2023-23 annual report

RHODES STATE COLLEGE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Meet Us at the Drawing Board: President’s Welcome

The Student Success Drawing Board: Excelling in Every Setting The

Drawing Board: Crafting Degrees and Certificates

Drawing Board: Stewarding New Opportunities

Philanthropy Drawing Board: Funding Diverse Needs

Meet Us at the DRAWING BOARD

Dear Friends,

In 1941, the “drawing board,” an architect’s table used to prepare designs and blueprints, was brought to the forefront of the World War II era by cartoonist Peter Arno in the New Yorker magazine. During that time, many projects and missions for the wartime era were being developed by engineers and creatives alike. Arno illustrated that the onset of all that innovation was found at the drawing board.

I am delighted to present to you our 2022-2023 Annual Report, themed, “Meet Us at the Drawing Board.”

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to explore the creative tapestry of our achievements and plans as we take you through an innovative journey shaped by collaboration, vision, and meticulous planning.

Our choice of the “Drawing Board” theme is deliberate and symbolic of our commitment to creative thinking, strategic planning, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Just as a drawing board serves as the birthplace of ideas and the canvas for innovative designs, our Report encapsulates the essence of our College’s journey, aspirations, and collaborative spirit.

Here’s a glimpse of what you will discover within the pages of our Annual Report:

• Blueprints of Success: Delve into the strategic blueprints of our plan that outline key achievements and milestones that define our growth.

• Sketches of Innovation: See the sketches of our new ideas and partnership initiatives.

• Storyboards of our Collaboration: Experience the collective effort that propels us forward.

• Infographics of our Data: Visualize our finances and community as a cohesive picture.

As you navigate through the report, I hope you gain a deeper understanding of the creative and innovative presence and potential of Rhodes State. “Meet Us at the Drawing Board” is an invitation to join us in the exciting process of ideation, creation, and continuous improvement.

Enjoy.

Kindest Regards,

Cynthia E. Spiers, PhD

The Academic DRAWING BOARD

Crafting Degrees and Certificates

Semiconductors Certificate

Rhodes State is on a continual quest to discover and craft new degrees, certificates, and academic partnerships that will bolster our state’s industry, public service, and manufacturing needs. As a result, a new Semiconductors certificate was developed in collaboration with Rhodes State faculty, the State of Ohio, and Intel. Mr. Ronald Leonard, engineering faculty, was selected as one of five community college faculty representatives to design the curriculum for the statewide Semiconductors certificate.

Industry Recognized Credentials

The Equipment Service certificate was developed in collaboration with Apollo Career Center to provide College Credit Plus high school students with an opportunity to earn two industry recognized credentials (IRC)—Fanuc Handling Tool Operations and Programming and Parker Industrial Hydraulic.

RN to BSN

As an essential partner to the region’s healthcare industry, Rhodes State developed its first bachelor’s degree – the RN to BSN program; to meet the needs of regional healthcare partners who requested additional baccalaureate trained nurses. The program received approval from the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to enroll our first student cohort in fall 2023. Rhodes State will graduate its first baccalaureate level students in 2024.

Police Officer Academy

Five individuals were officially sworn in as the first class of the Allen County Sheriff's Office's Cadet Program in 2022-2023. The new program offers full pay and medical benefits to cadets who attend Rhodes State’s Basic Police Officer Academy. After completing the academy and receiving their fitness certification, these cadets are hired as full-time deputies for Allen County.

The Workforce DRAWING BOARD

Equipping the Region

Available through Rhodes State

In the 10-year history of GROB’s apprenticeship program, students selected to take part have earned 175 associate degrees in manufacturing engineering technology, electronic engineering technology, and mechanical engineering technology. Seventy-five more GROB employees are currently pursuing degrees through Rhodes State. The company joined with Rhodes State in October 2022 to celebrate the milestone.

Rhodes State College is a Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor with the State of Ohio and can sponsor apprenticeship programs in both union and non-union workplaces. Through the program, employers:

• Discover new talent

• Customize training

• Maintain a cutting-edge

• Retain apprentices at a rate of 91%

• Create a pipeline of qualified workers

Rhodesology Attendance Grows Exponentially

Rhodes State offers a variety of youth programming for students to experience exciting, hands-on, educational camps focused on art, biology, manufacturing, STEM, chemistry, and more.

