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2015 –2016A N N U A L R E P O R T
WITH HONOR ROLL OF DONORS AND HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS
“ I am available to speak to that prospect. The AS program was a stepping stone for me. I proudly wear my Director of Clinical Services badge with my 1.5-inch MSN initials!”
– MICHELLE TETER, RN, ’07, ’13
We’re fortunate to have a cadre of nursing graduates who are always willing to share their Excelsior experiences with prospective students. That peer-to-peer communication adds credibility to our programs in a way that is different from that which our admissions counselors can provide.
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Dear Friends,
Excelsior College was founded on a fundamental public purpose—to help adults, many of them traditionally left behind by higher education, earn a college degree.
As the College’s newly appointed president, I am humbled and honored to take on this tremendous responsibility. It is critical that our values of accessibility, affordability, and academic integrity endure and serve as a guide as we fulfill our commitment to degree completion, continuing education, and career readiness.
Over the past 45 years, more than 164,000 students have found success in our unique and flexible educational model. Without the support and financial contributions of our alumni, trustees, friends, faculty, staff, foundations, and community and corporate partners, their dreams may never have been realized.
We cannot thank you enough, and we ask for your continued support as we progress forward.
I believe in the transformative nature of education. A college credential remains the primary pathway to a better life for all. But degree attainment doesn’t just provide financial benefits for the individual; its power extends into civic life, creating a healthier, peaceful, and more engaged citizenry. It is the bedrock of our democracy, our moral imperative, a rising tide that lifts all boats.
Excelsior is proud of our past. Together, we can make a commitment to our future.
Ever upward,
James N. Baldwin, JD, EdD President of Excelsior College
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Bachelor’s-Level Technology Degrees Receive New ABET Accreditation In September 2016, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program received initial accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, and the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology programs earned renewed accreditation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.
Excelsior is one of four online institutions that holds an ABET accreditation for an IT program, and one of only two online schools with ABET accreditation of its Nuclear Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology programs.
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program focuses on preparing students to stay at the forefront of the rapidly changing technical environment, and to take on leadership roles in the information technology (IT) field. The program centers on fundamental concepts, skills, applications, and practices across a wide variety of IT domains, including software and web development, computer systems, database management, data communication, information security, and project management. The BSIT has three concentration areas: cybersecurity, information security, and network operations.
The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineer Technology (BSNET) program opened for enrollment in 1984 in response to industry demand for a specialized degree offering flexibility for individuals performing shift work at nuclear facilities following the Three Mile Island accident five years prior. The BSNET program provides individuals working in the nuclear industry with the academic experience needed to address new problems and situations, and advance within their careers.
Students enrolled in the BSNET program will gain expertise in areas such as nuclear materials, health and physics safety, atomic and nuclear physics, and computer applications.
The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) program has maintained ABET accreditation since 1996. In August 2010, the BSEET received a renewal of the ABET accreditation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET, which was for the period of six years. The BSEET program provides emphasis on problem solving, analysis, design, project management, and implementation of systems pertaining to electrical engineering technology, with concentrations in electronics, nanotechnology, and power systems. Students enrolled in the BSEET program gain theory, mathematical, and practical foundations in electrical and electronic circuits, microprocessors, microcontrollers, communication systems, powers systems, nano-fabrication, and nanotechnology.
Pizza Hut and Excelsior Partner to Deliver “Life Unboxed EDU”Excelsior has collaborated with Pizza Hut, the world’s largest pizza company, to offer continuing education opportunities to its employees and their immediate family members through its Life Unboxed EDU program. In addition to reduced tuition and fees for all Pizza Hut employees, the program awards college credits for on-the-job management-level training courses (up to
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69 credit hours for area coaches and up to 53 credit hours for restaurant general managers) toward a degree program.
“Pizza Hut is committed to providing our team members with opportunities to reach their highest potential, and this custom-designed program with Excelsior College is an exciting example of that,” said David Gibbs, CEO, Pizza Hut, when the partnership was announced in December 2015. “The cost of going to college is a significant hurdle for many people who have a desire to continue their education, so we are taking away as much of that burden as possible through Life Unboxed EDU.”
