western serves seven counties with three campuses and five education centers. More than that, the college encourages education by reaching out to the public from pre-kindergarten to senior citizens with innovative programs and opportunities. WNC stirred the imaginations of ninth grade girls from area high schools with “Women in Non-Traditional Careers Day,” a daylong event on campus that highlighted the college experience, charting new cours-es for life, and what can be accomplished with hard work and pursuit of excellence. The day was made possible by a $10,000 grant from AT&T.

COMMUNITY LECTURESNASA Scientist Helps Celebrate AstronomyWestern celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Jack C. Davis Observatory with a star party and free lecture by a NASA scientist on the Carson City campus. The annual Harlow Shapley Lecture, offered by the American Astronomical Society, featured Dr. Dana Bachman, who spoke about how planets are formed. The college also participated in the global celebration of 2009 as the "International Year of Astronomy." Davis Observatory Director Rob-ert Collier lectured at the Nevada State Museum, and the observatory released numerous space photos taken at the Davis Observatory to area media.

WEB ENROLLMENT BY SEMESTER2008-2009 Annualized EnrollmentNumber of Students

1300

1200

1100

1000

900

800

700

600

500

400

300

200

100

0 Fall 2002- Fall 2003- Fall 2004- Fall 2005- Fall 2006- Fall 2007- Fall 2008- Spring 2003 Spring 2004 Spring 2005 Spring 2006 Spring 2007 Spring 2008 Spring 2009

. HEADCOUNT FTE (Full-time equivalent enrollment)


BY THE NUMBERS STUDENTS BY AGE 2008-2009 Annualized Headcount

19 & Under 1064 20%

20-24 1186 22%

25-29 656 12%

30-34 447 8%

35-39 357 7%

40-44 344 6%

45-49 346 7%

50-54 275 5%

55-59 189 4%

60-64 179 3%

Over 64 267 5%

Total 5308


STUDENTS BY ETHNICITY 2008-2009 Annualized Headcount

American Indian 170 .......4%Asian or Pacific Islander 148 .....3%Black Non-Hispanic 58 .......1%Hispanic 509 .....11%Nonresident Alien 4 .........0%White Non-Hispanic 3748 ...81%

NOTE: Totals do not include "unknown."Source: WNC Institutional Research


2008 Graduate Survey Comments "My experience at WNC was a very good one! I really liked the individual attention I received throughout my experience! I’ve had great professors also! They were always very helpful and they really wanted you to succeed."

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359.438.

663.

284*

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384*

91*

123*

195*

258*

276*

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GRADUATION RATE First-Time, Full-Time Degree Seekers

20%

16%

12%

8%

4%

0

Grad Year 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09Cohort Year 2000+ 2001+ 2002+ 2003+ 2001* 2002*

+ Based on graduate rate at a two year college* Based on graduate rate at a four year college Four-Year Average Student Right-to-Know Completion/Graduation Rates Source: IPEDS report; WNC Institutional Research

FINANCIAL REPORT2008-2009 Revenues

State Appropriations w/COLA $19,956,417 85.39%

Registration Fees $3,182,227 13.62%

Non-resident Fees $203,302 0.87%

Miscellaneous Student Fees $16,654 0.07%

Operating Capital Investment $11,611 0.05%

Total State Funded Budget $23,370,211

FINANCIAL AID DOLLARS AWARDED TO STUDENTSDollars ($1000s) in Awards by Award Year

7000

6500

6000

5500

5000

4500

4000

3500

3000

2500

2000

1500 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

NOTE: Totals may fluctuate as awards are made throughout the year. Source: WNC Institutional Research

2008-2009 Expenses

Instruction $9,698,435 41.50%

Academic Support $2,179,618 9.33%

Student Services $2,137,409 9.15%

Institution Support $5,029,636 21.52%

O&M Plant $3,947,768* 16.89%

Scholarships $377,345 1.61%

Reserves 0 0%

Total State Funded Budget $23,370,211

* NOTE: Includes one-time reallocation of $1M to replace the Bristlecone Building air-handling system.

