Davenport University Annual Report 2016/2017

ANNUAL REPORT 2016–2017

2017 Student Commencement Speaker LaTarsha Holmes ’17

DAVENPORT UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Frank H. Merlotti, Jr., Chairman Kenneth Yerrick, Vice-Chairman Franco Bianchi Paula Cunningham Rami A. Fawaz Tracy D. Graham Doyle A. Hayes, Sr. Robert Hetzler Wilbur A. Lettinga Richard J. Pappas Ed. D. Mary Tuuk Michelle Van Dyke

FOUNDATION BOARD Bruce Los, Chairman William B. Lettinga, Vice-Chairman James Albers Stacie Behler Joseph Buzzitta Catherine Ehrenberger Scott Geerlings Wilbur A. Lettinga Peg S. Luy Janet Mason Rachel Mraz Richard J. Pappas Ed. D. Ralph Slider Mike VanGessel Janet Veldhouse Mike Volk Jeff Zylstra

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Keith Klingenberg ’71, Chairman Ken Fortier ’01, Vice-Chairman Joel Blanchard ’05 Sara Brondsema ’07 James Czerew ’07 Art Garner ’91 Brian Hogan ’92 Bonnie Kopp ’84 and ’94 Gerilyn May ’98 Mark Minder ’96 Mandee Rick ’04 Ann Vidro ’96 Shelly Westbrook ’01 Jennifer Phillips Wilson ’02 Peg S. Luy Jason Madden ’08 Erik Dane ’07 Sara Mooney ’09 and ’17

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Davenport University 6191 Kraft Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI 49512 Phone: 616-233-3412 Email: alumni@davenport.edu Publication of names of donors is strictly for the purposes of acknowledgment by Davenport University. Any other use is unauthorized. © 2017 Davenport University.

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s we reflect on the 2016–17 year, we are reminded again of the many ways in which Davenport University has responded to the changing needs of the marketplace. Throughout Davenport’s history, we have responded with an unwavering commitment to QUALITY.

Through our Vision 2020 strategic plan, we are committed to continually improving our outcomes through the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, which help align plans, processes, decisions, people, actions and results. This continuous improvement begins with measurement as each year we set measurable goals and strive to provide better outcomes than the year before.

Davenport’s mission is to prepare students to achieve their career dreams, exceed employers’ expectations and transform communities. We remain committed to fulfilling this mission through QUALITY. Davenport has GROWN by leaps and bounds through QUALITY. When many organizations talk about GROWTH, they are referring to increased sales, or in the case of higher education, more students.

At Davenport University, GROWTH means much more.

For example, we have annually improved upon our persistence and retention rates, which has led to a 116 percent increase in our graduation rate. Our student and graduate satisfaction rates are at all-time highs. Since 2010, we have added nearly 20 degree programs based on the needs of the marketplace. We are excited about the myriad of ways that Davenport continues its GROWTH through QUALITY!

As we share some of the highlights from the past year in this 2016–17 Annual Report, thank you for being a part of our journey, grounded in the LEGACY of our namesake M.E. Davenport and focused on GROWTH through measurable QUALITY. Your support is making a significant difference as together we help our students GET WHERE THE WORLD IS GOING!

We are also creating new traditions and new LEGACIES today with our increased focus on QUALITY and GROWTH. Davenport’s Employment Guarantee is now available to more than 1,200 students in the accounting, nursing and network management and security programs. We dedicated our new, state-of-the-art Donald W. Maine College of Business Building in April. We are creating new LEGACIES with our athletic programs, including competition in the fall of 2017 in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).

The list goes on and on.

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Davenport’s mission is to prepare students to achieve their career dreams, exceed employers’ expectations and transform communities.

We remain committed to fulfilling this mission through quality, growth and legacy.

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DU was accepted into the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) Division II as a three-year provisional member.

The 30th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic raised $140,000 for scholarships for DU students.

Homecoming week featured the Alumni Awards Celebration and the first homecoming football game at the new Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

The 150th Gala celebrated the history and impact a Davenport University education has created.

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DONALD W. MAINE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

The Davenport community welcomed the opening of the new Donald W. Maine College of Business Building for classes in January 2017. Students, faculty and staff immediately embraced the enhanced technological capabilities of its classrooms, the many collaborative spaces designed for team building and its open atmosphere emulating the highly interactive style of today’s professional environment.

Successful continuing accreditation visits for the Medical Assisting program at Lansing and the Great Lakes Bay Campus in Midland and for the Master of Science in Nursing took place this year.

Additionally the first accreditation visit of the Family Nurse Practitioner program was held.

Davenport’s Employment Guarantee was extended to include the College of Technology BS in Network Management & Security. This program joins the BBA in Accounting and the Nursing BSN Pre-Licensure program as one of three programs at the University with this distinction.

The Veterans to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program has been granted a fifth year of funding with an additional $309,000 for a total of $1.5 million over five years. We are one of 31 schools of nursing in the country to receive federal funding for this program.

Professor Denny Bobeldyk presented his research at the BioSIG 2016 peer review conference in Darmstadt, Germany. His paper is of particular importance as the current research trends were looking to extract features from the iris to predict sex.

The Accounting Department was awarded specialized accounting accreditation by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), one of only five universities internationally to receive this accreditation.

Davenport University continued its commitment to the federal Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), directed by Professor Judy Knapp. One hundred and thirty-three volunteers accumulated 9,618 total volunteer hours and served approximately 6,300 West Michigan low-income families.

In total, over $7.863 million in client refunds were awarded.

Overall nursing pass rates at the Great Lakes Bay Campus in Midland this year were 100 percent, and the Warren and Grand Rapids Campuses reported pass rates of 92 percent. The Lansing Nursing program graduated its first class from the new campus.

Davenport University was recently selected as one of only 11 schools across the nation that meets the requirements for designation by the Defense Cyber Crime Center Academic Cyber Curriculum Alliance as a National Center of Digital Forensics Academic Excellence (CDFAE).

Davenport University has been identified as one of the top online Health Informatics associate degree programs in recent rankings, at ninth. Additionally the Health Services Administration Program was ranked fifth in the Top Online Schools in Health Administration by the College Affordability Guide.

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DU students Jessica Marklevitz ’18 and Kuana School ’18 published their research findings about MRSA in Bioinformation magazine. See page 14 for Kuana’s story.

M.E. Davenport Legacy Endowment Fund awarded its first grants to Dr. Chris Hamstra and Dr. Stephen Snyder, Dr. Tim Pennings, Ronald Draayer and Dr. Roque Neto.

More than 100 students competed in the Career Services Comfort Zone Challenges, including an Alumni Power Hour, Swim With the Sharks and Authentic Networking seminar.

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100% EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE is available to more than 1,200 students enrolled in accounting, nursing and network management and security programs

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

COLLEGE OF URBAN EDUCATION

In the Science Department, faculty member Laura Harris for the third year in a row won a Center for Teaching Excellence grant for her research on antibiotic-resistant MRSA. She also was selected as the president-elect of the Michigan Chapter of the American Society of Microbiology.

On April 30, 2017, Davenport graduated 22 students from the inaugural Master of Urban Education (MUE) Cohort.

Program impact data collected from the first graduating Cohort and the students they taught indicates that the program is effective. In-class observations of Cohort 1 confirmed consistent improvement in all dimensions of teacher practice evaluated.

In fact, in most dimensions evaluated, double digit increases in mastery of teacher practice concept by our master candidates was observed.

In the Math Department, faculty member Steve Bacinski presented his research on the game Tenzi at the Joint Math Meeting of the American Mathematical Society, the largest math meeting in the world.

In the Social Science Department, Dr. Tammy Stachowicz accompanied several students who presented at the Melungeon Heritage Foundation conference.

Read more about the College of Urban Ed on page 9.

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The new Donald W. Maine College of Business Building opened its doors for classes thanks to gifts from alumni and friends.

Nearly 30 students participated in the 2017 Alternative Spring Break trip to New Orleans, Louisiana to assist with flood prevention and recovery through ecosystem restoration.

One of two Woodrow Wilson fellows, Michael Markovits, visited the W.A. Lettinga Campus and spoke about his work in leadership.

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U P D AT E Inspiring Minds, Igniting Careers, Investing in the Vision Campaign Highlights

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n May 2015, Davenport University publicly announced its $25 million campaign Inspiring Minds, Igniting Careers, Investing in the Vision, with over $12 million dollars in commitments at that time. The most ambitious campaign in University history, it supports three important initiatives: a new facility for the Donald W. Maine College of Business, funds for the new College of Urban Education and additional scholarship support for deserving students.

Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our alumni and friends, the University has received over $24.9 million in gifts and pledges with a year remaining on the campaign’s five-year timeline. A local family foundation provided a generous matching grant which matches dollarfor-dollar any new gifts to the campaign projects. The original matching grant is $1.5 million and it has inspired $1.2 million

in new giving. A balance of $300,000 remains, still offering Davenport’s generous donors the opportunity to double the impact of their giving.

Due to the tremendous support Davenport has received, the University opened the new Donald W. Maine College of Business Building for classes on January, 2017. On April 29, more than 200 donors and friends celebrated the formal dedication of the building on the W.A. Lettinga Campus.

Named in honor of our Chancellor Emeritus, the 60,000-square-foot, stateof-the-art facility reflects the high tech business and corporate world of teamwork and collaboration that Davenport graduates enter when they receive their business degrees.

Also in April 2017, the College of Urban Education celebrated the graduation of its first cohort of master-level prepared teachers. The impact this innovative

above Donald W. Maine College of Business Building

program has had on the Grand Rapids Public Schools has been phenomenal.

The article on page 9 provides additional detail about this gamechanging initiative.

Since the campaign’s inception, our generous donors have created nearly 20 new endowed scholarships to support Davenport’s deserving students. Endowed scholarships provide perpetual support for current and future generations of students.

Each year nearly 750 students receive approximately $1 million in funds from endowed scholarships.

Thank you so much for your continued generosity to the Inspiring Minds, Igniting Careers, Investing in the Vision campaign!

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MAY 2017

JUNE 2017

Davenport hosted a trio of events including the annual Excellence in Business Gala with guest speaker Joe Montana and honoree Dan DeVos. In the next two days, DU dedicated the new Donald W. Maine College of Business Building and nearly 1,800 students graduated as the Class of 2017.

Davenport honored its retirees with an annual Retirees Luncheon.

Business Professionals of America (BPA) students from the W.A. Lettinga and Lansing Campuses earned 12 national championships, eight runner-up finishes and eight third-place finishes at the annual conference in Florida.

Alumni kicked off the summer season with a party at Founder’s Brewing Co. and kept the momentum going with a DU at the Zoo event.

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Urban Education Program Success Davenport University established the College of Urban Education (CUE) in 2014 to prepare and develop educational practitioners in real-world settings to meet the demands of urban environments.

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he idea for the College of Urban Education was in response to the national call for change in teacher preparation as well as Michigan’s need for effective teachers to serve students in low performing schools.

“Education is the foundation of a prosperous community,” said Tracy Graham, member of the Davenport Board of Trustees and former Chairman.

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“Unfortunately, too often the training for teachers falls short in preparing them to educate children in urban communities.

Fortunately, there is now a call for the education systems in these communities to be ready and able to adapt to their students’ unique learning needs. The College of Urban Education at Davenport University is answering that call.”

CUE’s vision is to develop teachers, education leaders and systems that sustain equity, creativity and opportunity for urban youth.

