WAKE TECH the
MAGAZINE
2013-2014 ANNUAL REPORT
FROM THE PRESIDENT What does it mean when a student proudly states, “I am a Wake”? We think of our college community as aware, informed, energetic, and focused. Wake Tech students are committed to their endeavors and aware of the possibilities ahead as they earn degrees and professional credentials. Our faculty and staff are passionate about changing lives for the better. Our alumni – thousands of successful members of the region’s workforce – have stayed connected to Wake Tech, aware of its impact on their lives and our community.
In the past year we wrapped up 50th anniversary celebrations and rededicated ourselves to our mission. Wake Tech focuses on industry needs, workplace trends, economic shifts, and the challenges that await graduates as well as professionals who want to continue to learn and evolve. We provide timely, relevant education and training – and for more and more people, that education takes place online. Wake Tech now has more online students than any other community college or university in North Carolina. We are developing a multi-year, collegewide effort known as EPIC, e-Learning Preparedness Initiative across the College, to improve student success online. EPIC is consistent with our Completion Agenda, part of the nationwide Completion by Design initiative to help students finish what they start. Completion by Design means starting with the end in mind, supporting students in completing their studies and earning the degrees and certificates essential for success. “I am a Wake” is more than a catchphrase; it’s who we are and how we think about our institution – changing lives every day. Dr. Stephen C. Scott President
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ON THE COVER What makes a college special? Its buildings? Its technology? When you walk the Wake Tech grounds, what stands out? People: Hard-working students. Passionate faculty. Dedicated staff. A welcoming community. A place where lives are changed every day. Look around at the faces of Wake Tech, the people who make this college special.
Contents
6 WHAT HAPPENED this year? 7 BOARD OF TRUSTEES 11 STUDENTS 14 STUDENT EXCELLENCE 16 “i am a WAKE” - Aaron Stumb 18 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 20 EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING 23 “i am a WAKE” - Monica Armstrong 24 EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE 27 Financial Summary 2013-2014 28 “i am a WAKE” - David Wingler 30 “i am a WAKE” - David Roman 31 COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT 32 SPONSORED PROGRAMS & FEDERAL RELATIONS 34 FOUNDATION Board of Directors 36 From the Board Chair 38 Foundation Financial Snapshot 39 Annual Fund Contributors
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JULY 2013
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even Wake Tech students competed in the Phi Beta Lambda National Leadership Conference competition in Anaheim, California – after winning at the statewide competition in Charlotte. Phi Beta Lambda is the national student academic organization for business and leadership. Three students took home awards: Fiaunna Shivers placed first in the nation in Future Business Educator; Evan MacIntyre earned fourth place in Retail Management; and Marcia Tadrosse placed fourth in Sales Presentation.
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all enrollment reached a record high of 21,000 students – up more than 6.5 percent over the previous year. The jump was attributed to Wake County population growth as well as to college expansion and program enhancement as a result of bond funding and community support.
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ake Tech opened a new building at the Health Sciences Campus (now Perry Health Sciences Campus), with high-tech simulated environments for training nurses, EMTs, radiographers, and other health care workers. The $20.1 million building and adjacent $7.4 million parking deck were built with bond funds Wake County voters approved in 2007.
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ake Tech’s Fine Arts Department launched a new Associate in Fine Arts degree with concentrations in Music and Visual Art. The degree is intended for transfer to Bachelor in Fine Arts degree programs. The program launched with dramatic presentations and an inaugural Concert Series on the Northern Wake Campus.
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ake Tech won first place in Law and Order magazine’s 2013 Police Vehicle Design Contest (College and University category) for its design of our campus police cars.
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ake Tech’s Adult Education Center (AEC) celebrated the college’s 50th anniversary with an open house for students, employees, and the community. The Career and College Readiness Division serves 1000 adults each day, with adult basic education, English as a Second Language (ESL), high school equivalency preparation (HSEP), and other continuing education classes.
Board of Trustees Wake Tech is served by 12 trustees. Four are appointed by the Governor of North Carolina, four by the Wake County Commissioners, and four by the Wake County Board of Education. Among their responsibilities, trustees establish policies for the college to follow, approve the college budget each year, and serve as advocates for the college. In addition to the 12 appointed trustees, the President of Wake Tech’s Student Government Association serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees. The SGA president shares ideas and concerns with the board but does not vote on board issues.
Chair Jim W. Perry Chairman Waste Industries
Vice Chair Harvey L. Montague President Montague Building Company Richard J. Boyd Director Emerging/Disruptive Technologies, Lockheed Martin
Linda D. Coleman Director of State Personnel (Ret.)
Doris D. Huebner Franchise Owner McDonalds
Thomas F. Looney VP and General Manager Lenovo North America
Sheila H. Ogle MRPP, Inc.
Edward D. Paradise VP, Government Solutions Group Cisco 8
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
David S. Robinson Special Counsel Nexsen Pruet, PLLC
Gary J. Salamido VP of Government Affairs NC Chamber
Valentina Scribner Director of Technology Wake Christian Academy
Ronald G. Wainwright, Jr., CPA Partner Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P.
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ake Tech was one of five institutions chosen to share in a $23 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor Employment Training Administration. Funds will be used for training in “mission critical” functions such as cyber security, infrastructure, and communications. Wake Tech’s share of the grant, $2.93 million, is the second-largest award in the history of the college.
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ake Tech launched a new emergency notification system called Wake Tech WARN. It will send voice, text, and email alerts in the event of campus emergencies, safety hazards, or inclement weather. To register, visit http://warn.waketech.edu.
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ake Tech’s Public Safety Education Campus commemorated 9/11 with a special tribute to public safety professionals who keep our community safe. The campus opened in 2008 to provide the latest in technology and training techniques for law enforcement, fire, EMS, and other public safety officers. Roses were placed at the PSEC Memorial Wall in remembrance of first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
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ake Tech welcomed international visitors from several countries. Educators, administrators, and government officials from Morocco, Belarus, and China visited Wake Tech campuses to learn more about how the college prepares students for careers and the role it plays in economic development. Champagne Vineyards near Epernay
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ix Wake Tech culinary students and their instructor spent 18 days in Le Touquet, France, studying in a culinary school and practicing their skills in French restaurants. Students raised funds for the trip and received a donation of $600 from the Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce.
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STUDENTS
Wake Tech’s student body is 51.5% female, 48.5% male. The average age of curriculum students is 28. The average age of continuing education students is 38.
Financial Summary 2013-14
ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE
Wake Tech’s graduates (271) who earned A.A., A.S., and A.A.S. degrees in 2011-12 had an overall average GPA of 2.94 after their first year (2012-13) at a UNC System institution, compared with UNC native juniors’ overall average GPA of 2.92
Local Government
Federal Government
State Government class sections offered: 6,577 curriculum courses and 6,816 continuing education courses. Wake Tech provided basic skills courses to 7,380 individuals. Wake Tech awarded 976 GEDs and 74 Adult High School diplomas.
Grants
Expenses Student Tuition and Fees enrolled students already have a BA degree or higher
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students were awarded some form of financial aid assistance
$ 97,521,667 $ 7,913,543 $ 14,466,917 $ 23,881,267 $ 2,581,267
Salaries and Benefits Supplies and Materials Services Scholarships and Fellowships Other Expenses
$ 146,364,691
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3,108 students graduated from Wake Tech with an associate degree, diploma, or certificate in 2013-14
Revenue Sources
SSOCIATE DEGREES StudentATuition and Fees State Government Local Government Federal Government Grants Other Sources
Total Income
CERTIFICATES $ 26,946,249 $ 60,154,263 $ 16,190,938 $ 34,530,578 $ 6,360,531 $ 3,241,670
$ 147,424,229
DIPLOMAS
PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE The annual award is presented to the most outstanding student in each degree-awarding division. Winners are selected for academic achievement, attitude, motivation, participation in and outside the classroom, contributions to benefit the program, and involvement in student organizations. Congratulations, students!
