2018 President's Report

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W H A T W E S T A N D F O R VISION Wallace State will facilitate learning without boundaries, will be committed to every student’s success, will exemplify the spirit of perpetual improvement, and will promote an overarching sense of community.

MISSION Wallace State Community College is committed to learning that transforms lives and communities. In support of the mission, Wallace State Community College is committed to student success through: a student-centered, innovative, engaging, and supportive learning environment providing teaching excellence that inspires a quest for lifelong learning, respect for uniqueness and diversity, strategic partnerships that advance community, workforce and economic development, cultural enrichment of our communities, accountability and integrity.

VALUES Wallace State Community College affirms these values:

Commitment to learning Dedication to excellence Academic integrity Creative thinking Respect for individual dignity and worth Civic responsibility Collaboration and partnerships

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E C N E L L E C A Message from the President

It is my pleasure to share with you this report outlining the many accomplishments of Wallace State’s faculty, staff and students over the past year. Our commitment is student success, and we are now a student outcomes national leader, recognized by the American Association of Community Colleges, the Aspen Institute, Achieving the Dream, and the League for Innovation.

With campuses in Hanceville and Oneonta, Wallace State is consistently ranked among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development. The College works closely with economic development agencies, chambers of commerce, and business and industry leaders to ensure that training programs meet current industry standards, and to develop apprenticeships and specialized training options to meet local needs. Programs are offered in a wide array of career technical, health care and academic fields leading to middle and advanced skill, high-demand careers, as well as for university transfer.

Our challenge is to provide access to everyone who desires higher education the opportunity to pursue it. Together, we have secured yearround Pell and funded hundreds of scholarships for students. We are meeting the demands of the workforce today and tomorrow.

Thank you for joining us in the challenge to improve our region and our state. Please enjoy reading this compilation of all we have accomplished together.

Vicki P. Karolewics, Ed.D. President

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A L A B A M A

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GOVERNANCE Jimmy Baker, Chancellor ACCS BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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Gov. Kay Ivey, President

Crystal Brown, District 5

Al Thompson, District 1

Milton Davis, District 6

Ron Fantroy, District 2

Chuck Smith, District 7

Susan Foy, District 3

Blake McAnally, Member-at-Large

Matthew Woods, District 4

Jeffery Newman, Ex-officio Member

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WALLACE STATE FUTURE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A

MAJOR GIFTS CAMPAIGN

TO SUPPORT HOPE, EXCELLENCE AND OPPORTUNITY

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HOPE, EXCELLENCE & OPPORTUNITY With a goal of offering Hope, Excellence and Opportunity to Wallace State students, the Wallace State Future Foundation launched a Major Gifts Campaign through 2019, with a target of raising $10 million — $5 million for scholarships, $2 million for technology, $2 million for innovation, and $1 million for opportunity. Through summer 2018, the campaign has reached 61 percent of its goal.

A crowd of family, friends and colleagues of Dr. Bill Peinhardt gathered on February 4, 2018, to celebrate the naming of the Dr. William F. Peinhardt Conference Center in the School of Nursing and Center for Science thanks to a $250,000 donation made in his honor by Cullman Savings Bank Foundation to the Future Foundation. Dr. Peinhardt has dedicated his life to helping others through medicine, as a community servant, and a supporter of education.

“We can send all of our kids to college; money shouldn’t be an issue,” said John Riley, Cullman Savings Bank Foundation Board President. “One of the greatest things we’ve ever done is get involved with the Future Foundation. People from all over the county have benefited from the Future Foundation.”

The Foundation received a $372,000 donation from the estate of Vervil Lovene Mitchell, a retired professor from the University of Florida, author of a number of books dealing with estate planning, insurance, personal finances and child rearing, and also a talented wood carver. Her nephew, Gary Mitchell, presented the gift to Wallace State.

An anonymous donor provided $150,000 to establish two scholarships. The first honors north Alabama pastor Eldridge Criscoe. The second, the James W. Meherg Endowed Scholarship, is specifically designated for students in the Fairview and Baileyton areas.

These join the more than 120 named and endowed scholarships established at the College to date.

Highlights from the year include: »» Altec in Birmingham donated $5,000 to assist Wallace State female Welding students and $25,000 to assist Collision

Repair, Diesel Technology and Welding students.

»» Wallace State Nursing instructor Susan Copeland established an endowed scholarship for nursing students. »» The Barnett family established the Kay Barnett Memorial Scholarship Fund to honor the long-time supporter of

Wallace State.

»» Hanceville Nursing and Rehab continued their annual donation supporting a scholarship for the Wallace State

Nursing program.

»» Wallace State Flight Technology/Aviation graduate Aaron Mathis gave back to the College through a Foundation

scholarship.

»» The Hannah Bates Memorial Scholarship was established by her family. »» Wallace State learned it was awarded a $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic

Development Administration to build a technical education center that will include new facilities for Welding and an entrepreneurship incubator.

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WALLACE STATE WAS RECOGNIZED AS

MILITARY FRIENDLY

AND AS AN ACHIEVING THE DREAM

LEADER COLLEGE

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COLLEGE RECOGNITION & ACHIEVEMENTS Achieving the Dream (ATD) recognized Wallace State Community College as one of eight community colleges in the ATD network to have earned Leader College status. The organization’s highest designation is awarded to institutions that have shown three years of steady improvement in two or more outcomes that measure student success. It is a designation reserved for colleges that have shown exceptional work in student success.

“Becoming a Leader College requires an ATD Network college to have data that shows concrete progress toward building a student-centered culture that drives gains in student success,” said Dr. Karen A. Stout, president and CEO of Achieving the Dream. “Colleges have to be willing to work differently to improve students’ educational journeys, and I’m proud to recognize the colleges that are living their commitment to change and are achieving stronger results.”

“The last six years of participation in Achieving the Dream has been a demanding, but a simultaneously very rewarding journey,” said Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics. With a focus on Wallace State’s completion agenda to ensure students “Start Early, Start Right, Finish and Succeed,” the College’s work in Achieving the Dream has inspired it to: »» Re-imagine frontline student services and implement Lion Central with one-stop services »» Re-imagine advising and design a tiered approach to better serving our students »» Re-imagine student success and add student success coaching »» Re-imagine orientation and develop Lions’ Pride »» Redesign the freshman seminar class to include e-portfolios, advising and success coaching »» Redesign tutoring services to focus on a holistic approach »» Redesign developmental education to include accelerated developmental and gateway math and English, including

co-requisite labs

»» Redesign processes for graduation eligibility; implemented stackable credentials »» And more

Wallace State Community College also received the 2017 Innovation of the Year Award for its Guided Pathways Model initiative. The award is given by the League for Innovation in the Community College. Wallace State won in the Leadership and Organization category.

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Along with earning the prestigious designation as an Achieving the Dream Leader College and receiving the Innovation of the Year Award from the League for Innovation, Wallace State was named one of the top 150 community colleges in the nation and a nominee for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. This is the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges. This award also recognizes Wallace State’s outstanding work in student success. Other achievements by the College over the past year include: »» Wallace State opened its new Student Resource Center, providing

comprehensive tutoring and academic support to all students.

»» Wallace State introduced a new Job Placement Office, focused

on connecting students to jobs, placing students in career-ready apprenticeships and internships.

»» Wallace State unveiled a new Center for Teaching and Learning for

faculty. The center is dedicated to the support and advancement of evidence-based learning and teaching practices and the professional development of all members of the campus teaching community.

»» Wallace State advocated for year-round Pell and Congress authorized

its use this year, allowing students with financial need to attend yearround and finish more quickly.

»» Wallace State was ranked among the Top 3 in the South for Workforce

Development Training by Southern Business and Development Magazine. It was also ranked tops for Economic Development in Metro Birmingham, and the Best Community Colleges for Aerospace Worker Training, and Automotive Training.

»» Wallace State has been consistently ranked the first choice community

colleges for Alabama high school seniors taking the ACT.

»» Wallace State was ranked among the nation’s fastest growing

community colleges by Community College Week.

»» Wallace State was declared an official campus site for Manual Lymphatic

Drainage Certification.

»» The success of the Winston County Works program was celebrated.

This program has provided short-term basic skills training to support industry-recognized certification and credentials, facilitating employment opportunities for participants in high-growth and highdemand occupation like welding and CDL.

»» The Practical Nursing program was ranked first out of 20 schools in the

state that utilize NCLEX-PN pass rates.

»» Wallace State opened a Community Garden to allow people to cultivate

their own gardens with assistance from college and AmeriCorps VISTA staff. Fresh vegetables will be provided to those in need.

»» Wallace State Workforce Training Solutions was featured in an op-ed in

“This is Alabama.”

»» The College announced new facilities being developed for Culinary Arts

in the Student Center, which will include space for a pastry program and dinner theatre events.

»» Wallace State joined the University of Alabama, Cullman Economic

Development, the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Cullman as partners in a Technology Village in Cullman, where entrepreneurs can develop ideas and formulate a business plan.