Total: $6,371,211.22

ASSOCIATE DEGREES & CERTIFICATES AWARDED 2008-2009

Associate of Arts 144

Associate of Applied Science 123

Associate of General Studies 74

Associate of Science 17

Bachelor of Technology 3

Certificates 24

Total Awards 385




"My experience at WNC was great and has given me an excellent education in my chosen career field."

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Visonary of the College $50,000 - $99,000 Banner Churchill Community Hospital

Distinguished Benefactor of the College$25,000 - $49,999 Bette & Carl Dodge Trust

Benefactor of the College $10,000 - $24,999 AT&T Foundation Custom Stamping, Inc. Patricia J. Devereux Greater Nevada Credit Union Betty Kopfhammer Nevada Commission on Construction Education

Distinguished Patron of the College$5,000 - $9,999 Carson Tahoe Regional Healthcare Auxiliary Carson Tahoe Regional Heathcare Dick Campagni - Capital Ford•Mazda•Hyundai Freeman & Williams Ken & Carol Lucey Model Dairy-Jim Breslin NV Energy James E. Rogers Soroptimist International of Carson City

Patron of the College $1,000 - $4,999 Advocates to End Domestic Violence Shelly & Jay Aldean

American Legion Auxiliary #4 Nicole & Jed BlockCapital Branch AAUW Carson City Democratic Women's Club Carson City Emblem Club No. 507 Carson City Natives & Newcomers Club Carson Valley Quilt Guild, Inc. CGI, Inc. City National Bank Claire & Jim Clift CMC Joist & Deck Dave Friedrich - Hampton Inn & Suites Nancy & Sean Davison Barbara A. Day Dennis Banks Construction Four Ace's Drywall Inc. Friends in Service Helping Frank B. Gallas Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Donald Cavin Hill Kennametal Foundation Korean War Veterans Michele & Steve Lewis Mary & Joe Lushina Kevin Joseph Marcella Maupin, Cox & Legoy Law Firm Nevada CPA Foundation Nevada Nurses' Association Ormsby Sportsmen's Assoc. Orthopro of Carson City, Inc. Dorothy & Mark Palmer Gloria J. Pieretti Dorothy & Rob Ramsdell LeAnn & Scott Rasner Cole W. RohrboughJoAnn & Gary SheerinSierra Nevada Soccer Club Ann D. Silver

WNC Foundation-Building Friendships for a Better Future

FOUNDATION OFFICERSDonal Hummer Jr., Chair

John E. (Jed) Block, Chair-ElectRobin Williamson, Secretary-TreasurerRoger Williams, Immediate Past Chair

-BOARD OF TRUSTEES

VISION - The Western Nevada College Foundation seeks to create the finest college in the nation.

MISSION – The WNC Foundation exists to maintain and enhance the quality of life in western Nevada by developing friends and funds for support of the educational, cultural, and service goals of Western Nevada College. The WNC Foundation supports the entire college family in its overall pursuit of excellence.

MANY THANKS, DONORS - July 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009

Every two years, the Western Nevada College Foundation elects a new chair and this year, it is my honor to serve. I was preceded by many ex-cellent leaders: Shelly Aldean, Steve Lewis, Tom Metcalf and recently, Roger Williams, to name a few. When Roger began his chairmanship, the stock market was hovering around 15,000 and just about everyone was feeling good financially. To make a long story short, the stock market hit 6,500, 12 percent of the American working force became unemployed and people didn’t feel that optimistic any more. Inspiring people to donate is always a difficult proposition during good times; in tough economic times it is exponentially harder. A funny thing happened though, during this time. The number of people donating to the col-lege through the WNC Foundation actually went up. The total dollar amount was down slightly, but a larger number of people thought that West-ern and the foundation were worthy of their hard earned money. With a reduction in state funding and an in-crease in student enrollment, there has never been a more important time to be part of the founda-tion. There will be challenges ahead, but I am optimistic because of the great community that Western serves. Northern Nevada is very well positioned for the paradigm shift in energy that is sweeping the country. We have wide-open spaces, sun, wind, very bright students and a college that can give them the education and tools to succeed. With these opportunities, for the first time in a long time, we have the ability not only to train and teach our best and brightest, but to also keep them in our state after college. With all of this in mind, the foundation will be rolling out some new, exciting programs to

help the college and the community meet their needs. Stay tuned!

Donal Hummer Jr.