Diwash Thapa
David Wingler
Katherine Dougherty
David Wingler is an excellent student who represents the best of Wake Tech. He is extremely conscientious and strives to succeed, in his engineering studies and in everything he does. David is always willing to work hard and tries to put his best foot forward in every situation. He will be pursuing opportunities in electronics engineering as he moves toward his long-term goals.
Katherine Dougherty is the kind of student instructors love to have – always willing to go the extra mile. Katherine helps fellow students and even her instructors to gain new perspectives on issues and ideas. She is diligent in her efforts and strives for excellence in all her work. Katherine will use the foundation she has built at Wake Tech as she pursues a bachelor’s degree.
Vesal Bizieff
Lori Jackson
Kumar Chandrashekaran
Vesal Bizieff developed a commitment to education at an early age. She is dedicated to building her skills and cultivating her creativity. She also tries to use her abilities to benefit and empower others. After graduation from Wake Tech, Vesal plans to pursue career opportunities in graphic design, to make use of her talents and the skills she has developed at Wake Tech.
Lori Jackson is an example to her peers. Through her hard work and dedication she raises the bar, bringing out the best in not only herself but in those around her. Her abilities will serve her well as she pursues career opportunities in the medical laboratory technology field.
Mathematics and Sciences
Diwash Thapa is a goal-oriented student who has always treated barriers as opportunities to expand his knowledge. As obstacles arise, he uses them to put himself in the best position to achieve his goals. His studies have covered a broad range of subjects, and his ultimate goal is to become a cardiologist. He will be transferring to UNC-Chapel Hill to pursue that goal.
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Applied Engineering and Technologies
Health Sciences
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Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Business and Public Services Technologies
Kumar Chandrashekaran believes in the power of education to change lives. He is committed to helping others and serves as an example and a mentor. Kumar works to achieve all that he can and to ensure that those around him have opportunities to do the same. He will be continuing his education to pursue a career in business in the information technology field.
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S T UD EN T E XCE LLE NC E “Wake Tech is steering me in the right direction.” Kumar Chandrashekaran Forty-one-year-old Kumar Chandrashekaran spent years in the food service industry, working as a chef on a cruise ship and managing a fast food restaurant. But in 2012, the Apex resident decided he was ready for a change. “I found myself in a job with no growth potential,” Kumar says, “and I wanted a new career.” Co-workers recommended Wake Tech, and Kumar decided to take a closer look. He discovered it was a perfect fit: “Wake Tech is affordable! I realized I could quit my job and become a full-time student!” Kumar did more than sign up for a few classes – he threw himself into his studies. He’s now pursuing an Associate in Arts degree and a second associate’s degree in Business Administration. Kumar is also involved in the Wake Tech community. He serves as president of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), the national academic organization for students in business and leadership, and won two awards at the statewide PBL leadership conference in 2013. Kumar also enjoys volunteering and giving back to the community. He helped with a Wake Tech service project, packing meals for underserved families. “Education is important,” he says, “but I want to be well rounded.” Kumar is married and has two young daughters. He also has big plans for his future, including transferring to NC State once he completes his degrees at Wake Tech. Ultimately, he hopes to work at the corporate level, and he’s confident he will make it. “Wake Tech is steering me in the right direction.”
Kumar Chandrashekaran
Business and Public Services Technologies student of academic excellence
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“i am a WAKE”- Aaron Stumb
Cooking Up a Successful Career
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aron Stumb is cooking up quite a reputation as executive chef at Durham’s highly-successful Mez Contemporary Mexican Restaurant! He’s been running the kitchen at Mez, part of the Chapel Hill Restaurant Group, since it opened six years ago, and he also teaches classes at Southern Season in Chapel Hill. Before joining Mez, Aaron learned all about kitchen management while working for a national corporate restaurant group. He also worked at several Triangle restaurants – but his first taste of culinary arts was at Wake Tech. Aaron enrolled at Wake Tech in the mid 90s without a career goal – but that changed the day he read a brochure describing the college’s culinary program. He began taking classes and quickly realized he had more than a passing interest: “I found a drive and passion for cooking at Wake Tech. My instructors opened my eyes to the 16
culinary world.” Aaron excelled in the kitchen, and in 1996, graduated with an associate’s degree. Soon after, he got his first job in a restaurant kitchen, and he has been working (and moving up) steadily ever since.
“Wake Tech laid the foundation for my career and changed my life.” In addition to his demanding job, Aaron is a devoted father, an adjunct instructor in Wake Tech’s Culinary Arts program, and an active member of the program’s advisory board. He has also provided co-op opportunities for Wake Tech students at Mez, and has hired several graduates. “We have Wake Tech grads sprinkled throughout the company,” Aaron says. “I know exactly where to go for talented
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chefs!” Aaron has also been the driving force behind Chapel Hill Restaurant Group’s support of Wake Tech’s annual Culinary Arts Showcase. “Aaron’s continued involvement in our program as Advisory Board member, employer, and instructor has helped our program grow,” says Jeff Hadley, Culinary Arts Department Head. “It’s been a pleasure to watch him mature from a young culinary student to Executive Chef of one of the Triangle’s highest-volume dining establishments!” Aaron was recognized for his many contributions to Wake Tech, with the 2014 Distinguished Alumni reward. “I am very humbled by this recognition. I am happy to give back to Wake Tech – the college laid the foundation for my career and changed my life.”
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he Northern Wake Campus was the site of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Hiring our Heroes job fair, which featured more than 45 local employers. Hiring Our Heroes began in March 2011 and has helped more than 20,000 veterans find work at over 1,200 companies.
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ake Tech held a celebration to mark its 50th birthday – and to culminate a year of special events and programs commemorating its past. “The Main Event” on Main Campus featured speeches by NC Secretary of Commerce Sharon Decker and Governor Pat McCrory. The governor joined Wake Tech leaders in breaking ground on the campus’s new classroom/administration building. Montague Hall is named for the longest-serving trustee, Harvey L. Montague.
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he Wake Tech Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society inducted 42 students in November 2013. It is the official honor society for community colleges and the largest in higher education. PTK leaders and students presented President Scott with a mace, a traditional, ornamental staff, to commemorate Wake Tech’s 50th anniversary. It will become a part of future college graduation ceremonies.
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ake Tech students fared well at the third annual Calculus Tournament held by the North Carolina Mathematics Association for Two-Year Colleges (NCMATYC). The tournament was held on Wake Tech’s Main Campus, with students from across North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama. Three Wake Tech students won in individual and team competitions. Wake Tech students took 3rd place honors. Wake Tech-Main Campus placed 2nd overall for a combination of team and individual scores.
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ake Tech received a $9,000 grant from the Mexican Consulate to help Hispanic immigrants earn educational credentials. The funds will support La Plaza Comunitaria, a Wake Tech program that includes tutoring, computer training, test prep, and instructional materials to help adults improve literacy skills and provides financial assistance for students to take vocational training classes through Wake Tech’s Continuing Education Division.
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ore than 80 students auditioned to be the first Wake Tech Idol! The Fine Arts Department presented the contest to engage students and highlight Wake Tech talent. First semester Business Administration student Yolanda Briggs won and took home $1,000 in scholarship funds.
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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Wake Tech is fully accredited and offers more than 165 degrees, diplomas, and certificates that prepare students for university transfer or immediate employment.
