Northwest State Community College 2021 Annual Report

REACHING HEIGHTS

2021 Annual Report

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Reaching SUCCESS

Dr. Todd Hernandez, NSCC President Our mission at Northwest State Community College is to serve by providing access to excellent and affordable education, training and services that will improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities. We are resolute in upholding our mission, vision and values to make northwest Ohio the best place to live, work and prosper. Every day, I see our learners developing their skills at Northwest State through our great hands-on education and training. I’m so proud of their achievements, and I marvel at how they keep reaching greater heights. It is a privilege to work at a place where we can provide this valuable service to our community -- the gift of a great education, and the many opportunities it can provide.

Dr. Todd Hernandez, NSCC President

Peter Beck, CEO of Automatic Feed Speaking as both a NSCC Foundation representative and a community business leader, I see first-hand the power of an NSCC education on a regular basis. I believe lives are transformed for the better, greater heights can be achieved, businesses benefit from the skilled workforce, and communities are strengthened. All as a result of an NSCC education. I also have the honor of representing the NSCC Foundation, working with individuals, businesses and organizations to raise the needed dollars to invest in our future -- our students. Raising funds during a pandemic isn’t easy, but our board continues to be community-focused and fiscally sound in its approach. Our students are our future, and investing in NSCC scholarships is one of the smartest investments we can make.

Peter Beck, NSCC Foundation Chair

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Reaching RECOGNITION 2021 SCHOLARSHI PS AWARDED BY THE NSCC FOUNDATION 8 4 3

Virtual Reception

The Northwest State Community College Foundation proudly awarded $843,000 in scholarships to 278 students from the region. The total dollars awarded shatters last year ’s record totals, offering needed financial help to students through the generosity of donors to the NSCC Foundation. On Thursday, April 15th, the College premiered a virtual reception, to celebrate the accomplishments of the students and offer gratitude for the support of local donors. Ron Coles, NSCC Alumni Association President, provided the donor perspective, noting “A Northwest State education counts and will forever be life-changing.” Pamela Stephey, a 2020 NSCC Phlebotomy graduate currently working to complete her Medical Assisting degree, and a Phlebotomist at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital, provided the student perspective. “I hope one day I will also be able to help struggling students reach their goals in higher education by assisting them in the same way (donors) are helping me today,” she said. Stephey is a Francis O. Fackler Scholarship recipient.

Pamela Stephey NSCC graduate

Dr. Todd Hernandez NSCC President

Peter Beck Foundation Chairman

Ron Coles NSCC Alumni Assoc. President

Mike Jacobs Master of Ceremonies

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Reaching MILESTONES

50th Anniversary COVID-19 may have delayed the larger-scale celebration of our 50 years of service, but NSCC was still able to hold its anniversary event in 2021. Under a large tent, a two-day celebration included a formal introduction of our 8th President, Dr. Todd Hernandez, a send off for our outgoing 7th President, Dr. Michael Thomson, and a recognition of our first graduating class. The weekend provided perfect weather for the occasion, and allowed all guests to reflect fondly on their favorite memories while at Four County Technical Institute, Northwest Technical College, and/or Northwest State Community College.

Farewell Dr. Michael Thomson! (Outgoing 7th President)

First Graduating Class of 1971

Welcome Dr. Todd Hernandez! (Incoming 8th President)

The second day honored our 2020 and 2021 Distinguished Alumni, and celebrated our student achievements at the Spring 2021 Commencement. 190 graduates were recognized, comprising a total of 202 awards (168 associate degrees and 34 short-term certificates). Five students graduated with an associate degree via College Credit Plus before they officially graduated high school, 24 graduates were Phi Theta Kappa, 20 were Alpha Delta Nu (nursing), and one was Kappa Beta Delta (business).

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Reaching HONOR

2020-2021 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients

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Ruth Kauffman of Archbold is a 2002 graduate of Northwest State, with an Associate of Applied Accounting, Finance & Management degree. Kauffman also attained her Bachelor ’s and Master ’s degrees from Franklin University in Columbus. Kauffman is the Vice President, Agri Finance Credit Specialist for Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Archbold, having worked with the bank for nearly 20 years.

