2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT

FOCUSING ON STUDENT SUCCESS

VISION
South Mountain Community College educates minds, transforms lives, touches hearts,
and builds community.
MISSION
South Mountain Community College provides quality higher education for our diverse
community. We create a caring teaching and learning environment that fosters student
development and supports productive citizenship in an increasingly global and
technological society. Our purpose is to meet these needs by offering:

General education courses

Transfer programs
Occupational education and career development
Continuing education
Developmental studies and English as a second language
Cultural, civic, and social events
Academic support and student services

VA L U E S
We are inspired and guided by our core values:
Collaboration: We are inclusive in our relationships with colleagues, departments and
community, and respectful of their ideas.
Community: We serve our community by recognizing our inter-dependence,
celebrating our history, honoring our diverse cultures, and building our future.
Excellence: We model exemplary teaching, learning, service and leadership through
continuous improvement, creativity and innovation.
Integrity: We are accountable to the communities we serve and are truthful, sincere,
transparent and responsible for our actions.
Wellbeing: We are a college community that encourages and develops social, physical,
career, community and financial wellbeing.

A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Helping students finish what they start and find personal and academic success were
central themes in 2014-15 at South Mountain Community College. This year was marked
by great achievements and successes realized by the students, faculty and staff, and I
am proud to share these accomplishments with you in the 2014-15 Annual Report.
While the mission as a community college to provide quality higher education for our
diverse community through a caring teaching and learning environment that fosters
student development and supports productive citizenship in an increasingly global
and technological society remains intact, we stepped up our efforts to help students
cross the finish line. Research has shown that many students try to piece together their
education without a clear goal, and this is creating a roadblock to their success. We
want to assist them in determining their goals and understand the value of finishing, of
completing the degree or certificate program.
Today, when students come to South Mountain, we have services to help them discover
their strengths and commit to their success. We have re-organized the Student
Development Division and created an Early College Department, which provide greater
opportunities for current and future students.
At South Mountain, our staff is driven to ensure the students and communities we serve
are given the opportunities necessary to achieve success. Your support of our institution
is what allows us to continue to provide these opportunities, whether it is earning an
associates degree, completing a certification course or taking a class to learn a new
skill. Without you, we could not continue to provide high-quality education and services,
so thank you for continuing to see the value in what we do for our students, for
ourselves and for our communities.

Dr. Shari Olson

President
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J U S T T H E FAC T S
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PA R T-T I M E *

5,557

*These numbers may be

duplicated across terms

3,630 STUDENTS
RECEIVED SOME T YPE
OF FINANCIAL AID

STUDENT GENDER
%

05

10

15

20

25

30

35

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FEMALE

55

60
5 7. 8 %

MALE

40.3%

1.9 % U N R E P O R T E D
STUDENT AGE
U N DE R 18

16 . 2 %

18 - 24

44.7%

25-34

20.0%

35 - 49
50+

12 .9 %
6.2%

STUDENT R ACE
4 5 % Hispanic/Latino
2 0 . 2 % African American/Black
1 5 . 4 % White/Caucasian
8 . 9 % Other/Not Specified
6 . 0 % American Indian/Alaskan Native
4 . 5 % Asian/Pacific Islander

ANNUAL BUDGET
$ 1,000,000 4,000,000

8,000,000

12,000,000

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$ 4 , 2 95, 2 67 AC A D E M I C S U PP O R T
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SCHOLARSHIPS

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S P O T L I G H T O N AT H L E T I C S
S O U T H M O U N TA I N AT H L E T E S
CONTINUE TO SCORE BIG
South Mountain Community College had eight student-athletes
recognized as All-Americans by the National Junior College
Athletic Association (NJCAA) for their respective sports; this is
the largest number of individual All-Americans in one year in the
history of the college and represents the largest total of all the
Maricopa Colleges for the 2014-15 athletic year.
South Mountain volleyball was named Academic Team of the
Year for the second year in a row by the NJCAA. The team had a
3.82 GPA.
In addition, seven of the colleges nine teams received NJCAA
recognition for academic achievement. Together, they had an
average GPA of 3.26.
The teams ended the season with the following records:

Womens Golf: 5th in the country

Baseball: 10th in the country
Softball: 14th in the country
Womens Soccer: 17th in the country
Womens Basketball: 19th in the country

The Mens golf team won the 2015 NJCAA Division 2 National
Golf Championship in Scottsboro, Alabama. The team had a
final score of 1137, a 15-shot victory. South Mountain was one of
only two teams to finish the week under par. This is the fourth
national championship for mens golf at SMCC.
This season, our athletes have shown tremendous commitment
to their sport and their studies, stated Todd Eastin, athletic
director. Not only did the Cougars excel in their conferences
and playoffs, the valedictorian, BriAnna Schrimpf, was a member
of the softball team. We could not be prouder of all that these
athletes have accomplished.
The 2014-15 season turned out to be the best season ever for
South Mountain Community College Athletics.