College/University Transfer programs offer an associate’s degree that includes the general education core courses required for a bachelor’s degree, allowing students to transfer to a four-year college or university. Associate in Arts (A.A.), for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the liberal arts disciplines – accounting, business administration, arts, criminal justice, elementary education, English, history, nursing, political science, psychology, social work, sociology, and many others – or training at a professional school that requires a strong liberal arts background. Associate in Fine Arts (A.F.A.), for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in visual art or music.
Associate in Science (A.S.), for students who want to pursue a bachelor’s degree in agriculture, animal science, biology, chemistry, computer science, food science, forestry, mathematics, pharmaceutical science, physics, pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-pharmacy, or many others – or training in professional programs that require a strong mathematics and science background. Associate in Science Pre-Major: Engineering, for students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s degree engineering program – aerospace, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, or mechanical. All degree programs are part of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA), which governs the transfer of students between institutions in the NC Community College System and the System. The CAA allows graduates of two-year associate’s degree programs who are admitted to constituent UNC institutions to transfer with
NEW PROGRAMS Associate Degrees Associate in Fine Arts with concentration in Music & Visual Art A.A.S. in Computer Technology Integration, with tracks in Healthcare Business Information Data Storage and Visualization Technical Customer Support A.A.S. in Health and Fitness Science Diplomas Heavy Equipment Operator Certificates Marketing Analytics Database Analytics Logistics Analytics Finance Analytics Database Management Database Development: Microsoft BIM Civil Engineer Office/CAD Civil Engineering Field Technician Civil Engineering Design Construction Management Technology Basic Estimating Construction Safety Management
up to 64 credits, which could confer junior status. Wake Tech has also established unique partnerships with other colleges and universities to provide students with more transfer choices. Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) provides a general education foundation along with focused study in nursing, criminal justice, culinary arts, high performance computing, and other disciplines. Students earning an A.A.S. now have transfer options at four-year institutions. Associate in General Education (A.G.E.) gives students a solid general education foundation that can be tailored to individual needs and interests. Continuing Education programs offer a wide variety of educational opportunities to gain new skills, earn professional credentials, complete high school, learn languages, find new hobbies, and much more.
SCADA Systems Instrumentation Geomatics Technology/CAD Geomatics Field Technician Geomatics Design Landscape Architecture Office Skills Landscape Architecture Digital Technology Business Intelligence Business Analyst Biopharmaceutical Technology– Pharmaceutical Basics Fundamentals of Computer Programming Advanced Computer Programming
EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING Wake Tech professors and intructors are a diverse group with a common goal: student success. All our faculty members are dedicated to helping students experience the joy of learning and prepare for a rewarding future. Each year, Excellence Awards are given to faculty in each division whose innovative thinking and unwavering dedication truly stand out. From this exemplary group, one is chosen as Faculty Member of the Year.
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Wanda Thomas Radiography
Kim Olds
Office Administration
Kelly Markson
Business Administration
Emily Moore
Pre-Curriculum
Julie Ann Greenberg Fine Arts
Lori Ann Frear
Natural Sciences
John Clevenger
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Kelly Markson, Ph.D.
Business Administration faculty member of the year Kelly Markson is an excellent instructor. She has the ability to convey her in-depth understanding of her subject matter to students in a way that challenges and engages them. She has developed curriculum in her area to increase the learning options for students. Kelly is willing to go the extra mile to ensure her students have a great experience at Wake Tech.
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DECEMBER 2013
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ore than 800 GED graduates were honored at fall commencement ceremonies. The record number was due in part to major changes in the GED coming up in 2014.
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ribbon cutting was held at our Eastern Wake Education Center for the Energy Auditing Lab, a house built to train students to perform wholehome energy assessments.
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ake Tech implemented a new faculty rank system to reward excellence and provide instructors with opportunities for advancement. Designations of assistant professor, associate professor, professor, and senior professor will be determined by years of service, innovative teaching strategies, leadership, community service, and advanced credentials. In the first phase, full-time instructors with seven or more years of service were eligible; the college named 30 assistant professors, 128 associate professors, 36 professors, and two senior professors.
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ake Tech was awarded the prestigious 2014 Bellwether Award from the Community Colleges Futures Assembly. Wake Tech’s Applied Benchmarking initiative won the award in the Planning, Governance, and Finance category. Applied Benchmarking asks employees to identify institutional issues and find great ideas for addressing them. First launched in 2010, Applied Benchmarking has resulted in real improvements and cost savings at the college – as well as inspiring innovative thinking. Wake Tech’s presentation at the annual Futures Assembly in Lake Buena Vista, Florida included examples of the many successful Applied Benchmarking projects, from paperless financial aid transactions to microbiology lab simulations, accessibility resources for instructors, and the nation’s first community college MOOC, or Massive Open Online Course, among others.
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and community leaders. The program, established in 2009, provides tutoring, mentoring, and assistance with expenses to help former foster youth beat the odds and earn a college degree.
onica Armstrong knew that earning a college degree would be tough – tougher for her, maybe, than for many of her contemporaries. Monica grew up in foster care, and she had moved from one home to another until turning 18 and “aging out” of the foster care system. Suddenly, in 2008, she found herself on her own. She enrolled at Wake Tech and found it even tougher than she had anticipated. “It was extremely hard,” she says.
“Without the support of Fostering Bright Futures, I wouldn’t be where I am today.”
Her story is not surprising; only 2% of teens emerging from foster care succeed in earning college degrees. Fortunately for Monica, there was Fostering Bright Futures, a program offered by Wake Tech in partnership with government
Monica was one of the first students accepted into the program; six years later, she graduated with a twoyear degree in Biopharmaceutical Technology. “Words cannot express how grateful I am,” Monica says. “Without
the support of Fostering Bright Futures, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Monica has moved on to greater challenges: She is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Science at NC Central University. She has a full scholarship, provided by an anonymous donor who wants to see her succeed. “Going to a university is scary and exciting,” Monica says, “but even though I’m no longer at Wake Tech, I know Fostering Bright Futures will always be there to support me when times get tough. For that, I am forever grateful.”
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EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE Wake Tech staff members bring an impressive array of talents to the task of keeping our multicampus college running smoothly. Staff in every department and division work together to make this a thriving college community. Excellence in Service Awards are given each year to outstanding staff members whose efforts inspire us all – and one from that group is chosen for the special distinction of Staff Member of the Year.
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Mort Congleton
College Development
Rhonda Pickett Career Programs
Tammi Wilcox
eLearning Support
Deb Hadley
Curriculum Services
Charlene Young Arts & Sciences
Michele Hall ABE/Tops
Dina Law Fine Arts
Walter Martin
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Mort Congleton
College Development staff member of the year Mort Congleton gets things done. Whether it is conducting a major gifts campaign, negotiating the purchase of land, or assisting other colleges with their development, Mort is always able to rise to the challenge. Mort never fails to show an upbeat attitude. He believes in himself, his staff, and Wake Tech as a leader in higher education.
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MARCH 2014
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ake Tech’s Mathematics and Sciences Department hosted the 23rd annual Regional Math Contest for more than 300 middle and high school students from eight NC counties. The contest is one of 16 Regionals in the State Mathematics Contest.
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ake Tech held the 2nd annual “Road Scholars” 5K and 1-mile Fun Run at the Northern Wake Campus. Proceeds support student scholarships at Wake Tech.
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ake Tech nursing instructor Kathy Spade, MSN, RN, CNE successfully completed the Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) exam – joining an elite group of only seven CHSEs in North Carolina, and only 278 worldwide. Spade is the Lab Coordinator for the Nursing Simulation Suite at the Perry Health Sciences Campus.