Terika Elston of Montpelier is a 2001 graduate of the Registered Nursing (RN) program at Northwest State. Elston also attained her Bachelor ’s from Bowling Green State University, and her Master ’s from Chamberlain College. Elston is the Nursing Manager for In- Patient Rehab with ProMedica in Sylvania, having worked in healthcare for the past 19-plus years.

Dr. Heidi DeSota of Defiance is a 1998 graduate of the Registered Nursing (RN) program at Northwest State. DeSota earned her Bachelor ’s from Defiance College, her Master ’s from the University of Toledo and her Doctorate from Indiana Wesleyan University. DeSota is the Director of Nursing at Defiance College, and is also an instructor at both Northwest State and The University of Toledo.

Dr. Tiffany Johnston of Fayette is a 2005 graduate of the Registered Nursing (RN) program at Northwest State. Johnston earned her Bachelor ’s and Master ’s from the University of Phoenix, and her Doctorate from Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati. Johnston is the Lead Nursing Director at ProMedica Flower Hospital with 15 years of service within the ProMedica Health System.

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Reaching GRATITUDE

12 Golf Sponsorships • Fulton County Museum Alzheimer’s Walk • Cherry Street Mission Black Swamp Safety Council • 11 Chamber memberships

Community Engagement Northwest State has a strong commitment to community engagement as it represents our Pillar # 5 in our Strategic Plan. It is our way to demonstrate to the communities and students we serve that we value them and want to work with them to advance our common interests. When we succeed so will the community .

In our strategic plan, NSCC pledges to be “YOUR community’s college.” Doing so requires that our administration, faculty, students, and staff spend time participating in the community and finding ways to partner locally. We value our neighbors and want to work with YOU, to make our community the BEST that it can be!

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Reaching CELEBRATION

The Northwest State Community College Foundation recently hosted its 11th annual Green Carpet Event, in a partially in-person, partially virtual format. All proceeds raised from the event will go directly to student scholarships. A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the 2021 “Making a Difference Awards,” which were created by the NSCC Foundation as a way to recognize and celebrate individuals, businesses and organizations in the six-county area committed to improving their communities. This year ’s recipients were Roy Norman (Farm Bureau Defiance, Fulton, Henry & Williams Counties), Terry Henricks (Ford and Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram), and Dan Yahraus (Bryan Chamber).

“The Green Carpet Event and the Making a Difference Awards celebrate hard work, community support and giving. We work year- round to raise awareness and needed funds for student scholarships, and this event is a critical piece of those efforts. Within a month’s time, we have hosted the Scholarship Awards Night, our spring Commencement, and now the Green Carpet Event. We are blessed to work in a community where people want to help make a difference for others.” — Robbin Wilcox, Executive Director NSCC Foundation

Congratulations to our 2021 NSCC MAKING A DIFFERENCE Award Recipients!

Roy Norman Farm Bureau of Defiance, Fulton, Henry, and Williams Counties

Terry Henricks Terry Henricks Ford & Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM

Daniel Yahraus Bryan Chamber

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Reaching GOALS

APPRENTICESHIP

Custom Training Solutions

WORKFORCE

BUSINESS INDUSTRY

TOOLS TECHNIQUES

BEST PRACTICES

Custom Training Solutions

The CTS division of Northwest State Community College is committed to providing both individuals and organizations a competitive advantage through hands-on learning about the latest tools, techniques and best practices in all industries. CTS provides training and consultative solutions to companies in the areas of advanced manufacturing, computer applications and programming, safety and leadership, industrial automation and maintenance. CTS is a leader in the development and implementation of innovative learning programs for K-12 students. In a collaborative effort with Putnam County Economic Development and Putnam County Job & Family Services the first northwest Ohio State Registered High-School Pre-Apprenticeship program was launched for the 2021-2022 school year. CTS has the unique ability to transport industrial trainers to any local K-12, community agencies, and local businesses in order to provide both career exploration and technical skills training leading to in-demand Industry Recognized Credentials. With the support of faculty and the NSCC STEM department, CTS works with many local organizations to upskill individuals and assist in obtaining employment. Currently, NSCC sponsors 24 companies with a total of 12 registered apprenticeship programs. Being a sponsor for companies in Northwest Ohio allows manufacturing employers that do not have the resources or bandwidth to sponsor their own programs to create and implement Registered Apprenticeship Programs leaving the paperwork and responsibility with Northwest State. Having this capability and experience only adds to the legitimacy of being recognized as a Standards Recognition Entity. For more information on CTS, visit TrainwithCTS.com. Weiland Chase has utilized an apprentice programwith NSCC for over 50 years. As we install new automated equipment on the manufacturing floor our maintenance technicians need to be constantly upskilled. CTS delivers the training that compliments the Weiland Chase formal apprentice program. — Michael Tisovic- Plant Manager “ ”

