President's Report 2016-17

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M A R I E T TA C O L L E G E PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2016-17

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25,000 proud members of The Long Blue Line

number of consecutive years Marietta College has been ranked in the Top 100 of U.S. News & World Report rankings

50% of internships are paid

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vocal and instrumental concerts held by the Music Department

$2.35 Million is The Marietta Fund goal for 2017-18

625

people registered for the 2016 Homecoming

10 Regional Associations

The world needs Pioneers. Bold thinkers who are ready to confront any challenge. Independent spirits able to inspire and lead others on the journey to a promising future.

How do we create transformative experiences at Marietta College?

It begins with our people — students, faculty, staff and alumni — who are at the core and make Marietta a home. For more than 180 years, lives have been impacted for the better because of the connections made here.

Each fall, a new group of talented freshmen arrive ready to begin an exciting journey. Before they receive a diploma from Marietta College, some of them will win a championship, others will get the lead part in a theatre performance, and others will work side-by-side with a faculty member conducting research.

The best part, though, is all of them will make lifelong friends who will have an impact for many years to come.

It takes all of us to prepare the next generation to go forth from Marietta. This is the time. This is the place.

President Ruud

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT When I reflect on my first year as Marietta College’s President, I see a campus on the rise. It’s easy to understand. Walking through campus, I listen to families on Admission tours comment on the beauty of the College and how it would be a perfect fit.

We are in a good place, but no one is satisfied. We will continue to expand the frontiers of science, art and education as we forge ahead as one of the nation’s leading contemporary liberal arts institutions.

The year began by welcoming the Class of 2020 to campus, as well as attending many exciting fall sporting events and alumni receptions. Everyone has welcomed Judy and me with open arms, and we know now more than ever that coming to Marietta College was the right choice.

Of course, in October everyone who was there enjoyed an inspiring and memorable inauguration ceremony that coincided with my first Board of Trustee meetings, as well as one of the best attended Homecomings in College history.

During the College’s winter break — actually on December 24th — we received the exciting news that Donald G. ’81 and Leslie Straub Ritter ’85 were donating $1 million to start a music therapy program.

We have hired a faculty member to help develop the curriculum, and we are renovating space on campus to house this exciting program.

There is no way to reflect on the past 12 months without honoring the memory of Joel Wunnenberg ’20. A freshman football player, McDonough Scholar

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and Petroleum Engineering major, Joel passed away on March 9th, 2017. His loss was tragic and impacted many of us on campus. Joel will always be a Pioneer.

Helping the campus heal were two impressive basketball seasons. Our women’s program finished 1611, its best season since 1989-90. The men’s team had another memorable campaign after reaching the Sweet 16, finishing the season with a 26-5 record and ranked ninth in the final poll.

Early indications are enrollment will be up 12 percent from the fall of 2016 to the fall of 2017, so you can see why we are excited. I am confident we are prepared to confront the challenges of growing our enrollment.

We are thrilled by the work of our Advancement team.

During Fiscal Year 2017, we raised more than $10 million — including eclipsing our Marietta Fund goal of $2.25 million. A big part of that is thanks to many of you who give annually, recently supported a project or included the College in your estate planning.

I like to say we are blazing new trails, and we couldn’t do it without the outstanding students, faculty and staff. But we also couldn’t do it without our devoted and talented alumni, donors and friends of Marietta College. Together we can do anything — and we will make you proud.

Bring forth a Pioneer!

Bill Ruud, President

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Think Boldly

RESEARCH/ACADEMICS With space to seek adventure, Pioneers will thrive.

Our campus provides the technology and resources for students, faculty and staff to pursue their interests. Our campus and surrounding community provides a safe place for students to take the intellectual risks that expand their knowledge of the world.

Our location between two rivers amid Appalachia’s natural beauty provides boundless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors, and the region’s pioneer history and contemporary culture provide other expansive opportunities to stretch students’ experiences.

During the 2016-17 academic year, Marietta College experienced many academic milestones that should be applauded.

Four accomplished students — three from Biochemistry and one from Biology — were admitted to different veterinary schools across the country, easily the most in any one year that anyone at the College can remember. We are also proud of our 2017 graduates from the Music Department, all of whom were either accepted into the graduate program of their choice or secured a job.

Marietta College has a proud history of faculty and students collaborating on research, and this past fall Dr. John Fazio and Ashley Klopfenstein ’20 did just that. After researching the effect of Groundhog Day on the financial markets, the duo published a paper and were accepted to make a presentation back in March in Chicago.