»» Wallace State was recognized as a Military Friendly School for the fourth

year. Veteran-centered services and activities are offered across the campus and throughout the year.

»» Wallace State was recognized by United Way of Cullman County as one

of its top 10 contributors, with employees giving a total of $452,000 this year.

»» Wallace State’s Communications and Marketing Department earned

multiple awards at the NCMPR District conference and the ACCSPRA fall conference, including Best in Show for its 50th anniversary history book.

»» Both of Wallace State’s campus communities — Hanceville and

Oneonta — have been named Alabama Communities of Excellence.

»» Wallace State was honored during Community College Month with

resolutions by the Mayors of Hanceville, Oneonta and Cullman.

»» A new facility for Welding to accommodate tremendous growth in

that area was announced for a Fall 2019 groundbreaking. Diesel Technology, another growing program, has shared a building with Welding and will now be able to expand into that space. The new Welding facility will connect to a new Entrepreneurship Center, which will provide resources and support for launching new tech start-up business and manufacturing enterprises.

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O N E O N TA CA M P U S Governor Kay Ivey attended the groundbreaking of the new Wallace State-Oneonta site, presenting a $2.3 million grant for the project. By some estimates, the grant is the largest single grant ever given to Blount County.

Wallace State plans to open the new 20,000 square-foot building in Spring 2019 for academic programs, while the current location will be used as a career training facility for health and applied technologies programs.

Other achievements at the Oneonta campus include: »» Wes Rakestraw was named Director of the Oneonta campus, replacing Dr. Kelley Jones, who

retired.

»» Renovations were completed and new classrooms were opened at the current Oneonta

campus; making room for classes in Biology, Adult Education and more.

»» Wallace State-Oneonta announced an initiative to help single mothers interested in welding

attend classes through a grant from the Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham, providing $5,000 scholarships to assist with child care and living expenses.

»» The Welding program at the Oneonta campus added more welding stations to meet the

demand for classes at the site.

»» Plans were announced to add Precision Machining classrooms and lab space to the existing

facility.

»» A new Veterinary Nurse program is expected to begin in the coming year. »» Courses in Emergency Medical Services were offered for the first time at the Oneonta campus. »» The first graduates of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program at the Wallace State-

Oneonta campus began their careers on the road.

»» Wallace State Nursing hosted a free health fair for the community at the Oneonta campus. »» The Oneonta campus hosted and took part in numerous community events including the

Blount County Fair, the Covered Bridge Festival, the Blount County Education Foundation Radiothon, Chamber events, and more.

»» Mayor Ross Norris recognized Wallace State-Oneonta in a resolution celebrating Community

College Month.

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OPENING G ATE WAYS

NEW NORTH ENTRANCE

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Wallace State Community College celebrated the completion of its north entrance with a ribbon-cutting and flag raising. The U.S. Flag, flag of the State of Alabama and a new Wallace State flag greet visitors approaching campus from the north. The new entrance marks the northern gateway to the College and is located at the newest stop light in Hanceville, at the intersection of Highway 31 and Francis Dodd Drive, which leads to the College’s School of Nursing and Center for Science.

“This entrance represents the gateway not only to our campus, but a gateway to opportunity, to a career, and to new life for our students,” said Dr. Vicki Karolewics, Wallace State President.

The new road ties the campus together, connecting to College Drive and the south entrance to campus, also off Highway 31.

Rep. Randall Shedd, Sen. Paul Bussman, and mayors Kenneth Nail and Woody Jacobs also offered remarks.

“I commend you for the economic impact you have on our community and on one life, one individual at a time. What a difference you make,” said Rep. Shedd. “Congratulations on another stepping stone to greatness,” said Sen. Bussman. “WSCC is a gem compared to colleges across the country, and our industries, business “This entrance represents and citizens are better for it.”

the gateway not only to our campus, but a gateway to opportunity, to a career, and to new life for our students.”

— Dr. Vicki Karolewics

The ribbon-cutting for the new entrance was sponsored by the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce, and president Leah Bolin kicked off the event. “We are so glad to be part of the event because it is another celebration of all the major achievements at the College. These things could not have been accomplished without Wallace State’s leader, Dr. Vicki Karolewics,” she said.

“People don’t realize what a college means to an area,” said Mayor Jacobs, referencing jobs that come from recruiting new business and industry to the area. “You don’t recruit industry without a college like this.”

Mayor Nail added that Wallace State means business for Hanceville store and restaurant owners.

The U.S. and Alabama flags had been raised prior to the event.

The event concluded with the raising of the Wallace State flag.

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KENYA RELIEF

TO CHANGE THE WORLD Wallace State Community College partnered with Kenya Relief as part of the College’s Global Health Outreach / International Service Learning program, sending two groups of instructors and students to Migori, Kenya, where they provided much needed medical care and equipment.

Students and instructors in the Dental Hygiene program treated hundreds of patients during three-and-a-half days at the Brase Clinic and Vision Center. Patients were lined up outside the clinic before dawn waiting for treatment. Some individuals had never before had dental care, while others had waited for months or even years.

Those receiving assistance were effusive in their thanks. “In 40 years of dentistry, this was the most gratifying experience of my career,” said instructor Kathy Coy. The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program followed up with a second trip to participate in the PET (Personal Energy Transportation) Mobility Project, where they helped distribute dozens of carts to people with disabilities.

“When I saw this opportunity, I knew it would give students a completely different global outlook on healthcare, and it was everything I thought it would be, and more,” said Alina Adams, PTA program director. Along with helping with the distribution of the PET carts, they collected donations of crutches to distribute to those in need.

“I think this single trip has changed them forever. They will be better healthcare providers because of that,” Adams said.

The College also joined forces with the Cullman Parks and Recreation Department to collect laptops and smart devices for classrooms at Kenya Relief Academy, a school that serves over 500 students.

Kenya Relief was established by Wallace State alum Steve James, who was recognized as the 2017 Distinguished Alumni Award winner. Kenya Relief began as a small orphanage that today is home to more than 200 children. The organization expanded to include the Kenya Relief Academy and the Brase Clinic and Vision Center, which has treated more than 115,000 patients.

Wallace State’s efforts were part of a new Global Studies concentration and a new International Club for students interested in global affairs. These efforts join the annual short-term international study trip, which featured Germany, Switzerland and Austria this year.

The College also hosted delegations of international visitors from Russia, Georgia, South America, South Asia and the Middle East who were part of the U.S. State Department International Visitor Leadership Program in the U.S. to learn about vocational, developmental and adult education programs. www.wallacestate.edu/abroad 17

STUDENT ENGAGEMENT Dr. Ryan Smith was appointed the new Dean of Students after Dr. Tomesa Smith, Executive Vice President, retired following many years of service to the College. Smith comes to Wallace State from Alabama A&M University in Huntsville. At WSCC, he will oversee admissions, financial aid, grant programs, advising, testing, tutoring, athletics, recruiting, student life, and other student services, with a focus especially on student engagement as key to student success. The following activities are just some of the examples of student engagement at the College over the past year. »» Wallace State launched its Welcome to the Pride Spirit Box project, mailing over 5,000 boxes filled with WSCC swag to students registering for Fall 2018. The contents included information and ways to stay informed and get involved in college activities. More than 75 faculty, staff, student and community volunteers worked to stuff boxes and get them to students. »» The Wallace State Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop to help raise awareness about their services and new location

in the AVC next to the Library.

»» Projects organized by the Student Life office included a Halloween costume party, dances, films, a homecoming banner

competition for clubs and organizations, a lip sync battle, and more.

»» Students Emily Dia, Challie Johnson, Jada Golden, Katie Burden, Griffin Morris, Truman Boyd, Jodie Farnetti, Joy Sadler,

Tanner Robertson, Madison Lee, Brennen Stricklin, Hunter Mahaffey and Jessica Fetner represented Wallace State at Student Leadership Institutes hosted by the Alabama Community College System.

»» Wallace State’s Student Support Services group, one of Wallace State’s two federal TRIO programs serving current and poten-

tial first-generation and economically disadvantaged students, visited Nashville for an annual Educational Excursion.

»» Wallace State’s Quiz Bowl team earned its 2nd straight trip to national tournament, finishing 7th at the NAQT Community

College Championship, and was featured on Fox 6 News. The College also regularly hosts high school scholars’ bowl and math tournaments as well as the BEST Robotics competition.

»» The Student Government Association organized Homecoming elections, a blood drive, and student discussion forums, as

well as serving as graduation marshals and representing the College at the Cullman Area Chamber of Commerce State of the Community event, and Congressman Aderholt’s Congressional Art Competition Award Ceremony.

»» The Phi Theta Kappa collegiate honor society achieved REACH Chapter status for having outstanding membership recruit-

ment. The group hosted a faculty appreciation breakfast and passed out awards selected and voted on by members.