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ake Tech broke ground on the first of four new instructional buildings on the Northern Wake Campus, to be constructed with funds from the 2012 bond referendum. Building F will have more than 87,000 square feet, a library and learning commons, classrooms, a tutoring center, and disability support services. Other bond-funded projects at that campus will include a parking deck, regional energy plant, and two pedestrian bridges.
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uke Energy presented $250,000 to Wake Tech in support of our initiative to train a “mission critical” workforce – preparing workers to handle the structures and systems that keep business operations running. The funds will purchase equipment for training in process automation, wastewater management, and other critical operations.
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ake Tech students won honors at the 20th annual Sophomore Level Mathematics Tournament at the University of North Georgia in Gainesville. Seven NC community colleges competed along with colleges from Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, and Georgia.
wo students in Wake Tech’s Heavy Equipment and Transport Technology program, Jason Hynes and Ryan Kellish, gained national attention as recipients of $1,000 scholarships from the mikeroweWORKS Foundation, established by Mike Rowe of cable television’s “Dirty Jobs.”
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ake Tech’s annual Culinary Arts Showcase brought students, professional chefs, and food lovers together in the Raleigh Convention Center downtown. The popular event included a hot foods competition – similar to the television show, “Chopped” – as well as other cooking and baking competitions and demonstrations. The Showcase includes one of the country’s largest competitions sanctioned by the American Culinary Federation. 26
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Financial Summary 2013-14
Local Government
Federal Government
State Government
Grants
Expenses Student Tuition and Fees
Salaries and Benefits Supplies and Materials Services Scholarships and Fellowships Other Expenses
Total
Revenue Sources Student Tuition and Fees State Government Local Government Federal Government Grants Other Sources
Total Income
$ 26,946,249 $ 60,154,263 $ 16,190,938 $ 34,530,578 $ 6,360,531 $ 3,241,670
$ 147,424,229
$ 97,521,667 $ 7,913,543 $ 14,466,917 $ 23,881,267 $ 2,581,267
$ 146,364,691
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The Power of Partnerships
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hen ABB, an international leader in power and automation technologies, offered a co-op position to Wake Tech student David Wingler, the company strengthened an already-powerful partnership. David, who studied electronics engineering, got the opportunity to work at ABB’s facility in New Berlin, Wisconsin, in the summer of 2013, focusing on industrial control systems. “It was an exciting opportunity,” he says. “Wake Tech instructors prepared me with hands-on training, and it’s great to be able to use what I’ve learned!”
three-year, $150,000 commitment to Wake Tech’s major gifts campaign, called “The Ripple Effect.” The gift will provide scholarships for outstanding students, encourage creative faculty initiatives, and help Wake Tech leverage technology and equipment to serve the community better. The ultimate goal is to have a positive and lasting impact on the local job market and the regional economy.
This was the first time that ABB had offered a co-op opportunity to a Wake Tech student, and it reaffirmed the support the company pledged to the college in 2012. ABB made a generous
The Wake Tech-ABB partnership is truly a “win-win” – for the college, the company, and the community. Thanks to ABB’s support, students like David train on cutting-edge equipment while
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“I’m very excited about this opportunity.”
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enjoying access to scholarships and employment opportunities. Wake Tech can offer modern facilities and learn industry perspectives that help to improve instructional curricula. ABB expands its pool of qualified workers and provides its employees with leadership and mentoring opportunities. It’s a partnership with a powerful “ripple effect” for all! David went on to earn an Associate in Applied Science degree, and was awarded the 2014 Academic Excellence Award for the Applied Engineering and Technologies Division.
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ake Tech received a grant of more than $825,000 from the National Science Foundation to enhance instruction and training with the integration of additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing, also known as “3D printing,” is a process in which a digital model directs the layering of materials to create an object of almost any shape.
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ake Tech math students excelled in the national Student Math League competition, sponsored by the American Mathematics Association of Two Year Colleges (AMATYC). Students from 35 states and Bermuda competed, in courses from pre-calculus through top-level calculus.
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ore than 1400 students earned degrees and diplomas at Wake Tech’s May 2014 graduation. The ceremony was moved back to the Raleigh Convention Center after three years on Main Campus due to the increased number of graduates.
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from the League for Innovation for an initiative called SAIL – Succeed, Achieve, Improve, Learn. SAIL trains and supports employees in developing innovative proposals to solve institutional problems and target identified priorities.
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ake Tech’s state-of-the-art Health Sciences Campus, adjacent to Wake Med in Raleigh, was renamed the Perry Health Sciences Campus in honor of Jim Perry, Chair of the Wake Tech Board of Trustees, and his wife, Becky. The Perrys have been longtime supporters of health sciences programs at the college.
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“i am a WAKE”- David Roman
Mr. Roman Goes to Washington
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David Roman is a step closer to the political career he’s dreamed about, thanks to hard work and determination – and a little help from friends at Wake Tech. David graduated in May 2014 and immediately caught a train to Washington, D.C., for a summer internship in the office of Representative David Price. That opportunity was not something he expected when he first entered Wake Tech. David came to Wake Tech because he didn’t quite feel ready for university life. He served as a senator in the Wake Tech Student Government Association, volunteered with the International Friends Club to help the homeless, and stayed active with Campus Crusade for Christ, all while maintaining a grade point average of 4.0. 30
He also had the chance to meet Representative David Price when the congressman visited the Northern Wake Campus. When Rep. Price invited David to apply for an internship, he realized he would have a lot to do to get ready – find housing, put together a professional wardrobe, and figure out how to cover the costs of life in D.C.
“I’m appreciative of all the support I have received from the Wake Tech family.”
That’s when the Wake Tech community rallied to make David’s opportunity a reality. A number of college leaders – including President Stephen Scott – donated suits, ties, and funds to help with living expenses; others helped David find accommodations to make his stay in D.C. affordable.
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“I’m appreciative of all the support I have received from the Wake Tech family,” says David. “I’m overjoyed and full of positive energy from the people here.” Of everything the Wake Tech community provided, David says nothing means more to him than the Wake Tech lapel pins Dr. Scott placed on every suit jacket. “Wake Tech is always in my heart, and now I will be able to show everyone how much it means to me.” The internship on Capitol Hill will no doubt prepare David well for the future he wants, just as the foundation he built at Wake Tech prepared him to continue to learn and grow.
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COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT
College Development seeks financial support for Wake Tech programs and students beyond designated state and local funding. It encompasses sponsored programs, including federal, state, and private grants, as well as private fundraising through the Wake Tech Foundation.
SPONSORED PROGRAMS & FEDERAL RELATIONS
The Office of Sponsored Programs and Federal Relations develops and maintains relationships with the federal government; solicits funds in the form of grants and appropriations from foundations and from federal, state, and local governments; and administers sponsored programs and initiatives to support the financial needs of the college. Wake Tech received more than $4.4 million in grant funds in 2013-14, with 21 of its 29 submitted projects receiving funding. These grants have provided the means to create a new training program in mission critical operations, preparing workers to handle the structures and systems that keep businesses and government running around the clock; to incorporate the use of 3D printing technology into seven identified high-enrollment courses; to provide assessment, placement, and support for English Language Learners with refugee status in Wake County; to create training opportunities in utility scale solar array installation and maintenance; and to provide geology students with a means to monitor the earth’s seismic activity in real time.