Our students also get out in the community and work with area children. One shining example happened in December, when seven Education majors spoke with Harmar Elementary students about the roles of women during World War I. Once again, hundreds of students presented their undergraduate research, displayed artwork or performed during All Scholars Day. We also honored two faculty members, Drs. Alane Sanders and Robert McManus, with the College’s highest teaching honor, McCoy Professor.

At Marietta College, great work has greater impact, and we see it every day in the classrooms, labs and rehearsal halls. Each and every one of them is a Pioneer, and we are glad they are here.

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FINANCIAL STATUS Tuition & Fees

$23,664,571

Instructional

Investment Income (loss)

($3,640,309)

Student Services

$8,174,511

Auxiliary Services/Other

$11,189,517

Institutional Support

$6,321,934

Contributions & Grants

$5,024,954

Auxiliary Services/Other

$6,351,571 $3,818,316

$17,798,670

TOTAL

$36,238,733

Academic Support

Tuition & Fees

$22,746,252

Instructional

Investment Income (loss)

$10,039,278

Student Services

$7,271,372

Auxiliary Services/Other

$9,189,871

Institutional Support

$6,746,791

Contributions & Grants

$8,292,243

Auxiliary Services/Other

$5,713,859

Academic Support

$4,252,045

TOTAL

$50,267,644

ENDOWMENT OVER THE PAST DECADE

LONG-TERM DEBT REDUCTION

$16,777,228

ENDOWMENT VALUE PER STUDENT (FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT)

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POSITIVE SIGNS • Revenue for FY17 showed a $14 million increase over FY16 • Expenses for FY17 were $1.7 million less than FY16 • Overall net assets for FY17 were $165.1 million ($9.5 million ahead of FY16) • Cash balances were $23.9 million at June 30, 2017, compared to $21.3 million at June 30, 2016

WE ARE PIONEERS AND

OUR TIME IS NOW!

Inspiring & Transformative

FUNDRAISING SUCCESS It has been a banner year for Marietta College and the Division of Advancement. Advancement played a key role in welcoming Dr. William N. Ruud as the 19th president, and the excitement of having new leadership continued throughout the year.

wonderful alumni, friends and partners, Advancement raised $2.29 million for The Marietta Fund and an additional $8.8 million in cash and stocks — which puts the College at more than $10 million in total dollars raised during Fiscal Year 17.

With 625 people registered for Homecoming 2016, the College enjoyed record attendance at the dozens of scheduled events, which included a 66-23 football victory over Wilmington. The Class of 1966 also celebrated its 50th reunion at Homecoming. The weekend also included a memorable unveiling and celebration of the renovated Lindamood-Van Voorhis Boathouse.

The College community sends out a big “thank you” to everyone who contributed to this success and helped strengthen The Long Blue Line. The fiscal year ended with the fifth annual Pioneer Challenge — a golf outing and gathering of alumni, donors and coaches — in Meadville, Pennsylvania. More than 70 individuals gathered for two days of fun and golf that helped raise more than $25,000 for Pioneer Athletics.

President Ruud met with hundreds of alumni across the country during events in locations such as Pittsburgh, Houston and New York City.

He plans to continue to meet many more of you on campus, as well as at regional events throughout the U.S.

The Advancement team loves meeting and working with alumni at home in the Mid-Ohio Valley and across the country. The loyal support of Marietta alumni, donors and friends is helping the College succeed in preparing the next generation of The Long Blue Line.

Our fundraisers enjoyed an impressive year of bringing in funds to support everything we do at Marietta College. Thanks to the College’s

THE WORLD NEEDS

PIONEERS.

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Alumni Engagement

THE MARIETTA FUND It’s a streak that no one wants to see come to an end. For the fifth consecutive year, The Marietta Fund has eclipsed its goal. This year alumni, parents, students and friends of the College generously gave $2,297,949, which surpassed the goal of $2.25 million. It was the fourth straight year the goal had increased and was met.

The Marietta Fund transforms unrestricted gifts into action with immediate results where support is needed most at Marietta College. Dollars raised through The Marietta Fund are directed to three major areas that include Student Aid, College Priorities and the Pioneer Club.

This year more than 2,500 alumni and friends participated in The Marietta Fund, with overall alumni participating at 15.21 percent. The College would like to see that rate increase to 18 percent next year.

Each year, we are amazed by the generosity of the College’s alumni, parents, friends and donors. They give generously, answering the call for today’s students. President Ruud challenged donors to give $1,835, $183.50 or $18.35 to show their support for their alma mater, and it was a huge success.