»» Rotaract became the largest student group on campus with more than 60 members. They assisted with the annual Rotary

auction, the CCCDD Cullman County Fair Night, and a number of projects on campus including a hot chocolate give away, barbecues, blood drives, golf tournaments, and other fund raisers, often joining with other clubs on campus.

»» Events were held for Earth Day and Constitution Day, and a new Government Affairs website was developed to help students

learn about the political process and encourage them to become involved in issues that matter to them.

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TEACHING & LEARNING

As a Learning College, Wallace State Community College never stops its pursuit of providing excellence in teaching and learning to every single student. Administration, faculty and staff are not only attuned to incorporating evidence-based best practices but are also setting those best practices and sharing them. Because the College is a national leader, Wallace State’s faculty, staff and administration are often included in state and national conversations, consulted, visited and featured as presenters at meetings.

The College’s new Center for Teaching and Learning provides a space for faculty to reflect and re-imagine and hone the classroom experience, whether delivering instruction in person or online. Wallace State’s excellence in teaching and learning is most evident at graduations. »» Approximately 1,400 degrees and certificates were awarded at the 2018 Commencement exercises, with more than 700

students participating in the ceremony, setting records for attendance and achievement by most estimates. Wallace State’s outstanding student outcomes in graduation, transfer, licensure and employment make it a pacesetter in student success in the state and across the nation. The most recent cohort of WSCC degree-seeking students who have graduated, transferred or retained enrollment — the student success rate tracked by the American Association of Community College’s Voluntary Framework of Accountability — is more than 90 percent.

»» Wallace State’s Fast Track Academy and Fast Track for Industry had 49 graduates from their respective programs in spring 2018.

Those students also earned an impressive $1,749,767 in scholarship funds to continue their various college educations. Fall 2018 has seen an increase in both programs; Fast Track Academy by 28 percent and Career Tech Dual Enrollment and Fast Track for Industry a 56 percent increase. Additionally, the recent 2016-17 data analysis for all Dual Enrollment students shows an 84 success rate, meaning those students either graduated, transferred, or remained enrolled for the 2017-18 academic year.

»» Wallace State’s Adult Education Department held its 2018 graduation ceremony; 100 students completed their GED during

the 2017-2018 academic year. This credential provides them a pathway to higher education and a one-class scholarship to get them started.

College Readiness Wallace State has been at the forefront of recent developmental education reform. In June 2017, the Chancellor asked Dr. Karolewics to lead a newly constituted College Readiness Task Force charged with curricular and placement reforms that would allow thousands of Alabama students to accelerate into a program of study leading to a credential and transfer or entry-level employment.

The College Readiness Task Force, led by Dr. Karolewics and comprised of faculty and advising and admissions practitioners from multiple constituencies in Alabama, proposed major reforms, including a three-tiered placement model that exempts some students from placement testing altogether and allows others more latitude in selecting entry level courses. Other reforms include collapsing of multiple levels of developmental classes within a subject area into one class; and the elimination of a college reading course, with those skills embedded elsewhere in curricula. A one-hour support course is paired with entry-level English Composition and Intermediate College Algebra for some students. This model provides consistency in developmental education across the system, removes barriers to success, and accelerates time to completion.

In June 2018, the Chancellor endorsed the new reforms for implementation by Fall 2019. Wallace State is incorporating these improvements in Fall 2018, leading the state in the rapid full-scale implementation of all recommended reforms.

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Other noted efforts related to student success in teaching and learning include: »» Wallace State created guided pathway curricular maps outlining courses for short-term certificate, certificate and

degree options for every program offered at the College to aid students in mapping their paths to completion.

»» Wallace State’s nursing experiential learning outreach programs helped thousands of Cullman and Blount

county students through the Let’s Pretend Hospital and KidCheck programs, as well to the general community through several health fairs held throughout the year.

»» Wallace State celebrated Medical Assistants Recognition Week in October, with a proclamation signed by

Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail.

»» Wallace State celebrated Health Information Professionals Week in March, with a proclamation signed by

Hanceville Mayor Kenneth Nail.

»» Wallace State’s Laboratory Technician program celebrated Medical Laboratory Professionals Week in April. »» Wallace State programs hosted a Showcase recruiting event for area 10th graders to help them get ready for

college.

»» A variety of Learning Communities events and the Common Read brought students together for cross-

disciplinary and co-curricular learning.

»» A Transfer Summit was held for Wallace State students, in addition to numerous visits by university transfer

advisors to campus. Wallace State maintains joint admission with UAB, UAH, Samford, Birmingham-Southern, and special articulation agreements with other institutions. Students are guaranteed transferability of credit to Alabama’s public universities through the STARS statewide articulation system.

»» Wallace State hosted its 3rd annual Career and Technical Letter of Intent Signing Day, with approximately 50

students choosing to sign with WSCC Technical programs.

»» Diagnostic Imaging, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Respiratory Therapy and Therapeutic Massage programs

reported 100 percent pass rates for students taking required board examinations.

»» The Wallace State men’s basketball team was recognized by the NJCAA as having the highest GPA in the nation.

Eight Wallace State teams were recognized in all.

New Programs »» A new Small Farmer Training program, which will be directed by Travis Kress, was announced. »» Wallace State announced the implementation of short-term MSSC logistics training as part of a statewide ACCS

initiative.

»» Wallace State announced a Building Construction program of study, with instructor Lynn White joining the

College to head the program. Wallace State’s Workforce Development program began offering free short-term Construction Training classes through the new program.

»» Wallace State’s Adult Education began offering English as a Second Language classes in conjunction with

community partners.

»» Wallace State’s Aviation program announced plans to begin UAV/Drone Pilot Training. »» A new Dance program was announced for Fall 2018 offering pre-professional and university transfer training in

ballet, modern and jazz.

»» A Global Studies concentration was added as an option for general studies associate degree majors. »» A new RN mobility program was introduced for paramedics, radiology technicians and respiratory therapists

wishing to earn an Associate Degree in Nursing.

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»» Wallace State’s Computer Science Department debuted a Swift App Development program in the spring

semester. This program teaches students to code and design fully functional apps, gaining critical job skills in software development and information technology. The curriculum is designed by Apple engineers and educators and uses Swift, one of the world’s most popular programming languages.

»» Wallace State’s Workforce Development program began offering free short-term Construction Training classes

and an array of classes through its Corporate Education, Community Education, Training for Business and Industry, and Ready to Work programs.

»» Wallace State’s WaLLi program, a popular lifelong learning program for individuals 50 and over, continued to

expand its offerings related to health and wellness, arts and crafts, cooking, technology and more. Day trips and lunch and learn sessions add to the group’s camaraderie. A dedicated WaLLi classroom and demonstration kitchen were designated in the Wallace State Wellness Center.

Faculty and Staff Recognition »» Wallace State President Dr. Vicki Karolewics was appointed Chairperson of the American Association of

Community College’s Commission on Student Success. She currently serves on the AACC Board of Directors, which represents more than 1,100 community colleges.

»» Dr. Karolewics was presented the Great American Hero Award by the Alabama Youth Leadership Development

Program, a leadership program for area high school juniors and seniors, now in its 10th year. Wallace State is one of three college operating partners in the statewide program.

»» Wallace State-Oneonta Director and former biology chairperson Wes Rakestraw received the John and Suanne

Roueche Excellence Award.

»» Diesel Technology Chair Jeremy Smith was named a National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Master

Trainer.

»» Wallace State Math Instructor Dr. Lance Boyd was published in “Innovation Abstracts,” a publication of the

National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development of the College of Education at the University of Texas.

»» Wallace State’s Dana Adams was named a recipient of the inaugural AACC’s Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty

Award, which was presented at the organization’s annual convention.

»» Wallace State employees Christine Wiggins and Karen Morris named were recipients of NISOD Excellence

Awards.

»» Natural Science Department Chair Beth Williams, Dental Instructor Sharon Alley, Dean of Health Science

Administrative Assistant Sharon Harris, and WSCC Chief of Police Tyler Roden were selected as the 2017 Chancellor’s Award honorees.

»» Wallace State Biology Instructor Connie Briehn participated in the 2017 Mountains to Gulf expedition, one of

only 20 high school or college instructors selected across Alabama to explore the state’s watersheds and popular environmental sites.

»» Wallace State English Instructor Kathy Buckelew was appointed by Chancellor Jimmy Baker to represent ACCS on

the Area I and II Academic Committee — English, Literature and Fine Arts of the Articulation and General Studies Committee (AGSC).

»» Wes Rakestraw attended the Alabama Community College Leadership Academy while College Dean Johnny

McMoy and Kristen Holmes, External and Cultural Affairs, attended the University of Alabama and Mississippi State University-hosted Community College Fellowship Program.

»» Brian Allen, IT; Jamie Blackmon, Career Services; Susan Brewer, Dental; Stephanie Eisner, Recruiting; Tina Jones,

Events; Erika Lee, Health Sciences; Amy Moore, Salon & Spa Management; Mark Neal, Music; Anna Parrish, Marketing; John Richey, IT; Amber Robinson, Oneonta Center; Susan Wadkins, Health Sciences; and Daniel Young, Tutoring, graduated from Leadership Wallace State.