It is that vision that prompted Dr. Roque Neto, Professor in the College of Urban Education, to join the team. “When I first heard Davenport was starting a College of Urban Education and hiring instructors, I became very excited. I knew it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to help build something from the ground up,” he said.

Current Success—Making an Impact Within just a few short years, the MUE candidates are already making a significant impact on Grand Rapids Public Schools’ youth. By focusing our curriculum on increasing the effectiveness

“Davenport’s Master’s program is a real game changer.” above Dr. Roque Neto, Professor, College of Urban Education

Teresa Weatherall-Neal

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and reach of teachers currently teaching within the GRPS system, the youth who attend the MUE candidates’ classes are provided with enhanced resources and curricula geared specifically toward improving the academic outcomes of urban youth. We have seen tremendous improvements in teacher effectiveness as well as student achievement. On April 30, 2017, Davenport graduated 22 students from our inaugural cohort.

“My wife, Susan, and I have a vested interest in urban education dating back to our time volunteering at the United Way of West Michigan,” said Frank H. Merlotti, Jr., Chairman of Davenport’s Board of Trustees. “We had hands-on experience mentoring third graders in a reading program in one of the Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Public Schools Superintendent

urban elementary schools. It was through that experience that we gained a deeper understanding of the unique challenges facing teachers, students, administrators and the community at large.”

“We believe the holistic approach of Davenport’s Urban Education curriculum is innovative and is already proving that through qualitative outcomes from the first graduating classes. For us, this program has the potential to be a game changer—in fact a life changer—for our entire educational system, and most importantly those with the greatest need.”

Future Plans

Educational Leadership (MUEL) program in January 2018. The MUEL program will prepare candidates for leadership roles in K–12 schools, focusing specifically on urban school turnaround. Successful school transformation strategies require administrators to be adept at managing financial resources, community engagement, leading faculty through change, supporting and evaluating faculty, developing and assessing curriculum and impacting school culture. The CUE plans to partner with the Donald W. Maine College of Business to implement curriculum that promotes mastery of the business and educational leadership skills needed to transform underperforming schools.

In order to expand on the successes of the current MUE program, Davenport plans to implement the Master of Urban

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left Christina Flowers ’17 and Steve Bayus, Distinguished Adjunct

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work, not just changing processes. Even with these accolades, his return to the United States meant that he would need to earn a college degree to establish credibility and teach.

Beyond Textbook Terms

While traveling the world and running small businesses, Steve pursued his BBA when he was 46 years old and then his MBA at the age of 53.

Christina’s Journey

Christina Flowers ’17 learned how to launch her new magazine from Steve Bayus’ class that blended real-life teachings and storytelling to inspire hands-on learning.

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Steve’s Story

rowing up in a challenging urban inner city environment, Steve learned at an early age how to hustle. He advanced a grade twice during school and moved out of his parents’ house at the age of 16. As a young entrepreneur, Steve was 13 and his brother 16 when he started his first business selling ice cream out of a converted gas station on a street corner.

“Business was great for the first summer, until Dairy Queen stole our idea and filled the bottom of the cone,” he jokes. “They put us out of business.”

Even though he finished high school early and near the top of his class, he did not go to college. Steve joined the U.S. Air Force and quickly gained the confidence and abilities to be a leader. Early in his career, the only people who let him run businesses were the people whose businesses were failing. “As the new guy, I thought my role would be to bring a new perspective to the business, but in reality I was just their scapegoat for everything that was going wrong,” he said.

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Steve felt like he had something to prove, a chip on his shoulder as a result of his life in Cleveland, Ohio. “My first assignment as a quality manager was to testify in court because the company’s product was causing roadways to explode. The company needed someone to take the blame for a lost lawsuit. I called everyone with expertise to get as much knowledge, information as I could about the problem, solutions, contracts and we won all the lawsuits.”

With these results, Steve became sought after for his ability to turn around and revitalize small companies. He shared his insight with thousands of manufacturers and students at universities in China, won awards and was recognized as a turnaround expert in the Chinese culture.

An industry expert with 20 years of experience under his belt, Steve's greatest accomplishments involved his ability to connect with and teach people.

His turnaround success was rooted in the power of motivating and empowering people, insights he learned over years of

Christina is the daughter of a Pentecostal pastor, born and raised in Grand Rapids.

She is 13th out of 14 children and the second child to graduate college.

She has always had success in her career, being promoted to management at every place of employment she worked. After being laid off from her corporate marketing job of over 10 years at a worldwide propeller manufacturer, Christina’s passion took over and she began to work for herself.

“At first, I was working day and night as a freelance graphic designer, contractor and basically anything I could get my hands on. During my spare time, I hosted a ladies tea event for pastors’ wives and women leaders in ministry.

After the event, I would write articles recapping the inspirational stories that were shared about the role of women in the ministry. Women from all over were interested in my stories, which inspired me to create the WBM Magazine: The Women Behind the Ministry,” she said.

After nearly five years of strategizing, writing and laying out the magazine, Christina became stuck. “I didn’t know how to produce the magazine, what my finances needed to look like or where I was going to get the money I needed to fund the project. That is when I knew I had to go back to school to get my MBA.”

Meant to be For many, returning to school to pursue an MBA after being laid off can be challenging, especially for those who are adventuring into entrepreneurship, like Christina.

Steve and Christina’s first meeting was in the winter semester of 2017 in a master’s level marketing course. Christina recalls that time was a turning point for her business. “Steve brought real-world experiences to life in class. My whole perspective shifted,” she said. “I was designing a magazine based on what I wanted it to be like, not my target audience. Steve challenged me, which caused me to stop and evaluate my business. I needed to see it from the perspective of the target customers. My thinking completely changed.”

Christina had the passion, product and belief. But her perception of what made it go was absolutely wrong, according to Steve. Through his class, she was able to apply all the textbook theories by walking through real-life situations that she could apply to her business.

“That is what I love,” said Steve. “Even though I run businesses, if I can positively impact someone that I care about is what makes all the difference for me. Whether it’s Christina’s business or someone else in the class, I customize my teaching approach for each student.

We are all unique, especially Christina.”

She also started a scholarship fund, Single Parents Continuing Education, to aid single mothers and fathers of children in grades K–12 who are pursuing a college degree or training program.

“After earning my MBA, I am more open-minded,” said Christina. “That MBA experience enhanced my life and changed my thinking. Learning from others in the class was one of the most rewarding and fascinating benefits that I didn’t expect. It changes you.”

Thanks to Steve’s mentorship, as well as many other wonderful professors and classes, Christina officially launched The Women Behind the Ministry magazine in August 2017.

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below (l to r) Undergrad class: Ryan Brown, Kyle Pearson, Miles Morrisey, Mackenzie Shaw, Jennifer Dean, Rose Ann Bajewa, Jenny Hendricks and Elizabeth Britten

More Than a Class Assignment The Annual Career Fair is an exciting time at Davenport University for many students as they dress to impress recruiters from more than 70 employers and hope to land a great job. However, for students who do not have access to professional clothing, the Career Fair can be an intimidating and uncertain time.

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rom past experience, staff members knew that on average a dozen students are turned away from the Career Fair each year because of their lack of professional attire. They suspected that there was more to this problem than the students’ lack of awareness or unwillingness to comply with the dress code. That’s when a Davenport University staff member saw a student need that needed to be addressed and stepped in. Brandi Melkild, Regional Internship Manager, created the Panther PRC (Professional Resource Closet) to help.

“I started collecting clothing from staff and faculty, personally purchasing and donating second-hand clothing to have available to students to have before the Career Fair,” said Brandi. To help launch the project, Brandi turned to the Career Services Program Fund, which is largely supported by staff and faculty donors. With this backing, she was able to fund the items that were needed immediately before the 2017 Career Fair.

above (l to r) Graduate class: Talima Billips, Jon Krueger, Patrese Davis, Janet Huey, Sara Mooney, Alan Helvig, Matthew Muilenburg and Scott Smith

The project was expanded to include the case for carrying personal hygiene products and non-perishable food goods. Over the semester, the students researched similar offerings at other colleges, conducted an on-campus need survey and developed recommendations for staffing, generating student awareness, procuring inventory and budgeting.

With tears in her eyes, Brandi said, “Every student who didn't meet dress code was given the opportunity to immediately upgrade his or her outfit by visiting the closet. Every student had professional attire options."

After the success in early 2017, Brandi wanted to expand the closet and ensure its sustainability. She presented the project as a business case to Professor Steve Bayus, Distinguished Adjunct in International Business, Marketing and Management and the facilitator for the business experiential learning class.

BUSN 489 is a field experience class that students may take in place of an internship for programs like accounting, marketing and business management.

In the spring of 2017, the students were tasked with the role of consultants, developing a specific plan of operations and business design for a DU resource program located on the W.A. Lettinga Campus.

The students and faculty involved in this project were personally invested and it became more than just a class assignment. Their needs assessment results highlighted the importance of a resource to address professional clothing needs as well as other resources on campus. Of 51 Davenport students interviewed, 36 percent wished they had better fitting or more appropriate business clothes and 66 percent did not own a business jacket. In relation to the need for non-perishable food items, 24 percent of students interviewed reported skipping a meal because they couldn’t afford food and 47 percent reported spending the largest portion of their budget on food.

above (l to r) Brandi Melkild, Nichole McWhinney and Javontae Ford

The next semester, after implementing the business plan the undergraduate class created for the resource closet, Brandi presented the idea to a master- level Project Management in an Operations Environment class taught by Justin Littlefield-Lawwill. The master’s level class sought a purposeful final project for the class and decided to build upon the undergraduate-level students’ work. They developed a project plan with a goal of operating the Panther PRC throughout the 2017–2018 academic year.

Thanks to guidance from the student projects, funding from the Career Services Resource Fund and many other generous donors and supporters, the Panther Professional Resource Closet is now available for students to utilize via Center for Campus Life or Career Services referral. The PRC is currently accepting donations of non-perishable food and business attire.

“We need to be proactive to help our students battle hunger and clothing needs on campus,” said Jenny Hendricks, one of the undergraduate student consultants. “This service helps meet the short-term needs of students until they reach long-term independence.”

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Regina Moore

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s a six-year-old, Regina took over parenting duties for her siblings when their mother abandoned them. The young family was taken in by family for a short period of time but they soon went into foster care. Through the chaos at home, Regina found serenity and purpose in school.

“School became my haven at an early age. Whenever there was turmoil or uneasiness at home, I would go to the library and read book after book. Then I would go home and make my brother and sister play school with me,” Regina said. “I was the teacher and we went through math problem after math problem. I sought refuge in school.”

At 15, Regina became pregnant with her first child. Despite graduating from high school a year early and holding the title of highest GPA among minority students, it was difficult for her to begin college with a newborn.

40% of DU students are first generation college students

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As a teenage mom, she worked as a nurse’s aide making $2.65 per hour. “I realized that job wasn’t going to provide for my daughter the way I wanted to. I knew I had to go to college,” she said.

stuff and everything else I had, but not my knowledge.”

On cue, a sign with a first-class stamp arrived in her mailbox. She received a Davenport College pamphlet in the mail and decided she was going to pursue two associate degrees in computer programming and accounting from Davenport.

Regina guided each of her children towards college, secure in the value of the education she had received. One by one, she watched as they graduated high school and each pursued a college degree. She says, “The morning that I dropped off Mani, my youngest, at college, I cried happy tears. I fell to my knees in joy and thanked God. I did it…

I broke the cycle.”