We say, please bother. Everyone’s support — no matter the amount — helps us reach our goal, and participation rates are among the factors that determine the U.S. News & World Report rankings. In order to recognize ongoing loyal supporters of The Marietta Fund, the College is launching a consecutive giving society this year. If you have lapsed in your giving, we encourage you to reconsider. Make a gift to The Marietta Fund in Fiscal Year 18 and help transform the experience of our current students.

We had 335 new Marietta Fund donors this past year, and the Class of 2017 supported The Marietta Fund as 18.2 percent of the students combined to donate $1,277.27.

Thank you to everyone who supported The Marietta Fund, and we hope you will help us reach our goal of $2.35 million in Fiscal Year 18.

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It went so well that $1,835 will be the new minimum donation to be a member of the President’s Circle. In Fiscal Year 17, 317 donors gave $1,500 to be part of the group. We recognize that many alumni look at the President’s Circle or

even larger gifts and think if they can’t help at that level, why bother?

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31 $1,137 335 regional association events during the 2016-17 academic year, with a total of 1,160 attendees

average gift made by alumni toward The Marietta Fund

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new donors to The Marietta Fund this past year

alumni participation rate for the New England Regional Association — the highest number of the 10 associations during Fiscal Year 17

MARIETTA REGIONAL ASSOCIATIONS INCREASE TO 10 IN 2016-17 When the discussions of how and where to add Regional Associations started, the magic number was always 10. The College identified 10 regions of the U.S. where large concentrations of alumni live.

In June, the College added numbers nine and 10 on back-to-back nights in Cincinnati and Cleveland. Our loyal and dedicated base of volunteers has helped kick off and launch Regional Associations in Eastern Texas, Eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia), Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburgh), New York City, Washington, D.C., New England, Central Ohio (Columbus), Northeast Ohio (Cleveland/Canton), Southwest Ohio (Cincinnati) and the Mid-Ohio Valley (Marietta/Parkersburg).

The Regional Associations aren’t just for alumni, either. We encourage students, parents and donors to join. At the Northeast Ohio kickoff, a grandmother of an alum attended because she said she felt “such an affinity to Marietta College.”

Each Regional Association hosts three or four events during the year, and each one does its best to represent that part of the country. For example, a crawfish boil has become an annual event for the East Texas Pioneers, while the New England group enjoyed a colonial Christmas in Historic Sturbridge Village.

We can’t wait to see how the other Regional Associations start developing their own personality — maybe a big Fourth of July party in Philadelphia or a large gathering of NYC Pioneers at The Today Show Plaza proudly wearing their Navy Blue & White.

The Regional Associations are helping us spread the Marietta College name and story, while also reconnecting with friends (and making new ones). It’s exciting to see these gatherings of Pioneers around the U.S. throughout the year.

Congratulations and thank you to everyone who has played a role in helping the College reach this remarkable milestone of 10 Regional Associations.

Athletics & Recreation

WELCOME TO #PIONATION There were plenty of memorable moments for Marietta athletics during the 2016-17 season — especially during the winter months.

Coach Jon VanderWal, in his 10th season, guided the Pioneers to a 26-5 record and a third consecutive Ohio Athletic Conference championship. Led by All-American center A.J. Edwards ’17, Marietta went 16-2 during regular season OAC play and then won three straight in the conference tournament to earn an automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament — Marietta’s fourth appearance in five seasons. The Pioneers cruised to easy victories in the first two games — 83-66 over Calvin and 88-64 over Guilford.

Back in the Sweet 16 and hosting for the first time in school history, Marietta came up short against the University of Rochester in an 85-80 loss.

The women’s basketball team also experienced one of the most successful campaigns in program history as first-year coach Kole Vivian guided the Pioneers to a 16-11 record. It was the women’s best season since going 16-11 in 1986-87, and Marietta defeated rival Capital 89-64 in the OAC Tournament — the first postseason win since 1996.

The fall campaign had one of the year’s biggest surprises with the women’s soccer team finishing 7-75 just one year after going 0-19. Men’s soccer finished 11-9-1 overall and placed fourth in the conference with a 5-4 mark. Coach Joe Bergin’s squad defeated Heidelberg 1-0 in two overtimes to earn a tournament victory and advance to the semifinals.

Football player and Class of 2017 Valedictorian

Corey Hunsberger earned his second Academic AllAmerican honors.

In the spring, Marietta’s baseball team finished second in the OAC with a 14-4 mark and an overall record of 22-18. Men’s track & field experienced some success, as freshman Lawson Monta advanced to the NCAA Indoor Championships in the shot put.

