2020 Gratitude Report

G R AT I T U D E R E P O R T

Dear CCV Donors and Friends, As many of you know, CCV marked its 50th anniversary in 2020. Anticipating a year of reminiscence and reconnection, we kicked off our celebrations in January with “CCV Day” at the Vermont State House. Sadly, with so much overshadowing this milestone year, our remaining 50th anniversary plans were cancelled.

The Community College of Vermont supports and challenges all students in meeting their educational goals through an abiding commitment to access, affordability, and student success.

But even in the darkest moments, hope and inspiration are abundant in the gifts and support we receive from donors like you. The McClure Grad Gift, Life Gap Grants, and the Flex program featured here are examples of how your incredible generosity makes a difference for CCV students. Not only do you provide crucial funding for student programs and aid, but you often become partners who push us to innovate and improve.

We are grateful for your loyal support and your shared belief in the work we do. As you read our Gratitude Report, keep this in mind. Think about the many CCV students you have impacted this year. You are changing lives. We hope you feel as proud as we do about the tremendous progress we’ve made together.

In 2021, we know you are with us as we help Vermonters prepare for a better future.

For all you do, thank you.

With gratitude,

Joyce Judy, President

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Aimee Stephenson, Director of Resource Development

SHRISTI RAI

AN UNPRECEDENTED MOVE TO INSPIRE STUDENTS

So much fell away for the graduating class of Vermont’s high schools as the pandemic took over our lives this year.

We made a leap of faith on behalf of these young people to give the gift of a step forward — a free course of their own choice, close to home.

The McClure Gift Amidst the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic, the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation gave every student in the Vermont high school class of 2020 a graduation gift:

One free course of their choosing at CCV.

During a time of great uncertainty, this gift was the McClure Foundation’s way of saying: we believe in you and are invested in you. As our hope for the future, you deserve something you can count on.

As our most trusted and long-standing philanthropic partner, the McClure Foundation has contributed over $2.6 million and countless hours to CCV while serving as both a source of inspiration and innovation these past 10 years.

— Barbara Benedict, President, The J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation

We are eternally grateful for their generous support!

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Age: 17 Winooski High School graduate, 2020 CCV, Early College completion, 2020 Shristi’s ambitious plans to become an emergency room doctor, starting with an associate degree from CCV by summer 2021, were almost derailed when her mother was detained in India due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Unable to complete her application for federal financial aid, Shristi thought she might be forced to take a break from school.

Above: Barbara Benedict (right) with Carolyn Weir (left), the Executive Director of the McClure Foundation

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McClure Gift Recipient

“I wanted to continue at CCV, but I wouldn’t have been able to keep going without this free course.

I’m so very grateful for this opportunity.” ccv.edu

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Life Gap is funded solely through philanthropic donations.

We are so grateful to Bari and Peter Dreissigacker, Bill and Kate Schubart, Twincraft Skincare, The Alchemist Foundation, Vermont Community Foundation, People’s United Bank, and many others, who gave $190,000 this past year to help CCV students achieve their educational goals.

P H I L A N T H R O P I C G E N E R O S I T Y H E L P S C C V S T U D E N T S S TAY I N S C H O O L

Life Gap Grants In 2017, CCV established the Life Gap Fund with a large gift from private donors. Whether it’s the internet bill, new tires to pass inspection, or simply an expensive textbook, Life Gap Grants help students overcome financial hurdles that get in the way of school. As we moved 529 courses from on-ground to online this spring, CCV’s Life Gap Grants provided emergency funding to help students overcome challenges and continue their education.

Since its inception, Life Gap has helped 1,525 students stay in school.

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We are proud to support CCV’s Life Gap program. Education is the backbone of a healthy community and we need to do everything we can to help Vermonters stay in school. Life Gap provides a critical safety net, allowing students to persist in their studies and create a better life for themselves.

— Peter and Michele Asch, Twincraft Skincare

Kyle Aines

Tom & Mary Evslin

Katie & Seth Mobley

The Alchemist Foundation, Inc.