Regina was determined to finish what she started and earned her associate degree in computer information systems and programming in 1983. Regina went into the corporate world, married her daughter’s father and had three more children. But she always wanted to earn her bachelor’s degree. She worked full-time during the day, went to school at night, and tutored other students on days she didn’t have class.

Now, Regina wants to help lift others up. She knows from experience that students can struggle with the cost of attaining an education and sometimes a little help makes a big difference. To let Davenport students know that she’s always cheering for them, Regina wrote scholarship support for Davenport University students into her will, so that even after she’s gone she will still be guiding and supporting students.

Her children watched their mother’s drive and learned from her passion for education. She says, “Education was my family’s escape. I learned at a young age that no one could take my knowledge away. They could take my home, my

“My experience at Davenport changed my life,” said Regina. “My hope is that my estate gift will have a similar impact on future generations of students.”

THANK YOU

Dear Davenport University Donors, Hello, my name is Kuana Marie School.

I am a senior nursing student at Davenport University’s Lansing Campus.

I want to begin by saying “thank you” for supporting scholarships at all of our Davenport locations. Because of you, I received a scholarship that not only helped to fund my nursing education, it actually ensured that I was able to remain in school to date. There was a point in time recently that being dropped (not for a lack of effort nor poor grades) was eminent. Rather, what threatened my ability to remain a student was merely the inability to complete payment on the last 20 percent of my tuition. It was the MLK Essay Contest Scholarship that came through for me.

You—the scholarship donors—are not some superficial extension of the university. You just may be the very core of it…a crucial aspect that allows us

Without you, I would not have been able to finish nursing school and pursue my lifelong dream of helping others in this process we all experience: life!

Kuana M. School ’18

students to actualize our innate gifts. The end result being that we want to give back after we graduate. At least this is true for me.

Early on, I helped my grandmother, who suffers from a severe mental illness, and great-grandmother. I became fully aware that I was someone who received a deep sense of gratification from helping others.

Giving back was cathartic and created a sense of purpose for me even then.

This interest in helping people led me to become a certified athletic trainer and nutritional coach for my local fitness center in East Lansing, Michigan. I was able to encourage others towards living a better life. Even though that career lasted over a decade, still there was this “itch,” this feeling that there was more in me to give. But, by this time I had become a mother and had a family of my own to tend to, which became my priority.

Finally, after hearing time and time again from clients who served in the medical field that I would “make a great nurse,” I did it—I jumped in enthusiastically in pursuit of a nursing degree and began working as a certified nurse aide.

Working in homecare and hospice care was utterly fulfilling, and I loved every

minute of it. With each prerequisite class I took came more confirmation that I was in the right place. Once accepted into the BSN program at Davenport University in Lansing, I began my role as a student nurse caring for patients in my clinical rotations.

Nursing school can be challenging, especially while working nearly 30 hours a week to ensure the bills are paid and there is food on the table for my family. I had to take two years off from school from 2011 through 2013 to work and save money. The financial aspect of making it through nursing school as a single mother has been tough at times.

But, this is my calling, and I have paced myself to make it this far, and I do not give up easily.

I have one year left to graduate with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing and am aspiring to graduate with honors. I will be the first in my family to graduate from college.

I am currently involved in scientific research at the Lansing Campus. My interest in research since my early years has continued to expand, allowing me to hone in on what I am meant to pursue post-graduation. Since my junior year, I have volunteered in DU’s Bioinformatics Lab under the leadership of Science Lab Coordinator Laura Harris as a student researcher, author and presenter at microbiology conferences around the state.

I have never lost that desire to help others, and I will give back. Because of people like you with this same desire, I am able to continue “paying it forward.” I wholeheartedly thank you for your support of Davenport University. Without you, I would not have been able to finish nursing school and pursue my lifelong dream of helping others in this process we all experience: life!

Many thanks,

Kuana M. School

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FINANCIALS

Financial Reports The charts on the following pages provide information on revenue, expenses, giving and endowment for the previous fiscal year: July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.

Gifts, Grants, Investments and Other Income 8%

Institutional Support 27%

Corporate Services 1%

Auxiliary Enterprises 7%

Academic Instruction & Support 25%

Tuition & Fees 84%

Fiscal Year 2017 Sources of Revenue

Fiscal Year 2017 University Expenses

Plant Operation 10% Scholarships 15%

Interest & Depreciation 8% Student Services 15%

The primary revenue source for the University is through tuition and fees, augmented by auxiliary enterprises like room and board, private gifts, grants and investments, as well as through the corporate services provided by Davenport’s Institute for Professional Excellence (IPEx).

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Expenses for the year focus on academic instruction and support for our students and faculty, as well as scholarships for deserving students, student services, the maintenance of our physical plant and overall institutional support.

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Giving $8.7 M

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FY 2016

FY 2017

The $25 million “Investing in the Vision� campaign began in 2013-14 (announced publicly in 2015) to provide additional endowed scholarships, a new Donald W. Maine College of Business Building and support for the newly created College of Urban Education (these contributions are depicted in red).

Endowment Growth $23.5 M

$20.6 M

$20.4 M

$20.6 M

$17.9 M $16.1 M

$16.1 M

FY 2011

FY 2012

$12.9 M

FY 2010

FY 2013

FY 2014

FY 2015

FY 2016

FY 2017

811 students lived in oncampus residence halls

The endowment is comprised of funds that support scholarships for students and academic programs.

Endowment has grown by 45 percent at Davenport since 2010.

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THANK YOU

Honor Roll of Donors Davenport University expresses its gratitude to the

Saint Alphonsus Church

following individuals and organizations for their

Townsquare Media

The Source

gifts to the University during the 2016–2017 fiscal

Varnum, LLP

year (July 1, 2016–June 30, 2017).

Steven J. and Tana M. Wessell

W.A. Lettinga Investment Ken and Carole Yerrick Yerrick Family Charitable Fund****

Investor Club

Executive Club

Innovator Club

Gifts of $100,000 or more

Gifts of $10,000–$49,999

Gifts of $5,000–$9,999

David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation

Area Community Service Employment & Training Council

Anonymous

David Faasse Tracy and Kerie Graham Haworth, Inc. Health Resources and Services Administration

Joseph and Susan Buzzitta Dr. Linda Lindsay Byington Cascade Engineering Inc. Charles E. Schell Foundation

Interphase Interiors

Fifth Third Bank

M. E. Davenport Foundation

Finix

Mike and Sue Jandernoa Fund****

Joshua Fuhr

Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation

Scott and Jaclyn Geerlings

The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation

Norma Hansen ‡

Rockford Construction

Hope Network

Michael and Gayle VanGessel

Howard Miller Company

Leader Club Gifts of $50,000–$99,999

Michael Hubbel Integrated Architecture Internal Revenue Service

James and Joy Albers Aquinas College Barry Community Foundation BrightFormat, Inc. Catherine Buzzitta James and Kathleen Buzzitta Consumers Credit Union Creative Dining Services CWD Real Estate Investment David A. Brandon Foundation Doug and Maria DeVos Foundation Godwin Hardware & Plumbing, Inc. Brian and Tamra Hogan Holland Special Delivery J. C. Huizenga and Tammy Born

BlueWater Technologies

Frederick Keller

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation

Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg

The Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation

The Krueger Family Fund*

Dr. Pamela R. Imperato and Rev. Valdene Mintzmyer

Herman Miller Cares Foundation

William and Rochelle Lettinga

Initech Global, LLC

John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation

Frank and Susan Merlotti

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga

Char and Jack Meyering

James and Clarine Lanting

John Myaard ‡

Jack H. Miller

Donald Lawless and Sherri Jones

Peter F. Secchia Family

Christos and Joan Panopoulos

Don and Peg Luy

Wolverine Worldwide Foundation

Dr. Richard and Pam Pappas

Meijer, Inc.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc.

Joan Peterson

Jim and Nancy Meyer

Dr. Linda Rinker and Dr. Harry Rinker

Michigan Office Solutions

The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation

Midwest Construction Group, Inc.

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Hy and Greta Berkowitz Foundation

Public Affairs Associates, Inc.

Hastings Public Library

Priority Health

The Scott and Jaclyn Geerlings Family Fund**

Robert and Joyce Hetzler

Rhoades McKee, PC

Town & Country Group, Inc.

Highpoint Real Estate & Development

Jeffrey Richter

Mary Tuuk

Hi-Tec Building Services, Inc.

Van Andel Institute

Richard Holmes

Robert & Timothy Sullivan Scholarship Fund Trust

Van Dyken Mechanical, Inc.

Holmes & Wiseley, P.C.

Janet Veldhouse

Michael Holtvluwer

Dave Veneklase

Scott and Kimberly Huizenga

Thomas Woods

Huntington National Bank

Ambassador Club Gifts of $1,000–$4,999

Earle and Kyle Irwin Irwin Seating Company Jandernoa Foundation

S. Abraham & Sons, Inc. SeyferthPR Dr. Wayne Sneath softArchitecture SoundOff Signal Spectrum Health Speedway Steelcase Foundation

Anonymous

JH Realty Partners

Advantage Benefits Group

Jeff and Rose Karsten

American Council on Education

Mrs. M. S. Keeler

Astroturf, LLC

Kelly Scott Madison

Bagger Dave’s

Kent County Office of the Defender

Barnes & Thornburg, LLP

Jack J. Korff

Karl and Patricia Betz

The Korff Foundation

Joel and Laura Blanchard

KPMG, LLP

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Arthur and Alberta Kuhn

Blueway Financial Partners of Raymond James

Lacks Enterprises, Inc.

Ron and Heather Boji

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.

James and Donna Brooks

Timothy and Kimberley Long

The Bruce and Deb Los Charitable Gift Fund****

Bruce and Deb Los

Builder’s Iron, Inc.

Stuart and Shelley Lowe

Cascade Cement Contracting, Inc.

Donald and Kathleen Maine

Chemical Bank

Maple Hill Golf Course, Inc.

Bob and Mary Clarkson

Marathon Petroleum Company, LP

Connan Incorporated

MarxModa, LLC

Consultex

Gerilyn and Jamie May

Dr. Colleen Coughlin

MCPc

David and Karen Custer

Metro Health: University of Michigan Health

Custer, Inc. Dr. Karen and Jack Daley

Michigan Domestic & Sexual Violence Prevention & Treatment Board

Michael and Debra Door

Michigan State Police

Anonymous

Drew Cooper & Anding

MLive Media Group

A-1 Asphalt Inc.

Dr. Scott and Susan Epstein

Rachel and Mike Mraz

Experience Grand Rapids

Nederveld Associates, Inc.

Drs. Kathy and Edward Aboufadel

Farmers Insurance Group

Mary and Rick Nelsen

Patricia and Ferris Finerty

Northern Trust

Dan and Michelle Georgevich

Northview Public Schools

Gilson Graphics

Frank Novakowski

Grand Rapids Community College

Mike and Deb Ohlman

Grand Valley State University

Dr. Walter and Lisa O’Neill

Barry County Commission on Aging

Suzanne Gut

Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille

Thaddeus and Irene Bembenista

Donald and Nancy Hamelink

Todd and Lori Pitts

Scott Bernecker

Harder & Warner Landscape Contractors, Inc.