Excelsior College was chosen as Pizza Hut’s education partner for Life Unboxed EDU due to its ability to understand the needs of adult learners who are balancing education with careers, families, and other responsibilities. In addition, the College commissioned its Center for the Assessment of Post-Traditional Instruction, Training, and Learning (CAPITAL) to evaluate the Pizza Hut management-level training for college-level equivalency, ultimately mapping the awarded training credit into four business degree programs.
The Life Unboxed EDU program gives every Pizza Hut employee — equity or franchise, salaried or hourly — and their immediate family members a discount of 45 percent off undergraduate tuition at Excelsior College (15 percent for graduate programs). On top of that, Pizza Hut will pay up to $5,250 per year in tuition, books, and fees for each salaried, full-time corporate employee participating in the program. This direct-fund, upfront payment is not a reimbursement, allowing team members to start their ongoing education journeys immediately, no matter their financial status.
One such employee is Mamoud Bazian, a Pizza Hut area coach who’s been with the company for 17 years and is working toward an associate degree in business. With four children, one of Bazian’s biggest motivations for starting the program was so his children could have the privilege of saying both parents graduated from college.
Bazian added, “The credit transfers offered were also one of the biggest motivators — almost like running a marathon, but
starting at mile 13 instead of mile 1. Knowing I wasn’t starting at zero was satisfying.”
“Empowering our employees to become their best selves through education is one of the greatest investments we can make as a company,” said Amy Messersmith, chief people officer, Pizza Hut. “We know that we’ll see even more stories like Mamoud’s as this program continues to roll out.”
Excelsior College Forms Student Veterans of America ChapterGiven the College’s history as an educator of choice for military service members and veterans, Excelsior formed a chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA) in 2016.
In having a chapter, the College aims to provide veterans with a sense of community and connectedness much like they experienced as servicemembers. SVA’s mission is like that of Excelsior’s Center for Military and Veteran Education in that it looks to “provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.”
Excelsior’s SVA chapter is part of a national group of more than 1,300 chapters on college campuses throughout the United States. These student groups provide peer-to-peer networks for veterans, support student success, advocate for student veterans, and provide support with college to career transition. At the national level, SVA serves as an advocate for veteran-related governmental policies, and provides scholarships, mentoring, networking, and career transition through partnerships.
“We are very happy to be approved for SVA membership,” said Carolyn Adamczyk, director of the Lt. Col. Bryant A Murray
Pizza Hut employee Mamoud Bazian
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Veterans Center, when Excelsior’s application to start a chapter was approved. “Those of us who work in the Center for Military and Veteran Education know a sense of connection and service are important to the military community overall, and vital to veterans transitioning to a civilian environment. The SVA’s flexible structure was created to enable individual chapters to meet their unique military and veteran student needs. Our chapter will be what our students need it to be.”
Excelsior’s SVA Chapter will be coordinated through the Veterans Center, and provide new opportunities for expanding the visibility and resources of the Center. Chapter members will include active members (military, veterans and family members who are Excelsior students), alumni members (Excelsior graduates who are military and veterans) and honorary members (members deemed acceptable by the SVO officers or designated by Excelsior staff).
School of Nursing Maintains Its Designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education Following a rigorous peer-review process, Excelsior College’s School of Nursing has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing for the fourth consecutive time. The designation, which recognizes Excelsior for “Creating Environments That Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development,” extends until 2021.
“The link between nursing education level and patient outcomes has become increasingly clear in recent years, driving demand for better educated nurses. Excelsior’s unique model is helping to meet that demand by providing a quality pathway for non-traditional students,” said Mary Lee Pollard, PhD, RN, CNE, the dean of the School of Nursing. “This designation serves as further validation of our model and the ability of our staff and faculty to provide a quality education to nurses across the professional continuum.”
In the official announcement, National League for Nursing CEO Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, said, “Centers of Excellence raise the bar for all nursing programs by serving as role models of visionary leadership and inclusive excellence that nurture the next generation of nurses.”
Excelsior held its first induction ceremony for its SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society chapter on July 7, the day before Commencement. The College recognized 27 graduates who have served or who currently serve in the military, National Guard, or Reserves, and have met certain academic and ethical standards. Here, James Lettko, chief operating officer of Excelsior College, addresses the inductees. Lettko served in the U.S. Army and New York National Guard for more than 25 years.
Mary Lee Pollard (center) accepts the certificate designating the School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.