Jerry & Judy Flanagan

Barbara Murphy

Anonymous (10)

Virginia Gellman

Peter Pallatta

Sean Hatch ‘07

Chris M. Paradee ‘88

Crystal Johnson ‘19

People’s United Bank

Ben & Joyce Judy

Rose Ramsdell ‘12

Tricia Kent

Susan Regier ‘94

Harry Knowles ‘12

Bill & Kate Schubart Ann S. Segal Peter Smith Maureen Sprague Jennifer Stefani Debbie & Mitch Stern Cynthia Swanson Susan & Bob Titterton Twincraft Skincare Vermont Community Foundation Erin Wetherell Sophie Zdatny

Beth Barnhill Tapp Barnhill Elizabeth Bassett Lynn R. Beebe ‘96 Adri Taylo Behrman Elena Bilodeau Carol & David Buchdahl Alexis Bushika ‘20

William P. LaDue ‘92 Robert Larrabee ‘99 Candace Lewis

Mary A. Castine

Panarach Puangphect Lewis ‘19

Robin R. Coleburn

D. Lynch

Janice Couture

Lynette Marthe

Philip Crossman

Leigh Marthe

J. Staige Davis

Kat Masback

Bari & Peter Dreissigacker

Laura & Dave Massell

Ryan and Meggan Dulude

Bette Matkowski

Robert Dykes

Denise McLain

Lincoln Earle-Centers ‘12

Linda R. Milne

LAURA DAILEY

Life Gap Grant Recipient Age: 40 CCV, A.S. Accounting, 2020 Laura came back to college to finish her associate degree after several years away. While attending CCV, she had multiple part-time work study roles. One night after work her vehicle broke down, leaving Laura unsure how she could continue both work and school without transportation. Thanks to a Life Gap Grant, her vehicle was fixed, and she was able to continue toward her goals.

In November 2020, Laura was hired full-time as part of CCV’s Northern Lights program.

“College has opened doors for me to a better life, and my journey has and will continue to inspire others around me.”

Gifts listed from October 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.

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KAEL PROGEN

Flex Course Participant

D I G I TA L C R E D E N T I A L S T H R O U G H F L E X L E A R N I N G

Creating the Flexibility Students Need

Age: 21 BFA Fairfax graduate, 2018 CCV, A.A. Liberal Studies, anticipated graduation 2021

Kael is passionate about politics and art. He is his family’s go-to person when it comes to troubleshooting tech, and one day he hopes to have a career in computer science. Kael had this to say about the Flex course he took:

With funding from the J. Warren and Lois McClure Foundation, CCV developed digital credentials and Flex courses in response to Vermont’s rapidly changing workforce needs. Students like Kael have the freedom to enroll in Flex courses throughout the first half of the semester and then work at their own pace toward completion. CCV’s Flex courses also offered the perfect solution for unemployed Vermonters wanting to pivot to a new career when the State provided Coronavirus Relief Funds for free training in November.

This past year, the Northfield Savings Bank (NSB) Foundation awarded a two-year grant to hire a dedicated staff member for Flex programming.

CCV is so grateful for the contributions of philanthropic partners like the McClure and NSB Foundations who provide both resources and guidance to help us innovate in ways that would not be otherwise possible.

By increasing access to education, the Flex program increases opportunity for Vermont’s unemployed and underemployed. Administering these critical classes at a reasonable cost benefits not only the student’s personal and professional growth, but local businesses and industries, and ultimately, Vermont’s economy. The Northfield Savings Bank Foundation is proud to support this pivotal program, and we look forward to seeing the results of our investment for years to come.

– Yael Friedman, President and Chair of the Northfield Savings Bank Foundation Board of Directors

On behalf of everyone at CCV, especially our students who are deeply impacted by your generosity:

SAVINGS BANK FOUNDATION

“ I loved the open-endedness of the course I took in website development. It gave me an opportunity to set my own goals and explore a topic that was new to me.”

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Support the mission of CCV by providing unrestricted resources for new initiatives as well as a variety of operational needs and projects.

General Scholarship Fund Gifts to this non-endowed fund go directly toward tuition assistance for students enrolled at one of our 12 academic centers or the Center for Online Learning.

Invest in future generations of CCV students through this endowed fund that generates annual earnings used exclusively toward scholarships.

Life Gap Grants Life Gap provides just-in-time support to help students bridge challenging financial situations that threaten their ability to stay in school.

$694,654 *

The Endowment for Student Success

$413,290

Where the Money Goes Student Programs

$338,500

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Friends

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CCV ALUMNI

Giving to the Community College of Vermont has become the portal through which I can share my passion for education. My parents instilled in me an understanding of the values found in learning and in service. Education is a gift no one can take from us and each course benefits everyone we encounter in the world.

I love CCV. Every time I walk into the building in Winooski I feel proud to be part of a community that is warm, welcoming, and nurturing. For many it is the first step on the road to higher education. I am honored to be able to give back and help provide others with the opportunities I was blessed with.

CCV was there for me when all I needed was an open door to new possibilities. I contribute to CCV to help ensure that door is always open to all Vermonters.