Plante Moran, PLLC

Boji Development Group

Steelcase, Inc. Robert Sullivan Jacqueline D. Taylor, Ph.D. Timothy J. Pennings Advised Fund** Dr. Therese Tomaszek Universal Forest Products, Inc. Van Andel Arena Tamara W. VandenBerg and Steven L. Bareman Roger and Clare VanderLaan Ann and Andy Vidro Michael and Janice Volk Mary Warner West Michigan CPE, LLC Shelly and Warren Westbrook Western Michigan Group, LLC Jennifer Phillips Wilson Wolverine Building Group, Inc. Wyoming Public Schools Bradley and Lacrissa Zuraw

Builder Club Gifts of $500–$999

ARCpoint of Grand Rapids Auto-Owners Insurance Company

3.16 The average GPA of DU student athletes

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Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker

Gerald Nyambane

Dennis and Patricia Gillett

Fred and Beverly Braun

Brad Nyhoff

Nick and Liz Glaser

Brightview Lighting

Rich and Lisa O’Donovan

Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce

Buist Electric Inc.

Amy and Hal Ostrow

Grand Rapids Symphony

Dan and Dawn Carter

Parkway Electric & Communications LLC

Mr. Donald L. Gusfa

Karen Clark

Dr. Dale and Terry Prondzinski

Arthur and Betsy Hasse

Thomas and Carol Cook

Eric and Andrea Raha

Doyle A. Hayes, Sr.

Barbara A. Craft, J.D. and Dr. John Otterbacher

Richards Gift Fund****

Gerald Horan

Anne Cramer

Mandee Rick

Allen and Barbara Huston

Lynda and Sam Cribari

Frank and Sue Roder

Gary and Terry Isham

Susan Crkovski

Jacquolyn Sawyer

Frank Jasper-Stump

Paula and Pete Cunningham

Neil P. Shepard and Erica J. Kubik

Shari Jones

Michele R. Davis

Linda and Arlyn Sievert

Debra Kiss and Randy Smolenski

Joy DeBoer

Amy Stahley

Judy Knapp

Dr. Lonnie G. Decker

Michael and Michelle Van Dyke

Joseph Lamontagne

Delton District Library

Gerald and Diane VanderLugt

Brian Lassiter

Direct Supply, Inc.

Janice K. VanderWeide C.P.A.

David and Connie Lawrence

Michael Dokter

Marjolijn van der Velde

Linda LeSage

Joseph Feko

James and Mary Veldheer

Paul and Lisa Lowden

David and Judith Frey

Walgreens

Laura and Joe Macka

Warren and Martha Gant

Alan and Carolynn Wright

Christopher L. Marx

Thea and Tim Gawronski

Bruce and L.V. Wynalda

David and Linda Mehney

Grand Rapids Public Museum

WZZM 13

Matthew and Wendy Morrow

Dean and Annette Hage

Shirley Zeitter

Dr. Woldemar H. Nikkel

Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth K. Ho Louise and David Kidd Brian and Kristin Kowalczk

Sustainer Club Gifts of $250–$499

Susan Offenbecker Judith and Steven Penning Putnam District Library

Krueger International, Inc.

Anonymous (4)

Shawn Raymond

KSS Enterprises

Lori Baker

William Riggs

Lamont Christian School

Frank and Patricia Brechbiel

Dianna Rose

The Larry and Judy Fredricks Charitable Fund*****

Debra Brondsema

Dan and Melanie Rundhaug

Sara Brondsema

Ha Le

Guy and Donna Sawyer

Thomas and Lorna Brown

Connie Lettinga and Robert Barto

Gwendolyn Seay

Donna Burns

Bill Mackay

Michael and Betsy Sleva

Michael and Lynne Carey

Jason and Jennifer Madden

Student Veterans of America

William and Cheryl Coderre

Master Tech Services LLC

Mary Sneden Sullivan

Debra Cooper-Silha

Brandi and Paul Melkild

David Vander Meer

Linda G. Crosby

Michigan Association of Health Recruitment

Marvin and Toots Vander Wall

James Czerew

Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D.

Kelly and Bob Wandel

Erik Dane

Julie and Andy Milanowski

Tyrus and Kathy Wessell, Jr.

Daniel and Kathleen Davis

Brian and Megan Miller

Amy and Robert Wilkins

Betty Deloach

Matthew and Rachael Miller

Lee and Marty Witt

Maureen Downer

Mark and Tiffany Minder

Casey and Amy Young

Jessica Dunn

Jennifer and Mark Mitchell

Keri Dutkiewicz

Gregory and Margaret Moceri

Carl Eschels ‡

Charmayne Mulligan

Christine Fisher

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Initiator Club

Daniel M. Britton

Scott and Doni Driemeier-Showers

Pamela Brix

Bradley and Ellen Dunlap

Scott A. Brouwer

Rebecca and Steve Dutcher

Thomas and Carna Brown

Sean and Christy Egan

Denise Brown

Mark and Cynthia Eilander

George and Willa Brown

John W. Elliott

Marsha F. Brubaker

Bertram A. Emeka-Ekwue

Robert J. Bruggema

Alberic and Cindy Emery

Eleanor Bryant

Larry Engelsman

Mitzi Buikema

Phillip and Kelly Engle

Lenora Bynum

Monna Essenberg

Theresa Cardon-Weiss

Michael Evans

Anas Alkatib

The Carl and Glenda Welmers Charitable Fund*****

James and Ginny Farmer

Alpha Iota of Grand Rapids

Ralph Catania

William and Stacey Aman

Tyler Chambliss

Dixie Anderson

William and Linda Chase

Jonathan and Leslie Anderson

Tim and Deborah Chenoweth

Linda Anderson

Jessica Cheriez

Martha Anderson

Beth Clark

Laura Ayotte

Cynthia Clarke

Jeffry and Lori Babbitt

Rachel Clover

Anthony and Carla Babinski

Jodi Colby

Dorothy H. Badynee

Consumers Energy Foundation

Patrick and Karina Bak

Lyle Converse

Jean M. Balcer

Mark and Mary Ann Corey

Crystal Bankston

Steven and Perpetua Crawford

Cheryl Barbera

Richard Crispo

Lesha Barnes

Debora Crudele

Steven Bayus

Ann and William Cusack

Paul Beasley

Bruce and Susan Cybulski

Janice and Lachlan Beatson

Donald and Barbara Czurak

Regine Beauboeuf

Steven and Cynthia Damstra

Duane and JoAnn Bedard

Randall and Judith Darnell

Anne M. Benson

Jack Davis

Scott Benton

Guy and Sheryl Dean

Ronald and Mary Berg

Ann DeLeeuw Decker

Douglas and Kristin Bergman

Chester Deering

Thomas L. Bergy, C.P.A.

Steven and Lori DeForest

Besco Water Treatment, Inc.

Ronald and Katherine DeKiep

Roger and Jill Betten, Sr.

Anna M. DeLisle

Phillip and Charla Beukema

Denise Derr

Ronald and Vicki Bieber

Robert L. Diamond

Patti M. Bierlein

Jacob and Harriet Diehm

Kari L. Blanchett

Tracy Dill

Donald and Joyce Bouws

Roy and Kim Dingman

Dawn M. Bower

Nancy and Ryan Doane

Shirley Breaugh

Brian and Mary Ann Donovan

Gifts from $249 or below Anonymous (11) Leah and Ryan Aalderink Jone K. Aardema AARP Dennis D. Abraham Velma A. Abramsen Sam and Jenny Ajwah Edward Alberts Lester and Patricia Albright Joanne Alford

Shannon Ferrini Kathleen Finkler Sharon Flinn Ronald and Susan Foster Maria Franco Deborah Fraser Stacy Frazier Jones and John Jones Ronald and Jane French Laura Frey James and Linda Fridsma Ellen Stoehr Gallavan Debra Gannon James and Rita Garvelink Gregg and Debra Garver Pamela K. Garza Saundra Gentry Terika Gillam David Gillespie Gene and Phyllis Gilmore Paula Gleason-Zeeff Gloria Gonzalez Randall and Brenda Goodyke Annette J. Gootjes Joann Gray Leslie Greensides Roger and Susan Griffioen Anne Gruscinski Judy Haase William and Vicki Hall Catherine B. Haney Erik and Boni Hansen David and Jennifer Harris Jerry L. Harrison Marilyn J. Hartley-Kik

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Daryl L. Hassevoort

Daniel J. Klanseck

Alice Mulkey

James and Jayne Hayden

Michael Klosowski

Michael J. Munson

Emily Hayes

Mr. and Mrs. Doug Knapp

Robin and Christopher Murphy

Renee Hayes

Jay and Evelyn Koets

Dane Nelson

Tom Hazen

Delphine A. Kolacki

Lynn Nelson

Alan and Gail Hering

Bonnie and Ronald Kopp

David and Susan Nemmers

Darlene Herndon

Gary and Cheryl Korman

Thomas and Kristi Nessner

Marylee van den Heuvel

John and Lynne Kotarski

Roxanne Newhouse

Allen and Karen Hibbler

James and Eleita Kotke

Roxann M. Nichols

Holly M. Hill

Nicholas Kraska

Jack and Paula Nienhuis

Bobbie Hilliard

Amy Krevda

Donald and Cynthia Nimtz

Jacqueline Hite

Jennifer Krueger

Wesley and Mary Norden

Brian and Kelly Hobbs

Mark Lang

Samantha and Lee Norman

Jeff and Becky Hoeks

Darlene Leach

Ronald Nyhoff

Neale D. Hoener

Mary B. Lerchen

Tina Nyp

Frederick W. Hoffman and James Stokes

William and Diana Leser

Michael and Mary O’Connor

Marie Hojeij

Melissa S. Lettinga

Janice and Jack O’Donnell

Rick and Darlene Homkes

Monica Leverette

Richard and Carol O’Donovan

Calvin J. Hoogstra

Mark and Marcie Lewis

Duane and Betty Overbeek

Raymond Horrocks

Marvin and Melinda Libby

Hellen Pacely

Roger and Roberta Horton

Kelly and William Liebbe

Rachel and Eric Payne

Scot and Carol Hubbard

Sharon E. Long

Marcia G. Pell

Gregg and Kimberly Hughes

Tonia Lowery

Joyce Penn

Thomas and Amber Hunt

John J. Lucas

Dan and Rebecca Pennington

J. Walter Thompson Company Fund, Inc.

Alan Mackowiak

Nolan Peters

John M. Jaksa

Colleen and Mark Maire

Michael Petrusma

Randal and Linda Jarosch

Daryl Cliff and Diane Manko-Cliff

Bill and Barb Peuler

Jerome Jayapal

Joyce L. Mannor

The Pfizer Foundation

Craig Jenkins Jr.

Joshua Marko

Kenneth and Ramona Phillips

Michael and Patricia Jennings

Janet Maschke

Brian Picardat

Clara Johnson

MASFSA

Linda R. Pitsch

Warren and Elizabeth Johnson

Charles and Michelle Mason

PNC Foundation

Robin Lee Kauffman

David and DuAnne Masselink

Michael and Robyn Podbregar

Dan and Lori Khodl

Robert and Linda Masselink

Tim and Vickie Poel

Alexander Kidd

Timothy and Jenn McCabe

Dr. Larry and Patricia Polselli

Harris and Beth Kiekover

Joseph and Linda McCormick

Allyson E. Powers and James R. Clemenson

Karl and Beverly Killman

Gregory and Elizabeth McDaniel

Jessica Powers

Michael and Patricia King

Janet McFarland-Idema

Gregory and Lynn Powers

Betty J. Kingma

Kathy Miner

James A. Preble, Jr.

Kelley Kipfmiller

Gary Mitchell

Raymond and Rhea Pruett

Melinda Mitchell

Robert and Rosalie Pulaski

Sarah Mitchell

Eric R. Pung

William and Marijane Molag

Janice Putt

Sara and Sean Mooney

Frank Radeck Jr.