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PROJECTS AND FUNDING SOURCES English Language/Civics
$83,327
NC Community College System
Revamping Ordinary Curriculum Knowledge for Students
$1,100
Economics Speaker Series
$5,000
Charles Koch Foundation
Wake Electric
Project Intro Astro
$79,044
National Science Foundation
Accelerated Career Transformation Services (ACTS)
$10,000
Walmart Foundation/IVMF
Utility Scale Solar Array Installation
$3,000 NC Solar Center
La Plaza Communitaria
Gardens and Green Spaces
7x24 Exchange
Raleigh NC Mexican Consulate
Scotts MiracleGro
Mission Critical Operations
Early Childhood Development
Developmental Education Reform
US Department of Labor
NC Community College System
Mission Critical Operations
Solid Waste Reduction
Duke Energy Foundation
Wake County, NC
Mission Critical Operations
$5,000
$2,931,393 $250,000
$9,000
$50,000 $10,000
$500
$36,000
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation MODEL 3D Additive Manufacturing
$825,878
National Science Foundation
Elderly/Disabled Transportation Assistance
Curriculum Development
Zeroing Ozone Output Measures (ZOOM)
NC Department of Transportation
World View
Triangle J Council of Governments
Accelerating Opportunity
Refugee Assistance
Confucius Classroom Enhancements
NC Community College System
NC Department of Health and Human Services
$8,350
$30,000
$750
$65,000
G R A N D
$72,712
$10,000 Confucius Institute
T O T A L
$4,486,154
WAKE TECH FOUNDATION
2013-14 Board of Directors Officers:
Chair Ed Turlington Brooks Pierce
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Chair Elect David Campbell Allscripts
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Treasurer Lawrence Hamilton
Hughes Pittman & Gupton, LLP
Secretary Stephen C. Scott
Executive Director Mort Congleton 2013-2014
Douglas Baker
Nathan Becker
Douglas M. Boyd
Karen Braswell
OfficeMeds
The ABB Group
Doug Boyd Enterprises Inc.
Alphanumeric Systems, Inc.
W. H. “Bud” Coggins
Linda D. Coleman
Mike Desmond
Coggins Sales & Marketing Inc.
NC Office of State Personnel
Hendrick Cary Auto Mall
Clyde Holt III
Willa “Rita” Jerman Wake Tech
Smith Moore Leatherwood LLP
Judy Fourie
Mulkey Engineers & Consultants
John McKinney
Arne Morris
Thomas O. Murry
Alfred Williams
RSM McGladrey Inc.
NC House of Representatives
Elmo E. Vance, Jr.
Joan P. Myers
Anthony Penry
Rachel R. Selisker
Kent W. Thompson
Riemann, PLLC
Seamark Advisors, LLC
Capitol Financial Solutions
Cherry, Bekaert & Holland
Jill W. Heath
Fourie Insurance
Persistent Partners, LLC
Ronald Wainwright, Jr.
Elizabeth Clay-Bradley
NC Department of Transportation
John Wojcik
PNC Financial Group
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FROM THE BOARD CHAIR December 2013 marked the end of Wake Tech’s 50th anniversary year – and the official close of our first major gifts campaign, The Ripple Effect. With this community’s generous support, the campaign exceeded its goals, raising more than $17 million. We’re grateful to all who gave. Wake Tech employees led the way with 87% participation in the campaign; their dedication on a daily basis is humbling and inspiring. We are especially grateful to The ABB Group, Lenovo, SAS, and Waste Industries, whose support has allowed us to take bold steps that will have farreaching impact. We put Ripple Effect funds to work immediately, providing scholarships for students, training and support for faculty and staff, and much-needed technology throughout the college. This report highlights a year of innovative initiatives as well as ongoing work to spread knowledge and impart skills and confidence in a wide spectrum of learners. We plan to continue the vital partnerships that made our campaign successful and that make our college strong. With your support, the “ripple effect” can continue changing lives. Thank you for supporting our mission. Ed Turlington Chair, Wake Tech Foundation Board of Directors
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$2.5 million in cash and $2 million from in-kind donations, investments, and special events
75%
of
Wake Tech
e m p l o y ee s
participated in the Employee Campaign, raising
$127,000
$1.8 million
in support for students and employees, including:
$358,000 in Student Support through scholarships and student-centered programming $128,000 in Tuition Assistance, Leadership Grants, and other Professional Development
WAKE TECH FOUNDATION VISION Our vision is to become a dynamic community college foundation with the relationships and resources necessary to fulfill the unmet needs of Wake Technical Community College. MISSION STATEMENT The Wake Tech Foundation partners with private entities and individuals to raise awareness, financial resources, and other assets in support of Wake Technical Community College’s mission, goals and funding priorities. We are committed to providing opportunities for faculty and staff innovation and development while supporting student achievement through scholarships and related assistance. The Foundation strives to preserve and enhance the assets entrusted to it by providing excellent stewardship, accuracy and transparency. I AM A WAKE waketech.edu
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Wake Tech Foundation Financial Snapshot
Cash Contributions
Product Sales Gifts in Kind
Investments/Interest
Income Cash Contributions Gifts in Kind Investment/Interest Product Sales *Other Revenue
Total Income
$ 2,597462 $ 884,456 $ 816,821 $ 169,970 $ 141,337
$ 4,610,046
Expenses Program Services Total Management and General Total Fundraising/Donor Relations Total
Total Expenses
$ 1,791,555 $ 252,542 $ 32,545
$ 2,076,642
Annual Contributors The Ripple Effect Society ($1,000,000+) Jim W. and Rebecca E. Perry
Success Society - ($500,000+) WakeMed Health & Hospitals Impact Society - ($100,000+) Duke Raleigh Hospital SAS Institute Inc. Visionaries Circle - ($50,000+) Waste Industries Platinum Circle - ($25,000+) The ABB Group Barnhill Contracting Company First Citizens Bank Global Knowledge Gregory Poole Equipment Company John Heath Bruce I. Howell Lenovo Martin Marietta Materials Nationwide Insurance Co. NetApp Pepsi Bottling Ventures Perkins + Will Piedmont Service Group US Foods WAJ Management, LLC Yeargan Foundation Charitable Trust Gold Circle - ($10,000+) Allscripts Balfour Beatty Construction Bank of America Charitable Foundation, Inc. BB&T Bob Barker Company Clark Nexsen Architecture & Engineering Mike Desmond Elizabeth McGeachin McKee Foundation Fenwick Foundation Hendrick Cary Auto Mall Home Builders Association of Raleigh-Wake Co. Sean E. Hull John Deere Construction & Forestry Company