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NSCC Foundation: 2021 REACHING GREATER HEIGHTS “Reaching Greater Heights for our students has been a focus of the Foundation since its inception.

Working together as a Foundation Board and with our many donors it is critical for us to be able to share the message of our commitment to the students attending NSCC. Raising dollars ($925,620.00) locally for our students demonstrates to them our commitment to their success. When we invest in our students we are investing in our community. We would not be where we are if not for our Donors and for that we are extremely grateful.“ — Robbin Wilcox Executive Director, NSCC Foundation

NSCC Foundation Board

Peter Beck Doug Bernath Robin Brinegar Richard Conrad Adam Freels Todd Hernandez

Dennis Miller Tyson Moss Reid Rice Jason Rickenberg Brian Roth Shelia Santiago Mickey Schwarzbek Tim Suter

Sally Taylor Jennifer Thome Kevin Towne Nathan Weaks Katie Wells Kevin Whitlock Robbin Wilcox Brent Winzeler

Community College Foundation

Shaun Mack Aaron Miller

Foundation Assets:

$7,426,676

Unrestricted:

$166,295

Temporarily restricted: Permanently restricted:

$5,800,835 $1,459,546

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Reaching GENEROSITY

($5,000.00+) - County North Foundation - Carol Engel Warne - Farmers & Merchants - Ed Nofziger - Northwest State Community College - Northwestern Mutual - Parkview Physicians Group - SJS Investment Consulting Inc - Swanton Welding & MachiningCompany - Terry Henricks Auto Group - The Everence Foundation Inc - The Gene Haas Foundation - Steven Walker - YG-1 USA ($1,000 to $4,999) - Alvin L Glick Foundation - Anonymous Donor - Archbold Container Corp/Green Bay Packaging - Arrow Tru-Line Inc - Automatic Feed Company - Sandra Barber - Peter & Sheryl Beck - Suzanne & Michael Bever - Bil-Jax, Inc - Community Hospitals and Wellness Centers - David Conover - Defiance Rotary Foundation - Colin Doolittle * - Jim Drewes * - Lynn & Nancy Elston * - Michael Faber - First Energy Foundation - Freedom Wealth Management - Fulton County Health Center - Fulton County Processing Inc - Fulton Industries, Inc. - Goodville Mutual Casualty Company - Haas Door - Todd Hernandez - Huntington National Bank - Main Stop - Maumee Valley Group - Mercy Defiance Hospital - Metzger ’s - Dennis & Penny Miller - Miller Bros Construction Inc - North Star Bluescope Steel, LLC

- Terry Henricks Ford - Michael Thomson - Wieland Chase - Winzeler Stamping Company ($500 to $999) - Archbold Rotary Club - Bryan Dental Group - Dan Burklo - Dennis and Mary Clapp * - William Colling * - Dental Excellence of Napoleon - Kieron & Kim Dillon - Amy Drees - William Eichenauer * - Duane Fielitz - Fulton County Farm Bureau - Henry County Hospital - Laura Howell * - JJM Associates dba Subway - Keller Logistics Group, Inc. - Terry and Donna King - Milton & Carol Peters - Ridgeville Telephone Co/RTEC Communication - James Rufenacht * - Travis Starbuck * - Timothy J Suter - Jennifer Thome * - Van Wert County Foundation - Nathan & Lori Weaks * - Winzeler & Bok ($100 to $499) - Katrina Adams - Kelly Altenberger - Rupp / Rosebrock Inc. - Myrl & Frieda Sauder - Don Spohler

- Debra Fortney - Adam Freels

- Tristan & Berta Trevino - Makenzie Warncke * - Douglas Warren * - Weaner, Yoder, Hill and Weber, Ltd. - Kaleb Westrick * - Linda D Westrick * - Robbin Wilcox - John Wilson - Kevin & Marsha Yarnell