Bob AdamsShelly AldeanCarolyn BarbashMichael BennettMike BerneyMichelle BertocchiGayle BlockNicole BlockSean DavisonPat FislerDavid FriedrichVirgil M. GettoNiki GladysJerry GregoryKathy Halbardier

Kris HoltHarold JacobsenSteve Lewis, Ed.D.Joe LushinaArthur E. MalloryTom MetcalfRoger MoellendorfJames Parker, Ph.D.Dorothy RamsdellPam RobinsonFred SchmidtBernice SheldonAnn SilverSally Zola

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Soroptimist International of Carson Valley State Farm Insurance Sunset Rotary of Carson City United Methodist Men's Group Ellen F. Whittemore Annette & Harvey Whittemore Kristin & Scott Whittemore Robin & Phil Williamson

Supporter of the College $500 - $999 Karen & Charlie Abowd Laura Alberti ASPE Reno Chapter 12 Carolyn C. & Tony Barbash Kenneth Bartlett Paul Carroll Chip Carroon Chris MacKenzie - Allison MacKenzie Law Firm Kimberly A. Dandos Dura-Bond Bearing Company Fallon Optimist Club Donald Folgner Granite Construction Kathy & Rick Halbardier Scott Scherer - Holland & Hart, LLP Fred Schmidt - Holland & Hart, LLP Irwin Union Bank Maizie Harris Jesse Gladyce & Herbert R. Jesse John C. Fremont Chapter NSDARJohn Uhart Commercial Real Estate Teresa & Randall Long Lumos & Associates Inc. Ron McMillan Metcalf Builders, Inc. Mutual of Omaha Bank National Basketball AssociationNational Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Jackie & Erik Olsen PEO Sisterhood Chapter H PEO Sisterhood Chapter N PEO Sisterhood Chapter X Pioneer Electric, Ltd. Polyglass USA, Inc. PolyPhaser Corporation Red's Old 395 Grill Tom Rees

Reno Bighorns-NBLD Reno LLC Republic Services of Southern Nevada Sagebrush Chapter Model A ClubSavage & Son Inc. Mary & Bob Senko Adam Silver Carlotta & Owen Silver Ronald E. Smith T & H Auto Paints Inc. Kathy & John Tatro The GE Foundation David H. Tillitt Ronald A. Waicul Gene Walkama Wells Fargo - Community Relations Roberta N. Whipp Russell M. Wilde Mark A. Winter Sally & Michael Zola

Friend of the College Up to $499 Bradley H. Aaker AAUW State of Nevada ACME Rocket Bike Damian Adamowicz Gary Adams Laura Adler Barbara A. Agostini Andy MacKenzie - Allison MacKenzie Law FirmAmerican Legion High Desert Unit 56 Ronald E. Anderson Joan & Gary Andreas Richard Ansley Dane Apalategui Charles E. Arciniega Nancy Arciniega Claud Argall Ascent Sports Therapy, LLC. ASPE National Office J. Chris Baker William D. Bandes Judy Barnaby Jonathan Bauter Ronald Belardinelli Belus Construction & Investments Inc. Bruno D. Benassai Rachel & Mike Bennett Berney Realty Lynda G. Billings Biodiesel of Las Vegas, Inc. Jessica Bird Blue Jay Landscaping, Inc.

Patricia G. Boden Books Are Fun R. Borges Bottari Realty Inc. David J. Braza Stephen Brenneman Theodore G. Bridges Linda K. Brooks Mike Brown Fred Buckmaster Michael D. Buschelman Charles S. Byrne Luis A. Cadena Claudia & Anthony Calabro Richard G. Campbell Theodora Cantanho Capital Dance Capitol Orthopedics Marvin E. Carr Larry Carrillo Carson City Little League, Inc. CC Communications Susan & Bob Centanni Apryl L. Chavez Chili's Grill & Bar Churchill Economic Development Authority Laura C. Clift Tina Cluver Steven P. Cluver College Park Village Bradley Comstock Robert L. Condie Keith Conrad Rick F. Cooley, Sr. Corbel Solutions LLC Lourdes Correa Country Financial Bruce P. Crandall William J. Crowell, Jr. Dan Dahle Jason D. Davenport Neal J. Davies Mary DeMaria Aaron Demosthenes David A. Detrisac Thomas R. Di Martino Melanie Diaz Walter L. Dillard, Ph.D. Douglas County Government Thomas Drendel Leo M. Drozdoff Lillian Dubroka William Durand Anita Enders Becky Erdmann Reuben E. Erickson Joe Q. Estrada Silas Eudy