317 KIDS

202 KIDS

2022

Grades 2-10 12 camps

2023

Grades 2-10 (first year of pre-college program) 17 camps

BY THE

Rhodes State Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is Launching Opportunity Across the

Region

In late 2022, the SBDC announced a satellite office at Wright State University - Lake Campus, Business Enterprise Center to more efficiently serve Auglaize and Mercer County clients.

In spring of 2023, the SBDC planned and executed a regionally-based Small Business Series, hosted at the Borra Center for Health Sciences, using its state-of-the-art equipment to broadcast interactive virtual sessions to Bluffton, Celina, Kenton, Van Wert, and Wapakoneta.

In collaboration with the Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce and the Walter C. Potts Entrepreneur Center, Small Business Series participants were eligible to participate in the 2023 Business Expo and a PitchFest. Sponsors committed $6,000 in prize money for the competition.

The Financial DRAWING BOARD

Stewarding New Opportunities

RHODES STATE COLLEGE

Statement of Financial Position

2022-2023 Expenses

7.1.2022 to 6.30.2023

$27,395,113 Total Expenses Total Grant Awards Managed in FY 2023

2022-2023 Revenues

$24,949,383 Total Revenues

RHODES STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Statement of Financial Position

$6,768,088

$1,162,440 $6,578,817 Net Assets End of Year

2022-2023 was the Biggest Year of Distribution at The SHOP, the College’s Food and Basic Hygiene Pantry.

72.7%

49.9% Increase in distribution of non-perishable foods, hygiene items and cleaning products (1,784 pounds)

Increase in Patron Visits (278)

44.6% Increase in monetary donations

Rhodes State Inaugurates Giving Day with Excitement and Generosity

The first annual Rhodes State Giving Day was held on March 30, 2023, and the Rhodes community raised $23,653, overwhelmingly surpassing its $10,000 goal to fully endow the new Parenting Student Scholarship which will help pregnant or parenting students reach their academic goals.

Members of the Rhodes State Board of Trustees, the Foundation Board of Directors, and the College Cabinet came together to fund a $5,000 matching gift to help support the initiative. The College is proud to support the over 1 in 3 Rhodes State scholarship applicants who are pregnant or parenting.

The Student Success DRAWING BOARD

Excelling in Every Setting

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

2023 New Century Transfer Pathway Scholar

Caleb James Aukerman

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Caleb was named a 2023 New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar based on the score he earned in the All-USA Academic Team competition. He was selected from more than 2,400 applications as the top scoring student from Ohio. As a New Century Workforce Pathway Scholar, he was recognized during the Association of Community Colleges Convention in Denver, Colorado.

2022-2023 Outstanding Student –

A. Chester Burns Award

Colton P. Morris

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Rhodes State awarded Colton Morris the A. Chester Burns Award for the 2022-2023 school year, making him the top student at Rhodes State College this academic year.

All Ohio Academic Team

Caleb James Aukerman

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Cassandra Irene Billings

Nursing

Steve Jacob Gault

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

David John James Shelby Gale Sullivan

Digital Marketing and Media

2022-2023 OUTSTANDING STUDENTS

Division of Health Sciences and Public Service

Kandace Sue Crabtree Dental Hygiene

Lydia Mae Zimpfer Health Care Technology

Courtney Jade Blackburn Human Service

Victoriano Imboden Nursing

Elyse Linn Manz Occupational Therapy Assistant

Maggie Claire Hoorman Physical Therapist Assistant

Jessica Christine Breidenbach Radiographic Imaging

Connie M. Pieper Respiratory Care

Division of Technology and Liberal Studies

Megan Samantha Kizer Associate of Arts

Christine LeeAnn Ricker Accounting

Davis Christopher Norris Associate of Science

Anna Danielle May Business Administration

Caleb Raymon Jordan Digital Marketing & Media

James Donald McNulty II Electronic Engineering Technology

Rebecca Marie Backs Human Resources

Kylie Jade Renae Creller Law Enforcement

Colton P. Morris Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Kendra Renee Dues Marketing