— Leigh Marthe, Ph.D. is a Coordinator of Student Advising at CCV in Brattleboro

— Debbie Stern has been teaching computer science as a CCV faculty member for 20 years

$175,251

$179,845

Operations

Alumni, Faculty & Staff

$72,269

Corporate & Business

$28,250

Other Orgs. $1,000

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CCV INSTRUCTOR

Endowment Scholarship Investments

$81,031

Make a gift online today at

C C V S TA F F

FY2020

The Annual Fund

Foundations

FY2020

We believe all people are entitled to a college education, and all students have the ability to learn. Donors play a significant role in our ability to meet student needs and transform lives. When you give to CCV, you are creating a better Vermont for all.

Your gift of any amount will help, and no gift is too small.

$694,654 *

Where the Money Comes From

Student Assistance & Scholarships $57,981 Other Endowment Investments $41,890

* Reflects unaudited FY2020 financials.

— William “Bill” LaDue ‘92 is a CCV alumnus who went on to earn a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Columbia University

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CCV gratefully acknowledges our generous donors. The gifts listed have been given in the most recent fiscal year, from July 1, 2019, through June 30, 2020.

Benefactors

President’s Circle

Dean’s List

Advocates

Patrons

The Alchemist Foundation, Inc. Anonymous Tim Donovan* Patricia Fontaine / Fountain Fund Bob & Lois Frey Jane Guyette / Bergeron Family Foundation Hoehl Family Foundation Ben & Joyce Judy Ken Kalb* & Nance Driscoll KeyBank Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Leigh Marthe Mascoma Bank Foundation J. Warren & Lois McClure Foundation, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation NEFCU (New England Federal Credit Union) Northfield Savings Bank People’s United Bank Bill & Kate Schubart Peter Smith* Susan & Bob Titterton Vermont Community Foundation Vermont Veterans with Disabilities

Anonymous (6) Arrow Fund A Book Company, LLC Carol & David Buchdahl Chroma Technology Corp Chuck Lacy & Gaye Symington Helen M. & T. Wayne Clark Janice Couture The Jerry Greenfield & Elizabeth K. Skarie Foundation, Inc. Greg & Megan Cluver Susan Henry & Sture Nelson Pixley Tyler Hill Michael Holland* Dr. Sydney Lea Andrew Pallito Meg & Bruce Seely Aimee Stephenson Norma & Thomas Stephenson Debra Ann & Mitchell Stern Ernest & Deborah ‘89 Stewart Meta Strick Twincraft Skincare John & Jennifer Vogel

Tapp Barnhill Graham W. Bauerle Art Brodeur Cathy & Joseph Frank Linda Gabrielson Jen & Deanna Garrett-Ostermiller Sara & Ron Kobylenski Anne Lezak & Dr. Harry Chen Laurie Loveland Dianne Maccario Tom & Charlotte MacLeay Main Street Landing Company Margo Waite ‘75 & Robert Menson Myrna Miller* Katie & Seth Mobley Ryan & Meggan Dulude Edlyn & David Pursell Ann S. Segal Seventh-Day Adventist Church Peter Smith Fund Southwestern Vermont Medical Center J & J Sweeney Union Mutual Of Vermont Companies Vermont Community Foundation

Angie Albeck Gail & Kenneth Albert Peter D. Anthony Nathan Astin Banwell Architects Betty Dye Bo J. Finnegan Deborah Hunt Jenney Izzo Tricia & Jeff Kent Sarah Lavallee Candace & Tony ‘93 Lewis Maryellen Lowe ‘82 KD Maynard Kathleen McIsaac Barbara Murphy* Oran Young & Gail Osherenko Kaija Percy Shirley Ridgway John N. Rosenblum ‘83 Eric Sakai Jeremy Schrauf Natalie Searle Jeb Spaulding Terrance Stanley ‘06 Don Tinney Yasmine Ziesler

Kyle Aines Jack Anderson Anonymous (7) Carole S. Bacon ‘91 Elizabeth Bassett Adam & Dianne Benezra Candace Brown ‘92 Becky & Paul Christophel Deborah Clark Robin R. Coleburn Philip Crossman Nance Daiker J. Staige Davis Lorei J. Dawson Mica DeAngelis & Barry Mansfield Gretchen DeHart Noel Duvall