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Excelsior has been a designated a Center of Excellence since 2005.
More than 17,000 of Excelsior’s 38,000 students are pursuing nursing degrees. Excelsior’s associate degree competency-based education program serves individuals with experience in clinically oriented health care disciplines, such as licensed practical or vocational nurses. The College’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs serve registered nurses seeking an advanced education and a credential increasingly in demand across the health care fields. Many of the master’s program students go on to pursue careers as nurse educators.
Currently 48 institutions hold the Center of Excellence designation, which is designed to recognize schools of nursing, schools within a system, and health care organizations that have achieved a level of excellence in one of four designated areas. According to NLN, “Through public recognition and distinction, the program acknowledges the outstanding innovations, commitment, and sustainability of excellence these organizations convey.”
The associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in nursing at Excelsior College are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN is a specialized accrediting agency for nursing recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The link between nursing education level and patient
outcomes has become increasingly clear in recent years, driving demand for better educated nurses. Excelsior’s unique model
is helping to meet that demand by providing a
quality pathway for non-traditional students.
— Mary Lee Pollard Dean, School of Nursing
The Nyquist Leadership Series brought together professionals working in public health and economic development to dis-cuss the relationship between health and the investment of resources into neighborhoods, buildings, and businesses. Panelists included Kathy M. Sheehan, mayor of Albany, New York, and Kaitlyn W. Meirs, program associate at the Rob-ert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dorcey Applyrs (right), faculty program director for public health at Excelsior College, moderated.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
June 30, 2016 and 2015
2016 2015ASSETS
Total current assets 44,722,834 46,077,719
Fixed assets 23,546,454 16,082,049
Other assets 534,471 872,592
Total assets 68,803,759 63,032,360
LIABILITIES
Total current liabilities 22,482,470 20,215,478
Other liabilities 12,612,082 7,141,571
Total liabilities 35,094,552 27,357,049
NET ASSETS
Total unrestricted 31,648,855 33,829,819
Total restricted 2,060,352 1,845,492
Total net assets 33,709,207 35,675,311
Total liabilities and net assets 68,803,759 63,032,360
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ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM
DEGREES BY SCHOOL
July 2015–June 2016 Associate Baccalaureate Certificate Master’s Total
Business & Technology 573 707 6 291 1,577
Health Sciences N/A 92 2 24 118
Liberal Arts 259 1,483 N/A 49 1,791
Nursing 718 394 6 196 1,314
Public Service N/A 114 4 30 148
Total: 1,550 2,790 18 590 4,948
STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS
< 24: 2,726 (7%)
24 – 29: 7,136 (18%)
30–39: 14,123 (36%)
40–49: 10,183 (26%)
50 – 59: 4,241 (11%)
60+: 665 (2%)37.1 years
Age
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Original Chart
Gender
Female:
20,833 (53%)
Male:
18,229 (47%)
N/A: 12 (< 1%)
Average
White: 23,049 (59%)
Black or African American: 8,414 (22%)
Hispanic: 3,961 (10%)
Asian: 1,218 (3%)
Two or More Races: 1,165 (3%)
Unknown: 807 (2%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 218 (< 1%)
American Indian or Alaskan Native: 242 (< 1%)
Race/Ethnicity Employment Military Service
Full-time: 75% Part-time: 10% Not employed: 15%
Active: 31% Veteran: 11% Non-military: 58%
Associate Baccalaureate Certificate Master’s Baccalaureate- Master’s Grad Certificate Total
Business 1,450 2,566 N/A 1,188 N/A N/A 5,204
Technology 1,342 3,879 46 543 N/A 19 5,829
Health Science N/A 835 61 174 108 7 1,185
Liberal Arts 1,528 6,593 N/A 89 N/A N/A 8,210
Nursing 15,249 1,528 N/A 485 264 13 17,539
Public Service 77 847 4 179 N/A N/A 1,107
Total: 19,646 16,248 111 2,658 372 39 39,074
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At Excelsior College, we are grateful for the consistent and generous support from our alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and organizations
during fiscal year 2015–2016. Excelsior finished the fiscal year having raised over $460,000, which provides much needed financial resources to help our students succeed. For the adult learner pursuing a college degree, success does not always come easy. Career and family responsibilities compete with study time and academic research. Financial obligations and tight family budgets often restrict adult learners from taking the courses they need to complete their chosen degree program. With the support of our donors to scholarships and academic programs, our students receive much needed financial help to overcome obstacles to a college degree.