- Brittany Galbraith - Heather Galbraith * - Marvin Gearhart MDG Associates - Andrew “A.J.” Genter * - Kevin Lynn Gerken * - Gerken Companies - Mary Elizabeth Harrison - Hawk’s Pizza

- Amber Yocom * - Larry Zachrich - Ann Zeller ($1 to $99) - Dale Aldrich * - Patti Altman - Arc Solutions Inc - Gloria Arps - James Barnes * - Jason Baun

- Tony Hills * - Jim Hoops

- Mark Jermeay * - Kathy J Keister - Ken’s Furniture, Inc. - Deanna Sue Kohl * - Robert Kroeger * - Audrey Lehman

- M & D Farms - Shaun Mack - Lisa McClure - Michael & Denise McColley - Kathryn McKelvey - David Meekison - Debra Mignin - Jane Miller - Joel Miller - Tyson Moss - Scott Mull - Napoleon Elks Lodge # 929

- Jennifer Behnfeldt * - Benevity Community Impact Fund - Allen Berres

- Renee Bostelman - Taggart Brubaker - Bryan Publishing Company

- Marsha Buehrer * - Sarah E Casserino - Charlie’s Car Care - Carol Chatham *

- Kaleigh Nofziger * - Annette Oberhaus - Mary Pendleton * - Penrod and George Novell Meyer - Ashley Pere - Thomas Pierce - Chad G Powell - Judy Rand - Steven Raymond * - Sue Renn * - Cassie Rickenberg * - Jason Rickenberg - Cherie Rix * - Brett Rogge - Kaitlin Rohrs-Cordes

- Jan Cornwell - Ashlynn Cox * - Rick Davis * - Tracy Deblin *

- Martha Dennison * - Rachelle Durham * - E & S Bueter Corp. dba Marcos Pizza - Austin Flores - Michael E Foreman - Ann Frake - Nichole R Gerschutz - Joel Gibson - Heather R Hagerman *

- Barber, Kaper, Stamm, McWatters & Whitlock - DJ & Megan Batt * - Carrie Baynes * - Lisa Becher - James Bellamy * - BGT Charities Fund, Inc.

- Ryan Hamilton - Nicole Hand * - Donna J Harger - Dustin Harris * - Hi Tech Foundation Systems (Riehle Con) - Melanie Hicks * - Lou Hissong * - Gwen Howe-Gebers JD - Image Pro Group Kim Chaney - Iron Horse Brews Ltd - Erin Jacob * - Michael Jacobs - Connie Klingshirn - Krueger Construction Company Inc.

- Karen Bleeks - James Boone - Rebecca Boucher - Tyler Brubaker

- Kristiana Rotroff - AmyJo Rouleau - Sandy Cay, Inc. - Shelia Santiago * - Judy Schamp * - Christina Schwiebert - Roger & Margaret Schwiebert - Jamie Catherine Seagren * - Edward Singer - Leon Smith *

- Sandra K Burcham * - Business Techniques - Lisa Dapelo - Sue Derck - David & Sandra Diehl * - David Donaldson - Marianna Doolittle - Judy Dubois - Melanie Dusseau - Jeffrey Erb - Melissa Faber - Farmers Mutual Telephone Bright.net - Ann Fether - Shannon Floyd

- Patricia Powell - Premier Bank - Promedica Defiance Regional Hospital

- Kemp Stapleton - Marilyn Stoner * - Laurie Storrer * - Sarah Stubblefield - Sally Taylor - Greg Tefft - Amy Thomas - Titan Tire Corp of Bryan - Kevin Towne

- Reifel Industries Inc. - Sauder Woodworking - Shultz Huber & Associates, CPA’s - Lana Snider - Spangler Candy Company - State Bank

- Michael Kwiatkowski - Suzanne Lammers * - Teresa Lavin - Dennis Lombardi

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2020-21 DONORS

FROM OUR STUDENTS: THANK YOU!