Gifts greater than $5,000

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Gifts of $1,000 to $4,999

Gifts of $500 to $999

Gifts of $250 to $499

Gifts of $100 to $249

G. Richard Eisele Ruth L. Fish Jerry & Judy Flanagan Pat Forbes Seth Gibson Scott Giles & Kate Lalley Amy Holibaugh ‘05 Mr. & Mrs. Roland Labounty Julie Lee Robert & Elisabeth Lehr K. Leonard David & Meredith Liben Jason Mearls ‘14 Kara Mings James & Penelope Nolte Charles Obrien Mercedes Pour-Previti Anita Ristau Andrea Rogers Aaron Roy Jan Roy & Steven Young Sister Janice Ryan Mike ‘88 & Anne Showalter Jean E. Snow ‘77 Jerry Spivey Gary & Kathleen Starr Lee & Byron Stookey Roberta Stradling Linda & Keith Tarr-Whelan Steven C. Thompson ‘96 Diego Uribe De Urbina ‘98 Heather Weinstein Carolyn Weir Jake & Cathie Wheeler Peggy Williams Sophie Zdatny

Friends

Gifts up to $99 Gloria Alexander Anonymous (7) Michael Audet Uma Balakrishnan Lynn Beebe-Dow ‘96 Linda & Rich Bell Joanne Blakeman Mindy Boenning Janet & John Bossi Helene Bounsana ‘19 Charles Bunting Paul M. Capriola Eileen Chalfoun Jennifer Clarke ‘04 Brenda Collins Albert Cordes Allan Curtiss ‘13 Rosalind Daniels Gabrielle Dietzel Mel Donovan Jeremiah K. Durick Valerie Edwards Cynthia Feiker Martin & Sheila ’78 Fors Ronald R. Gabriel Elisabeth Gish ‘02 Linda Gribnau Michael Griffith Jody Hayden ‘02 Robin Hopps ‘03 Gregory Howe ‘07 Amy Huntington & Patrick Brown

Richard Isenberg Erick Johnson ‘11 William Kelly Alison Kirk William LaDue ‘92 Darlene Larochelle Robert J. Larrabee ‘99 David & Kathy Larsen Suzanne Lovell ‘87 Kat Malley Katherine Maynard Judith Maynes ‘90 Irene Mitchell Amy & Henry Nachman William Noyes ‘82 Marie O’Brien Elizabeth ‘20 & Douglas O’Donnell Gary J. O’Gorman ‘10 Michael Pichette ‘96 Martha Rainville & Michelle Wilkie Maura & Curt Randall Carolyn Raycraft ‘81 Susan Regier ‘94 Michael Richman Nelda Rossi Linda Schlott Malik Sevlic ‘02 Fred & Diane ‘84 Swan Lynn Vera Edward Vizvarie ‘01 Lijuan Wei ‘13 Joan M. Wollrath ‘84 Daniel Wyman

In Honor of

Gifts in recognition of those who have made a significant difference in our donors’ lives.

Peter D. Anthony In the name of Peter Smith Carol & David Buchdahl In the name of President Joyce Judy Janice Couture In the name of Kate Maynard on the occasion of her retirement Betty Dye In the name of Janice Couture Jerry & Judy Flanagan In the name of Katie Mobley Elisabeth Gish ‘02 In the name of Elisabeth Dodds Dodds Gregory Howe In the name of Trish McCarthy Katherine Maynard In the name of Mica D’Angelis Penelope Nolte In the name of Dr. Nancy W. Nolte Ernest & Deborah ‘89 Stewart In the name of President Joyce Judy Gifts in honor of the Assessment of Prior Learning Program Gabrielle Dietzel Dianne Maccario

In Memory of

Gifts in memory of loved ones who have passed away.

Art Brodeur In memory of Lennox Richardson Brodeur Janice Couture In memory of Stephen Albright In memory of Marguerite & Alfred Couture, their sons Raymond & Richard (Dick), grandsons Gregory & John, and daughters-in-law Annette & Jean Couture In memory of Carol Richman Bob & Lois Frey In memory of Sharon Joy Duffy Robin Hopps In memory of G. Jason Conway William Kelly In memory of Maria Calamia Laurie Loveland In memory of Andrew Colby Godaire Maryellen Lowe ‘82 In memory of Karen Clark In memory of Elmer Kimball Leigh Marthe In memory of Len and Linda Marthe Maura & Curt Randall In memory of Frances Patry ccv.edu

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Golden Maple Leaf Sustainers

As the only open-admissions college in Vermont, and with our statewide presence, CCV provides access to higher education for a broad spectrum of students. Look around, and you will see CCV alumni everywhere — they are your nurses, police officers, social workers, educators, business owners, and more.

A new giving program established in honor of CCV’s 50th anniversary. To set up a monthly gift and join, visit ccv.edu/donate.