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MEET BRIANNA SCHRIMPF:

S O U T H M O U N TA I N C O M M U N I T Y
C O L L E G E 2 0 15 VA L E D I C T O R I A N
BriAnna Schrimpf, college athlete and
future nurse, transferred to South
Mountain from Phoenix College in 2014.
South Mountain was a better fit for me
both academically and athletically, said
BriAnna. The campus had a smaller feel,
which allowed me greater access and
improved relationships with my teachers.
What are you most proud of having
accomplished during your
time at South Mountain?
Academically, my biggest accomplishment
was maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Being a
student-athlete pushes your limits
academically, but it is all worth it in the
end. Athletically, I am so proud that I was
ranked #1 in conference and #8 in the
nation for home runs!
Whats your favorite memory from
your time at South Mountain?
Some of the best memories I have are on
the softball field with my teammates. The
memories I shared with them on the field
and in the classroom will last a lifetime.

What faculty or staff member had the

biggest influence on your education
here at South Mountain and why?
Dr. Paul Bosch, my teacher for Anatomy
& Physiology, was a huge influence.
Anatomy, in general, is a tough class! Dr.
Bosch made this subject very easy to
understand and made me want to learn
more. His class got me excited for the
next step in my academic career as well
as my professional career.
What did it mean to you to be named
valedictorian?
To me, being named Valedictorian meant
that Ive done my job as a student-athlete
by working hard on and off the field.
BriAnna is currently attending Lincoln
Memorial University in Harrogate, TN on
an athletic and academic scholarship.

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E D U C AT I N G T H E W O R K F O R C E O F T H E F U T U R E
South Mountains goals are to support the local and regional
economy by addressing the needs of employers and to
provide students with the education and degrees needed for
fast-growing, in-demand careers.
As part of a coordinated effort across multiple divisions,
South Mountain is growing its STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering and Math) and health programs. The Dean of
Academic Innovation is working with Maricopa Community
College District Workforce Development to team up with more
businesses, non-profits and government partners to expand
workforce training in order to meet specific employer needs.
South Mountain is committed to ensuring clear educational
pathways that enable students to easily transfer from
associate degrees to four-year programs. Similarly, the
certificate and degree programs are increasingly tied directly
to real-time demands of current and future job markets. This
prepares students to have the basic skills and analytical and
technical knowledge required for jobs and careers in the 21st
century workplace.

Success to me is being able to have the

help and support I need to succeed in my
education to make it to my career.
Dawn Chambers, Student

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C O M M U N I T Y PA R T N E R S O F F E R N E W
OPPORTUNTIES FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP STUDENTS
The Community Entrepreneurship Center
announced a new partnership program
with Marisol Federal Credit Union (FCU)
and smallMatters organization. This new
signature partnership program provides

entrepreneurship students the eligibility

to apply for a micro-finance business
loan from $500 to $2500 with MariSol
FCU upon completion of the 16-credit
program.

S O U T H M O U N TA I N T O O K H O M E T H E H O N O R S
AT T H E N AT I O N A L E N T R E P R E N E U R S H I P C O N F E R E N C E
The National Association of Community
College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
named Dr. Shari Olson, South Mountain
Community College President, the 2014
Entrepreneurial President of the Year.
NACCE also recognized student
entrepreneurs Diana Monell, Lovelyn
Omari and Gus Barnes, who each
received a cash prize for their

demonstrated innovation and creative

accomplishments in businesses they
are operating while attending college.
All three students were enrolled in our
Small Business Entrepreneurship classes
where they acquired the skills, tools and
knowledge needed to succeed in a
profit-based business.

S T U D E N T E N T R E P R E N E U R S A W A R D E D M O R E T H A N $ 7, 0 0 0
14 student participants pitched their
business concepts, many already
established, to a panel of distinguished
judges, which included Chuck Newton
from SCORE, Robin Romano, MariSol
Federal Credit Union CEO, and Dr.
Garret Westlake, Associate Dean of
Student Entrepreneurship at Arizona
State University.