A total of 1,660 donors made gifts that will transform and sustain a student’s efforts to complete their college degree. Many of their gifts supported endowed scholarships that make awards to students who have demonstrated financial need. Scholarships and other awards also offer students the encouragement to persist in their education, to not give up, and to strive on to their ultimate goal of earning a degree, as more than 164,000 Excelsior alumni have done before them.
The financial highlights and accomplishments that follow are made possible by the unwavering support of our donors, and as you’ll see, every gift matters. These gifts have a significant impact on the success of students and the College’s ability to be a model for higher education in the 21st century.
Excelsior College Annual FundGifts to the College’s annual fund are vital to Excelsior’s ability to achieve its mission of serving adult learners. In short, the Excelsior College Annual Fund enables the College to be a cost-effective choice for students. Support for the College in annual gifts is one of the best ways to impact current students, because it helps the College continue providing opportunities for those pursuing their educational goals in a flexible, individualized manner.
■ Total annual unrestricted giving to Excelsior College was just over $308,000, the fifth year in a row that annual unrestricted support exceeded $300,000.
■ The Purple & Gold Society, which recognizes donors with three or more years of consecutive giving, has been steadily increasing every year and expanded to 726 donors.
■ The College was supported by 232 new donors, providing the College with $23,000 in new gifts to the Excelsior College Annual Fund and endowed scholarships.
■ Leadership giving increased to 80 donors and organizations contributing at least $1,000 to the College.
Excelsior College EndowmentGifts to endowed funds at the College support student scholarships, academic programs, and student services. Gifts to endowed funds are permanently restricted and are invested by the College to produce a consistent level of support every year. Endowment giving reached $176,623 during the year, with 198 donors contributing to endowed funds.
D E V E L O P M E N T H I G H L I G H T S
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The College’s endowment continues to grow year over year, a testament to the support of our donors and to the College’s commitment to provide consistent financial support to students.
ENDOWMENT YEAR-END TOTAL
Several new endowed funds were created for the College during the year: two scholarship funds and one endowed fund for employee leadership development.
RON MILLER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND
The fund supports the awards of scholarships to nurse assistants, LVNs, and LPNs seeking an associate degree and a path to becoming a registered nurse (RN) through Excelsior College’s independent study format. The fund was established by then President John Ebersole and Jerry Neff, chair of the Board of Trustees.
CAROLE M. THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS
Funds from this scholarship will be awarded to women entering or continuing in any of Excelsior College’s programs in business within the School of Business & Technology. The scholarship was established through the generosity of Karen Halaco, Esq.
MURRAY H. BLOCK LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND
Murray H. Block established this fund to support leadership education and development for employees of Excelsior College.
Grant Funding Reaches New HighDuring the 2015–2016 academic year, Excelsior College received notice from four funding sources that previously
submitted project proposals had been accepted. Funds awarded total $3,185,374, more grant funding awarded than in any year in the College’s history.
■ The Fred L. Emerson Foundation (Auburn, NY), a private, family foundation, awarded $25,000 toward the Fred L. Emerson Foundation Scholarship Fund, providing scholarships for financially needy students who demonstrate high academic achievement.
■ The New York State Education Department (Albany, NY), through its Library Collection Aid, Coordinated Collection Development Aid program, awarded $10,497 toward the OvidSP research database. The database offers full-text articles from select titles in the OvidSP collection, consisting of articles in the fields of clinical medicine, behavioral and social sciences, life sciences, nursing, physical science and engineering, and psychology. The database is available to the public on the Excelsior campus in Albany, NY.
■ USA Funds (Indianapolis, IN) awarded $150,000 to Excelsior College for Quality Assurance for Nontraditional Education Providers. This planning project of The Presidents’ Forum of Excelsior College in partnership with the Distance Education Accreditation Commission, seeks to explore and research the need for a set of national principles to gauge quality in non-institutional learning and the viability of an umbrella organization to contain and support various existing quality assessment programs.