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STUDENT A CCO M P L I S H M E N T Wallace State’s goal is to help students Start Early, Start Right, Finish and Succeed. Each spring, the College recognizes student success with a Scholarship Awards ceremony for new students and an Honors Night ceremony for current students. Students who have exhibited exemplary efforts in their program, club or organization are presented awards at Honors Night as they prepare to advance to four-year colleges or into the workforce, while stories of the success of former students are celebrated throughout the year.

During the most recent Honors Night ceremony, Paul Knetter received the President’s Cup. He followed that up with the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence at the May 2018 Commencement. Carrie Ward received the Presidential Award for Health Excellence and Maci Key received the Presidential Award for Technical Excellence. Other nominees for the President’s Cup were Zachary Watts, Kristin Yahn, Maci Key, Jason Sanford and Steven Ballard.

Other accomplishments made by Wallace State students include: »» Wallace State students earned three silver medals and two

bronze at the 54th annual SkillsUSA national competition in Louisville in June 2018. This followed a record of 31 students earning gold medals at the state SkillsUSA competition in Birmingham. Overall, 55 students won a medal at the state event, and the College once again earned the Highest Participation Award and Highest Membership Award.

»» Wallace State’s Diagnostic Imaging students fared well

at their annual conference in May, earning the first-place trophy in the Student Bowl and a first-place finish for Rebecca Watkins in the science exhibit competition.

»» Wallace State dual enrollment welding student Grayson

Phillips, founder of the Outdoor Ability Foundation, was named the state’s top youth volunteer and one of America’s top 10 youth volunteers by the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

»» Student Cameron Reed completed summer internships in

the office of Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and with the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

»» Wallace State graduate David Hinds began a BioTrain

»» Students Josh Butts and Reid Conner won the

»» Wallace State graduate Morelia Tinajero was named

»» Challie Johnson of Hartselle was named the 2018

»» Machining graduates Fabian Cervantes and Justin Burnett

2017 Carhartt Bassmaster College Series Wild Card championship.

Homecoming Queen.

»» Johnson and Taylor Urech were recognized as members of

the All-Alabama Academic Team.

»» Samantha Galloway of Fyffe was crowned Miss Wallace

State 2018.

»» Wallace State Academy of Culinary Arts student Dianne

Wood was named the Student of the Year by the Alabama Chapter of the American Culinary Federation.

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were selected as NASA Community College Aerospace Scholars.

»» Wallace State’s Nathan Hannah and Steven Ogle

became the 1st graduates of REHAU’s Polymer Specialist apprenticeship program.

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internship at HudsonAlpha, becoming one of the first interns at the company from Wallace State. the 2017-2018 Wallace State Student Support Services Student of the Year. were recognized for reaching 4,000 hours completed in their 8,000-hour paid apprenticeship program at MetSouth in Hanceville.

»» Wallace State alum and country music singer Kip Moore

was among a number of alumni and current students featured in a special publication in recognition of Community College Month in April. Others spotlighted were welding dual enrollment student Grayson Phillips; Jimi Westbrook of Little Big Town; the Lovell family; and more.

PAUL KNETTER RECEIVED THE

PRESIDENTIAL AWARD FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AT THE 2018 COMMENCEMENT

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SUCCESS

Wallace State Community College has a number of success stories from its alumni. In large and small ways, alumni of Wallace State have made an impact in the lives of others, have succeeded in ways they may not have imagined, and are on their way to being leaders in their community.

Once such alum is U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander Christopher Lynn, RN, BSN, MBA, CCRN, CEN, who is currently assigned to the medical team that serves the President of the United States.

A native of Cullman, Ala., LCDR Lynn’s connection to Wallace State dates back to his birth, as he was born when his mother was a student in the WSCC Nursing program. He returned to Wallace State in 2002 after serving in the Marine Corps as a combat diver with an elite Marine Reconnaissance team. During his time in action, he was fascinated by the skills of the Corpsman treating battlefield injuries.

Graduating in 2005, he was awarded the Florence Nightingale Award, the highest award given to nursing graduates, which recognizes a commitment to excellence in scholarship and dedication to compassion and exemplary patient care.

After graduation, he worked full time in the Emergency Department at Cullman Regional Medical Center, where his mother had worked for many years, while completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at the University of Alabama Huntsville.

With the country still at war, LCDR Lynn decided to join the Navy and was commissioned as a Navy Nurse Corps Officer in 2006, with his first assignment to Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton where he served as a critical care nurse.

Following deployment to Iraq and West Africa and assignments in Philadelphia, Pensacola, and North Carolina, LCDR Lynn was selected to join the White House Medical Unit. He serves as part of a medical team whose primary mission is to provide medical care to the President of the United States. A medical team is always with the President – whether it’s a meeting of world leaders in Davos, Switzerland, or a speech in the Midwest.

“My main job is emergency response for the President. It is the greatest honor of my life to be chosen to serve in this way,” LCDR Lynn said. He maintains certifications in both critical care (CCRN) and emergency nursing (CEN).

LCDR Lynn added, “I wanted to share my Wallace State story because that is where I got my start. Wallace State gave me the tools to succeed. I hope my story will encourage future generations of Wallace State nurses to embrace this life of service and to aspire to do more than they previously dreamed possible.”

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University of Alabama graduate Cierra Barrios credits her time at Wallace State and the support she received for her success in earning a coveted spot in a management associate program at MGM’s Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

“I wouldn’t be anywhere if it wasn’t for Wallace State,” said Barrios, who was a recipient of a Presidential Transfer Scholarship from Wallace State to the University of Alabama, from where she graduated with honors in May.

Wallace State dual enrollment welding student Grayson Phillips of Gardendale received a Prudential Spirit of Community Awards national scholarship. The scholarship is worth $5,000 and winners also receive $5,000 to donate to the charity of their choice.

Phillips is an avid hunter, outdoorsman and loves playing basketball. More importantly, Phillips also has a passion for helping others who, like him, are physically disabled. Phillips was born with Spina Bifida, a birth defect that occurs when the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly.

He and his father established the nonprofit Outdoor Ability Foundation four years ago. Outdoor Ability Foundation equips disabled outdoorsmen with any adaptive equipment, whether they’re interested in hunting, fishing, water and snow skiing or camping.

“I know the struggles people like me go through and they deserve independence with things. To be able to give them that freedom through our foundation is awesome. I want to show everyone that just because you may be in a wheelchair doesn’t mean you have to sit on the couch all day. I want to show people you can go out and weld like I do or go hunt, fish and live life and forget about the limitations,” Phillips said.

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ARTS & CULTURE Wallace State Community College serves as a regional center for the arts, one of only 180 All-Steinway Schools in the world, with many opportunities for students, faculty, staff and the community to enjoy or participate in a variety of artistic endeavors.

In Fall 2018, Wallace State began a Dance program, headed by former American Ballet School in Paris director and world renowned instructor Brooke Desnoës. Other highlights of the past year include: »» For the first time, Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts presented ArtKids! programs for area

students in grades 3-8. Three programs for singing, drama and studio art were offered. A dance section was added in Fall 2018.

»» Wallace State’s Fine and Performing Arts hosted its Christmas Spectacular in December 2017,

a collaborative show featuring instrumental and vocal artists and contributions for various arts departments.

»» Singer, actor Kevin Faraci visited campus and Wallace State theatre students during a Learning

Communities event in February 2018.

»» The Wallace State Jazz band received instruction from jazz musician Ronald Carter. »» Wallace State’s Theatre Department presented “The Addams Family” for its fall show, “Peter and

the Starcatcher” as its spring production, and delighted the audience with fan favorites during the popular annual “Broadway Night.”

»» Wallace State Choir presented “Homeward Bound: The Story of the American Folk Song.” »» Wallace State Jazz Band presented its annual Big Band Ballroom Dance in April 2018. »» Wallace State Concert Band performed “The Best of Hollywood: 75 Years of Stage and Screen.” »» Wallace State Singers presented “Broadway Baby! Music of the Great White Way” in April 2018,

and they were back on stage for “Sing, America Sing” in July for an Independence Day-themed show.

»» The Performing Arts department began making preparations for a Spring 2019 tour of Europe

of their upcoming production of “Stars Fell on Alabama: Music Inspired by a Southern State,” celebrating Alabama’s bicentennial in 2019.

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»» Wallace State was selected to host Congressman Robert Aderholt’s District 4 Congressional Art

Competition and Awards Ceremony.

»» The Burrow Museum hosted “Fifteen Minutes: Homage to Andy Warhol,” with loans of Warhol works

from the Abroms-Engel Institute of Visual Arts, the Booth Museum of Western Art, and the Huntsville Museum of Art. Warhol expert Seth Hopkins visited the College for a gallery talk with art students, an opening reception and lecture.