Participants had three minutes to

provide an overview of their businesses,
describe their customers, and outline
the benefits their business would gain
from the prize money. Prizes were
awarded for first through fifth place,
audience choice and best business idea
with social innovation.

2 014 210 5 S T U D E N T V E N T U R E P I T C H W I N N E R S
Fall
First Place $1,000 (tie) Terry Smith
First Place $1,000 (tie) Rosanna Fierros
First Place $1,000 (tie) Tim Gammage
Second Place $750 Diana Monell
Third Place $400 Jonathan Raus
Fourth Place $300 Rose Odhiambo
Fifth Place $250 Georgina Mendoza
Honorable Mention $100 Kevin Reyes
Audience Choice $200 Kevin Reyes
Social Innovation $278.25 Tim Gammage

Spring
First Place $500 Jason Wasser
Second Place $400 Lisa Leon
Third Place $300 Jenna DeCoite
Fourth Place $200 Belinda Escalante
Fifth Place $100 Lakesha Harris
Social Innovation $250 Belinda Escalante
Audience Choice $250 Jenna Decoite

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Access to higher education leads to success. Success

to me is overcoming the adversity that I faced growing
up and during my deployment by coming back to
civilian life, going to school and attaining the degree
I needed to be able to work in the field that I have a
passion for.
Hector Holguin, OEF Veteran
S O U T H M O U N T A I N N A M E D A M I L I T A R Y F R E N D LY S C H O O L
Based on the work of the college to embrace military students and its dedication of
resources to ensure success in the classroom and after graduation, South Mountain
was awarded the designation as a Military Friendly School by Victory Media. This
designation is only awarded to the top 15 percent of colleges that make significant
strides in supporting military students.

S O U T H M O U N TA I N A N N O U N C E D A S 2 0 15 B E L LW E T H E R AWA R D F I N A L I S T
South Mountain Community College
was selected as a finalist in the area of
Instructional Programs and Services,
co-sponsored by the National Council
of Instructional Administrators for its
program From Rhetoric to Reality:
Innovating for Success at a Hispanic and
Minority Serving Institution.

This category represents programs or

activities that have been designed and
successfully implemented to foster or
support teaching and learning in the
community college.

S O U T H M O U N TA I N C O M M U N I T Y C O L L E G E S C O R E S A B O V E T H E N AT I O N A L
BENCHMARK IN STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
The national survey of student engagement reported that SMCC scored above the
national average in all five effective educational practices: active and collaborative
learning, student effort, academic challenge, student-faculty interaction, and support
for learners. The survey, completed in spring 2014, demonstrated gains in all five
areas from the 2011 survey, with the largest gains in academic challenge and student
effort. This survey is completed every three years.

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STEM PROGR AM OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN FREE COLLEGE CREDITS

South Mountain Community College offered two summer program opportunities
- Bioscience Summer Camp and the Minority Male Summer Institute - for students
pursuing STEM degrees to earn college credits for free.
In the Bioscience Summer Camp students learnt about scientific applications,
laboratory techniques, and moral issues associated with Biotechnology.
Students also took field trips and got a behind-the-scenes look at Tgen and ASUs
Biodesign Institutes.
The Minority Male Summer Institute promoted study and careers in the fields of
science, technology, engineering and mathematics to graduating minority male
high school seniors. Male students of color continue to be under-represented in the
career fields of science and technology. The MMI was designed to make it easier
for these students to get started in college and begin a potentially rich and rewarding
career path.

S T E M J O B S SM A P P R O V E D S O U T H M O U N TA I N
STEM Jobs SM magazine featured South Mountain Community College in its winter 2015
issue. Daniel Nichols, President of STEM JobsSM, stated, Were pleased to showcase
South Mountain Community College as a school leading the way in translating
education into real-world jobs, and its responsiveness to meeting those demands.

H I G H S C H O O L L AT I N A S PA R T I C I PAT E D I N T H E S T E M C O N F E R E N C E
Through a partnership with Arizona Public Service and Intel Corporation, the college
hosted the third annual Hermanas Latinas STEM Conference. More than 100 Latina
youth participated in this event.
The Hermanas conference provided a positive environment where these young
Latinas interacted with successful Latina professionals who provided encouragement
about continuing their education, attending college, and graduating with a degree
that prepares them for a STEM career or advanced education.

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LEARNING BY DEGREES
South Mountain Community College remains committed to the success of its
students by offering a wide range of academic courses and workforce programs in
classroom, labs and through real-life experiences. In addition, we offer a wide array
of student support services to assist students with their academic and professional
skills preparation. At South Mountain, our goal is to provide quality education at an
affordable price with open access to all members of the community.