Regina M. Moore

Jamie Rhine

Vivianne Moore

Sandra and David Richardson

Fredrick Morley

Dirk and Valerie Richardson

Douglas and Karen Mosier

Tara L. Rietberg

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Joyce Robinson

Marylee Thiry

World Affairs Council of West Michigan

Donald and Donna Rodde

Sharon Tiemann

Walter Wozniak

Larry and Mary Roelofs

Hubert and Tena Timmer

Arthur Wright

James and Leanna Rollins

Nancy Titmus

James Wright

Gabriel and Melissa Rousseau

Joseph Trimew

David and Anne Wynalda-Swink

Nancy Rudnik

Kevin and Erin Tryon

Charles and Cathy Yared

April Ruiz

George and Ingrid Tuinstra

Max and Micki Young

Barbara A. Rynbrandt

Richard S. and Suzanne Unger

Stephen Young

Jimmy Sabin

Mitch and Rosemarie Van Houten

Willie and Laverne Young

Penny Afton-Sage

William Van Niejenhuis

Craig and Helen Zeerip

Thomas and Michelle Sall

Dale and Diane VanAllsburg

Maria Ziegler

Willie J. Sanders

John and Patricia VanderHeide

Sabrina Zoppa

John and Mary Sawka

Donald and Joyce VanDoeselaar

Michael Scanlon

Ron and Katherine VanDragt

Michael and Marcia Schierbeek

Jack and Gertrude VanStee

Rad Schneider

Randall and Gail VanVels

Deborah A. Schoenwether

Rolland J. Varner

Brian and Connie Scott

Richard and Amy Veenhoven

Timothy Selgo

Aurelio Velasquez

Richard and Mary Shirey

James and Juliet Veneziano

Robert Shubitowski

Valerie A. Villalta

SL Gentry Real Estate LLC

James A. Von Ins

******Denotes donor advised funds given through National Christian Foundation

James R. Smith

Dr. Elmer H. Vruggink

‥ Deceased

Mark and Debby Smith

Tom and Mary Jo Vryhof

Peggy J. Smith

Steven and Diane Vugteveen

Red Italics indicate donors who have supported the University for the last five consecutive years or more.

Warren T. Smith

Kelvin Wabeke

Ganell Smith-Mack

Janice Walker

Linda Sorensen

Floyd Walton Jr. ‥

Courtney Sorrell and Josh Janowiak

Scott Wang

Robert and Carol Spaman

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ware

Faculty/Staff Circle

Pamela Squire

Anthony and Colleen Warrior

Anonymous (16)

Terrence M. Start

Cassandra Washington

Leah and Ryan Aalderink

Bruce and Karen Sterk

Catherine M. Wasson

Drs. Kathy and Edward Aboufadel

Tom and Ruth Stevens

Rasheedah Wazeerud-Din

Laura Ayotte

Mark Stewart

Claire Webb

Jean M. Balcer

Robin M. Stoner

Barbara Westenberg

Steven Bayus

Peggy Sullivan

Phyllis K. Wier

Paul Beasley

Pete and Sharon Sutliff

Paul and Shannon Wiersma

Thaddeus and Irene Bembenista

Daniel and Ann Swartzinski

Kenneth Wildeboer

Scott Benton

Michael Swope and Shelley A. Szejbach

Susan L. Wilder

Ronald and Mary Berg

Janice Sylvertooth

Theresa M. Wiley

Phillip and Charla Beukema

Janette Taglauer

Ben and Bridget Williams

Denton Bobeldyk

Jean Tata

Thornhill Williams

Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker

David and Ruth Taylor

Tammy Williamson

Frank and Patricia Brechbiel

Dr. Timothy Taylor

Daniel Wilson

Debra Brondsema

Bruce and Karla Ter Haar

Jennifer and David Wilson

Thomas and Carna Brown

Rick and Paula Terpsma

Patrick Wingate

Theresa Cardon-Weiss

Todd and Laura Terry

Philip Wingo

Michael and Lynne Carey

*Denotes donor advised funds given through Ayco Charitable Foundation **Denotes donor advised funds given through The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area ***Denotes donor advised funds given through Fidelity Brokerage Services ****Denotes donor advised funds given through Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund *****Denotes donor advised funds given through Grand Rapids Community Foundation

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Tim and Deborah Chenoweth

Allen and Barbara Huston

Dr. Walter and Lisa O’Neill

Jessica Cheriez

Dr. Pamela R. Imperato and Rev. Valdene Mintzmyer

Amy and Hal Ostrow

Beth Clark Karen Clark Bob and Mary Clarkson Jodi Colby Dr. Colleen Coughlin Barbara A. Craft, J.D. and Dr. John Otterbacher Lynda and Sam Cribari Richard Crispo Linda G. Crosby Debora Crudele Dr. Karen and Jack Daley Erik Dane Michele R. Davis Dr. Lonnie G. Decker Betty Deloach Denise Derr Michael Dokter Jessica Dunn Keri Dutkiewicz Dr. Scott and Susan Epstein Stacy and David Faulkner Patricia and Ferris Finerty Kathleen Finkler Christine Fisher Sharon Flinn Stacy Frazier Jones and John Jones Ellen Stoehr Gallavan Dan and Michelle Georgevich David Gillespie Nick and Liz Glaser Paula Gleason-Zeeff Mr. Donald L. Gusfa Suzanne Gut Dean and Annette Hage Maureen Hale Rob S. Harris James and Jayne Hayden Emily Hayes Marylee van den Heuvel Jodi Hicks Holly M. Hill Jeff and Becky Hoeks Marie Hojeij Raymond Horrocks Thomas and Amber Hunt

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John M. Jaksa Frank Jasper-Stump Clara Johnson Shari Jones Jeff and Rose Karsten Louise and David Kidd Michael and Patricia King Debra Kiss and Randy Smolenski Michael Klosowski Judy Knapp Brian and Kristin Kowalczk Amy Krevda Jennifer Krueger Joseph Lamontagne Brian Lassiter David and Connie Lawrence William and Diana Leser Sharon E. Long Paul and Lisa Lowden Stuart and Shelley Lowe Peggy and Donald Luy Laura and Joe Macka Jason and Jennifer Madden Daryl Cliff and Diane Manko-Cliff Janet Maschke David and DuAnne Masselink Timothy and Jenn McCabe William McSween Brandi and Paul Melkild Julie and Andy Milanowski Brian and Megan Miller Matthew and Rachael Miller Kathy Miner Gary Mitchell Sarah Mitchell Sara and Sean Mooney Vivianne Moore Fredrick Morley Douglas and Karen Mosier Charmayne Mulligan Mary and Rick Nelsen Frank Novakowski Gerald Nyambane Rich and Lisa O’Donovan Susan Offenbecker

Dr. Richard and Pam Pappas Joyce Penn Timothy J. Pennings Linda R. Pitsch Todd and Lori Pitts Jessica Powers Dr. Dale and Terry Prondzinski Eric R. Pung Janice Putt Shawn Raymond Dr. Linda Rinker and Dr. Harry Rinker Frank and Sue Roder James and Leanna Rollins Gabriel and Melissa Rousseau Dan and Melanie Rundhaug Thomas and Michelle Sall Deborah A. Schoenwether Gwendolyn Seay Timothy Selgo Neil P. Shepard and Erica J. Kubik Robert Shubitowski Linda and Arlyn Sievert Michael and Betsy Sleva Mark and Debby Smith Dr. Wayne Sneath Linda Sorensen Courtney Sorrell and Josh Janowiak Amy Stahley Mark Stewart Pete and Sharon Sutliff Daniel and Ann Swartzinski Janice Sylvertooth David and Ruth Taylor Dr. Timothy Taylor Todd and Laura Terry Marylee Thiry Hubert and Tena Timmer Nancy Titmus Dr. Therese Tomaszek Tamara W. VandenBerg and Steven L. Bareman David Vander Meer Marjolijn van der Velde Dave Veneklase James and Juliet Veneziano Michael and Janice Volk

Kelly and Bob Wandel

Matthew C. Cawood, Ph.D.

Bobby J. Springer

Scott Wang

Robert S. Chapla

Glenn D. Steil ‡

Ben and Bridget Williams

Molly A. Charles

Edwin W. Thauer Jr.

Tammy Williamson

Jack D. Cichy, Ph.D.

Lenora E. Triggs

Daniel Wilson

Cynthia E. Claus

Janice K. Twork

Lee and Marty Witt

Peter C. Cook ‡

Doris J. VandenBerg

Thomas Woods

James ‡ and Joy DeBoer

Fred E. Vandenberg ‡

Alan and Carolynn Wright

Kenneth H. DeHaan Jr. ‡

Roger G. Vander Laan

Arthur Wright

James R. Doane

Lynne A. Vander Wall

Stephen Young

Thomas F. Dulude ‡

Marvin L. Vander Wall

Maria Ziegler

Richard A. Faber ‡

Dave A. Veneklase

Sabrina Zoppa

Ronald E. Falk

John D. Waite

Larry D. Fredricks

Kathleen M. Warners

Scott Geerlings

Steven and Tana Wessell

Carol E. Greene ‡

E. Allen Wetherell

Norma A. Hansen ‡

Thomas M. Woods

Doyle A. Hayes Sr.

Bruce A. Wynalda

Stephanie L. Hehl Stotenbur

Harold F. Zahm ‡

Brian and Tamra Hogan

Michele Zuidema

Barbara J. Huston

‡ Deceased

Legacy Society Members of this society are recognized for their generous support of the university through deferred or estate gifts. These donors are contributing substantially toward Davenport’s longterm growth and its vitality for years to come. The Legacy Society allows the university to thank donors today for the gifts of tomorrow, which will benefit our students long into the future.

William W. Idema ‡ Pamela R. Imperato, Ph.D. Suzanne M. Kenyon Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Evangelos Koskos ‡ David V. Ladd Wilbur A. Lettinga Sharon L. Lettinga

Gifts in Honor DaJawn Jones Donald W. Maine Selene Pauley Steven J. Wessell

Anonymous (3)

Jean M. Luoma

William H. Anderson

Peggy S. Luy

Gifts in Memory

Sue E. Andrews

Donald W. Maine

Eileen J. DeVries

Anne M. Benson

James E. McCarty

Charles P. Heynen

Franco and Alessandra Bianchi

Frank and Susan Merlotti

Robert L. Hubbel

Nancy S. Boese

Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D.

Frances A. Jarvis

Ron and Heather Boji

Peter H. Moll

John H. Myaard

Fred G. Braun Jr.

Regina M. Moore

Minnie L. Woodruff

Janell M. Brickley

Diane Mulder

Gail L. Brink

Michael J. Munson

Jack E. Brothers ‡

John H. Myaard ‡

Ellen W. Brown

Susan K. Nemmers

Thomas H. Brown, Ph.D.

Kevin B. O’Halla ‡

Wilma D. Brudy ‡

Joan A. Peterson

Sharon S. Burgis

Timothy J. Pixley

Sharon M. Buursma

Debra A. Ralya

Joseph T. Buzzitta

E. Ellen Sadler ‡

Linda L. Byington

Peter F. Secchia

Jerry and Suzanne Callahan

David Sellars III

Gifts in Kind Aquinas College Area Community Service Employment & Training Council Bagger Dave’s Barry Community Foundation Barry County Commission on Aging Besco Water Treatment, Inc. BlueWater Technologies BrightFormat, Inc. Cooks Hot Dogs

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Crowne Plaza-Grand Rapids

Den Ketelaar Plumbing, Inc.