»» A history of Alabama told through the evolution of its maps was displayed by The Evelyn Burrow

Museum as part of three-year celebration of the Bicentennial of the State of Alabama. The exhibition was a loan from the Birmingham Public Library.

»» The Evelyn Burrow Museum welcomed an art exhibition by Mississippi’s Bewey Bowden, known as the

“Poppy Lady.”

»» The “Making Alabama: A Bicentennial Traveling Exhibit” opened at Wallace State, as one of the first

locations to host the statewide traveling exhibit. The Museum co-hosted another Alabama Humanities Foundation exhibition, “Alabama’s Aviation History,” at the Cullman Airport.

»» The English honor society welcomed “Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility” author

Tricia Downing to campus for a lecture. A competitive cyclist paralyzed by a car accident, she discussed overcoming obstacles and competing again. Her book was Wallace State’s 2017-18 Common Read selection.

»» Wallace State hosted a Forum on Leadership as part of National Women’s History Month. Included in

the panel were Dr. Karolewics, insurance agent Shirley Quattlebaum, Chamber executive Leah Bolin, Judge Tammy Brown, student leader Maci Key and economic developer Peggy Smith.

»» The Burrow Museum partnered with the Diversity Committee on an exhibition commemorating

African-American artists in February.

»» Liz Huntley, an author, attorney and child advocate, visited Wallace State as part of Learning

Communities event held in conjunction with Arts in April festivities.

»» The Birmingham Sunlights gospel quartet performed on campus in April 2018. »» Auburn professor Dr. Todd Steury, a wildlife ecologist, visited campus as a special Earth Day speaker. »» The Evelyn Burrow Museum opened its biennial sculptors exhibition “Rendezvous,” featuring the

artwork of Gokden Alpman Matthews, Walter Black, Everett Cox, Casey Downing Jr., Glenn Dasher, Howard King, Bruce Larsen, Dale Lewis, Ted Metz, Brad Morton, Nov Ontos, and Duane Paxson.

»» The Museum also hosted the Cullman County Bicentennial Committee Student Art Competition.

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THE BURROW MUSEUM HOSTED THE

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51 STUDENT-ATHLETES

RECOGNIZED BY THE NJCAA FOR THEIR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS

WALLACE STATE BASEBALL’S

BLAKE RIVERA WAS NAMED A 2ND-TEAM

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ATHLETICS It was another banner year for Wallace State Athletics, with conference championships, national tournament berths, NCAA Division I and MLB professional signings, individual achievements and coaching milestones. Highlights of the year follow: » Wallace State’s men’s basketball team was named NJCAA Academic Team of the Year with 3.48 GPA.

Eight other Wallace State teams earned NJCAA honorable mention status — volleyball, softball, women’s tennis, women’s basketball, men’s and women’s cross country and baseball. A record 51 Wallace State student-athletes were recognized by the NJCAA for their academic achievements, including 11 athletes who achieved a 4.0 GPA.

» Wallace State volleyball coach Randy Daniel hit the 400-win plateau in

his 11th season and led the team to its 19th ACCC Tournament championship and another NJCAA Division I national tournament appearance.

Setter Abby Borden was named an NJCAA Division I Player of the Week and NJCAA Division I honorable mention All-American.

» Wallace State baseball capped a great season as the ACCC North

Division champion with a 48-10 record. Pitcher Blake Rivera, an NJCAA 2nd Team All-American, was drafted in 2018 by the San Francisco Giants in the 4th round of the MLB Draft. Braxton Light was also selected in the 2017 MLB First-Year Player Draft.

» Wallace State softball won the ACCC championship for the 12th

time, finishing undefeated in the conference tournament.

They advanced to the round of 16 at the NJCAA national tournament. Previously, players Taylor Beshears and Amber Hammonds received recognition from the National Fastpitch Coaches’ Association.

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WSCC SOFTBALL WON ITS

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» Wallace State men’s basketball marked the 14th consecutive season that a player has signed with a Division I col-

lege. Wallace State women’s basketball closed their season with a 23-8 record and ACCC semifinals appearance.

» The Wallace State cheerleaders finished fourth in the open division of the UCA national college cheerleading

championships.

» Both men’s and women’s cross country teams finished ACCC runners-up in their first season back at the College. » Wallace State men’s and women’s tennis teams each finished ACCC runners-up and advanced to their respective

national tournaments.

» Wallace State women’s golf team won a second consecutive ACCC Tournament championship as Michaela Bryan

earned an individual championship. Annalee Stephens won three other individual championships. The team went on to finish 13th in the nation at the NJCAA Tournament.

» Wallace State men’s golf finished 10th in the nation at the NJCAA national tournament. Brandon Lacasse was

named a PING 2ND-team All-American. Cody Maddox and Anthony Lumpkin were named to the NJCAA All-District team.

» Wallace State’s BASS Teams competed at the BASS College Championship on Lake Tenkiller in Tahlequah, Okla., in

late July. Among a field of more than 1,000 fishing teams, Wallace State was one of only five colleges to qualify four teams at the national championship.

» The College also annually hosts the AHSAA State Cheerleading Competition, the AHSAA Northwest Regional Bas-

ketball tournament, the Cullman County High School Basketball Tournament and other high school competitions.

Wallace State’s Disc Golf Course is becoming a popular destination, frequently used by community members for tournaments and individual competitions.

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LANCE SELF

ZERO RPM, FOUNDER & CEO

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MOST OUTSTANDING Lance Self, founder and CEO of Cullman-based Zero RPM, has earned the 2018 Most Outstanding Wallace State Alumni award.

“I was obviously surprised when I received the email I was going to be named the Outstanding Alum. I’ve never thought of myself as outstanding. I’m very grateful and honored to be given this award,” Self said. “Ninety percent of the work I do today came from the things I learned at Wallace State. It’s because of the diligence and sacrifice of people in this room that opportunities like this are possible for people like me.”

Self enrolled in both electronics and engineering technology courses at Wallace State in the late 1980s and worked at HH Technologies as a mechanical draftsman while in college. Self later transitioned into a position at REHAU in 1997 where he managed Logistics, Production Control, Industrial Engineering, Cost Accounting and JIT Assembly. He also earned a bachelor’s degree in management of technology at Athens State while working at REHAU. Self continued to work in various roles at REHAU before eventually becoming the plant manager of the Magna plant in McCalla.

In 2012, Self founded Zero RPM, an award-winning leader in providing worksite idle mitigation solutions for its diverse customer base in utility and telecom vehicles, ambulances, fire engines, border patrol and police vehicles and armored vehicles across the country.

During its inception, ZeroRPM was Wallace State’s first business incubator project and was recognized by Governor Robert Bentley in 2012 as one of the most important new businesses in Alabama since the recession began.

The company continues to excel today, branching out into independent power generators, grid storage, turnkey systems integration for OEMs, vehicle telemetrics and large-scale battery packaging. Zero RPM and its contracted manufacturer, HH Technologies, have currently created 60 jobs.

Self credited the positive influence of Wallace State for the rising success of Zero RPM. “Wallace State has had a huge impact on my life, my family’s life and the families of our employees. Every manager at Zero RPM attended Wallace State, three employees on our tech team attended here and most of our technicians came up through Wallace State,” said Self, who also serves as the company’s Chief Technology Officer. “It’s made a huge difference for all of us.”

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F O U N DA T I O N

The Wallace State Future Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation founded in July 2004 to advance the mission and vision of Wallace State Community College. The Foundation promotes equity, accessibility, and excellence in education, believing that education should be attainable by all, that it is vital to our community, and that the College’s employees and resources determine the quality of service it provides to students and the community.

Wallace State’s Future Foundation hosts two major events each year, a Student Investment Luncheon, the primary fundraising event for student scholarships, and a Scholarship Celebration Breakfast, which gives scholarship recipients a chance to meet and thank in person their scholarship donors. The 13th annual Student Investment Luncheon generated a record amount — more than $253,000 — to improve the educational opportunities for students through scholarships and other resources. These Foundation events complement donations that occur throughout the year in various forms — through the Wallace State Alumni Association, individual and corporate donations, estate planning, gifts of property and in-kind, employee payroll deduction, the establishment of named, endowed and special purpose scholarships, and so many others.

Wallace State’s community of supporters have made the Future Foundation’s recent Major Gifts Campaign Goal of $10 million by the end of 2019 possible. Thanks to the generosity of donors listed below and on the following pages, 61 percent of the goal has already been met!