■ The U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (Washington, DC), through the First in the World program, awarded $2,999,877 for the Diagnostic Assessment and Achievement of College Skills: Personalized Feedback and Targeted Student Supports (DAACS) project. Over the next four years, Excelsior, working with Western Governors University, the University at Albany, and Rutgers University, will develop a low-stakes, formative assessment to offer an improved experience for the entering student. DAACS will assess students in both academic (i.e., reading, writing, and mathematics) and non-academic areas (i.e. self-regulation; intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; self-efficacy; personal relevance and control; metacognition; grit; math and test anxiety) that have been shown to be predictive of college success. The open-source tool will generate data that will lead to actionable feedback, and significantly increase data available to model and predict student needs. This will inform the delivery of appropriate student support services, ultimately leading to better success in college.
2011
568,648
2012
656,693
2013
867,909
2014
1,131,780
2015
1,305,245
2016
1,483,534
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EXCELSIOR COLLEGE RECOGNIZES AND THANKS OUR DONORS
WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE COLLEGE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2015 AND JUNE 30, 2016
WE RESPECT THOSE WHO WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND HAVE NOT LISTED THEM IN THIS REPORT.
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BENEFACTORS SOCIETY
$15,000 OR MORE
Elizabeth L. Bewley * u H
Murray Block * u ■ John Ebersole and Constance
Cramer * u ■ ✤ Fred L. Emerson
Foundation, Inc. *
SEFCU ** ■ WMHT Educational
Telecommunications * u ■ ✤
SUSTAINERS CIRCLE
$5,000-$14,999
Anonymous American Counseling
Association * BBL Charitable
Foundation, Inc ** ■ Angelina H. Fabello * H Johnson & Johnson * u KeyBank National
Association * u ■ Cathy Kushner and David
Lindholm * u ■
Michael J. Loughran * u ■ TMassry Charitable
Foundation, Inc. * u ■
Norman and Micki Massry * ■ Patrick J. Moran * u
Judy and Jerry L. Neff * u H ■ T
Tata Interactive Systems * ■ W.K. Kellogg Foundation *
PATRONS CIRCLE
$1,000-$4,999
Albany Medical Center * u ■ James N. and Rebecca
A. Baldwin * ■ Helen Benjamin, PhD * u T
Wayne A. Brown, PhD * u ■ Bruce G. Cochener
Foundation * u J EWCM Donald J. Carunchio,
USN (Ret.) * u H s l The Chicago Community
Foundation (Linda Garrison Fund) **
Narongrit J. Cholvijarn * u H Daniel L. Coberly * u H
Terry Conry, PhD * u ■ TKaren S. Cox, RN, PhD,
FAAN * u H s Willie Autry Curtis * u H
Donald Dea * u ■ TDeloitte Foundation * u ◊ Kenneth L. Desforges, MSc,
PMP, CISSP-ISSMP * u H The Desmond Hotel &
Conference Center * u ■ EQT Foundation *
Excelsior College Staff Members *
Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund * u
Fidelity Investments * u ■ Scott Christopher
Garrand * u H J Linda S. Garrison * H Don Patrick Geiger * u H J
Glennpeter Jewelers * ■ ✤ Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg,
USA (Ret.) * u E
Karen A. Halaco * u H ■ James E. Hamby, PhD * u H
Dwayn Miles Hanford * u H ■ T
Dr. Mary Beth Hanner * u ■ William G. Harris * u ◊ TDebbie Dawson Hatmaker,
PhD, RN, FAAN * u ■ TCommand Sgt. Maj.
James Thomas Hatt, USA (Ret.) * u H l
Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. * u ■
Mark Howe ** ■ J.O. Wells Memorial Education
Foundation, Inc. * u Mr. and Mrs. Raymond
J. Janke III * u H Garry W. Jaunal, Esq. * u H TDr. Ronald Allen Knief ** u
Jack M. Lafield * u ■ TJames M. Lally, DO,
MMM * u H J Lt. Gen. Joseph S. Laposata,
USA (Ret.) * Karl Lawrence, PhD ** Brig. General (Ret.) Jim and
Karen Lettko ** ■ J Jerry P. Maier * H K. H. Maman * u ◊ T
Ron Marzitelli * u ■ Craig and Danielle
Maslowsky * u ■ Frank Mayadas ** TLt. Cmdr. Shannon C.
McMillan * u H Jennifer McVay-Dyche and
Aron Dyche * u s Military Order of the
Purple Heart **
MMR Enterprises, Inc. * u ■ Mr. and Mrs. William T.