Cole Michael Hammer Mechanical Engineering Technology

Wesley J. Davidson Technical Studies

3,533

742 Degrees & Certificates Awarded

17 : 1 Students to Faculty Ratio

The Alumni Network DRAWING BOARD Multiplying Impact

2023 OUTSTANDING ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENT

The Outstanding Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed on alumni of Rhodes State College/Lima Technical College. The 2023 Outstanding Alumni Award recipient was Dr. Heather Moore. Heather is a Professor, the Allied Health Department Academic Head, and the Program Director of the BTAS Healthcare Leadership Program at the University of Cincinnati Blue Ash College. Of her time at Lima Technical College (LTC), Heather said, “The Radiologic Technology program set my career path into motion with professors who were smart, tough, and caring. Little did I know that 25 years later, I would deliver a professional presentation at a conference, and one of my professors would be in the audience. I can honestly say that the examples set by my professors at LTC were the ones that helped me to become the professional that I am today. Having my starting point be LTC was the best thing for me. I didn’t graduate with debt, and I had a solid foundation upon which I could build a very good career.”

ALUMNI RESOURCE NEW BEGINNINGS

Our alumni came to Lima Technical College and Rhodes State with drawing boards and beginnings of their own. As students, they wondered, “What will I become?” “How will I get there?” “What will it take?”

Resources are an essential part of all new ideas, innovations, and journeys, and some of our alumni have generously reached back to support and resource new and current students by establishing unique scholarships. We are grateful for this alumni heritage of generosity.

Sandra L. Weaver, CPT’82 –Gary Weaver Public Service Scholarship

Jane P. Krites, NSG’87 –Jane P. Krites Scholarship

R. Andrew Shappell, RAD’80 –Radiographic Imaging Scholarship

Willie Smith, MKT’76 –

Willie and Sarah Smith Family Scholarship

Patricia Devier, NSG’76 –Norman J. Rex Memorial Scholarship

Ann J. Pohl, NSG’95 & RES’89 –Outstanding Alumni Scholarship for Respiratory Care

2023 ALUMNI CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE

Kenneth J. Blanchard

Associate of Applied Business –Business Management, 1984 and Marketing, 1985

Cynthia S. Brandehoff

Associate of Applied SciencePhysical Therapist Assistant, 1996

Richard Kohli

Associate of Applied ScienceLaw Enforcement, 1989

Dr. Lori Ludwig

Associate of Applied ScienceNursing, 2002

Nicole R. Scott

Associate of Applied BusinessBusiness Management, 2012

88 2021-2022

36

19,823

Total Alumni

11,160

Health Sciences and Public Service

8,663

Technology and Liberal Studies Alumni Advisory Committee Members

72 Alumni Business Owners/CEOs

The Faculty & Staff

DRAWING BOARD

Exploring New Ways to Lead

Faculty and Staff Awarded Multiple Accolades

Dr. Cynthia E. Spiers, President was named the 2023 Lima Allen County Chamber of Commerce ATHENA Award Recipient. The award honors those individuals who are change-makers and trailblazers who open doors of leadership and opportunity for women.

Dr. Jacqueline Martz, Professor of Nursing was 2022-2023’s recipient of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA), Ohio Chapter - Barbara Reece Scholarship.

Jill Hay, Professor and Program Coordinator, Dental Hygiene was awarded the Ohio State Dental Hygienists’ Association (ODHA) Service Award at the annual session in November 2022. The award is for continued dedication and service to the Ohio State Dental Hygienists’ Association.

Nicole Dittman, Senior Director of Student Success was presented the “Service to Mankind Award” from the Lima Sertoma Club in March 2023. The annual honor is given to someone who goes above and beyond to help through volunteerism and public service.

Dr. Patricia Hampshire received the Alberta Shurelds Award, honoring her for her leadership and support to families in the Lima community. The award is named after the former NAACP President, Alberta Shurelds.