AWA R D S CO N F E R R E D
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AGEC

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C E R T I F I C AT E S 7 6

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G R A D UAT E S

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TWO STUDENTS SELECTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS

ALL - ARIZONA AC ADEMIC TEAM
Outstanding students Emily Alcazar and
Kristi-Lee Mathiesen were named to the
prestigious 2015 All-Arizona Academic
Team. In addition, both 4.0 students
placed in Arizonas first team and were
automatically considered for the All-USA
Academic Team.

I was thrilled when I found out that I got

first placement for the All-AZ Academic
Team, says Emily. I am so glad that all of
my effort and hard work has paid off. I am
also very grateful to be a member of the
All-AZ Academic Team because it will give
me many amazing opportunities.

Emily and Kristi-Lee both received four

semesters of tuition waivers to an Arizona
state university of their choice courtesy
of the Arizona Board of Regents and
a scholarship from the college in the
amount of $1000. Both full-time students
are active members of the colleges Alpha
Eta Delta chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa
honor society.

Kristi-Lee Mathiesen majored in Associates

of Arts at SMCC with plans to transfer to
Northern Arizona University and pursue a
career as an elementary school teacher or
middle schools science teacher.

Dr. Shari Olson, The All-Arizona Academic

Team competition provides pathways
for our academically talented students
to transfer to Arizona universities. Emily
and Kristi-Lee exemplify the type of
dedication and commitment to academics
and community leadership. South
Mountain Community College is proud to
support these students in achieving their
best and continuing their education.
Emily Alcazar was the Phi Theta Kappa
Vice President of Membership. As
a member of Phi Theta Kappa she
participated in the chapters Honors in
Action project. Emily, also a member
of the National Society of Collegiate
Scholars, received the Honors College
Honors Achievement Award.
Emily is majoring in Industrial Engineering
and is set to transfer to Arizona State
University, with plans to pursue a
career as an industrial engineer in the
manufacturing environment.

Krisiti-Lees community activities include

volunteering at Boys and Girls Club, and
working with the elderly at a day center in
Tempe. As a member of Phi Theta Kappa,
Kristi-Lee served as the Vice President of
Communications. She also participated in
the chapters Honors in Action project,
received the Honors Achievement Award
and was on the Presidents List.
When asked about placing on the first
team, Kristi said I was in shock when I
first found out I was chosen for All-AZ
Academic Team. I knew most of the people
who applied and they too were all great
candidates. I had to read my email several
times before it sunk in that I was chosen.
I am so thankful I was selected. I thought
about everything from my life over past
couple of years and I was able to get here
because of the love and support of my
family, friends and the professors at South
Mountain Community College.

I am so glad that all of my effort and hard work

has paid off. I am also very grateful to be a
member of the All-AZ Academic Team because it
will give me many amazing opportunities.
Emily Alcazar, Student

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TR ANSFORMING THE COMMUNIT Y

South Mountain is an anchor in the South Phoenix community
it serves with a unique history. Campus resources, faculty,
students, staff and administration all contribute to
strengthening the economic and social fabric of the neighboring
communities. Serving as a resource to the community is an
important part of the mission of South Mountain Community
College, where we prepare our students to be informed,
concerned citizens and active participants in the cultural life of
the community. Our students, faculty and staff help address
broad economic, cultural and political concerns in the city and
beyond through a variety of community service initiatives.

S O U T H M O U N TA I N S T U D E N T S C O M M I T T E D T O T H E C O M M U N I T Y
In 2014-15, South Mountain Community College students, staff and faculty donated
over 1,000 hours of service to the community:
Put together 200 food boxes for St. Marys Food Bank
Donated supplies and assembled 600 care packages for
Central Arizona Shelter Services.
Provided food distribution services twice a month through
a partnership with St. Marys Food Bank. More than 2,200
community members received food boxes and 7,000 pounds
of food was distributed.
Fed the homeless eight times this year at the Andre House.
Provided writing clinics for elementary school children.