- Horst & Elisabeth Ludwig - James Lugbill - Kelly Mattin * - Amanda Maynhart * - Tamara Meyer - Aaron Miller - Andrea Mofield - James Moyer - Cecilia Nartker * - Roberta Oberlin - Donna R Painter * - Morgan Peffley * - David Puthoff * - Re/Max Realty of Defiance, Inc. - Vickie Rhodes - Reid Rice - Craig & Danette Riedel - Karla Ringenberg - Francisco Sanchez * - Megan Schroeder * - Mickey Schwarzbek * - Rick Smith * - Lynn Speiser - Debra Storrs * - Cayla Swisher - Mary Thaman - The Henry County Bank - Maria Trevino * - Suzanne & Patrick Tyler - Jill Van Horn - Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce - Joshua Verhoff * - Melissa Vine * - Jeannine Seiler * - Rebecca Slattman - Kathryn Smith *

Agency, Inc. - Janette A Wagner * - Teresa Watson - Kevin Whitlock * - Linette M Will - Makayla Windau - Sharon Yagel * - Linda Young * - Larry L Zuvers * Denotes Alumni

Gage Baldwin-Bank & Finance Major Marion Isaac Scholarship I would like to say how appreciative I am of the generosity of the donors to the NSCC Foundation. Five years ago I did not think that furthering my education would be a possibility, but with my donors’ help it is now a reality. I am truly moved by their trust in awarding me a wonderful scholarship. Thank you for your encouragement. Sandra Mummert-RN major Changing Lives Scholarship My lifelong dream of attending medical school is moving forward, thanks to generous educational scholarships. Since being named one of the recipients of a NSCC Scholarship my dream is becoming a reality at NSCC. The scholarship award gives me an opportunity to earn skills

Donors by Giving Level from 07/01/2020 to 06/30/2021 Legacy Members Jean Cox Estate Lynn & Nancy Elston Carol Engel Warne Francis O. Fackler Estate Ida Mae Geiger Estate Darrell Handy Philip McCartney Wilber Miller Troy Richey Rosalie Rosebrock Christina Schwiebert Don Spohler Fred Strobel Tom & Bonnie Stuckey Norm and Pat Vandenbusche

that will serve the medical community following graduation. Thank you for your generosity. Without scholarship donors willing to support education, students such as myself would be unable to pursue advanced degrees.

YOU DECIDE YOUR Legacy

When you include a gift to NSCC in your overall estate plan, you open up a world of opportunity for future NSCC students, giving them the tools they need to achieve great things. Through a legacy gift, you can ensure that Northwest will continue to provide a great education to a new generation of students.

- Kristi Von Deylen - VS Beck Insurance

In Recognition Gifts In Honor of James & Mary Miller - Rebecca Boucher - Mary Elizabeth Harrison - Jane Miller - Jamie Catherine Seagren - Robbin Wilcox In Honor of Michael Thomson - Sue Derck - Joel Miller - Scott Mull In Memory of Charles Michael Baker - Northwest State Community College In Memory Of Moe & Judy Brubaker - Tyler Brubaker - Taggart Brubaker - Milton & Carol Peters

In Memory Of Joyce Covert - Jan Cornwell - Judy Dubois - Donna J Harger - Dennis Lombardi - Horst & Elisabeth Ludwig - James Moyer

In Memory of James O. Miller - Robbin Wilcox In Memory of George Retcher - Laura Howell In Memory of Anacleto Trevino Jr. - Northwest State Community College While every effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate report, please

- Patricia Powell - Chad G Powell - Mary Thaman - Suzanne & Patrick Tyler

forgive any inaccuracies made by computer and/or human error.

- Teresa Watson - Robbin Wilcox In Memory of Louis Escobar - Kelly Altenberger - Robbin Wilcox In Memory of Olen V. Genter - Andrew “A.J.” Genter

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Mission To serve by providing access to excellent and affordable education, training, and services that will improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities. Vision Northwest State Community College will be a leader in education that empowers individuals and communities. Values People We believe in the power of teamwork, bringing people of diverse backgrounds and communities together to excel. Integrity We believe that honesty, respect, and accountability are the basis of building trust. Learning We believe that the acquisition and application of knowledge is the key to success, and to that end, we provide access to greater opportunities through education, training, and services.

22600 State Route 34 • Archbold, Ohio 43502 • 419.267.5511 • NorthwestState.edu Contact the Foundation Office at 419.267.1460

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