BY THE

Rhodes State Engineering Instructor Named to Intel Faculty Panel

Ronald Leonard, Program Coordinator/Instructor of Engineering Technology at Rhodes State, was recently appointed to serve on the Ohio Association of Community College’s Intel Faculty Panel, which is dedicated to creating coursework to help students be better prepared for jobs in advanced manufacturing and the engineering industry. The panel, made up of selected faculty members from community colleges across Ohio, is highly competitive and selection is based on experience in the field.

“For me, being selected for the Intel Faculty Panel is great,” Leonard said. “It expands my knowledge and who I can teach. It strengthens my programs, which makes education stronger, sensible and more obtainable.”

As Ohio prepares to increase its talent pipeline for advanced manufacturing for Intel and other manufacturers in the state, colleges are ensuring the proper educational programs are in place to educate this in-demand workforce. Leonard’s presence on the Faculty Panel is another example of the way Rhodes State is a leader in advanced manufacturing innovation across the state.

Ronald Leonard is the Program Coordinator and an Instructor in the Engineering Technology program at Rhodes State. He holds a Bachelor’s of Mechanical Engineering degree from the General Motors Institute with an Electrical Engineering Elective and Industrial Administration Minor as well as a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and Automatic Controls from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Thank you

for

coming to the DRAWING BOARD

Dr. Brendan Greaney

Melissa B. Green, Ph.D.

Julli Griesheimer

Grob Systems, Inc.

Sylvia Hadsell

James T. and Wilda R. Haidle

Pam Halfhill

Joel P. Harris

2022-23

Dr. David S. Adams

AgCredit

AMEA Healthcare, LLC

Armor Fire Protection, Inc.

Ashland Specialty Products

Marc A. and Melissa S. Augsburger

B & G Auto & Recycling Center, Inc.

Antoinette Baldin, Ph.D.

Sam and Barb Bassitt

Ann E. Best

Traci and David Bitler

James F. Blair

Borra Family Foundation

Citizens National Bank

Cindy S. Brandehoff

Douglas L. Brown

Clayton and Lindsay Bruggeman

Business Professionals of America

Cenovus Energy

Citizens National Bank

Jean and Kenneth M. Clemens, DDS

Allen J. Clum

Susan Cook

James J. Countryman, Ph.D.

Toni Crites

CTL Engineering, Inc.

Robert R. Cupp

Douglass S. and Janette K. Degen

Dominion Energy

E. S. Evans and Company

Bonnie Edgin

Richard M. and Mary L. Elmquist Lane

Evolution Home Renovations

Fifth Third Institutional Services

Franklin University

G. A. Wintzer & Son Company

Judith E. Gilbert

Andrea Goings

Good Food Hospitality Management, Inc.

Grand Lake Health System

Graphic Packaging International

Dr. Melissa A. Harvey

Edwina Hatzaetos

Janet Corey Hawk

Jill M. Hay

James A. and Barbara L. Hayes

HCF Management, Inc.

Angela M. Heaton

Randi Hilt

Teresa A. Hirschfeld and Timothy E. Hemleben

Jennifer R. Holdgreve

Homeland Technology Group

Honda of America Mfg., Inc.

Kitt Horn

Pamela S. Hughes

Rick Hughes

Ronnie D. and Brenda L. Hughes

Cara E. Hurd

IBEW Local 32

Tony G. Jackson

Matthew T. Jennings

Earl and Nancy Keese

Kathleen A. Keller

Bonnie L. King

Martha M. Kizer

Carol Kleffner

Charles V. and Margaret M. Knueve

Melissa A. Komarek

Richard and Mary Kortokrax

Jane P. Krites

League of Women Voters of Lima

Angela M. Lee

Let’s Back the Blue

Carrie L. Jones-Lewis

Lewis Family McDonald’s

Lima Academy of Dentistry

Lima Communications Corporation

Lima Memorial Health System

Russell and Karen Litke

Katherine L. Loper

Steven E. Mankey

Mary Rutan Hospital

Eric L. Mason-Guffey, Ed.D., M.S.N.