Little Diversified Architectural Consulting Mann Foundation, Inc. McKee Family Foundation C. Neill McLeod Harvey L. Montague News and Observer Parenteral Drug Association Poole’s Plumbing, Inc. Rex Healthcare Rotary Club of the Capital City Sloan Family Foundation SunTrust Foundation Carol A. Theuer Wake County New Vehicle Dealers Association WTVD-TV/ABC 11 Silver Circle - ($5,000+) CapTrust Financial Advisors Charles Koch Foundation Clancy & Theys Construction Company Frank A. Daniels Dewberry Engineers, Inc. Falcon Engineering, Inc. John Deere Agriculture & Turf Division LeChase Constuction Services, LLC LS3P Associates Mulkey Engineers & Consultants North State Bank S&ME Inc. Stephen C. Scott * Seby B. Jones Family Foundation Rachel R. Selisker SEPI Engineering & Construction Skanska USA Building Summer Rest Foundation UNC Familia Sin Fronteras Foundation Whitetree, LLC Bronze Circle – ($2500+) AT&T Baker Roofing Company Mark Carter Cary Oil Foundation, Inc. Cary Woman’s Club Cary-Kildaire Rotary Club
(*) Indicates Wake Tech Employee Elizabeth Clay Bradley Commercial Printing Company O. Morton Congleton * Froehling & Robertson Fuquay-Varina Chamber of Commerce Brenda Gibson Peggy and Sigurdur Helgason Highwoods Properties Kimley-Horn & Associates, Inc. McDonald’s Gerald A. Mitchell * Ronald Perry PNC Financial Group R.W. Moore Equipment Company Raleigh Professional Women’s Forum, Inc. Rotary Club of North Raleigh Bryan K. Ryan * Town of Knightdale Martha H. Waters Advocates Circle - ($1,000+) 42nd Street Oyster Bar and Seafood Grill A. E. Finley Foundation, Inc. Absolute Body Balance Alphanumeric Systems, Inc. Arthur W. Andrews * Apex Rotary Club Ralph Ashworth Douglas M. Boyd Brown Jurkowski Architectural Collaborative Jennifer Bryan * Heather L. Buck * James P. Cain David M. Campbell Cary Rotary Club Catalent Pharma Solutions Shaunda R. Cooper Costco D P Preiss Company, Inc. Electric Motor Shop The Forty and Eight, Voiture 620 Judy Fourie General Contractors Association of Raleigh Geo Technologies, Inc., P.A. Jamie Glass * GlaxoSmithKline Wendell B. Goodwin *
Greater Triangle Chapter of International Facility Mgmt. Donna G. Greene * Robert “Butch” Grove * Deborah L. Hadley * Jill W. Heath James E. Herbst Clay T. Hines * Willa “Rita” Jerman * Gary B. Jordan MacGregor Downs Garden Club Mechanical Trades Carolina Arne Morris National Automobile Dealers Charitable Foundation NC-CMAA Needmore Homemakers Ext Needmore Ruritan Club Maureen C. Nichols North Raleigh Exchangette Club Virginia Parker James A. Penry Perry’s Gun Shop Raleigh Downtown Lions Club Raleigh Pediatric Dentistry Raleigh Radiology LLC Bobby C. Raynor Rotary Club of West Raleigh Gary Salamido Service Roofing & Sheet Metal Co. of Raleigh Gina R. Smith Samuel Strickland * Ed Turlington Elmo E. Vance W & W Partners, Inc. Wake Electric Care Wake Radiology Diagnostic Imaging, Inc. Wells Fargo Bank Withers & Ravenel, Inc. Yates Mill Chapter NSDAR York Properties Philip A. Zachary Pacesetters Club - ($500+) DeeDee A. Allen * Altrusa International of Raleigh Lide C. Anderson Applied Vision Works, Inc. Laura Bingham Susan R. Bloomfield *
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William S. Bradshaw * Jacquelyn L. Case * Civitan Club of Garner, Inc. Laurie Clowers * Scott Cohen * Carolyn G. DeSimone * Sandra L. Dietrich * Harry L. Eberly Edward Eggers Tonya P. Forbes * Patricia A. Godin * Charlene Grundwaldt Lawrence Hamilton David H. Harvey Caralyn M. House * Regina M. Huggins * Infinite Wellness Eldon H. Kellogg Ryan Kellogg Stephanie S. Lake * Ann H. Lawrance Lenovo Employees Care Pamela M. Little * Walter Martin * Patricia I. McCullough * McGraw-Hill Companies Fredi Morf * Rebecca L. Neagle * Occidental Petroleum Diana G. Osborne * Karen B. Phinazee * Stephen R. Prescott * Ray Price, Inc. Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc. - Plan G S & S Entertainment Sam & Bill’s Hair Design Scotts Company Geeta D. Shah * Supreme Maintenance Organization Marilyn Terrill * William L. Terrill * Thompson Buick GMC Cadillac Raymond L. Tims * Town of Rolesville US Environmental Protection Agency Jeralyn V. Valdillez * VenTara Corporation Village Auto Outlet Andrew C. Vinal * Wake Stone Corporation Wake Tech Retirees Association Julie Webb
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Deans Club - ($250+) Willeena J. Algood * Jacinta H. Allmond * Lawrence W. Appleton Angela W. Barbour * Denise H. Barton * Kenneth D. Beasley * Richard J. Boyd Kevin A. Brown * Kathryn M. Butler * Anthony M. Caison * Benita Clark * Dan F. Clower * Barbara A. Coles * Linda M. Cress * Linda R. Daniel * Marlys A. De Alba * Lisa Dees * Susan M. Doody * Thomas S. Doody * Lora M. Eddington * Calvin R. Edgerton * Cynthia R. Foster * Dean R. Furbish * Deborah W. Furbish * Patricia K. George Mark T. Gibson * Hicks Landscaping Contractors, Inc. Dianne B. Hinson * Joseph Humphrey * Lynn E. Kavcsak * Cheryl L. Keeton * Nirva Keyser * Ernestine D. Ledbetter * Denise M. Lorenz * Ronald A. Lowe * Brenda P. Maddox * Mall Media Fund, Inc. Beverly D. Mangum * Kelly H. Markson * Jerry W. Marples Ana M. McClanahan * Jeremy W. McFarland * Darryl D. McGraw * Sharon W. McMillian * Joan Myers Morris & Associates, Inc. Edwin Neagle * Susan M. O’Neill * Mary D. Pearce * Rhonda G. Pickett * Lorraine Powers * Carl D. Price Jane A. Rabon James G. Rasor William T. Rhoades * Nancy J. Rivers * James A. Roberson *
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Joan Romano * John W. Saparilas * Baerbel Schilz * Mary Anne Schlieper * Tanya E. Scott * Bipin P. Shah Bonnie C. Shattuck * Southern Fried Agile, Inc. Leon H. Squire * State Employees Combined Campaign Richard W. Sullins * Beverly Thomas Veena Vakharia Wake Tech SGA Kathy Weeks * Sharon F. Welker * Wells Fargo Foundation Century Club - ($100+) Abo Obidah Abazid * Sheila J. Abercrombie * David Aduddell * Treva G. Aiken * Diane B. Albahrawy * Gloria L. Allard Bob Allen Kristina C. Allen * Margaret E. Allen * Phyllis A. Allen * Judy A. Archie * Paul S. Ashworth Paula B. Askew * Vickie W. Baggett * Philip C. Bales * Barefoot & Young Insurance Virginia M. Barile * Katherine B. Barkin * Barnes and Noble College Bookstore Carrie Bartek * Eugene R. Bartlett * Roslynn E. Bartley * Carol V. Beasley Nancy Beasley * Betsy J. Bell * Shemika L. Bell * Barbara D. Bendle Juan A. Benitez * Angela L. Bequette * Robert P. Berman * Alden C. Berry * Mariah Best * Kenneth M. Betancourt * Laura Bethea * Roslyn Y. Bethea * Valerie D. Bishop * Krista S. Blackburn *