Sister Janice Ryan In memory of Sister Elizabeth Candon Eric Sakai In memory of John David Christensen Lee & Byron Stookey In memory of Martha O’Connor Roberta Stradling In memory of Mark Oliver Stradling In memory of President Joyce Judy’s mother, Hazel Howe McNamara Janice Couture Barbara Murphy* Ernest & Deborah ‘89 Stewart In memory of former President Ken Kalb Becky & Paul Christophel Brenda Collins Nance Daiker Tim Donovan* Valerie Edwards Kara Mings Amy & Henry Nachman

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Charles Obrien Anita Ristau Nelda Rossi J & J Sweeney

The Legacy Society

Honors the generosity of donors who make bequests and planned gifts or who have established named endowments.

Anonymous (3) Joseph & Dale Boutin Joseph & Dale Boutin Scholarship Fund Robert L. Chadwick Yolande Corbin Chadwick Scholarship Fund Helen M. & T. Wayne Clark Karen Raylene Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund G. Jason Conway G. Jason Conway Memorial Scholarship Fund Janice Couture Mica DeAngelis & Barry Mansfield Gabrielle Dietzel Bob & Lois Frey Jennifer Frey Memorial Fund

Janet F. Gillette The Endowment for Teaching & Learning The Endowment for Student Success Jane Guyette / Bergeron Family Foundation Urban & Pauline Bergeron Memorial Scholarship Fund Ken Kalb* & Nance Driscoll Laurie Lawrence-Pepin ‘92 Barbara Martin Susan E. Mehrtens May Munger Ann Newsmith Peter Smith * Jean E. Snow ’77 & Charles (Kip) Snow John & Jennifer Vogel Leah M. Kalb Scholarship Fund Yasmine Ziesler

Matching Gifts

Received from organizations that contribute matching gifts in response to an employee or affiliate’s gift.

Union Mutual of Vermont Companies * Former CCV President

Kyle Aines Tapp Barnhill Graham W. Bauerle Linda & Rich Bell Gretchen DeHart Bo J. Finnegan Jen & Deanna Garrett-Ostermiller Susan Henry & Sture Nelson Amy Holibaugh ‘05 Jenney Izzo Ben & Joyce Judy Sarah Lavallee Julie Lee Candace & Tony ‘93 Lewis David & Meredith Liben

Kathleen McIsaac Katie & Seth Mobley James & Penelope Nolte Andrew Pallito Martha Rainville & Michelle Wilkie Aaron Roy Natalie Searle Peter Smith* Jean E. Snow ‘77 Jerry Spivey Aimee Stephenson Lynn Vera Heather Weinstein Yasmine Ziesler

When you support CCV, you support Vermont.

300

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ONLINE AND HYBRID COURSES EACH SEMESTER

MOST AFFORDABLE COLLEGE FOR VERMONTERS

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AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

YEAR-ROUND LEARNING

FALL, SPRING, & SUMMER TERMS

58%

FIRST GENERATION IN THEIR FAMILY TO ATTEND COLLEGE

ADMISSION OPEN TO ALL WHO CAN BENEFIT

2,384 TOTAL COURSES (3 SEMESTERS)

STUDENT AVERAGE AGE

ASSOCIATE AND/OR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE 100% ONLINE

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CREDITS TRANSFERABLE TO BACHELOR'S PROGRAMS

27 65% GRADUATE DEBT FREE

COURSES TYPICALLY MEET

1x / WEEK FOR 3 HRS

93%

VERMONTERS

COURSES OFFERED

DAYS, EVENINGS, WEEKENDS, AND ONLINE

DEGREE STUDENTS...

WITH FULL- OR PART-TIME JOBS

79%

80% 51% ENROLLED PART-TIME

WHO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID

CURRENT ADMINISTRATION President: Joyce Judy Dean of Strategic Initiatives & Student Affairs: Heather Weinstein Dean of Administration: Andy Pallito Dean of Academic Center Administration: Tapp Barnhill Dean of Academic Affairs: Deborah Stewart Dean of Enrollment and Community Relations: Katie Mobley Regional Director (North/Central): Gretchen DeHart Regional Director (Northwest): Marianne DiMascio Assistant Regional Director (Northwest): Jarod Waite Regional Director (West/South): Jenney Izzo CCV is committed to nondiscrimination in its learning and working environments for all persons. All educational and employment opportunities at CCV are offered without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. CCV is an equal opportunity employer.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Writing: Aimee Stephenson Photography: Jade Premont, Josh Larkin Design: Stride Creative Group

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