He won the indoor OAC Tournament with a throw of 17.35 meters, and finished second in the outdoor championships with a throw of 16.13 meters.

The spring season was highlighted, though, by the rowing programs. Marietta’s men’s varsity 4+ finished fifth in the IRA grand finale, competing against much bigger programs like the University of Washington, California-Berkeley, Princeton, Boston University and Brown. The Pioneers raced against and defeated the University of Wisconsin, Harvard, Holy Cross, Colgate, Gonzaga and MIT. Senior Jack Gleim qualified for the U.S. National Rowing Team for a second straight year.

The women’s varsity 8+ earned a bronze medal at the Dad Vail Regatta in May, as the Pioneers were edged out by Humboldt and Merrimack on the Schuylkill River.

The College announced the addition of men’s and women’s golf, which started in the fall. The competitive season begins in the spring of 2018.

Marietta also added men’s and women’s lacrosse to begin in the 2018-19 season. Coaches were hired in June to build the new programs and recruit talented student-athletes.

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Making an Impact

BRING FORTH A PIONEER Relationships matter to Pioneers, and one of the most important ones is the bond the College has with the community at large. On any given day during the school year, there is probably a Marietta student or employee volunteering somewhere around the Mid-Ohio Valley. In fact, we provide thousands of hours of community service at places like the Ely Chapman Education Foundation, Marietta Family YMCA and Marietta in Bloom.

Marietta College has been making an impact in this part of the country since it was chartered in 1835. Today, employees serve on local boards for both profit and nonprofit organizations. They are also members of service clubs like Rotary, Kiwanis and Lion’s Club.

original shareholders of the Ohio Company, which settled the Northwest Territory after the American Revolutionary War. Pulitzer Prize winning-author David McCullough is researching and planning to do a book on Cutler. So the College opened up its Special Collections to McCullough, and he’s been overwhelmed with the hospitality and treasures he is finding.

We are also proud of how our community supports the activities at the College. Good luck getting a seat in Ban Johnson Arena when the men’s basketball team is hosting an important Ohio Athletic Conference game. Marietta has ranked in the Top 10 for home attendance the past seven seasons.

Local alumni are also active members of the community. They help organize the popular Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, lead the Southeastern Ohio Port Authority and serve the people as elected officials.

Community members have also filled up the Peoples Bank Theatre to hear Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn perform as part of the Esbenshade Series, as well as filled the Basilica of St. Mary of the Assumption for Christmas with the Concert Choir.

There may be no better example of a Pioneer than the Rev. Dr. Manasseh Cutler, one of the

Relationships matter, and we are proud of the one we share with the community.

GREAT WORK

HAS GREATER IMPACT. MARIETTA COLLEGE

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HIGHLIGHTS 2016-17

JULY: The College welcomes 36 members into The Long Blue Line as the Physician Assistant Studies Program conducts its 13th graduation ceremony in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center.

SEPTEMBER: Washington Monthly ranks Marietta 26th in a national ranking of colleges and universities across the U.S. in regards to an institution’s contribution to the public good. Marietta moves up from 45th.

AUGUST: Students return to campus from summer vacations, internships and study abroad experiences as the fall semester opens on a beautiful Monday. Days earlier, more than 285 news students participate in the Matriculation ceremony.

OCTOBER: A record number of alumni (625 registered) return to campus for Homecoming, which also includes the inauguration of Dr. William N. Ruud as the 19th president. Overall, each reunion class — 1966, 1971, 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006 and 2011 — combines to give $442,504.60 to The Marietta Fund.

NOVEMBER: Football rivals Marietta and Otterbein join forces and create “Save A Friend Challenge,” to help battle blood cancer during a Bone Marrow Donor Registry Drive on each campus.

DECEMBER: The Department of Music enjoys a busy month of performances, including the 90th annual performance of Handel’s Messiah.

Other shows include Merry Tuba Christmas and Christmas with the Concert Choir.

JANUARY: The College announces a $1 million gift from Donald G. ’81 and Leslie Straub Ritter ’85 that will help start a Music Therapy program.

Plans are for Music Therapy to begin in the fall of 2018.

FEBRUARY: On February 21st, the women’s basketball program defeats Capital 89-64 for the program’s first OAC Tournament victory in more than 20 years.

MARCH: The College announces that men’s and women’s lacrosse programs will be added in the 2018-19 academic year, raising the total number of varsity athletic teams to 22. It will be Marietta’s first women’s team, but the men return after fielding a team from 1990-2002.