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,

committed citizens can change the world; indeed,
its the only thing that ever has.
Margaret Mead

SERVI NG THE D I SCO N NEC TED YOUTH I N SOUTH PH OEN IX

South Mountain Community College and
the Maricopa County Regional School
District (MCRSD) are working together to
find a solution that will re-connect the
youth in South Phoenix.
MCRSD is proposing to develop a
high school campus Hope College
and Career Readiness Academy
focused on re-connecting these young
adults. This Academy will provide
disconnected youth in South Phoenix
with an opportunity to return to school
and receive specialized training while
obtaining their high school diplomas.
Research indicates that traditional
educational routes are not working for
these young adults. Working together,
we can prepare all teens and young
adults with the skills they need to
be productive, fulfilled citizens and
community members.
In fall 2013, Measures for America,
which researches and reports on wellbeing and opportunity in America,
identified Phoenix as fourth among

major metropolitan areas in the U.S. for

disconnection among those between
the ages of 16 and 24, with a rate of 17.2
percent or 93,000 young people. This
is one in every five young people in the
Phoenix Metropolitan area.
Smith and Burd-Sharps 2013 Measures
for Americas report, Halve the Gap
by 2030, found the rates between
neighborhoods are much larger than
between cities and ethnic groups. In
South Phoenix, for example, nearly one
in every three young people, or 31.86
percent, is considered disconnected; this
disconnection rate is severe.
By partnering with the Maricopa
County Community College District
we can provide Disconnected Youth in
South Phoenix with an opportunity to
return to school and receive specialized
training while obtaining their high school
diploma. Together MCRSD and South
Mountain Community College will work
together to make a significant impact on
the lives of youth currently not invested
in education or the workforce.

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I N C R E A S E D S U P P O R T F O R D E V E L O P M E N TA L E D U C AT I O N S T U D E N T S
Offering programs to increase success
for students in developmental education
classes was a focus in the 2014-15
academic year. The college increased
the offering of Boot Camps, which
are designed to improve students
placement scores and course readiness

in mathematics, English and reading. The

Student Success Coach implemented
enhanced workshops to assist students
with time management, planning, and
personal development.

STUDENTS ACHIEVING R ADIANT SUCCESS

This internal fundraising campaign
reached its goal of raising $100,000
from faculty and staff at the college.
The campaign began in 2000 and was
created by Dr. Jerome Garrison. He saw an
opportunity for the internal community
to provide educational assistance to
community members and youth that

wanted to make a change in their lives

that would benefit themselves, their
families and the community. To date, over
$265,000 has been raised and more than
200 students have been able to continue
their college education because of the
STARS campaign.

C R E AT I N G O P P O R T U N I T I E S F O R H I G H S C H O O L S T U D E N T S
This year, South Mountain Community
College developed an Early College
department that is designed to serve
high school students that are traditionally
underserved in higher education and help
them graduate high school, matriculate
to college and earn two and four year

degrees. Programs in the Early College

Department include Achieving a Higher
Education, Hoop of Learning, Dual
Enrollment and Summer Bridge programs.
Implementing this Early College model will
allow us to better serve our students and
community members.

Success is the ability to overcome any obstacle, either

physical or psychological, while maintaining organizational
academic focus. Success is not what number of things you
achieve but is the persistence and dedication of how you
achieve it.
Jesus Andres Rivera, Veterans Club President

PA R T N E R S H I P P R O G R A M S C O N T I N U E T O T H R I V E
Building on the success of the partnership with Phoenix College
for the Bilingual Nursing Fellowship Program, the college
collaborated with the Arizona State University College of Nursing
to create a streamlined transition for our students to transfer
and complete the 4-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
The partnership with the Gila River Indian Community expanded
to include cohorts in phlebotomy.
We increased opportunities to train workforce personnel with
strategic corporate partnerships. The college offered Speedy
Spanish to healthcare professionals at Maryvale Hospital and
technical writing courses to employees at the semiconductor
company ASM, Inc.
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STUDENT SUCCESS STORY

Jenna DeCoite + Makawao Sausage Factory
What does success mean to you?
Success means having a positive impact
on more than just myself. Making a
difference in the community. I plan on
achieving success through partnerships
with local farmers and businesses
that strive to work with other local
entrepreneurs to make an impact on
supporting local business. My longterm goal would be to have a successful
business and be able to open a nonprofit company that offers cooking
classes to kids after school. I think for
me, its not about the money, its about
turning something I love into something
the greater community can learn from
and enjoy.
How has taking entrepreneurship
classes at South Mountain
helped you and the success of
your business?
I have learned so much from taking
several classes from Maria BaileyBenson. She has so much knowledge
and experience in the business realm.
Of course, I have learned about market
research, knowing your product,
knowing who your buyer is and
marketing through social media but
I have also learned very valuable life
advice. I will always remember her telling
me to invest in your business what your
willing to lose, there is always a chance of
failure, and you have to be willing to fail
in order to succeed.