Evergreen Health & Rehabilitation Center Rita Fairman Kathy & Patrick Fisler Deborah M. Foley Kurtis Folgner Jeffrey Fontaine Robert Ford Ralph O. Fording Thomas Frey Charles M. Fulcher Kathleen M. Galicia Craig Ganger Emmylou Garcia David Garcia Roselie Garcia Garden Gourmet Food Co. Donald A. Gendlek Marian Gendlek Doug George Rachel M. Gill Kristyn E. Gintz Glen Eagles J. A. Goff Garret D. Gordon Grand Slam Baseball Camps, Inc.Greater Nevada Credit Union Greenhouse Garden Center Greenville Antiques James P. Grennan Grizzly Restoration Karen & Brian Guerin Matthew P. Gullone Gary P. Gullone Kenneth Gullone Rick Gunn David Gustafson Thomas Haar Lillian & Al Hack Brian Hagen Mark Hamlyn Handjive Vicki Hargrove & David Thomas Dee Harris Janine O. Hartley Patrick Hartman Bruce E. Hartman Hawks Baseball Club, Inc. Steven J. Hayden Heavenly Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church Dean R. Heidrich Frederick Heislein Kyle Hess James C. Hildman James T. Hilty Gordon Hinkel Mike Holderby

Joyce Hollister Darcy & Howard Houghton Catherine Howard Tim Howsley Dawn Egami Huckaby Eugene R. Hulshizer Steven Iddings Samuel J. Jackson John A. Jacot Lois K. James Paula James Barbara Janssen Ruth E. Janssen Lloyd Jark Heidi B. Jark Robert Jennings-Teats Edward A. Jesse John Dombek Associates West Jane Johnson Jack S. Johnson Michael J. Johnson Debra L. Jones JS Construction Stephen William Kadoich Kaempfer Crowell William E. Kahl Phaedra & James A. Kalicki Tony Karasek William H. Kelley James F. Kelly Mary Kelly Kendall's Finest Jessica M. Kenison KG Parklines Inc. Tim Knorzer Matthew Kosak Rosanne Kruckenberg Viola C. Kuhn Kaiza Kuiken Karen Kuiken Warren Kuiken Benton P. Kutch II Grace M. Lahr Genchza Lantion James C. Lara Chuck D. Layosa Joe D. Leach Mark W. Lealtad Donald R. LeGrand Robert A. Lehmann Darren Lemieux LePari's Sports & Fitness Jordan E. Lewis Monica & James E. Lingle Alvina E. & James W. Lingle Barbara List Edith R. Loes Randall C. Lorenz Los Rios Community College District

Rick Lott Lumos & Associates Douglas B. MacDonald Michon Mackedon L. Brian Maecker Mary Jo & Lorne Malkiewich Courtney J. Mark Henry Martinez D.T. Matthews Dan Mayes Janice McCauley Susan C. McElhany, D.M.D. Timothy McFarren & Sandra Koch Mike McGinness Steven R. McIntyre Bob McLaughlin Bernard McMahon Patrick J. McQuain Matthew J. Medeiros Freddie Melendez Dave Merrill Diane Meyers Matthew S. Michael Donnie & Roger Moellendorf Pete Mokler John R. Moore Judi Moravec Jose Moreno Bryan Morris Kathryn Morton Sean S. Moyle Charles E. Murphy Shaunesi Naastad Napa Auto & Truck Parts Gregorio F. Navarrette Navy Recruiting District Portland Lourdes Negron Lena & Daniel Neisingh Network for Good Nevada Appeal Nevada Business Connections Nevada Department of Transportation Nevada Insurance Agency Co. Sherwin W. Ng Robert J. Norman James M. Norman Natalie & Todd Okeson Shawn Osborne Ron Pacheco Billy Paganetti Randy Pagel John Pappageorge Bill G. Parker Paul Richard Parmenter Bonnie Parnell Anthony J. Pass Don Pattalock