WSCC FUTURE FOUNDATION GIVING • JULY 1, 2016-JUNE 30, 2018 LEGACY SOCIETY Silver Patron ($100,000 and up) Estate of Vervil L. Mitchell City of Cullman, Industrial Park Bronze Patron ($50,000 to $99,999) Cullman Savings Bank Foundation HH Technologies, Inc. June Easterwood PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Platinum ($10,000 or more) American Proteins, Inc. City of Cullman City of Cullman Industrial Board Susan Copeland Merchants Bank of Alabama The Chantal and Tommy Bagwell Foundation Inc. The Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham 4 0

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Gold ($5,000 to $9,999) Altec/Styslinger Foundation James D. Bagwell Selma Barnett Tim Compton Cullman County Sheriff’s Office Cullman Jefferson Gas Cullman Rotary Club Drinkard Development LLC Hanceville Nursing & Rehab Paul and Anna Henderson Hometown Bank of Oneonta Don and Judie Hubbard Billy and Vicki Jackson Royal Technologies Corporation Shirley Quattlebaum State Farm Smith’s Landscaping & Lawn Service William and Elizabeth St. John State Farm Companies Foundation

WSCC Future Foundation 2016-18 Board of Directors Cheryl Bailey Leah Bolin Tim Compton Jim Davis T. J. Franey Dale Greer Donna Guthrie Scotty Hooper Don Hubbard Billy Jackson Danny Kelly Layne Lowey Shirley Quattlebaum John Riley Bill St. John Jason Spann Reetha Tinney Lisa Weeks Jason White Jeb Williamson Tomesa Smith Vicki Karolewics

THE WALLACE STATE FUTURE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED ITS

MAJOR GIFTS

CAMPAIGN, FOCUSING ON FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, TECHNOLOGY, ENTREPRENEURSHIP, AND MORE.

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Silver ($1,000-$4,999) Oran and Alina Adams Timothy Aho Airgas Larry Austin Birmingham Fastener & Supply Inc. Mary Ann Boike Grant Brown Memorial Fund Burchell Insurance Agency, Inc. City of Hanceville Community Thanksgiving Steering Team Tony Crider Cullman Area Chamber Of Commerce Cullman County Commission Cullman County Ind. Dev. Authority Cullman Electric Cooperative Cullman Environmental, Inc. Cullman Regional Medical Center Cullman Women’s League Deborah Davis Nell Dunlap Stanley Dye Jason Gibson Donna Guthrie Faith Hammock Happy Homes Real Estate, LLC Suzanne Harbin Doug and Becky Harris Earnie and Betty Haynes Kathy Hinkle HOAR Construction/Program Mgt Deborah Hoover Lisa Hullett Jackson & Williams, Attorneys at Law Keith Jones Suzette Kendall Kimberly Lafevor Robbin Leeth Layne Lowery Melanie Maddox Katherine Morgan Sonya Nail Peoples Bank of North Alabama Employee Gift Fund Shirley Quattlebaum S & L Leasing, LLC Sequence Health Mitch Smith Chevrolet, Inc. Peggy Smith Tomesa Smith Sonepar USA St. John & Associates Zina Stansberry State of Alabama Richard Stewart

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J.R. and Patricia Strickland Jim Thompson Jim and Nanci Tidwell Topre America Corporation Traditions Bank Rebecca Trawick Nancy Tyree US Poultry Foundation Terri Waldrop Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gift Program Linda Wesley Gloria Williams Insurance Agency Jeb Williamson Aletta Williamson Patti Young Patrons ($500 to $999) Ladonna Allen Athens State University Brenda Barfoot BHK, LLC Bowden Realty LLC Phyllis Brewer Stacey Brunner Cherri Drake Jennifer Dunkle Encore Rehabilitation, Inc. First Community Bank Bill Floyd Virginia Folsom Jay Fuller Mark Gamble Lisa German Doris Hinkle Brenda Holloway Kristen Holmes C King Benefit Auctions, LLC Landmark Tours, Inc. Lambert Mackentepe Theresa McAfee Sharon Partain Regions Bank David Sharp Cherie Smith Jason Spann John and Jill Strickland UAB Health System David Veal Wall Street Dentistry, LLC Lisa Weeks Sharon Woodruff Friends (Up to $499) 4H Plumbing and Gas LLC

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Elizabeth Adams Dana Adams Linda Akin Helen Allen AmazonSmile Foundation Ronald Ambrosius An Angel’s Touch Therapeutic Massage Apel Steel Corporation Melissa Arnold Jackie Arnold Cynthia Arrington Lana Atchley Donna Attaway Mary Barnes Kristi Barnett Peggy Bates Courtney Beykirch Bonnie Bibb Jamie Blackmon Fred Blackwell Lori Blubaugh Michael Bradford Marsha Bradford Laura Brelsford Milton Bresler Philip Bridges Rene Britton Bobby Britton Kiah Brown Betty Bryan Hal Buckelew Kathy Buckelew Ron Burdette Kristy Burkart Ricky Burks Traci Burney Gail Busbey Business Interiors, Inc. Jason Bynum

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Philip Cabri Belinda Calvert Anna Cantrell-Salerno Edward Carter Jerry Caudle Chambers Farm and Garden Supply Chick-fil-A Collette Travel Service Inc. Sherry Compton Donna Conn Susan Crane Brett Crider Shawn Crider Libby Crider Helen Crider Mary Crosby Gail Crutchfield Cullman County Extension Cullman County Master Gardeners Cullman Education Retirees Association Cullman Medical Center Foundation, Inc. Cullman Scholarship Organization Kenny Culpepper Matt Dellinger Angela Doss Karen Downs Hallie Drake Cindy Duvall East Elementary

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East Rowan Class of 1960 Janis Edmondson Stephanie Eisner Susan Eller Christy Falin Tracy Falkner James Fields Janie Flynn Focus Forward Incentives Marsha Folsom Julie Foust Alice Foxworth Tammy Franey Amanda Franklin Wayne and Elaine Fuller Leah Funderburk Russell Gann Kristi Gerding Betty Glasscock Natalie Godwin Rebecca Graves Brandi Green Alan Greer Wyles Griffith Julie Grimes Hanceville Drug Company Hanceville Lions Club Ethelene Harbison Paul Hardin

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Anna Harper Lynn Harris Sharon Harris Ben Harrison Laurel Hendrix Mary Henley Stefanie Herfurth Myrna Hermetz Jimmy Hodges Marlin Hollingsworth Kathy Holmes Leslie Holmes Brenda Horn Patricia Horton Betty Howard Rachael Howze Mattie Hudson Iman Humediah Elizabeth Hunt Imagine Nation Books, LTD Ashton Irle Annette Irons-Parker Hugh Jacks Colleen Jackson Brenda Johnson Traci Johnson Beth Johnson Emily Johnston Paul Jones Just Repurposed Vicki Karolewics Sharron Keel Allen Keener Nancy Keith Knot Jus Wood Kelly Krigbaum Melissa Landers Bruce Latta Daniel Lauderdale Gayle Ledbetter Leonard Design, Inc. Jack Logan Megan Lotero Sarah Lovell Kathy Maddox Cynthia Maddox James Malone Mann’s Garden Shop Marcella Manning Larry Manord Emily Marshall Renee Marty

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WSCCFUTUREFOUNDATION.ORG Sheena Maxcy Heather McAfee Nola McAfee Cynthia McCarty Matthew McCrickard Bertis McGriff Barry McGriff Cindy McGriff Brenda Mchan McLeroy Law Firm, LLC Gary McMinn John McMoy Pat McNeese Jennifer Mcrea Rosalyn Meadows Brett Messersmith Nancy Meyer Edmond Miller Katherine Miller Miller’s Office Furniture Jonathan Minyard Russell Moore Jason Morgan Karen Morris Malinda Morton Shiela Mosley Alisa Murphree EthelLee Nail Taylor Nash Johnny Nesmith Network For Good North Alabama Agriplex Hulon Nunn Kristina Nyquist Christine O’Leary Oden’s Auto Glass Office Equipment Company, Inc. Ashley Olson Opelika Animal Hospital Andrew Page Anna Parrish Stefany Pate Judy Patterson Susan Peek Jo Persall Corene Phillips Vernell Phillips Michelle Powell Shannon Quick Renee Quick Shane Quick Rebecca Reeves

Joan Rhea Allison Rice Myranda Rice Kelli Rich Rebecca Rich Jim Ricks Penny Rodgers Dawn Romano Josephine Rouse Rusco Plumbing Co., Inc. Jacqueline Schendel Aaron Scroggins Seay, Seay & Litchfield, Inc. Security Solutions, LLC Christopher Self Tanya Shearer Amy Shelton Bobby Shoemaker Kathryn Sides Katie Silcox Nelda Simpson Lisa Smith Steven Smith Brandon Smith Miranda Smith Jennifer Solt Deborah Spann Sue Spradlin Leah Stapler Susan Stephens Lorie Strane Iryna Strickland Allison Stubblefield April Sutherland Lisa Tarvin Kathy Taylor Bruce Tenison

Terracon Birmingham The Awards Palace, LLC The Commencement Group Inc. Candy Thomas Mary Thornton Lavell Thrasher Amanda Tillman Evelyn Timmons Too You Nique Sharon Trussell Verbie Jane’s Karen Walton Sharon Weinman Leanne West Harley Whisenant Jason White Lynn White Rachel White Alecia White Caleb and Haley Whittemore Christine Wiggins Diane Wilhite Roy Williams Beth Williams Williams Blackstock Architects, PC Donny Wilson Sarah Wootten Rheagan Wyche Judy York Debra Young