How did placing and winning crowd

favorite in the Student Venture Pitch
Competition help you to launch or grow
your business?
When I did my business pitch, it was
merely an idea. I hadnt ever even made
Linguisa yet. I was selling the panel and
audience an idea. After winning third
place and crowd favorite, it gave me some
confidence to move forward; I mean what
did I have to lose other than what I was
willing to lose. From that point forward
my idea started to become a reality. I
bought equipment and began several trial
processes to perfect an heirloom recipe
as well as create several new ones.
What else would you like to share
about being a successful entrepreneur?
This is just the beginning. It all starts with
an idea and passion. I believe when youre
passionate about what youre doing it
makes the countless hours working not
even seem like work. I feel so blessed
with the opportunity to bring an heirloom
recipe back to life. I cant wait to see
what the future brings for the Makawao
Sausage Factory.

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AWA R D S A N D ACCO L A D E S
President Olson named 2014
Entrepreneurial President of the Year
by the National Association of Community
College Entrepreneurship.
Dr. Olson attends White House Summit,
announces commitment to increase
student success.
South Mountain Community College
was designated a 2015 STEM Jobs
Approved college.
League of innovation supports career
students at south mountain
The Walmart Brighter Futures Project
and the League for Innovation in the
Community College provided $25,000
in funding to support students in career
education certificate programs.
National Institute for Staff and
Organizational Development
Excellence award (Ruben Saenz)
This honor celebrates those who
have demonstrated an outstanding
commitment to the students
and colleagues at their college.
Congratulations to Ruben Saenz on
receiving this honor
Outstanding adjunct faculty awards
Maria Eastin (English) and Kaitlin
Southerly (English/Reading) received
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Awards
this past April. They were selected for
the award based on their pedagogy,
assessment, development, enrichment
and professionalism.
Summit award
This award honors employees that have
gone above and beyond in contributing
to the advancement of our vision,
mission, and values. Liz Warren and
Stephen Hustedde were recognized for
their commitment to the college.

Pillar awards
Pillar Awards are awarded to employees
who consistently demonstrate
outstanding commitment to Learning
Organization, Continuous Improvement
and Innovation, and Student Success.
The fall 2014 honorees were Carol Smith,
Damita Kaloostian and Steve Fountaine.
The spring 2015 honorees were Angie
Glick, Analia Lucas and Kimberly Pope.
Teresa Munoz-Morales received the
2015 MCCCD Womens Leadership Group
Woman of Distinction award in March.
Landres (Buddy) Cheeks, Student
Life and Leadership Director, was
honored by Arizona Common Ground
at their First Annual Awards Gala, A
Night of Impact for the impact he has
made in the community through his
demonstration of engagement, humility
and devotion. Buddy also received the
2015 Employee Recognition Award in
April for outstanding contributions and
commitment to advancing the Mission of
the Maricopa Community Colleges.
Dolores Urbieta, math faculty, received
the John & Suanne Roueche Excellence
Award for her continued commitment
to create a positive environment where
students can learn math and have a
meaningful college experience.
Liz Warren, Storytelling Institute Director,
received the Oracle Award for Service and
Leadership from the National Storytelling
Network. The Storytelling Institute
received the New Times Best of Phoenix
award for Best Place to Learn to Tell
Tales. Liz Warren was also recognized as
#13 in the biennial New Times list of 100
Creatives in Phoenix

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The Coleman
Foundation,
Inc.
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Produce
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Dawn S. Thacker
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Stephanie O. Allen
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Lara Collins
Annette M. Annoreno
Stephen Hustedde
Shaunta M.
Intel Foundation
Bailey-Benson
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Carolyn K. Barbuto
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Trina M. Larson
Robert L. Barrasso
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MariSol Federal
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Credit Union
William B. Barton
Inez Moreno-Weinert
Rebecca Benavidez
Shari L. Olson
Benefit Logic, Inc.
Kimberly S. Pope
Marty L. Bernstein
Reynaldo Rivera
Pamela Blackburn
Elizabeth A. Warren
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$500 $999
Kelly Campione
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Austin Mutual
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Insurance
Jerry Cervantez
Company Foundation Charlene A.
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Chamernick
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Nancy A. Deegan
Landres W. Cheeks
Todd B. Eastin
Rita David
Timothy S. Frank
Christine L. Deems
Gerald L. Gaintner
Robert Deimling
Irene S. Gaither
Del Rio Fresh Inc.
Gila Geological
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Consultants LLC
Inc.
Guy H. Goodman
Jeff DeYoung
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Melissa Driver
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Marney Erwin
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Carman Lavender
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Irma Felix
Ann B. Lindner
Douglas A. Ferguson
Jessica N. Napoles
Daniel W. Fischer
Janet L. Ortega
Flores Professional
Annabelle Pacheco
Painting, LLC
Robert W. Peterson
Thomas E. Fontenoy