Dennis and Janel Brailey

Delton District Library

DeVries Properties

Brian Songer Agency

Drury Hotels Company LLC

Drury Hotels Company LLC

Wanda Brokaw

Gilson Graphics

Frontier Heating & Cooling

Summer Brown

Harder & Warner Landscape Contractors Inc.

Grandville Family Dental Care

Rosie Bruno

Hastings Public Library

J & H Family Stores

Alan Bryant

Haworth Inc.

Katerberg VerHage, Incorporated

Bailey Bryant

Hope Network

Lake Michigan Credit Union

Carley Bryant

Interphase Interiors

Minder Planning Group, LLC

Jeff and Lynne Bryant

J & H Family Stores

Premier Family Eye Care

Todd Bryant

Lamont Christian School

R. L. Schmitt Co. Inc.

Jerome Brzezinski

Maple Hill Golf Course Inc.

Schneider Tire

Stephen and Cathleen Buchanan

MLive Media Group

Tom Harrison Insurance Agency

Chris Buchberger

Northview Public Schools

Van’s Pastry Shoppe, Inc.

Burgess Painting LLC

Peppino’s Pizzeria & Sports Grille

Panther Athletic Fund Donors

Putnam District Library Rockford Construction Saint Alphonsus Church The Source Townsquare Media Wyoming Public Schools

Accurate Concrete Co. William Adams Belma Alic John and Diane Anderson Phillip and Victoria Annese Ansara Restaurant Group, Inc. Dan and Bonnie Apol Gary and Jane Armour Kelsey M. Arnold

The Panther Athletic Fund Dedicated to providing financial support for intercollegiate athletics at Davenport University and helping the Panther student athletes, the Panther Athletic Fund coaches and athletic staff achieve success on and off the field. For more information, visit davenport.edu/paf.

Benjamin and Christine Asper Bret and Julie Asper Lynn and Renee Asper Arthur and Martha Austin John and Vicki Bair Dodie Baker Craig and Linda Battle Deborah Bayer Joshua Beaumont Thomas Behm

Banner Advertisers 76th Street Truck Stop Diner AMC Group Management/Bagger Dave’s B52 Express Oil Change & Car Wash Berger Chevrolet Brann’s Steakhouse & Sports Grille Broadmoor Motor Group LLC Caledonia City Pizza, LLC/Jet’s Pizza Celebration Cinema Chick-fil-A Cooks Hot Dogs Crowne Plaza-Grand Rapids

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Richard and Rhonda Belinc Robert and Judith Bennett Matthew and Shari Berger Sherman and Billie Biss Denton Bobeldyk Michael Bodziak Robert Bordley and Nancy Mason Bordley Ronald and Barbara Borkowski Arlene Boss David and Kathy Bouma Deneen Bouwkamp Leo and Lee Ann Bowen Ann Boyles

Brian and Phyllis Burrows Hanna Bush Humberto Camacho Eddie and Tracie Cardoza David Cassleman Donette Cassman Richard and Roberta Cheshire Mary Lou Childs Frank and Frances Ciaramitaro Karen Clark Tracey Clementson Troy and Louann Click Virginia Click Dave and Gina Clouse Jamie and Dara Cockrum Daniel and Vivian Coffey William Conley Kathy Costello Crawford Contracting & Masonry LLC Melinda Crocker Jerry Croker Jesse and Sharon Crook Mark and Kristi Crook Sally Cullimore Terry and Ann Dalrymple Kathleen Dattulo Glenna and Donald De Angelis Jerry and Karen DeBlaay Donald Decker Deborah Decker Thomas and Patrick J. Baker Nancy DeGood Larry and Cheryl DeHaan Brian and Terri Deuel

Scott and Camilla Devereux

Amy Gozalka and Kevin Kamien

Larry and Diane Kempkers

Kimberly DeVos

Cindy M. Gozalka

James Kenyon

Jessica J. Dewey

Katy Gozalka

Gabi Knoepfle

Shirley DeYoung

Norman Gozalka

Dorothy Koblack

Frank and Marjorie DiLeo

Becky Grace

Kenneth and Marie Koenen

Daniel and Gail DiPonio

Donna Granath

Scott and Debra Koenen

Dennis and Christine DiPonio

Gary and Kathryn Granath

Scott and Tracey Kosikowski

Donna Dixon

Greg Granath

Patrick and Amy Kotewa

Jeff and Darla Dixon

Wes and Susan Gray

George and Linda Kovtun

Kevin and Virginia Doerfler

John and Annette Gregory

Gregg Kovtun

Suzanne Donley

M and J Gregory

Regina Krieger

Brian and Martha Douthitt

Sandra Gross

Susan Krochmolny-Beuttas

Kyle Downey

Karla and George Grzybowski

Thomas and Shelley Kubczak

Carmen Dutack

Gracie Guevara

Frederick and Roberta Kudsin

Carl and Kimberley Eastman

Jon and Nancy Haag

Donald and Carolyn Kuiphoff

James Evans

Roger and Shirley Habegger

Sandy Kurdziel

Julie Evans

John and Marlene Hager

Carl and Stephanie Kutch

Jill Fadden

Maureen P. Hale

Daniel and Carolyn La Roche

Fairlane Dental Laboratory Inc.

Hamilton Custom Wood Products

Lakeshore Iron LLC

Far Out Volleyball Club

Joseph Harbottle

David and Julie LaLumia

John and Maryann Farnan

Tommy and Linda Harms

James and Tina Lambert

William Farnan

Rob S. Harris

Rick and Deborah LaMeyer

Stacy and David Faulkner

Hazel’s Housekeeping Service

Deandrea Larkin

Letty Figueroa

Judith Heath

Mike Larocque

Arlene Ann Filipski and Catherine M. Steller

Twila Hersha

Dawn Latter

Karen Fischer

Jodi Hicks

Laux Construction

Brendan P. Foley

Jennifer Hillis

Bradley Lawson

Donald and Joan Foote

Donald and Darlene Hollerback

Lazzarelli, Inc.

Madison Francis

Kevin and Pamela Homrich

Darlene Leach

Martha Lee Freudigman

Hospitality Partners

Dennis and Mary Leach

Ruth Gagel

R and S Housenga

Lyle Leach

Robert and Carola Gaggiano

Todd and Peggy Housenga

Joe Lebednick

Dorothy Gainsley

Kevin and Adrienne Hunter

Michael Lee

David and Kristine Galaviz

Gale and Mary Ann Huntington

Marianne Lefave

C. and J. Garbarino

Timothy and Michelle Hutchinson

Don and Janet Garner

Charles and Frances Hutchison

Ms. Jessica Lemcke

Jane Garner

Inland Shores Marketing

William and Flannery Gathen

Innovative Sound Solutions Inc.

Pete Gawkowski

Ivy Lane Apartments LLC

Brenda Gentry

J & R Truck Parts

Mona George and Daniel Ohorodnyk

Jackie Jagiello

Terra Gerard

Bernard Jagodnik

Amber M. Getty

Eric and Bonnie Janssen

Marco Giardini

Stanley and Donna Johnston

Claudia Givens

Ann Kaiser

Global Land Solutions, LLC

Sandra Katz

Dan Glovier

Judy Kawka

Carol Lenhart Vincent and Marianne Licari Larry Lind Scott Livingston Franklin Longnecker

The student population is represented by

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Loomis Transport Inc. Paul and Lisa Lowden Liza Loza Steven Lubbers Karl Madden 27

Dr. John and Geraldine Marine

David and Laura Proctor

Beth Stoken

William and Betsy Marvin

Project Sports Marketing LLC

Keith and Jodi Stratton

Daniel and Catherine Maves

Proline Concrete Construction

William and Mary Sutton

Phyllis Maves

Aaron and Carrie Quist

Tamara Swain

Kevin and Karen McNees

Catherine Radka

Mike Sweeney

William McSween

Marvin and Elena Ramirez

Cynthia Tait

James and Carolyn McTaggart

Shawn and Lesley Reed

Casey Teliczan

Michigan Insurance & Financial

J. Reif

The Color Run LLC

Richard Mickel

Amanda Reitsma

Doug and Roberta Thelen

Kristin Miedema

William and Cathleen Rex

Michael and Jacqueline Thomas

Julie and Andy Milanowski

Mark and Janelle Reyers

Albert Torres

Mark and Tiffany Minder

Michael and Mary Rilley

Raymond and Joyce Townsend

Yvette Mitchell

Sandra Roberts

Angela Tracer

Gladys Moore

Mark and Lynn Rocca

Leonard and Mary Tracer

Lawrence and Kara Morgan

Charles and Nancy Rochow

Kevin R and Erin R Tryon

Douglas and Karen Mosier

James W. Rogers and Cheryl A. Kukla

Michael and Kathleen Tulgestke

Keaton B. Moyer

Nicole Romero

Sandra and Patrick Uvina

Peggy Sue Mulherin

Rosema Interior Const. Inc.

Jeff and Kristin Van DeVusse

Munciana Volleyball Inc.