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SCHOLARSHIPS

2+2 Auburn Transfer Scholarship Altec/Styslinger Foundation Scholarship Alumni Association Scholarship Alumni Outstanding Women Scholarship Outstanding Alumni Endowed Scholarship Alumni Promising Student Endowed Scholarship Gloria Williams Alumni Scholarship American Proteins, Inc. Endowed Scholarship Maebell W. Apel Endowed Scholarship Norris and Barbara Atchley Endowed Scholarship Bagwell Family Foundation Scholarship James D. Bagwell Scholarship James C. Bailey Memorial Scholarship Kay Barnett Memorial Endowed Scholarship Hannah Bates Memorial Scholarship Birmingham Fastener & Supply, Inc. Scholarship Mary Ann Boike Nursing Scholarship Tyler Boteler Memorial Scholarship Rebecca Branch Endowed Scholarship Joe Brock Student Outreach Fund Grant Brown Memorial Endowed Scholarship Bob Bryan Scholarship Deb Buettner Rotary Endowed Scholarship Rich Bunis Memorial Endowed Scholarship CJ Burney Memorial Scholarship Ottis and Evelyn Burrow Endowed Scholarship Pelham Butler Memorial Endowed Scholarship Richard Caretti Aviation Scholarship Fred and Holly Cespedes Endowed Scholarship City of Cullman ID Board Scholarship City of Hanceville Scholarship Community Garden Fund Susan M. Copeland Endowed Scholarship Brother Eldridge Criscoe Endowed Scholarship Cullman Ballet Fine Arts Scholarship Cullman County Sheriff’s Excellence Scholarship Cullman-Jefferson Gas Scholarship

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Cullman Savings Bank Foundation Scholarship Drinkard Development Endowed Scholarship Norman and Betty Dye/Dan York Scholarship Gary and June Easterwood Endowed Scholarship Mike and Lisa Eckenrod Endowed Scholarship Encore Endowed Scholarship Brooke Gaskin Memorial Dental Scholarship Garlan Gudger, Sr. Scholarship B. Don Hale Memorial Endowed Scholarship Jacob Ross Harris Memorial Scholarship Sonya Hembree Memorial Scholarship Paul and Anna Henderson Endowed Scholarship Dwight and Linnie Henslee Scholarship HH Technologies Endowed Scholarship Ozell Hinkle Memorial Alumni Scholarship JW Hooper Endowed Scholarship Glenn Horton Memorial Scholarship Don and Judie Hubbard Endowed Scholarship International Student/Study Abroad Scholarship Vicki Karolewics Endowed Scholarship Jay Kendall Memorial Scholarship Floyd Lawson Scholarship Aubrey and Wynema Lowry Memorial Scholarship Dr. Joe Wayne and Mrs. Kathryn Maddox Endowed Education Scholarship Bert McGriff Family Endowed Scholarship James W. Meherg Endowed Scholarship Donna Metcalf Memorial Scholarship MGC Entreprenuership Center MGC Instructional Techology MGC Lion Legacy Fund MGC Scholarship Vervil Mitchell Endowed Scholarship

Curtis R. Mize Alumni Transfer Scholarship Jim D. & Mattie Moody Endowed Scholarship Jeremy Oden Leadership Endowed Scholarship Leah Patterson-Lust Young Democrats Scholarship Kateah Pinkard Memorial Scholarship Cliff Reed Memorial Scholarship Grover Reeves Endowed Scholarship REHAU, Inc. Scholarship Royal Technologies, Inc. Scholarship Willam Sharpton Art Fund Randall Shedd Dual Enrollment Scholarship Kenny Smith Memorial Veterans Scholarship Dr. Tomesa Smith Scholarship Bill and Elizabeth St. John Endowed Scholarship St. Vincent’s Health System Nursing Scholarship Zina Stansberry Art Scholarship Zina Stansberry Microbiology Scholarship State Farm Agencies Endowed Scholarship G.R. and Susie Still Endowed Scholarship John Connor Strickland Memorial Endowed Scholarship Angela Joy Tidwell Respiratory Therapy Memorial Endowed Scholarship Topre America Scholarship Kenworth Truckworx Scholarship Jim Walker Endowed Music Scholarship Warren Family Endowed Music Scholarship Delila Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund Women’s Fund of Greater Birmingham WS Academic Program Scholarship WS Agriculture Scholarships WS Agribusiness/Horticulture Scholarship WS Bass Team Scholarship Team WS Business Management Scholarship WS Computer Science Scholarship WS Culinary Arts Scholarship WS Dental Program Scholarship WS Diesel Technology Scholarship

WS Dual Enrollment Scholarship WS Faculty and Staff Scholarships WS Health Program Scholarship WS Health Information Technology Scholarship WS Machine Tool Technology Scholarship WS Math Scholarship WS Medical Assistant Scholarship WS Music Scholarship WS Nursing Program Scholarship WS Paralegal Scholarship WS Sonography Scholarship WS Student Support Services WS Technical Program Scholarship WS Welding Scholarship

“We can send all of our kids to college; money shouldn’t be an issue. One of the greatest things we’ve ever done is get involved with the Future Foundation.

People from all over the county have benefited from the Future Foundation.”

— John Riley, Cullman Savings Bank, WSCC Future Foundation Board Member

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NO. AWARDED

2017-2018 S C H O L A R S H I P A W A R D S AMOUNT

SCHOLARSHIP

NO. AWARDED

AMOUNT

General............................................................................28................................................................... $18,346

General............................................................................44................................................................... $20,517

Named/Specific...............................................................144...............................................................$139,788

Named/Specific...............................................................186...............................................................$167,232

Career Tech......................................................................13..................................................................... $3,282

Career Tech......................................................................8....................................................................... $3,037

Dual Enrollment..............................................................45................................................................... $20,550

Dual Enrollment..............................................................53................................................................... $30,158

Foundation Total..............................................................230...............................................................$181,966

Foundation Total..............................................................250...............................................................$189,666

Alumni.............................................................................22................................................................... $15,831

Alumni.............................................................................25................................................................... $15,250

Grand Total New/Continuing Awards...............................252...............................................................$197,797

Grand Total New/Continuing Awards...............................316...............................................................$236,194

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2017-2018 A S S ETS & L I A B I L ITI E S*

Total Assets........................................................................................................................................$2,832,725

Total Assets........................................................................................................................................$3,952,884

Total Liabilities/Equity......................................................................................................................................$0

Total Liabilities/Equity......................................................................................................................................$0 *Preliminary numbers

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At Wallace State the goal is to help students START EARLY, START RIGHT, FINISH AND SUCCEED! Every faculty and staff member is committed to student success.

Those efforts were exemplified during the 2018 Commencement exercises where more than 700 students participated in the ceremony, a record by most estimates, with approximately 1,400 earning degrees or certificates.

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F I S C A L Y E A R 2016

F I S C A L YE A R 2017

REVENUE

REVENUE

Student Tuition & Fees............................................................................ $12,923,080

Student Tuition & Fees..............................................................................$12,107,643

State Grants/Contracts................................................................................ $985,553

State Grants/Contracts..............................................................................$1,008,237

Federal Grants/Contracts.......................................................................$12,870,853

Federal Grants/Contracts....................................................................... $13,280,722

Auxiliary.........................................................................................................$3,048,363

Auxiliary...........................................................................................................$3,102,151

State Appropriation................................................................................. $18,500,968

State Appropriation..................................................................................$18,054,265

Other.............................................................................................................. $1,469,382

Other.............................................................................................................. $1,402,996

$49,798,199

$49,550,064 EXPENSES

EXPENSES

Instruction................................................................................................... $16,318,904 Instruction...................................................................................................$14,886,278

Academic Support.......................................................................................$3,574,287

Academic Support......................................................................................$3,794,398

Student Services......................................................................................... $4,370,665

Student Services......................................................................................... $4,074,876

Institutional Support....................................................................................$5,858,107

Institutional Support....................................................................................$5,596,617

Maintenance..................................................................................................$4,921,062

Maintenance..................................................................................................$5,154,942

Student Aid (Sch).......................................................................................$5,083,068

Student Aid (Sch)....................................................................................... $5,245,321

Auxiliary Enterprises................................................................................... $3,930,729

Auxiliary Enterprises................................................................................... $3,619,055

Depreciation.................................................................................................. $5,120,618

Depreciation.................................................................................................$5,096,382

Non Operating..............................................................................................$1,730,010

Non Operating..............................................................................................$1,791,078

$50,907,449

$49,258,947

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SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS

Institutional......................................................................................................$697,364

Institutional........................................................................................................$675,151

Athletics............................................................................................................$901,414

Athletics............................................................................................................$870,568