Moran III 2000 * H
NBT Bank * u ■
Nixon Peabody LLP * u ■ Mary O’Connor, PhD, RN,
FACHE * u H ■ TThomas and Susan
O’Hern * u H ■
David and Lynn Oliker * u ■ T
Mary Lee Pollard * u s ■
John and Andrea Pontius * u ■ Larry Purnell, PhD * Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Inc. ** s
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Katharin Y. Rice-Gillis * u H
Col. Sharon Richie ** T
Susan D. Sargent * u H q Thomas E. Schick * u H Mr. and Mrs. Danny
L. Scott * u H Sigma Zeta Chapter ASL
Honor Society Fund ** Pamela J. Tate * u TMary Ann Thomas * u H
Times Union * u ■ ✤ Paul and Maxine Troop * u H
UHY LLP * u ■
Andre G. Vacroux, PhD * u ■ TVanguard Charitable
Endowment Program * Veritas Health Services,
Inc. * u J Verizon Foundation * u J Lawrence E. and G. Frances
Vertucci * u E
W.B. Mason * u ■ David Wallingford ** Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence
C. Wei * u H Dr. Robert A. Whitney
and Dr. Elizabeth P. Whitney-Teeple * u H
Robert Williams * u H Dana E. and Barry J.
Yanulavich * u H
Richard Yep * u ■ E
FOUNDERS CIRCLE
$500-$999
Anonymous (2) Susan Au Allen *
Wallace and Jane Altes * u ■
Anthem, Inc. ■ Sharon A. Aronovitch
PhD, RN * u Amin Abdul Aziz ** u
Telaekah Brooks, JD ■ Faye M. Brown * u l Simon Brown II, USA (Ret.) * J
Anita H. Burns * u ■ Sandra Elizabeth
Butterfield ** u s Michael Ceppi * u Cristine Cioffi, Esq. William E. Cox, MA, EdD * E
The Daily Gazette ■ Victor A. DiBacco ** J Kadidia Viviane Doumbia * u Mary Ellen Duncan * Millicent Edusei
Empire BlueCross * u ■ Karen Fagan * u
Jennifer M. Gentry ** H s Thomas Gibbons * Martin S. Glore Elizabeth A. Golledge * u
Anthony Eugene Keeton ** u
Lisa LaVigna * u ■ Dr. Jane A. LeClair * Lockheed Martin
Corporation Foundation
Mazzone Hospitality ** u ■ ✤
Mazzone Management Group ■ Carolyn M. Mullens
MVP Health Care * u ■ Dr. and Mrs. Donald
J. Nolan * ■
Dr. Ruth M. Olmsted * u ■
Paula E. Peinovich, PhD * u ■ Premiere Transportation
Group ** u ■ Price Chopper’s Golub
Foundation * u ■ Martin G. Saia *
Julie Schumacher * ■ Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Smith * u H Joshua L. Smith, MAT,
EdD * u ■ E
Solomon and Solomon, PC * ■ Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne
Williams * u ■ Harry Staley * u Dr. John Theodore * u Ronald Bruce Tosto * u Verizon Foundation * u Michael T. Walczyk * u l SFC Gerald A.
Washington ** u J
Dr. Robert Waters ■ Ewan G. Wilmot J Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Chief Yeoman Daniel J.
Woods, USN (Ret.) * u
Marie A. Wrinn * u s
NYQUIST CIRCLE
Recognizes donors who have gifted the College with $1,000 or more through their cumulative donations. * Indicates a member. ** Indicates new member.