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Phillip E. Patton Theresa Lynn Pearson-Bloom Ben Pelt Pendola Training Duane R. Petite Ruth F. & Mike Pintar Cheryl Ponton Katayoun Pooya William T. Pope Lauren Prestella Robert G. Proctor Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Darrell W. Rasner Gordon S. Ray Marva B. Ray Scott Ray George P. Raymond Gregory Raymond Michael Reid Dennis D. Reimer Reno Physical Therapy, Inc. Renown Health Retail Association of Nevada Trina Reyes Michael R. Reynolds Francis Reynolds Michelle & Rick Roach Robert B. Bean Agency Inc. Pam Robinson Steven A. Robinson Amy Robinson G. A. Rodeghier James B. Rogers Neil Rombardo Phillip D. Romero George R. Ruel Jackie Ruffin Jodi Rummel Donna Runyon Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center Louie Sanchez Sands Financial Ltd. Sanitary Septic Service Camilo D. Sartie Nahid Sarvinehbaghi Donald H. Schaefer Scheels Michael J. Schiebner Michael J. Schipper Alan R. Schmidt William H. Schmunk Raymond Seakan Nick Serrano Carol Sesser Shaheen Beauchamp Builders LLC Shaw Consulting Company Randy L. Shea Ron Silva Adam Silver

Siskiyou Eye Center, Medical Group Thomas Smith John W. Smith Daniel R. Smith Leah Kate Smith Robert C. Snellgrove Dianne L. Solinger John Sousa Scott L. Splean Christopher Stanko Barry L. Starratt B.J. Steelman Rex Stelzer Harvey Storm Steven R. Sturm Peggy E. Sullivan Jeanette Sullivan James E. Sumner, Jr. Harry W. Swainston Lisa Swearingen Mary Beth & Craig Swope Natalie M. Tadjieva Alex Talmant Team Sports Ink Michael P. Thomas Suzanne Thun Darlene & Ted Tiffany Jerry Tisue Tito's Family Restaurant Maggie Tracey Rodney Tripp David L. Troescher Tom Trosin Leslie C. Tuchman Lori A. Tureson Virginia R. Tyson U.S. Army - 6th Medical - E J (Bep) Van Beijmerwerdt Yvonne M. Vandenheuvel Lisa Vellinga Villa Basque Deli & Café Stephen A. Von Rumpf Alan P. Vondrak William B. Wager Bryant Wambolt Nick Webber JoAnn Welk Leah & Nick Wentworth Western Nevada Supply Kress & Brian Whalen David White Corby White Kenneth Whitford Vernon L. Whitney Sybil Whittemore Ashley Williams A. Joel Williams Richard Williamson William J. Willson James B. Wines

Charles A. Woessner Jacqueline M. Wohlever Valerie Wyman York Meats Robin R. Zylstra Evelyn Zylstra Ron Zylstra

Spartan 300Bonnie & Ernie BertocchiState Agent Transfer Syndicate, Inc. – Jed BlockConnie & Dale CapurroNancy & Sean DavisonDave Friedrich – Hampton Inn & SuitesHeidi & Mark GhanKathy & Rick HalbardierAnne P. & Matt HansenHelaine Jesse & Clark MorresBetty KopfhammerMichele & Steve LewisDrs. Carol & Ken LuceyDan NeverettDorothy & Mark PalmerDorothy & Rob RamsdellAnn D. SilverState Farm Insurance – Bret & Dani AndreasThe Glenbrook CompanyAlicia & D.J. WhittemoreKristin & Scott WhittemoreVictoria & Roger WilliamsRobin & Phil Williamson

Faculty & Staff Valerie Andersen Rosalba Armas Stephanie & Richard Arrigotti Donna M. Ashby Shelly Bale Michael Batesel Ron Belbin Bonnie Bertocchi Beth Blankenship Kendall Buscay Connie Capurro Ursula Carlson Steve Carman Deborah Case Maxine Cirac Kathryn Clark-Ross Jami-Sue Coleman Robert D. Collier Robert Conerby Dave Cook