Thomas and Anne Rumptz

Brian Vander Horst

Ronald and Amanda Mutschler

Runzheimer International Ltd

Leo and Wilma Vander Horst

Richard and Mary Myers

Randolph and Marie Russo

Tim and Jamie Vanderkolk

David and Beth Myler

Scott and Michelle Russo

Lewis and Alida VanderMeer

Brenda Napholz

Allison Sagraves

Candi VanderWal

Kevin Nauta

Doris Sain

John and Christine VanEngen

Sandra Nettle

Nicole Sanders

Merle and Joyce VanNoord

William Nettle

Julie Schaafsma

Ron and Andrea VanSloten

John Newberry

Robert and Beverly Joy Schaafsma

Daniel and Marilyn Vasquez

Chad and Julie Newton

Robyn Scherr-Wells

Craig Vaughan

Paul and Patricia Noble

John and Gladys Schneider

Dave Veneklase

John and Tonia North

Melissa and Steven Schuiling

Scott and Laurie Vicari

Daniel Nyenhuis

John and Dolores Schultz

Diana Vilardo

Donald Nyenhuis

Steve and Karin Schultz

Bill Vitzthum

Shari Nyenhuis

Kathleen Schuster

John and Nancy Vitzthum

Knute R. O’Donnell

Thomas and Janice Seal

Martha Vitzthum

Richard and Carol O’Donovan

SENSE CORP

Michelle Wagner

Randy and Tarri Oeverman

Amy Settle

Marilyn Wakula

Mary Ohorodnyk

Gordon and Doris Shellenbarger

Pamela Walsh

Michael O’Mara

Sandra Silverman

Marvin and Ruthann Walt

John and Barbara Pacella

Donna Sinnema

Elverne and Sharon Walters

David and Deborah Park

Peggy Skotnicki

Wayne Waxman and Robin Silverman-Waxman

Billy and Maria Pauley

Cindy Smidler

Douglas Webb

Paul’s Floor Covering

Jason and Stephanie Smith

Christopher and Corla Wedeven

Kenneth and Janet Peters

Jordan Smith

Matthew and Susan Wendling

Leo Petronis

Joe and Roxane Steenhuysen

Maurice Wendling

Clifford Pike

Sherry Stehouwer

Bruce and Madonna Wenner

Barbara Pingel

David and Therese Stewart

Carol Werkema

Michael and Bonnie Poff

Debra Stobert

Timothy and Heather Werkema

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West Michigan Tractor Sales

Allied Brands

Bradley and Ellen Dunlap

Jared and Stacy White

Amway Corporation

Keri Dutkiewicz

Jody White

Robert Antonini

John W. Elliott

Mitchell White

Jack and Barbara Baas

Phillip and Kelly Engle

Steven and Tamara White

Lori Baker

Dr. Scott and Susan Epstein

Gene and Shirley Whitton

David and Debra Bales

Michael Evans

Wayne Winslow

Janice and Lachlan Beatson

The Estate of Richard Faber ‥

James and Mary Wolfram

Thaddeus and Irene Bembenista

Stacy and David Faulkner

Paul and Lynae Wolfram

Hy and Greta Burkowitz Foundation

Rami and Rea Fawaz

Anthony Woodruff

Franco and Alessandra Bianchi

Fifth Third Bank

Heather Yarbrough

Joel and Laura Blanchard

Finix

Doug Yates

BlueWater Technologies

Kathleen Finkler

Scott Yates

Ron and Heather Boji

Christine Fisher

Brian and Kim Young

Dr. Rhae-Ann Booker

Flint Alumni Council

Kraig and Jenna Zemaitis

Kenneth and Stephanie Bovee

Kenneth Fortier

Frank Zerillo

Katie and Travis Bravata

Gregory and Meagan Foster

Clarence and Gwenn Wert

Debra Brondsema

Freddolino Family Fund**

Michael and Lisa Wheeler

Sara Brondsema

Frey Foundation

Who Knew LLC

Bruce and Deb Los Charitable Gift Fund**

Joshua Fuhr

Mark and Kimberly Wilcox

Kimberly A. Bruyn

Ellen Stoehr Gallavan

Ruth Wilson

Mitzi Buikema

Scott and Jaclyn Geerlings

Gregory and Rosemary Winicki

Bushwood Golf Course

Barbara and Erich Gering

Jack and Paula Winn

Butterball Farms, Inc.

The Rollin M. Gerstacker Foundation

Christopher and Christina Wyatt

Dr. Linda Lindsay Byington

Deann Giles

Heather Yarbrough

Theresa Cardon-Weiss

Dennis and Patricia Gillett

Siaka Ipemda Yusuf and Hajarat O. Osivave-Yusuf

Cascade Cement Contracting, Inc.

Nick and Liz Glaser

Gregory and Cheryl Clark

Godwin Hardware & Plumbing, Inc.

Karen Clark

Meg Goebel

Bob and Mary Clarkson

Tracy and Kerie Graham

Consumers Energy Foundation

John Greenfield

Nicole Cook

Sandra Gross

Dr. Colleen Coughlin

Suzanne Gut

Barbara A. Craft JD and Dr. John Offenbacher

Donald and Nancy Hammelink

Anne Cramer

Norma Hansen ‥

Creative Dining Services, Inc.

Rebecca Hartel

Richard Crispo

Mitchell Haveman

Dr. Paula and Pete Cunningham

Haworth, Inc.

Bruce and Susan Cybulski

Doyle A. Hayes Sr.

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Foundation

Renee Hayes

David A. Brandon Foundation

Health Resources and Services Administration

David and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation

The Hearst Foundations

Michele R. Davis

Herman Miller Cares

Danielle DeLonge

Robert and Joyce Hetzler

Drs. Kathy and Edward Aboufadel

Department of Defense, National Security Administration

Hi-Tec Building Services, Inc.

James and Joy Albers

Dick and Betsy DeVos Family Foundation

The Alden and Vada Dow Family Foundations

Michael Dokter

Anas Alkatib

Michael and Debra Door

Peter Zeimis

Inspiring Minds, Igniting Careers, Investing in the Vision Campaign Our sincere thanks to these donors, who have made commitments to the Inspiring Minds, Igniting Careers, Investing in the Vision campaign.

Your generosity is helping us achieve our $25 million goal.

Anonymous (6) AARP

Brian and Tamra Hogan James and Ruth Holkeboer Doug and Nancy Hop

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Howard Miller Company

Donald Lawless and Sherri Jones

Kathy and Dan Natelborg

Howard Miller Foundation

David and Connie Lawrence

Mary and Rick Nelsen

Stanley Hreneczko

Connie Lettinga and Robert Barto

David and Susan Nemmers

Michael Hubbel

Wilbur and Sharon Lettinga

Net Plus Connections

Kevin and Shellie Hubert

William and Rochelle Lettinga

Dr. Donald and Alice Nichols

Gregg and Kimberly Hughes

Mark and Marcie Lewis

John Niedzielski

Emily A. Huizen

Liberty Mutual Group, Inc.

Donald and Cynthia Nimtz

J.C. Huizenga and Tammy Born

Bruce and Deb Los

Scott and Kimberly Huizenga

Ron and Carol Lovelace

Northern Trust Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant Program

Allen and Barbara Huston

Stuart and Shelley Lowe

Beatrice Idema

Peggy and Donald Luy

Dr. Pamela Imperato and Rev. Valdene Mintzmyer

M. E. Davenport Foundation

Initech Global, LLC Interphase Interiors Craig Jenkins Jr. Jerome P. Subar Foundation John and Judy Spoelhof Foundation Floyd Johnson Timothy and Diane Kalota Frederick Keller Alexander Kidd Louise and David Kidd The Estate of Ruth Kilmer Debra Kiss and Randy Smolenski Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Donald L. Klopcic Sr. ‡ The Klopcic Family Foundation Mark and Michelle Kooyers Bonnie and Ronald Kopp Evans Koskos Trust ‡ Brian and Kristin Kowalczk KPMG LLP Nicholas Kraska Mary and Blake Krueger Arthur and Alberta Kuhn James and Clarine Lanting The Larry and Judy Fredricks Charitable Fund*** Brian Lassiter

Laura and Joe Macka Alan Mackowiak Jason and Jennifer Madden Donald and Kathleen Maine Janet Maschke Janet Mason and Chuck Halverson Robert and Linda Masselink Master Tech Services, LLC Gerilyn and Jamie May Tom and Jackie McGovern McKenzie McIntire Jerry McKay Mike and Mary Beth McMahon Jesse Medina David and Linda Mehney The Meijer Foundation Frank and Susan Merlotti Jim and Nancy Meyer Char and Jack Meyering Michigan Office Solutions Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D. Mike and Sue Jandernoa Fund**** Julie and Andy Milanowski Donna K. Milham Brian and Megan Miller Jack H. Miller Keitha T. Mitchell Sarah Mitchell Gregory and Margaret Moceri

RANKED #10 IN NATION for “Best for Vets: Academic Institutions” by Military Times magazine

Linda Monusko Sara and Sean Mooney Douglas and Karen Mosier Carrie Moskal Charmayne Mulligan John Myaard ‡

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Frank Novakowski Gerald Nyambane The Estate of Kevin O’Halla ‡ Mike and Deb Ohlman Dr. Walter and Lisa O’Neill Christos and Joan Panopoulos Panopoulos Family Foundation** Dr. Richard and Pam Pappas Timothy J. Pennings Peter C. and Emajean Cook Foundation Mark and Sara Peters Joan Peterson Mrs. Marybeth Pieri-Smith Linda R. Pitsch Todd and Lori Pitts Allyson E. Powers and James R. Clemenson Janice Putt Quantum Leap Communications, Inc. Gary and Donna Ranger Resendes Design Group, LLC The Richard and Helen DeVos Foundation Paul and Susan Richards Jeffrey Richter Mandee Rick Dr. Linda Rinker and Dr. Harry Rinker Steven and Kathleen Robbins Rockford Construction Frank and Sue Roder S & S Sprinkling Systems James and Jennifer Salloum Laurie Schafer Charles E. Schell Foundation Robert Sears Peter and Joan Secchia Peter F. Secchia Family Neil P. Shepard and Erica J. Kubik Lindsey Shull Linda and Arlyn Sievert Michael and Betsy Sleva

Dr. Wayne D. Sneath Linda Sorensen Courtney Sorrell and Josh Janowiak Shallan Spielmaker State Farm Companies Foundation Steelcase Foundation Steelcase, Inc.

*Denotes donor advised funds given through The Community Foundation of the Holland/Zeeland Area **Denotes donor advised funds given through the Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund ***Denotes donor advised funds given through the National Christian Foundation ****Denotes donor advised funds given through the Grand Rapids Community Foundation ‥ Deceased

Tom and Ruth Stevens Michael Stodola Judy Subar Jacqueline D. Taylor, Ph. D. Timothy J. Pennings Advised Fund* Dr. Therese Tomaszek Tournament of Friendship Mary Tuuk David and Danielle Tyler Anthony Valore Jr. and Judy Valore Michael and Michelle Van Dyke Doris VandenBerg Tamara W. VandenBerg and Steven L. Bareman Michael and Gayle VanGessel Janet Veldhouse Dave Veneklase Ann and Andy Vidro Mark A. Vroman Todd and Lauren Walker Mary Warner Watermark Country Club Steven J. and Tana M. Wessell Shelly and Warren Westbrook West Michigan CPE, LLC Caroline and Mark Weymouth Cindy Whittum-McGuire Leandra Williams Jennifer Phillips Wilson Wolverine Worldwide Foundation Thomas Woods James Wright Kenneth and Carole Yerrick Yerrick Family Charitable Fund**

above Students at Pantherpalooza

Stephen Young Bradley and Lacrissa Zuraw Jeffrey and Trisha Zylstra

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Scholarships During the 2016–17 academic year, 536 students received a total of $997,713 in scholarship assistance

Davenport University Employees Endowed Scholarship Davenport University Memorial Scholarship

through the endowed and annual funds supported by

John David Endowed Scholarship

contributions to the Davenport University Foundation.

Dearborn Agency Scholarship

Accounting Annual Scholarship

Thomas H. Brown, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship

Carol J. Adams Endowed Scholarship

Wilma D. Brudy Memorial Scholarship

Al-Andalus Endowed Scholarship

Marvin "Red" Brummel Memorial Scholarship

Michael D. Allie Endowed Scholarship

Jason Bruso Memorial Scholarship

Alpha Iota of Grand Rapids Endowed Scholarship

John and Mildred Burt Endowed Scholarship

Alticor, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

Louis V. and Catherine Buzzitta Endowed Scholarship

Alumni Association General Scholarship

Linda R. Lindsay Byington Endowed Scholarship

Alumni Legacy Endowed Scholarship

Nilda Caceres Memorial Scholarship

Paul Ames Memorial Scholarship

Jerry and Suzanne Callahan Endowed Scholarship

Charles “Andy” Anderson Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Canteen Services, Inc. Scholarship

Bank of America Endowed Scholarship

Thomas A. Carey Endowed Scholarship

Amy Barnaby Memorial Endowed Scholarship

Chemical Bank West Scholarship

Dr. Ronald Bartson Memorial Scholarship

Rudolfo and Judith Cifolelli Endowed Scholarship

Batts Foundation Endowed Scholarship Ed and Mako Bauer Endowed Scholarship BDO USA, LLP Endowed Scholarship Linda L. Benedict Sales & Marketing Scholarship Hy and Greta Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship Michael Berry Endowed Scholarship Beta Endowed Scholarship Henry and Carolyn Bouma Endowed Scholarship Ronald D. Brady Endowed Scholarship Michael Braughton Endowed Scholarship Rosemary Braun Memorial Scholarship Frank Breukink Memorial Scholarship Bronner's Christmas Wonderland Scholarship Brooks Beverage Management Scholarship Jack E. Brothers Endowed Scholarship Paula Brown—Warren Campus— Endowed Scholarship 32