Fulton Castro
Enterprises
James D. Galbraith
William C. Garrettson
Joe Gavlak
John A. Gleason
Angelica Glick
Barbara Gonzalez
Lyndon Goodrich
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Erica B. Hallum
Oscar Hardin
Jayne A. Hartley
Kathleen M. Hawkins
Jeneanne M. Hester
Julie M. Holston
Desiree C. Howard
Casandra J. Hume
Larry D. Isenburg
James Christianman
Foundation
Ann W. Jimenez
Lydia S. Johnson
Dennis Jorgensen
Jose Diaz Tile
Contractor, Inc.
Magda A. Kallmeyer
Damita Kaloostian
Catherine Kearns
John W. Kelly
Michael Kenney
Barbara J. Kirkes
Jon H. Koehler
Rudi M. Kopec
Janet L. Krause
Marian L. Krueger
Ryan J. Kruse
Graham S. Lace
Sherry L. Lace
Stephen G. Lace
Deborah LannonSmith
John Lasher
Debbie Lebrun
Sylvia Libby
J. Thomas MacFarlane
Mark Dickson Farm
Timothy M. Marshall
Kathryn J. Martens
Nancy L. McManus
Bergkamp
Betty Lou McManus
James McManus
Margaret J. Mesanko
Lou Montana
Kara M. Montano
Linda M. Moss

Ken Mowad
MTZ Tile & Stone
Brian J. Murphy
Ibrahim Naim
Oscar Navarro
Christine Neill
Tishanna Newman
Camille Newton
Charles Nicholson
Debbie J. Nicholson
Mark S. Nielsen
John E. Noel
Ana M. Ortega
Sheila M. Palermo
Vickie Palermo
Gita Perkins
Pest Control
Solutions
Catherine M. Pettet
David Pfeninger
Steven Pfeninger
Cynthia Plitt
Precision Pipe and
Steel, Inc.
James R. Prentiss
Gary R. Provost
Marla C. Pruneau
Frank S. Pulliam
Charles H. Reeder
Jason M. Reif
Kent W. Robinson
Stella M. Romero
Gloria J. Roose
Gilbert M. Rosales
Lori Ann Santangelo
Marilyn Scarzone
Jerome Schleisman
Inhee Settel
Lauretta M. Simpson
Carol L. Smith
Deborah A. Spadafore
Willard A. Strand
Stanley S. Takamori
Tateishi & Pascual,
Attorneys
Raul M. Teran
Amy E. Torgerson
Marilyn Torres
Richard T. Tracy
Tucson Alternator
Exchange Inc.
Philip L. Tyler
U.S. Commercial
Installations
U.S. Fiberglass
Union Bank of
Arizona

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DONORS
Val Vista Vision
Eva Valdez-Baker
Estela Varela
Guadalupe H.
Villicana
Vortex
Communications
LLC
Wiley Wallace
Jean C. Watermolen
Vincent Watkins
Julie K. Wechsler
Lisa M. Whitney
Dennis R. Williams
Reginald D. Yeatman
Thomas Zawada
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Cindy Adams
Frederick M. Adams
Rosaleen Amos
Janice Andreyka
Vickie L. Ardrey
Jennifer J. Aylward
John J. Baca
William R. Bales
Elizabeth A. Bares
Joyce Barmore
Jim Bartley
Meghan R. Bean
Rebecca L. Beck
Tony Berry
Joey Bishop
Manuel Bojorquez
Mary K. Boyett
Kelly J. Brauns
Janice Broadbent
Roy L. Bunch
Michael J. Butler
Yvonne Z. Campos
Andy Carrasco
Joseph A. Castillo
Marissa Castrillo
Mathew Chamernick
Ricky J. Chavez
So Hee Chung
Kevin Clayton
Ruthann Clenney
Scott Clenney
Rena Coghill
Lisa S. Cole
David O. Condon

