2023-23 annual report

ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23

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RHODES STATE COLLEGE

changes lives, builds futures and improves communities through life-long learning.

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The Academic Drawing Board: Crafting Degrees and Certificates

The Workforce Drawing Board: Equipping the Region

The Financial Drawing Board: Stewarding New Opportunities

The Philanthropy Drawing Board: Funding Diverse Needs

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The Student Success Drawing Board: Excelling in Every Setting

The Alumni Network Drawing Board: Multiplying Impact

The Faculty & Staff Drawing Board: Exploring New Ways to Lead

Our Donors

Rhodes State College Boards & Cabinet

03 Meet Us at the Drawing Board: President’s Welcome

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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.

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

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

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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

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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.

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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.

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The Workforce

DRAWING BOARD Equipping the Region

GROB Highlights Essential Apprenticeship Programs 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 Appren-

Rhodesology Attendance Grows Exponentially

ticeship Sponsor with the State of Ohio and

Rhodes State offers a variety of youth programming

can sponsor apprenticeship programs in both union and non-union workplaces. Through the program, employers:

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Discover new talent

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Customize training

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Maintain a cutting-edge

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Retain apprentices at a rate of 91%

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Create a pipeline of qualified workers

for students to experience exciting, hands-on, educational camps focused on art, biology, manufacturing, STEM, chemistry, and more.

317 KIDS 202 KIDS

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Grades 2-10 12 camps

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

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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.

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The Financial

DRAWING BOARD Stewarding New Opportunities

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RHODES STATE COLLEGE Statement of Financial Position

GRANTS 7.1.2022 to 6.30.2023

2022-2023 Expenses

Total Grant Awards Managed in FY 2023

Instruction......................................................................$9,344,352

Continuing Grant Awards ...........................................$4,295,863

Institutional Support...................................................$6,890,593

New and Renewal Grant Awards...............................$2,205,495

Depreciation..................................................................$2,726,854

Annual Renewal Grants .................................................$522,630

Operation and Maintenance......................................$1,973,066 Student Services...........................................................$1,844,784 Public Service................................................................$1,711,515 Student Aid....................................................................$1,584,697

New Grants ....................................................................$1,682,865

Total Grants

$6,501,358

Academic Support.......................................................$1,319,252

Total Expenses

$27,395,113

2022-2023 Revenues State Appropriations................................................. $10,362,312 Tuition & Fees................................................................$6,374,931

New Grants Awarded Choose Ohio First 2023 .................................................$188,000 Early Learning Center .....................................................$144,600 Inter-Faith America 2022 ................................................... $5,000 Safety Grant ........................................................................ $87,500

Federal Pell Revenue...................................................$2,279,281

Short Term Certificate 23.............................................. $106,000

Federal Grants and Contracts....................................$2,198,118

Ohio Wellness Awareness ............................................... $25,000

Federal CARES Revenue..............................................$1,582,067

Ag Reach -USDA ..............................................................$600,000

Gifts.....................................................................................$907,693

NSF - Grow with Rhodes ...............................................$526,765

State Grants and Contracts...........................................$507,149 Sales and Services...........................................................$407,012 Investment Income.........................................................$180,245 Other Operating Revenues............................................$150,575

Total Revenues

$24,949,383

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The Philanthropy

DRAWING BOARD Funding Diverse Needs

RHODES STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION Statement of Financial Position 2022-2023 Assets

2022-2023 Liabilities & Net Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents................................................$759,168

Total Liabilities.................................................................$189,271

Investments.....................................................................4,955,731

Donor Restricted Assets..............................................$6,377,624

Accounts, Pledges, and Notes Receivable, Net..............................................................$1,053,189

Unrestricted Assets..........................................................$201,193

Total Assets

$6,768,088

Total Liabilities & Net Assets

$6,768,088

Statement of Activities Year Ending June 30, 2023 Total Revenues, Gains, and Other Support............$1,162,440

Net Assets End of Year

$6,578,817

RHODES STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION AWARDED $216,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2022-2023 ACADEMIC YEAR.

THIS ADDS TO THE FOUNDATION’S $2.8M IN TOTAL AWARD FUNDING OVER 25 YEARS. 10

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

49.9% Increase

in distribution of non-perishable foods, hygiene items and cleaning products

44.6%

72.7% Increase

Increase

in monetary donations

in Patron Visits (278)

(1,784 pounds)

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.

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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.

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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

Nursing................................................... 22.8% Manufacturing Engineering Tech........... 8.1% LPN to ADN Transition............................. 7.3% Dental Hygiene........................................ 6.9% Radiographic Imaging ........................... 6.6%

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Associate Degrees Awarded

by Major

3,533 Students enrolled

742

Degrees & Certificates Awarded

16% Full-time

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577 Graduates

84% Part-time

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Students to Faculty Ratio

COUNTY OF RESIDENCE Allen................................ 29% Hancock.......................... 19% Putnam........................... 13% Hardin............................... 6% Mercer............................... 6% Auglaize............................ 5% Shelby............................... 5% Van Wert........................... 3% Other............................... 14%

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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.

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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

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2023 ALUMNI CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE Kenneth J. Blanchard Associate of Applied Business – Business Management, 1984 and Marketing, 1985

Total Alumni

11,160

Cynthia S. Brandehoff Associate of Applied Science Physical Therapist Assistant, 1996

Health Sciences and Public Service

8,663

Richard Kohli Associate of Applied Science Law Enforcement, 1989

Dr. Lori Ludwig Associate of Applied Science Nursing, 2002

Technology and Liberal Studies

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Alumni Advisory Committee Members

Nicole R. Scott Associate of Applied Business Business Management, 2012

36 2021-2022 Alumni Donors

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The Faculty & Staff

DRAWING BOARD Exploring New Ways to Lead

Faculty and Staff Awarded Multiple Accolades Dr. Cynthia E. Spiers, President

Jill Hay, Professor and

was named the 2023 Lima Allen

Program Coordinator, Dental

County Chamber of Commerce

Hygiene was awarded the

ATHENA Award Recipient. The

Ohio State Dental Hygienists’

award honors those individuals

Association (ODHA) Service

who are change-makers and

Award at the annual session

trailblazers who open doors of leadership and

in November 2022. The award is for continued

opportunity for women.

dedication and service to the Ohio State Dental Hygienists’ Association.

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

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.

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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

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.

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.

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Thank you for coming to the

DRAWING BOARD RHODES STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION DONORS 2022-23

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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. 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 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

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Rhodes State College 2022-23

LEADERSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jane P. Krites, Chair*

Wilfred J.G. Ellis, M.D.

Douglass S. Degen, Vice Chair*

Everett “Butch” Kirk III

Sam D. Bassitt

Ann Pohl, DNP, RN*

FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matthew T. Jennings, Chair

Carrie Jones-Lewis

Mary L. Elmquist-Lane

Francis O. Oruma, Ph.D.

Teri Hirschfeld

Jan L. Osborn, Ph.D.

Richard P. Kortokrax*

Linda L. Staley, R.D.H.

Jane P. Krites*

Kevin L. Reeks, Ex Officio

PRESIDENT Cynthia E. Spiers, Ph.D.

PRESIDENT’S CABINET 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 20

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