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Bob Clarkson Annual Scholarship Casey J. Cnossen Endowed Scholarship College of Health Professions Endowed Scholarship Comerica Bank Endowed Scholarship Nancy J. Coughlin Endowed Scholarship Community Choice Credit Union Endowed Scholarship Peter C. and Emajean Cook Endowed Scholarship

Michael D. Davis Endowed Scholarship Dearborn Exchange Club Endowed Scholarship James N. DeBoer (Metropolitan Hospital) Endowed Scholarship Thomas Deem Endowed Scholarship Kenneth H. & Carlene R. DeHaan Scholarship Robert J. DenHerder Memorial Scholarship E. Scott Derr Memorial Scholarship Detroit College of Business Alumni Scholarship Alfred and Eleanor Dinsmore Endowed Nursing Scholarship John Dishaw Memorial Scholarship Donald W. Maine College of Business Annual Scholarship Door Family Endowed Scholarship Droski, Lindsay & Meyers Endowed Scholarship DU Alumni Association Panther Ambassador Scholarship Thomas F. Dulude Memorial Scholarship Dykhouse Construction Endowed Scholarship Engineered Comfort Systems, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Jenny Engle Endowed Nursing Scholarship Roger E. Erickson Memorial Scholarship Fairlane Car Wash Endowed Scholarship Ronald E. Falk Endowed Scholarship James A. Farmer Sr. Endowed Scholarship Farmers Insurance Annual Scholarship

Lynda and Sam Cribari Annual Scholarship

Ned Fawaz Expression of Gratitude Endowed Scholarship

Mila Crkovski Endowed Scholarship

Matthew Brian Feko Memorial Scholarship

Custer Workplace Interiors Scholarship

Fifth Third Bank Endowed Scholarship

Ralph, Berniece and Ralph Damstra Endowed Scholarship

Flechsig Family Endowed Scholarship

Daoud Foundation Endowed Scholarship Helen L. and Dallas L. Darling Endowed Scholarship

Flint Alumni Council Student Scholarship Founders Endowed Scholarship Helen Frays Memorial Scholarship

Larry D. and Judith C. Fredricks Endowed Scholarship David and Judy Frey Endowed Scholarship Dr. Robert and Christine Funaro Endowed Scholarship GE Aviation Endowed Scholarship GM Lansing Women’s Club Endowed Scholarship Geerlings Development/Scott Geerlings Endowed Scholarship Daniel and Michelle Georgevich Endowed Scholarship Genevieve Gibbs Endowed Scholarship The Gietzen Family Endowed Scholarship Bruce W. Gilmore Memorial Scholarship Godwin Hardware & Plumbing Endowed Scholarship Rhonda Goodyke-Hoorn Memorial Scholarship Grand Rapids International Entrepreneurship Fund Grand Rapids Press Minority Endowed Scholarship Gunn Levine Architects Endowed Scholarship H.B. Shaine & Company, Inc. Endowed Scholarship H.J. Heinz Company Endowed Scholarship H.S. Die & Engineering Endowed Scholarship Donald and Nancy Hamelink Endowed Scholarship

Tim and Diane Kalota Endowed Scholarship

Emerson G. McCarty Endowed Scholarship

Gerrit and June Kamphouse Endowed Scholarship

McDonald Plumbing Endowed Scholarship

Kane Group, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Kane Group, Inc. Endowed Scholarship (Grand Rapids Area) Angeline Keller Endowed Scholarship John P. Keller Endowed Scholarship William R. Kingma Memorial Scholarship Jean F. Kinsman Memorial Scholarship Keith and Kathryn Klingenberg Endowed Scholarship Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Co. Endowed Scholarship Mary Walsh Kole Memorial Scholarship Kenneth Krug Memorial Scholarship for the College of Technology Robert and Ellie Kunkel Endowed Scholarship Lacks Enterprises Annual Scholarship Nichole Lake Memorial Scholarship Lansing Campus Annual Scholarship James R. and Clarine L. Lanting Endowed Scholarship James and Clarine Lanting Calvin Christian Schools Endowed Scholarship LAUP Holland Campus Scholarship Judith A. Lettinga Memorial Scholarship Mary Kay Lettinga Memorial Scholarship

Edward and Sandra Hanenburg Endowed Scholarship

Michael and Connie Lettinga Endowed Scholarship

Charles F. and Helen Harrison Endowed Scholarship

Sharon Lettinga Endowed Scholarship

Art and Betsy Hasse Endowed Scholarship The Hearst Foundations Nursing Scholars

William and Rochelle Lettinga Endowed Scholarship

William R. Heible Memorial Scholarship

Les Lindsay Endowed Scholarship

Alan G. Hering Endowed Scholarship

Jean E. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship

Herman Miller Cares Foundation College of Urban Education Scholarship

Livonia Campus Annual Scholarship

Herman Miller, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Honors Accounting Annual Scholarship Howard Miller Company Endowed Scholarship Huntington National Bank Endowed Scholarship William and Beatrice Idema Endowed Scholarship Betty Igrisan Memorial Endowed Scholarship Initech Global Technology Endowed Scholarship Interphase Office Systems Endowed Scholarship Islamic Institute Expression of Gratitude Endowed Scholarship Johnson Controls Endowed Scholarship Jim and Ginger Jurries Endowed Scholarship Kalamazoo Employees Endowed Scholarship

Wilbur A. Lettinga Endowed Scholarship

Edna Losgar and Marilyn Losgar Smith Memorial Scholarship Lou Holtz Foundation Endowed Athletic Scholarship Lowe Family Annual Scholarship Lumbermen's Incorporated Endowed Scholarship Donald G. and Peggy S. Luy Annual Scholarship M.E. Davenport Family Endowed Scholarship Maine Family Memorial Scholarship Marble and Tile (Dr. William Piersante) Endowed Scholarship Jamie and Gerilyn May Endowed Scholarship Robert J. and Inez M. McBain Endowed Scholarship

Anna B. McPherson, RN Endowed Scholarship Medical Assistant Endowed Scholarship Meijer, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Dr. James & Barbara Mendola Endowed Scholarship The Gabriella Mervic Endowed Nursing Scholarship Michigan Youth Appreciation Foundation Scholarship Michigan Office Solutions Endowed Scholarship Midland Campus Annual Scholarship Midwest Health Center (Dr. Mark Saffer) Endowed Scholarship Barbara A. Mieras, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Julie and Andrew Milanowski Annual Scholarship MJK Architects Engineers Planners, Inc. Scholarship Martin Morales Minority Endowed Scholarship Dr. Alberta Muirhead Endowed Scholarship John A. and Elinore Mulder Endowed Scholarship Patrick and Katherine Mullen Endowed Scholarship John H. Myaard Endowed Scholarship Blaise Newman Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dr. Donald and Alice Nichols Endowed Scholarship Dr. Woldemar H. Nikkel Endowed Scholarship Dr. Frank Novakowski Honorary Endowed Scholarship Roger W. O'Halla Endowed Scholarship Mike and Deb Ohlman Panther Soccer Fund Josephine M. and John Oonk Memorial Scholarship Robert T. Orlikowski Memorial Scholarship Chris and Joan Panopoulos Endowed Scholarship Dr. Charles and Sydell Pappas Endowed Scholarship Perrigo Company Endowed Scholarship Gordon H. Poll Memorial Scholarship Powell Moving and Storage, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Thomas Fisher Reed Memorial Scholarship Mandee Rick Annual Scholarship Rockford Construction Company, Inc. Endowed Scholarship C. Dexter & Sandra Rohm Endowed Scholarship Pauline Roskam Memorial Scholarship Kevin L. Rotman Memorial Scholarship 33

Charles and Stella Royce Endowed Scholarship Bernice G. Rudzinski Memorial Endowed Scholarship Yvette Russell Annual Scholarship Robert and Ellen Sadler Endowed Scholarship Sara Lee Endowed Scholarship Robert and Helen Jean Schmiedicke Endowed Scholarship

Cindy Thompson Saginaw Medical Assistant Annual Scholarship Richard and Gretchen Tierney Endowed Scholarship Terri Tomaszek Endowed Scholarship Tournament of Friendship Endowed Scholarship Lisa Trombley Endowed Scholarship TrueNorth Endowed Scholarship

Sandra Scoville (Flint Campus) Endowed Scholarship

Elton Carl and Margaret E. Twork (Underwood) Endowed Scholarship

Signature Applications, LLC Annual Scholarship

Universal Forest Products Endowed Scholarship

Mike and Betsy Sleva Endowed Scholarship

Van Dyken Mechanical Endowed Scholarship

Dr. Robert W. Sneden Endowed Scholarship

Fred E. and Gretchen Vandenberg Endowed Scholarship

Robert W. and Margaret D. Sneden Endowed Scholarship

Warren Campus Annual Scholarship Tyrus R. Wessell Endowed Scholarship West Side Beer Distributing Endowed Scholarship Jane Wetherell Memorial Scholarship Irving and Birdella White Endowed Scholarship Hugh and Melbarose Wichert Endowed Scholarship Kathryn L. Wiese Endowed Scholarship Phillips Wilson Endowed Scholarship Antoinette (Toni) Wykstra Memorial Endowed Scholarship Bruce & Lavina Wynalda Endowed Scholarship

John S. Vander Heide, III Memorial Scholarship

Kenneth and Carole Yerrick Endowed Scholarship

SpartanNash Endowed Scholarship

Vander Wall Family Memorial Scholarship

George L. Young Memorial Scholarship

Eleanor Spidell Endowed Scholarship

Herman and Jennie VanderLaan Memorial Scholarship

Max and Micki Young Endowed Scholarship

John and Judy Spoelhof Endowed Scholarship Janice K. Stauffer Memorial Scholarship David J. Steenstra, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship

Roger and Clare VanderLaan East Endowed Scholarship

Senator Glenn D. Steil Memorial Scholarship

Roger and Clare VanderLaan Lettinga Endowed Scholarship

The Larita Stephanak Annual Nursing Scholarship

Roger and Clare VanderLaan West Endowed Scholarship

Stephen A. and Ruth Stream Endowed Scholarship

P. Robert and Charlene Vanderson Endowed Scholarship

Carroll & Frances Streeter Endowed Scholarship

Bernard & Jean VanderVeen Endowed Scholarship

Student Veterans of America Annual Scholarship

Ron Zoulek Memorial Scholarship Bradley and LaCrissa Zuraw Annual Scholarship

Varnum Diversity Scholarship

Study Abroad Annual Scholarship

David A. Veneklase Family Endowed Scholarship

Jerry and Judy Subar Endowed Scholarship

Voetberg Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Endowed Scholarship

Tim and Bob Sullivan Annual Scholarship

Kathryn and Harold Zahm Endowed Scholarship

Jacqueline D. Taylor Endowed Scholarship

Volk Family Endowed Scholarship

Kristin M. Ten Harmsel-Anderson Memorial Scholarship

Elmer Vruggink, Ph.D. Endowed Scholarship Mary Warner Endowed Scholarship

Aubrey J. Terbrack Endowed Scholarship

Russel Warner Endowed Scholarship

l e f t More than 100 alumni, faculty, staff, students and friends gathered to honor the accomplishments and service of six esteemed alumni during the 2016 Alumni Awards Ceremony ( l t o r ) President Pappas, Jim VanDam ’12, Tina Pietrangelo ’07, Carlos Sanchez ’07, Michelle Seneca ’02, Monica Goodrich ’98 and Don Maine, Chancellor Emeritus.

Mike Ohlman was unable to attend.

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