Judith B. Cordia Brian F. Crowe Nicole Davenport Yvonne David Darla Dodge Andrea Doran Mark W. Dorio Ginny Dugan Mary (Katie) Durbin Doris D. Dwyer Shannon Eades Paul Eastwood Gary Evett Monica Fairbanks Richard Finn Barbara Ford Cindy Frank Kevin Gaffney Mark Ghan Veronica Gibbs Edda Gibson Anne P. Hansen John Hawkins Dianne Hilliard Christina M. Hillis Erlinda R. Hipol-Rollings Erich Holcombe Emily Howarth Deborah Ingraffia-Strong Helaine Jesse Perry V. Johnson Janet King Julie King John Kinkella Richard Kloes Margaret Konieczny Winnie Kortemeier Carol R. Lange J.W. Lazzari Katherine Leao Carol Lucey Duc P. Ly Lori Magnante Christina J. Magro Mike Malay James Manning John March Ron G. Marrujo Edward A. Martin Donald May Jean McNeil George McNulty Gail A. Montes Robert P. Morin Paul S. Muller Susan K. Muller

Kevin P. Murphy Nancy Nagel Randy Naylor Sherry Neil-Urban Dan Neverett Diane Nungary Holly O'Toole Englisa Parker Cheryl Pawluk Scott Penzel Donna Pigman Jack Piirainen Susan Priest Michelle Rachal Linda Ranieri Donna Redfern Laura-Lee Redwine Sandi Richman Dave Rollings Curtis Sakamoto Bus Scharmann Susan SchoefflerSusan Kay Sedlak Ellen L. Shafer Matthew Shafer James Strange Danna G. Sturm Ken Sullivan Marilee Swirczek Sharon Tetly Shelina Thomas Loretta J. Tiede Leslie Townsend Susan Trist Irene Tucker Leah WentworthLinda M. Whitehill Laura Whitelaw D.J. Whittemore Janet Wooner Teri Zutter

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Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course Richard Finn Kathy & Patrick Fisler Genoa Lakes Golf Club & Resort Pat & Virgil Getto Glen Eagles Greater Nevada Credit Union Greenhouse Garden Center Jerry Gregory Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. Helaine Jesse Kaempfer Crowell Dan Kaffer Karen's Kreations Janet King Kirkwood Mountain Resort Marcia Kohler KRNV News 4 Television Kaiza Kuiken Karen Kuiken LakeRidge Golf Course Rick Lott Jack McQuirk Metcalf Builders, Inc Napa Auto & Truck PartsNational Basketball AssociationLena & Daniel Neisingh Nevada Appeal Nevada Dept. of Museums, Library & Arts NV Energy Peppermill Resort Spa Casino Plumas Pines Golf Resort Dorothy & Rob Ramsdell Resort at Squaw Creek Pam Robinson Rosewood Lakes Golf Course Scheels Sign Pro Silver Oak Golf Club Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada Starbucks Sunridge Golf Club Tahoe Donner Association The Golf Courses at Incline Village Thunder Canyon Tito's David Troescher Villa Basque Deli & Café Wal-Mart Carson City Annette & Harvey WhittemoreRobin & Phil Williamson Wolf Run Golf Club


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Western Nevada College ADMINISTRATION

President – Carol A. Lucey, Ph.D.Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs – Connie Capurro

Vice President of Development & External Affairs - Helaine JesseVice President of Finance & Administrative Services – Dan Neverett

Vice President of Human Resources & General Counsel – Mark Ghan, J.D.Dean of Fallon Campus & Extended Programs – Bus Scharmann

Dean of Instruction – Carol Lange Dean of Student Services – John Kinkella

Division Chair, Communications & Fine Arts – Maxine CiracDivision Chair, Science, Mathematics & Engineering – Brigitte Dillet, Ph.D.

Division Chair, Nursing & Allied Health – Judith Cordia, Ed.D.Division Chair, Social Science, Education, Humanities & Public Service – Robert Morin, J.D., Ph.D.

Division Chair, Technology – Ed Martin-

Nevada System of Higher Education CHANCELLOR

Daniel Klaich

-Nevada System of Higher Education

BOARD OF REGENTSJames Dean Leavitt – Chair

Jason Geddes, Ph.D. – Vice Chair

Mark AldenDr. Andrea Anderson

Robert BlakelyWilliam CobbCedric Crear

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