Lizbeth Contreras
Whitney Conyers
Leslie D. Cooper
Pat Dawn
Judy A. DeClerck
Kevin Devine
Diamondback
Physical Therapy
Karen D. Dove
Lonnie Drobnick
Logan D. Eaton
Egan Electric LLC
Scott A. Eggen
Mary Kay Eldridge
Devin Everhart
Peter C. Facciola
Deena Fagg
Stacy A. Filewicz-Ross
Ann Gale
Laurie K. Gateb
Evelyn G. Gignac
Pamela Gleason
Oscar Gonzalez
Anna F. Green
Constance Hamilton
Dwight L. Hanlon
Doris E. Hartley
Jerry Hartley
Kym Henderson
Christopher Y. Horvat
Mary Jo Huppert
Annie M. Izquierdo
Debbie Jeffers
Jeffrey B. Pico,
DDS PC
Andrew L. Kassman
Mariann Keck
Edward Keegan
Gretchen Kenney
Stanley J. Kliesen
Daniel G. Kline
Hilda Krompasky
Stephanie Kuhnel
Lora Largo
Robert J. Lawson
Jennifer A. Lawton
Randall S. Lehman
Bradley P. Lietz
Preston T. Lineberger
Jonathan Lipp
Little Wishes Big
Dreams LLC
Jerry Loflin

Larry Lopez
Patricia Love
Camille Loveday
Joan Mahoney
Majestic
Management,
Inc.
David M. Mathes
Paul E. McDowell
Julia H. McGowan
Barbara A. McKinney
Eileen McLane
David Meakes
Chris F. Messer
Blair Meyers
Belinda V. Miguel
Maureen M. Miller
Chad Mirr
Cynthia S. Mishlove
MM Enterprises
John Moll
Rose Marie Montano
Roy S. Montano
Sue Montgomery
Wanda Montibeller
Sandra B. Montoya
Scott A. Montplaisir
Richard Morales
Richard L. Morales
Lawrence Murphy
Lesli A. Murphy
Christine M. Nassief
Ken G. Nault
Linda Newsome
W. Kay Nicholson
Dana Northey
Grace Ochoa
Teresita Ojeda
Lisa J. Oseland
Paco Enterprises LTD
Jeffrey B. Patrick
Karen J. Peters
Daniel J. Peterson
Richard C. Pieper
Elsie N. Pries
Janet F. Pries
Lori Reflogal
Jean Revie
Ramon Rodriguez
Marilyn R. Russell
Mike A. Ryan
Raquel A. Rzepecki
Ruben O. Saenz

Jonathan D. Sanchez
Kathy Sanderson
Arturo Sandoval
Orlin L. Schrimpf
Jana A. Schuver
Carmen Sergeant
Hans W. Silberschlag
Debra K. Smith
James B. Smith
Kitty Smith
Someburros, Inc.
Carol A. Takamori
Wendy S. Takamori
Masaki Taketani
Touch Heals Physical
Therapy LLC
Michael M. Trejo
Delvin R. Trost
Dolores Urbieta
Mary Anne Valdez
Yanet Valdovinos
Jeanette Valenzuela
Giselle Valovinos
Jason Vance
Rebecca Varela
Laurie J. Wallace
Derrick Washington
Emily T. Weaver
Charles W. Webb
Sherri A. Webster
F.P. Wedel
Carolyn V. Weigl
Linda S. Welch
Richard K. Wendtland
Virginia A.
Wetch-Miller
Cynthia S. Wilfert
Suzanne Williams
Kenneth Wreschner
Karen Wright
Phillip Yee
Stephanie Zawada
Guillermo Zepeda

LEADERSHIP
Dr. Shari L. Olson
President

Maricopa County Community

College District Governing Board

Dr. Osaro Ighodaro

Vice President of
Student Development

Mr. Doyle Burke

Mr. Alfredo Gutierrez
Ms. Johanna Haver
Mr. John Heep
Ms. Tracy Livingston
Ms. Jean McGrath
Mr. Dana Saar

Dr. Janet Ortega

Vice President of
Organizational Effectiveness
and Technology
Dr. Reynaldo (Rey) Rivera
Vice President of Learning

Maricopa County Community College

District

Matilda Tillie Chavez

Dean of Academic Affairs

Dr. Rufus Glasper

Chancellor

Guy Goodman
Dean of Enrollment Services

Maria Harper-Marinick
Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

Damita Kaloostian
Dean of Planning,
Research & Development

Debra Thompson
Vice Chancellor,
Business Services
LaCoya Shelton-Johnson
Vice Chancellor,
Human Resources
Ed Kelty
Vice Chancellor,
Information Technology Services
Mary OConnor
Acting President & CEO, Maricopa
Community Colleges Foundation

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