APRIL: After a four-year hiatus, Doo Dah Day returns to campus and pays homage to a tradition that started in 1974. Students ride in a hot-air balloon, listen to live bands and drink a few beers (those 21 or older).

MAY: Nearly 300 members of the Class of 2017 joined The Long Blue Line during the 180th Commencement ceremony, and just a few days earlier 16 of those students were inducted into Phi Beta Kappa.

JUNE: Close to 200 rising high school juniors arrive on campus to participate in the HOBY Ohio South seminar. Students live on campus for four days, develop lasting friendships and learn the importance of leadership at Marietta College.

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MAJORS & MINORS MAJORS Accounting Adolescent/Young Adult Education Advertising and Public Relations Applied Physics Art (Studio) Asian Studies Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology Chemistry Communication Early Childhood Education Economics Engineering Dual Degree English Environmental Science Environmental Studies Finance

Geology Graphic Design Health Science History Information Systems International Business International Leadership Studies Intervention Specialist Journalism/Broadcasting Land & Energy Management Management Marketing Mathematics Middle Childhood Education Music Music Education Organizational Communication and Public Relations Petroleum Engineering

Physics Political Science Psychology Public Accounting Spanish Sports Management Theatre Vocal Performance PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Dentistry Law Medicine Veterinary GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Master of Arts in Psychology

It’s the 21st century. Employers expect their staff to know the ins and outs of their industry.

But they also value well-rounded individuals who think independently and solve problems, especially in management and top-level positions. At Marietta, our students get both by incorporating the liberal arts in all of our majors to equip students with the tools they’ll need to turn their passion into rewarding careers.

5 POINTS OF PRIDE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR George W. Fenton VICE CHAIR Patricia (Patti) Kral Zecchi ’71 SECRETARY William H. Donnelly ’70 TREASURER Michele Marra

Robert M. (Bob) Brucken ’56 T. Grant Callery ’68 Christopher Cortez ’71 Harry H. (Hap) Esbenshade III Andrew D. Ferguson ’95 Barbara A. Perry Fitzgerald ’73 James B. Fryfogle ’73 Matthew J. Macatol ’97 C. Brent McCurdy ’68 Michael D. Milone Michael L. Moffitt ’91 Kathleen Mitchell Murphy ’82 Kevin R. O’Neill ’87

Marc R. Ponchione ’96 Jason C. Rebrook ’96 Ronald E. (Ron) Rinard ’72 Toni M. Robinson-Smith William N. (Bill) Ruud Michael J. Salvino ’87 Edgar L. Smith Jr. Charles W. (Chuck) Sulerzyski Elliott L. Thrasher ’62 Dale L. Wartluft ’63 Matthew B. Weekley ’81 Jo Ellen Diehl Yeary ’76

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR Andrew D. Ferguson ’95 VICE CHAIR Stephanie Esparza Peloquin ’06 Patty Bain Bachner ’77 Timothy J. Bennett ’85 Jocelyn Crum Brooks ’95 Amanda Burtt ’02

Marianne Candido ’85 Keith Coleman ’77 Janice Downey Donoghue ’75 Brooke A. Exley ’11 Frank Fleischer ’71 S. Jason Gromelski ’98 Susan Hauck-Bell ’85 John E. Hopkins ’65 Adam Kopp ’88 Tia Knowlton Lane ’98, MALL’02

Kathy Wilcox Lentner ’97 Dan Leonard ’85 Rocco Manzo ’59 Jennifer Roach Offenberger ’86 Elizabeth Houser Stelzer ’96 Jazmyn Barrow Stover ’06 Christine Zernick Suter ’84 Mark Vizza ’98 Travis Wells ’97

COMMITMENT TO EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING The entire campus is committed to providing out-of-classroom learning experiences in all academic programs.

ESBENSHADE SERIES Through the generosity of the Esbenshade Family, the College provides cultural experiences throughout the year that are appreciated by campus and the community.

LINDAMOOD-VAN VOORHIS BOATHOUSE Renovated in 2016, the boathouse is a first-class facility that rivals any program in the nation. The major change is a second floor that includes the Dad Vail Trophy Room and training space for 40 ergometers.

COMMUNITY SERVICE Marietta College students and employees conduct thousands of hours of community service at food pantries, Boys & Girls Club and with many other worthwhile organizations each year.

PIOPREP A one-week academy designed to help incoming students who need help in writing and college reading skills, the program is proving to be a huge success. The first class to go through the program was retained at a 92 percent rate, and the average GPA was 2.71.

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