Chadwick E. Massie

Mark Mathews

Deborah O. May

Jason S. May

Jayna L. McBride

Mercy Health - St. Rita’s

Jennifer M. Meyer

Diane M. Miller

Kim and Bryant Miller

Pamela Mooneyhan

Gregory L. and Beverly K. Mowat

Munger Munger & Associates Architects, Inc.

Northwestern Ohio Dental Hygienists’ Association

Nutrien

Ohio Concrete

Ohio Health

Francis O. and Roseline T. Cookey-Oruma

Jan and Marcie Osborn

Jeannette Passmore, Ed.D.

Stephen Peck

Ann J. Pohl, DNP, MSN

Procter & Gamble Manufacturing Co.

Quest Federal Credit Union

Kevin L. Reeks and Cathy L. Woodward

Clovis A. Ring-Hagood

Diane K. Rohrer

Rohrer Rentals LLC

Brad C. And Judi Roush

Rudolph Foods Company, Inc.

Trisha Russell

Charles and Beth Ryan

Deb E. Selhorst

Setex, Inc.

R. Andy Shappell

Paula J. Siebeneck

Dr. Nanette L. Smith

Cynthia E. Spiers, Ph.D.

Linda L. Staley, R.D.H.

The State Bank and Trust Co.

Scott States

Superior Aluminum Products

Superior Credit Union

Swipe Out Hunger

T & D Interiors, Inc.

Chad Teman

The Ar-Hale Family Foundation

The National Board of Respiratory Care

Tuttle Services, Inc.

Unverferth Manufacturing Company, Inc.

VALIC Financial Advisors, Inc.

Dennis Vondrell

Von’s Diamonds & Jewelry

Webb Insurance Agency, Inc.

West Ohio Community Action Parntership

Beth A. White

Kimberly Willamowski-Dumm

Jean Wisuri

Drs. Richard and Cynthia Woodfield

April Worrell

Michael D. Young

Zion Lutheran Church

Meagan Zoladz

IN-KIND DONORS

Advantage Cleaners

Allen County Agricultural Society

Allen County Museum & Historical Society

Armstrong Air & Space Museum

Art Space Lima

Biggby Coffee

Blanchard Valley Health System

Colonial Golfers Club

The Dough Hook

Mark Ernst

Fat Jack’s Pizza

Brandy Gibson

Gugi Lopez & Degen LLC

iHeart Media

Jewel Master Repair Studio

The Lamar Companies, Inc.

Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken - Wapakoneta/Delphos

The Lima Family YMCA

Lima Symphony Orchestra

Lima/Allen County Chamber of Commerce

Gregory E. Phipps

PromoHits, Ltd.

The Hero Day

Town & Country Flowers, Inc

The Vein Care Center

Heather Vennekotter

WalMart

Elizabeth Weimer

Whirlpool OTTAWA

Joseph Young-Nastally

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jane P. Krites, Chair*

Rhodes State College 2022-23

LEADERSHIP

Douglass S. Degen, Vice Chair*

Sam D. Bassitt

Wilfred J.G. Ellis, M.D.

Everett “Butch” Kirk III

Ann Pohl, DNP, RN*

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Matthew T. Jennings, Chair

Mary L. Elmquist-Lane

Teri Hirschfeld

Richard P. Kortokrax*

Jane P. Krites*

PRESIDENT

Cynthia E. Spiers, Ph.D.

PRESIDENT’S CABINET

Carrie Jones-Lewis

Francis O. Oruma, Ph.D.

Jan L. Osborn, Ph.D.

Linda L. Staley, R.D.H.

Kevin L. Reeks, Ex Officio

Antoinette Baldin, Ph.D., Senior Vice President Academic and Student Affairs, Workforce Development

Brendan Greaney, Ed.D., Vice President, Enrollment Management

Kevin L. Reeks, MOD, Vice President, Institutional Advancement

Nanette Smith, Ed.D., MSEM Executive Director, Institutional Effectiveness Planning

Andrea Goings, MBA, SHRM-SCP Executive Director, Human Resources

Melissa Green, Ph.D., Special Assistant to the President

L. Renee Bradley, Ed.D., MBA, NDCCDP, Special Assistant to the President

*Alumni