Michelle R. Blackmon * Charlotte E. Blackwell * Almerdia W. Blalock * Brandi E. Blanchard * Deanna Blatchford * Bobby Murray Chevrolet Katherine M. Booher John B. Boone * Billy Bostic * Cyntria A. Bouknight-Lyons * Cynthia C. Boulus * Adam T. Bram * Kim B. Breivogel * Thomas K. Brennan * Crescentia L. Brown * Lorene Brown * Delores F. Brubaker * Benita A. Budd * Larry M. Buie * Lisa M. Bulls * Charles I. Bunn * Charles L. Burns * Jimmy Byrd Elizabeth A. Cahoon * Santrell M. Caison * Donna D. Calhoun * Leonard H. Cannady Car Cosmotology David O. Card * Tina P. Carter * Don Cashion Lisa M. Ceciliano * Tracy Cheatham * Chen-Pi P. Chen * Trudy S. Clark * Kimberley E. Clarke * Betty B. Clevenger John J. Clevenger * Coggins Sales & Marketing, Inc. Wyatt H. Coggins Amelia D. Compton * Stephen J. Coppedge * Donna E. Corbett * Kathryn M. Covington * Winifred S. Crumrine * Wyatt S. Cumbo * Michael A. Cylar Lorena M. Davalos * Gary N. Davin * Sheryl F. Davy * Karen R. Dawes * Kelly P. Deal * Brenda G. Deaton Ajit S. Dixit * William C. Donaldson * Raymond K. Downes * Suvanida Duangudom *
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Duke Energy Progress Rodney A. Duke * Steve N. Duncan * Lloyd E. Dunn * Leigh Anne Dupree * Scarlet T. Edwards * Gerard W. Egan * Bruce R. Evans * Zanita P. Evans * EYP, Inc. Philip B. Faucette * Delores E. Floyd * Steven V. Fowler * Gary Franks Joseph A. Friend Monica P. Gemperlein * Wesley W. Gilmore * Hannelore J. Gray James E. Gray * Tonya J. Greene * Margaret E. Griffin * Kandy C. Griffis * Vickie L. Grove * Christian Guenther James J. Hadley * Joseph H. Haigler * Gwen W. Hammaker * Terri Hamrick * Mary I. Harbison Mohamed Y. Hassan * Sara H. Hassell * Lesleigh Hastings * Edward L. Hatley * Joyce M. Hawkins * Woodrow W. Hayes * Dave W. Hedrick Gloria A. Hicks * Linda E. Hill * Clifton E. Hinton * Shawnda J. Holley * Carlos H. Huchim Porter * Frederick M. Hughes * Amber S. Hurst * Tamitha S. Inks * Camellia L. Inman * Raymond E. Isler * Samuel W. Isley * Helen T. James * Richard T. Jarmon * JDM Management Corp. Phillip H. Jefferson * Brian M. Johnson * Deborrah B. Johnson * Graham J. Johnson * Julie R. Johnson Lesia K. Johnson * Mark A. Johnson Sharon G. Johnson *
William D. Johnson * Yvonne Johnson-Porter * Jackie M. Jones * Jennifer Jones * Sara H. Jones * Vickie D. Jones * Johnie L. Joyce Laura M. Kalbaugh * Jean-Pierre K. Kamuabo * KCsTree Barbara S. Kennedy * Jacqueline Kilberg * William C. Kincy * Kelly S. King * Rachel G. King * Tony Ku * Maria E. Lafuente Fister * Deborah L. Lane * Kimberly Langston * Linda M. Larson Mary C. Larson * Byron J. Latil * Dina M. Law * Tamaria M. Lawson * Veronica Lawton * Catherine M. Lester * Man C. Leung * Justine M. Lewandowski Nick Lewandowski Phillip M. Lewis Andrea T. Lewton * Laurie F. Linn * Donald B. Little * Laura A. Littlefield * Leah C. Lockamy * Carol R. Lodder * E. Dianne Loyd * Timothy Lucas * Andrea V. Mace * Lana C. Mangum * Peter T. Marino Robin C. Marshall * Anna Clay A. McAdams * Marilyn McNeely * Merck and Company, Inc. Ann Marie Milner * Lonette E. Mims * Joy B. Minster * Susanne V. Mistric * Sandie W. Mitchum * Adolphe Molin * Teresa P. Monteiro Emily Moore * Richard D. Moore * Lee R. Moose * Robert Mullen Neuse River Capital, LLC Reginald Newberne *
Katherine M. Ngaruiya * Allison R. Norris * North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants North Carolina Cooperative Education Association North Carolina Symphony Gillian A. Norton * Kim L. Olds * Jared S. Ollison * Mary J. Orazem * Deborah P. Ortiz * David K. Osborne Ellen M. Overington * Demetra T. Overton * Carolyn T. Owen * Holly Owens Charmaine A. Parker * Karl Parr * Ginger M. Pasley * Kate Pattison * Sameer Pawa * Stephen A. Peay * Michael A. Penry * Paula H. Perry * Edith G. Pierce * Craig Pleasants Patricia F. Poe Cheryl Porter Carl L. Puckett Paul A. Quinn * Gary R. Randall Thomas E. Rankin * Lee Rasor Carolyn S. Rea * Vince Revels Betty Reynolds * Tommy T. Rhodes Belinda A. Rice * Joseph F. Rich * Bonnie S. Riddle * Debra P. Ridgeway * Thomas M. Riley * Beverly L. Rittner * RJP Consulting Group, LLC Amanda T. Roberts * Lorianne P. Robinson * Patty Robinson * Tracy A. Rockwell * Christopher Roddenberry * Reyna Rodriguez * Linda R. Rogers Paula S. Rosen * Walter D. Rotenberry * Lucille C. Roth * Traci Rowe * Mary K. Rowland * Robin R. Russell *
Kay B. Ruth * Sara M. Rutzky * William R. Sanders * Elaine M. Sardi * SAS Championship Scott Schlesinger * Michael R. Schore * Carol T. Scott Marla B. Seagroves Brinda S. Shah Billy Shaw * Elizabeth A. Shelton * Richard E. Shepherd * Lara J. Sheppa * Christy W. Shields * Witold J. Sieradzan * Tina H. Sikes * Kevin M. Silva Amanda J. Sinodis * Kimberly R. Smalls-McDougal * Beverly N. Smith * Yasmine Sonnenberg * Frances K. Spade * Noah F. Spencer * Faye Stall * Mary C. Staton * Tammy C. Stephenson Hamid * Nan L. Stephenson * Jackie T. Swanik * Steven D. Swann * Brad J. Swearingen * Ashley Swing * Dana W. Tamer * Marla L. Tart * Anthony T. Taylor * Mary A. Taylor Patricia S. Taylor * Dana L. Teague * Kenneth R. Temple Wanda B. Thomas * Florianna J. Thompson * Tyra B. Thompson Natasha Trent * Patrick T. Tribble * Daniel Trudel Linda W. Tyler * Ramen Valdillez Joyce A. Vaughan * Vericon Construction John W. Vickrey * Russell Wahrman * Mary W. Wakeford Trent D. Walden Debra S. Wallace * Daniel K. Walther * Kai Wang * Angela E. Washington * Thu T. Washington *
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Elisabeth C. Waybright * Dale E. Weaver * Samuel E. Wells * Wendy West * Christian P. Wheeler * Lori A. Wicker * Will Ride Two Elizabeth W. Williams * Natacha L. Williams * Louis J. Williford Deborah J. Wood * Lori A. Woodruff * Troy L. Woodruff * Kathleen Worsdale * Bryan T. Worthington * Gerald L. Yeaney * Toinette Young * Karen R. Zagula * Fred Zahn * Donor - (up to $99) Adele A. Abreu * Gabriel N. Abreu * Jennifer W. Adams * Keli N. Adams * Advantage Conveyors, Inc. Melania I. Aguirre-Rabon * Susan H. Ajygin * Tammy B. Albright * Cynthia L. Alejandro Latisha J. Alford * Julie H. Allen * Kathryn Allen * Latia C. Allen * Terri A. Allen * Barbara A. Aman Amann Meeting Resources Fonshee D. Ames * Sharon A. Ames Kimberly H. Andreaus * John G. Annis * Michél B. Archambault * Hugo R. Arias * John F. Armes Edith M. Arrington Amin Asfari * Evangeline L. Atkinson * Regina Austin * Sue A. Austin * Patricia M. Averre * Becky L. Babel * Francis C. Bagbey Carolyn R. Baggett * John R. Bakken * Donald H. Ball * Michale W. Banks * Stacy M. Barnes * Neneh I. Barrie *