Senior Adults...................................................................................................... $31,088

Senior Adults...................................................................................................... $30,537

Other.....................................................................................................................$11,976

Other.....................................................................................................................$99,211

$1,641,842

$1,675,466

Private Scholarships....................................................................................$1,646,477

Private Scholarships................................................................................... $1,540,658

(not including loans)

(not including loans)

Tuition Waivers..................................................................................................$127,524

Tuition Waivers................................................................................................. $144,527

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S

R E P O R T

B Y

GENDER

Male (36%) Female (64%)

T H E

N U M B E R S

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AGE

DIVISIONS

STATUS

19 & Under (38%)

Academic (46%)

Full-Time (48%)

20–24 (37%)

Health (41%)

25 & Above (25%)

Technical (13%)

Part-Time (52%)

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FINANCIAL AID

REMEDIAL COURSES

Receiving (69%)

Math Only (396)

Not Receiving (31%)

English Only (92) Math & English (85)

INITIAL ENROLLMENT

TOP FIVE COUNTIES

First-time Freshman..................................................................................3,282

Cullman.....................................................................................................................................33%

Undergraduate Transfer.............................................................................. 860

Blount........................................................................................................................................ 17%

Special Admissions..................................................................................1,088

Jefferson.................................................................................................................................... 13%

Other.................................................................................................................. 71

Morgan........................................................................................................................................ 8%

TOTAL.......................................................................................................... 5,301

Marshall....................................................................................................................................... 6%

RESIDENCY STATUS / CITIZENSHIP

TOP FIVE ALABAMA FEEDER HIGH SCHOOLS

Dorms:

Institutional Housing........................................................173

Cullman (Cullman City)..............................................................................................................70

In-State........................................................................... 5,231

Hayden (Blount County)............................................................................................................56

Out-of-State.........................................................................70

Fairview (Cullman County)........................................................................................................54

Citizenship:

United States Citizen................................................... 5,143

Good Hope (Cullman County)................................................................................................. 41

Non-Resident Alien...........................................................55

Hanceville (Cullman County).................................................................................................... 37

Resident Alien.................................................................. 103

Mortimer Jordan (Jefferson County)........................................................................................ 37

Residency:

RACE

RETENTION RATES

White...........................................................................................................4,443

Fall 2017 to Spring 2018......................................................................................................84%

Black/African American...............................................................................318

Fall 2016 to Fall 2017............................................................................................................64%

Hispanic/Latino............................................................................................ 258 Unknown/Not Reported............................................................................. 129

SUMMARY OF COMPLETIONS

American Indian/Alaskan Native..................................................................48

< 1 Year.......................................................................................................................................418

Non-Resident Alien.........................................................................................55

< 2 Year....................................................................................................................................... 311

Asian.................................................................................................................. 31

Associate................................................................................................................................... 925

GRADUATION RATES Graduation 2018.....................................................................................................................40%

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S C O R E C A R D

O F

P E R F

PORTALS OF ENTRY Strategic Priority 1: To strengthen and streamline portals of entry, including recruiting, outreach, and marketing, and points of entry, such as physical and electronic contacts, through innovative and effective methods and practices.

CURRENT

PRIOR

YEAR

YEAR

Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of traditional students

91%

92%

80%





Percentage of employees satisfied with recruiting of non-traditional students

89%

91%

80%





89

86

42





Percentage of students reporting satisfaction with college website

98%

90%

80%





Percentage of students satisfied with effectiveness of Lion Central

96%

93%

80%





INDICATOR OF SUCCESS

Recruiting visits to high schools in immediate service area (14)

GOAL

MET GOAL

TREND

STUDENT SUCCESS Strategic Priority 2: To enhance student success through multi-dimensional programs and services that improve preparedness, build self-esteem, and remove barriers to academic and personal success.

CURRENT

PRIOR

YEAR

YEAR

Graduation Rates (based on IPEDS cohorts)

40%

38%

25%

Success Rates (graduation plus transfer)

52%

48%

58%

Number of Degrees and Certificates per year

1,454

1,530

1,400





Percentage of successful course completion

80%

80%

75%





Percentage of successful developmental course completion

73%

73%

70%





Percentage of successful gateway course completion for developmental students

57%

59%

80%

Percentage of students who believe that culture of college promotes achievement and educational goals

98%

96%

85%





Number of student visits to Advising Center

8,284

7,199

6,000





INDICATOR OF SUCCESS

GOAL

MET GOAL



TREND

 



WORKPLACE PREPAREDNESS Strategic Priority 3: To enhance workplace preparedness through intentional programs and services that improve in innovative ways the institutional response to the present and future needs of business and industry, that utilize partnerships that promote the College’s mission and vision, and that produce graduates with the skills and discipline needed to succeed in the millennial workplace environment.

CURRENT

PRIOR

YEAR

YEAR

99% / 92%

97% / 91%

90% / 75%

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/

Percentage of Career/Technical students earning credential (from Perkins Report)

69%

64%

55%





Percentage of Career/Technical programs having annual advisory committee meetings

85%

86%

100%



Licensure Rates

89%

93%

100%



Percentage of students satisfied with marketing of Career/Technical programs

98%

96%

80%

INDICATOR OF SUCCESS Job Placement Rates (Employed/Employed in-field)

GOAL

MET GOAL



TREND



O R M A N C E

M E A S U R E S

RESOURCE ACQUISITION Strategic Priority 4: To develop multiple strategies of resource acquisition to support a culture of learning.

CURRENT

PRIOR

YEAR

YEAR

Total amount of resource development (grants)

$4,359,374

$3,373,863

$3,000,000





Total amount of Foundation Assets

$4,010,475

$2,793,736

$2,500,000





80%

88%

80%





Total amount of new grant funding

$1,493,596

$1,896,001

$1,000,000





Total amount of endowment fund

$2,909,701

$1,884,467

$1,100,000





Total percentage of budget requests funded

81%

76%

60%





Percentage of employees reporting agreement that sound educational planning precedes budget preparation

96%

93%

80%





INDICATOR OF SUCCESS

Total percentage of grants funded (includes continuing grants)

GOAL

MET GOAL

TREND

CULTURE OF EVIDENCE Strategic Priority 5: To hold as a foundational principle that the dynamics of change will be grounded in a culture of evidence marked by integrity, accountability, and a belief in a continuous cycle of institutional improvement.

INDICATOR OF SUCCESS Mandated state and federal reports submitted accurately and on time

Audit findings Percentage of employees reporting agreement that the College’s planning process is effective

CURRENT

PRIOR

YEAR

YEAR

100%

100%

100%





0

0

0





92%

94%

85%





GOAL

MET GOAL

TREND

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEARNING Strategic Priority 6: To establish transformational learning opportunities within, across, and beyond the College’s curriculum that prepare participants to lead successful and fulfilling lives without boundaries.

CURRENT

PRIOR

YEAR

YEAR

Number of students taking a learning communities course

1,066

1,420

1,200

Retention rate for students taking a learning communities course

85%

83%

80%





24

18

10





Percentage of students satisfied with quality of instruction

97%

92%

80%





Percentage of employees who report agreement that culture has been created in which innovation is encouraged

92%

92%

80%





INDICATOR OF SUCCESS

Number of diversity-related events on campus

GOAL

MET GOAL

TREND



A C C R E D I TAT I O N

Wallace State Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Wallace State Community College.

Many programs have additional accreditation from organizations appropriate to the particular disciplines.

PROGR AMS E A R NI NG A D D I T I O NA L AC C R E D I TAT I O N I N C L U D E : Associate Degree Nursing (RN) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing Automotive Service Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Business Administration/Business Education/ Management and Supervision - Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs Collision Repair - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) Culinary Arts - American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Dental Assisting/Dental Hygiene - American Dental Association Diagnostic Imaging - Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Diesel Technology - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation

Engineering Technology - American Design Drafting Association Emergency Medical Services - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Profession (COAEMSP) Flight Technology - Federal Aviation Administration, Approved by the Alabama State Department of Education for flight instruction under the U.S. Veterans Administration Program Health Information Technology - Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIM)

Occupational Therapy Assistant - Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) Pharmacy Technology - American Society of Health System Pharmacists Physical Therapist Assistant - Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) Polysomnographic Technology - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), Committee on Accreditation for Polysomnographic Technologist Education (COAPSG)

Heating and Air Conditioning - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning Excellence (HVAC)

Practical Nursing (LPN) - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (Formerly National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission), Alabama Board of Nursing

Machine Tool Technology - National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS)

Respiratory Therapy - Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care

Mechatronics, Electronics and Robotics - Electronics Technicians Association (ETA)

Therapeutic Massage - Alabama Board of Massage Therapy

Medical Assistant - Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Program

Welding - American Welding Society (AWS), National Center of Construction for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)

Medical Laboratory - National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science

It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and Wallace State Community College, a postsecondary institution under its control, that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, sex, religion, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefit of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, admission treatment or employment.

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