OTHER KEYS
uPurple & Gold Society◊ Student Success FundHProvost’s CirclesAssociate Degrees in
Nursing Scholarship Fund■ Partners in Lifelong
Learning Scholarship FundqExam Scholarship Fundl Military Spouse
Scholarship FundRFaculty Development
Scholarship FundJLt. Col. Bryant A. Murray
Veterans Center Fund✤Gift In-KindT TrusteeETrustee Emeritus
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Anonymous (2) u M. Khamel Abdulai Jose A. Abreu ◊ Wilma Acosta
Donn J. Aiken * u Dr. Ali A. Al-Rahman u
Amanus Consulting Group LLC ■
Gordon and Lucy Ambach * ■
Ambient Environmental, Inc. ■ Philip L. Anderson
Payman Arabzadeh
Earl L. Arthur Yvonne Augustus Lt. Col. Charles A. Aycock, USA (Ret.) * u J Dr. Durward C. Ayre
Larissa Babbie ■ Thomas E. Bair * u
Alicia Baker * u ■
Sarah F. Bamgbade u s Sgt. Maj. Antonio Barnes Bray Barnes Blake Andrew Barr u Keith O. Barrows Gail A. Barsky
Charles Henry Bartz ** u James E. Baslock u Gary W. Beals, USN (Ret.) * u David Beckett ** u
Angela Beddoe ■ James J. Beegan
Kate A. Benediktsson u R Krimhild Berard * u David Lynn Blackburn u Thomas P. Blanchard u Susan D. Boone l
Mohua Bose u ■ Michael Boskin u Randall Lee Boss u l Mark A. Bowman
Mary E. Boyd
Lt. Col. James R. Brann, USA (Ret.) J Ernest T. Brown
Terry Brown
Drina J. Brunsting u Joel W. Buller * l Valentina E. Bunaeva u Rinza Cannon Burton Jr. J Kevin Patrick Bushey
Stephen Walter Bushey u Robert J. Butler John T. Byrd
Calvin and Jane Bystry Weyers * u ■ Lynn Cady * u Master Chief Petty Officer and Mrs.
Joe R. Campa, USN (Ret.) * u l Brian Keith Campbell l J
David M. Cannon u q Mark B. Cantales
Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan ■
Capital Region Chamber ** u ■
CapitalCare Medical Group, LLC ■
Karen Carpenter-Palumbo ■ Pete Carrion III John A. Carroll ◊ William C. Carroll Jr. * u William L. Carter Mark Alan Caudill
John C. Cavalier * ■ Marcy Jo Chachakis u Ronnie W. Chaney u Cullen Chavis Pandelis P. Chryssostomides * u J
Melinda L. Clark s Robert L. Clemons William K. Clough * u J William Kershaw Cody, RN,
PhD, CNE, FAAN * Daniel Edward Collins J Minnie G. Comithier * u Roberta Yvonne Compton
Anne F. Connor * u Elizabeth V. Conrad
Dr. Jeanne Contardo ■ Russell Coon
Chadwich Michael Cooper Donna Cooper * u
Nelson M. Cooper Jr. Robert John Copeskey ** u Chief Warrant Officer 4 John J. Corkhill Paul F. Costello
Robert T. Couey
Roger D. Cox
Phillip Ford Crawford *
Julie B. Crocker u ■ Patricia A. Croop * u R Master Sgt. Jack M. Crossman,
USA (Ret.) ** u Sharon Crowell Eduardo Miguel Cruz James P. Curran, USN (Ret.) u Michael D. Current u Helen L. Curtis * u Thomas Brian Cypherd
Leonard A. Dalenberg * u
Thomas J. Dalton u ■ Charles Burton Daniels * Lisa Daniels u Patricia M. D’Astoli Wayne A. Davis Bethany T. de Barros u Sharon L. De Martini * u Dolores and Joseph De Thomasis * u Theresa DeAngelis * u Philip J. Deivernois * u Mary M. Deivert
Charles DeLafuente * q Keith Demaray
Richard Harrison Denmark u
Sandra DerGurahian * u s
Steve Derrick ■
Susan Dewan * u l ■ Gary M. Dewey * u Mark E. Dewolf ** u
Valerie Maria Di Cioccio * u ■ Jeffrey C. Diercksmeier u Capt. Kevin L. Dillon, USN (Ret.) * u Christie L. Dingman
Michael DiSiena ■ Jeffrey M. Dixon J
F R I E N D S O F E X C E L S I O R $ 1 0 0 – $ 4 9 9
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Pilley Tetee Doe