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Donna Barstrom Beverly G. Bartholomew * Joyce S. Bass Ryan E. Batchelor * Thomas E. Beaman * Katherine D. Beasley * Gina Beaudry * Jacquelyn Beech * Molly P. Belcher * Donald M. Bell * Alex C. Bellamy * Katherine Bennett * Deborah S. Benton * Douglas M. Bergeron * Heather L. Berry * Rebecca L. Berry * Gilbert A. Blaylock Allison P. Blocker * Joanne Boles Courtney R. Boney * Lois Boone Nancy H. Boone * Josee M. Bourget-Thuma * Joshua M. Bowers * Joy N. Bowman * Gerald W. Boyd * Pamela Boyette Brittany A. Boynton * Carolyn S. Braxton Angie Brazemore Reed M. Breneman * Jewel B. Brett Jay Brewer John F. Bridgers Viviana E. Bright * Regina Briska * David G. Bristol Jane A. Broden * Virginia P. Brodie * Amanda J. Brown * Jean D. Brown * Jeremy P. Brown * Jesska M. Brown Kenneth J. Brown * Joelle Brummitt-Yale * Britne Bucklew * Maya Budihardjo * Dave R. Bullamore Garion Bunn * Dorothy Burchall Sandra P. Burgess * Luanne M. Burns * Michael L. Bussey * Tracey A. Callison * Ethel G. Campbell * Sally H. Campbell * Michael W. Capps * Michelle T. Capps *
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Beverly L. Carapelle * Robert E. Carawon * Diane S. Cardamone * Tyson G. Carr * Kay F. Carter Vanessa J. Cash * David M. Cates Jennifer N. Caviness * A. M. Chambers James J. Chapman * Michael M. Chi * Frank G. Christian Elizabeth M. Church * Lesley B. Clark * Yolanda J. Clark * Quatesha Clarke * Jo Anne Clayton * Wendy Clinton * Mary Coggins Cathy M. Collie * Cathy S. Collins * Tiffany A. Collins * Thomas M. Compeau Alison J. Consol * Stanley P. Converse * Du-Shan D. Conway * Norma B. Cook Vikki C. Cook David Cooke Willie Junior Cooke David D. Cooper * Patricia S. Cooper * Benjamin L. Corbett * Charles P. Corr * Riccardo Cosmey * Amy D. Cox Paul A. Cox Samantha P. Cox * Jenna L. Craddock * James R. Creech Janet C. Creech * Brandon P. Crews * Catherine S. Crews * Hilda Crocker Stephen D. Crutchfield * Joshua D. Cruz * Hong Cui * Maureen Cunningham * Currin Dental Lab Inc. Tiffany M. Daniels * Diane W. Darden * Joseph Davis * Debra A. Dawson * Bob DeCatsye Lori Dees * Louis B. Delaine Alexandra Y. Deyneka * Alfred DiCaprio
James L. Dicke Tyler W. Dockery * Peggy G. Doughtie Christine Y. Drayer * Linda D. Drayton Jo Ann Dubose Dunkin’ Donuts Markus D. Dupree * Crystal Eatman * Kimberly Eaton * Allen W. Edwards * Donald R. Edwards Jean S. Edwards * Julie I. Eldridge * Brett M. Ellis * Cherie A. Emerick * Susan Engel * Patricia D. Enlow * Carleen P. Evans David Y. Evans Teresita Evans * Gerhard Faessler * Harry R. Fair Kimberly S. Faircloth * Laura A. Farkas * Carol Farmer Scott A. Fellows * Susan W. Fenn * Julie A. Fenton-Glass * Rena Ferraro * Frank Fields * Jacqueline G. Fields * Judith A. Finn Derek A. Fisher * Rhoderick E. Fleming * Renee Fletcher * Ana J. Flores * Twana J. Fogg * Lori Forbes-Talley * Leighton C. Ford * Brandon L. Foster * Patricia A. Foster * Stephanie A. Fraccola * Sue-Ellen Frank Lori A. Frear * James E. Freeman * Melissa D. Freeman * Mary S. Frucelli * Mara F. Fryar * Charles F. Fuller Karen H. Fussell * Michael J. Gala Amy R. Gaona Teresa D. Gardner * Jessica A. Garner * Gateway Restaurant Julie A. Gattis * Kathryn A. Gault *
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Genworth Financial Josephine George * Karen B. Gibbons * Christopher G. Gitthens * Kendra L. Gladwin Melanie R. Gnau * Kathleen M. Goldstein * Mildred H. Goodson Angela Graham * John T. Gray Karen M. Gray * Lesley M. Graybeal * Mary H. Green * Steven D. Greene * Jonathan Gregory * Iris V. Griffith Amy G. Grindstaff * Brenda K. Grizzard * Susan Guerrant * Thomas E. Guettler * Tara D. Gullatt * Dustin C. Gurley * Harvey M. Hall * Janet E. Hall * Janice Hall * Margaret C. Hall Michele Hall * James L. Hallett * Halligan Construction, LLC Gretchen K. Hamel Nancy I. Hamel Brian K. Hancock * Juanita N. Hanford Alicia M. Hardy * Connie Harre Barbara F. Harris * Clyde P. Harris Geoffrey Harris * Olga C. Harris * Rebecca J. Harris * Cynthia Hartman Adam D. Harward * Joan W. Harwell Silke Hasselberg * Kizzy V. Heath * Natalie J. Heath * Lillian D. Heaton * James Hedges * Joanna M. Helton * Julia A. Hendrick Niia C. Herbert * Millie Herget Maria O. Hernandez Mary H. Hicks Elizabeth Anne Hill * Steven J. Hill * Cellestine D. Hinton * Anita G. Hitchner *
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“i am a WAKE”- Veronica Puente
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t 23, Veronica Puente was a standout at Wake Tech. The honor student graduated in 2014 with an Associate in Arts degree after an exceptional year. She was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the largest honor society in American higher education, and received the 2013 Community College Scholarship Award from NC AHEAD, the North Carolina chapter of the Association of Higher Education and Disability. Veronica, who is blind, was the only NC community college student to receive the award that year, a $500 scholarship. 46
Veronica says disability support services and her instructors played a huge role in her success. “Wake Tech sparked my interest in education,” she says. “The personal attention really helped me do well in my classes.” Carolyn Koning, Disability Support Services Coordinator at Wake Tech, says “Veronica was a remarkable student.
“Wake Tech sparked my interest in education.”
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She is exceptionally bright, tenacious, and diligent – everything Veronica does, she does well.” Veronica enrolled at Wake Tech in 2011 after graduating from high school. She was the first in her family to attend college and plans to continue her studies in International Relations. Veronica’s goal is to help educate people, especially those outside the United States, about people with disabilities. “We can reach our goals. We just need the tools to make it happen.” 2013-2014
Mission Statement
The mission of Wake Technical Community College is to improve and enrich lives by meeting the lifelong education, training, and workforce development needs of the communities it serves; to promote individual success in the workplace and in higher education; and to increase entrepreneurship as well as cultural, social, and economic development. In pursuit of its mission, the college adheres to an open door policy, offering quality education that is accessible and affordable to all adults regardless of age, sex, socioeconomic status, ethnic origin, race, religion, or disability. Wake Tech provides vocational, technical, and occupational training; university transfer preparation; basic skills development; community partnership opportunities; and a variety of support services and resources. Wake Tech structures its programs and operations around the core values of accountability, respect, responsibility, critical thinking, communication, and collaboration.
Accreditation
Wake Technical Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wake Technical Community College. 2000 copies of this public document were printed at a cost of $2.93 per copy.
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