Dr. Toni Doherty u s Dana M. Dolvin Sr. Mare Donohue * u Lt. Col. John J. Dozzo (Ret.) * Cathy Jean Duncan u l Dalyn E. Dunn
Randolf J. Dunn u Billy R. Durham l Rachel Ann Durst Stroman
E. Stewart Art Jones Hacker Murpy, LLP * ■ Christine Earley-Nadler *
Shannon and James Easton ** u ■ Gary L. Eddy u Marion A. Edwards u Joseph M. Eisinger Dimitri Emilien
Mark Eric Engberg
Frank Martin Englett u Donald Epps Michael E. Espinola ** Sarah A. Eveleth ** u Stacey Farber u Mark C. Farley
Ronald J. Fellows John E. Fewell u Sheila A. Finan
FirstLight TVC Albany, Inc. * u ■ Jacqueline M. Fitch
Mary L. Fitzgerald
Paul G. Flory * u Christine Foley u Marshell Jay Foss * u
Kenneth Wisbrun Frankel Jr. * u s Kenton J. Franklin
Bruce A. Franta ** Melanie Frees u l David W. Freshour * u Areatha C. Fryar * u
G2 Marketing, Inc. ■ Dr. Phillip P. Gager u J Reuben R. Garrett * u Corey A. Gause u Kim Gibson * u Chief Master Sgt. Jesse L. Givens u
Glenville Mini Sportsplex ■ ✤ David Goldberger u Paul A. Goldsmith
Christine Goodyear u ■ Mark Stephen Gostomski Jr. John Joseph Grande ** u Alan Wayne Gray u Mr. and Mrs. James E. Green
Paul J. Greene ■ Thomas F. Gruben
Nicholas J. Gumas * Howard C. Halfhill Jr. u Connie Lee Hall Nathan R. Hall Stergie J. Hall
Toby L. Hamlin * u Billy V. Hardin (Ret.) * l Tabitha M. Harwood * u Barry E. Hatch *
Hon. Helena Heath * u ■ Lee B. Heavlin * u Kim M. Hedley * u Louis Marshall Heminway III * u Capt. Daniel Pettus Henderson
Margaret Hennessy
Songcerai Hill J Hilton Garden Inn at Albany
Medical Center u ■ ✤ Vancy Lee Hobbs John S. Hodges Victoria R. Hodson
Patricia B. Hoeg u
Emilsen S. Holguin ■ Cynthia Dawn Holloway u Mary V. Hood
Michael A. Hornberger u David L. Horton
Anthony J. Hume * u Steven Hyche IBM International Foundation * u
Susan Irvine u s Takeo Ishimasa * Stanley Ananias Jackson l Sherri Bernette Jacobs Nathaniel James Allan J. Jantz Grady Braxton Jefferys Jr., PhD
Jet Development, LLP
John & Lucy Milanese Family Foundation
Maria Johnson u
Paul J. Johnson * u s Phillip E. Johnson
Ralph Gerard Johnson
Dr. Emery P. Johnston
Darla J. Jones *
Mr. and Mrs. E. Stewart Jones Jr. * ■ Edward Darnell Jones * u J Freya L. Jones
Patrick Jones * u ■ ◊ Richard R. Jones JPMorgan Chase & Co. Lt. Cmdr. Harry Juricic Seth Joel Kanter * u J Lawrence H. Karson * Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert
W. Keefe, USA (Ret.) u q Michael L. Keith u Scott Kemble * u Richard K. Kenison
Cheryl L. Kennedy u ◊ Linda F. Kennelly * u Royce E. Killian J Edward J. King, CFP, MSFS * u William P. Kist * u l James Michael Knight u
Hillary K. Koldin u ■ Dale W. Kreutzer u Nancy J. Kurtok
La Serre Restaurant ■ ✤
Ellen M. LaDieu, MS, RN. * u s Andrea Lala u Mark Lalich
Michael W. Landau * u
JoAnne Latham u ■
Dr. Meredyth A. Leahy * ■ John F. Leary
Johanna S. Legaspi John J. Leinhauser J
Leon P. Leszczynski u s
Lonnie E. Lewis, CPA * u q Jerome P. Lickteig
Jeffrey J. Limberg * Capt. Lavern D. Listol, USN (Ret.)
Logical Net ■ Kevin M. Lynch, CFP u Ralph D. Lynch * u Jeffry Curtis Lyons Jerry Mac Arthur Duncan R. Mackie Sean Patrick Madden
Steven G. Maginnis * u Brigitte Rottier Magoun * Matthew V. Maida
Rosemary Durso Malette u Eduardo Marti Mark L. Martin, DO * u Manuel Martinez-Pons, PhD
Adrienne Sharon Mason l Israel A. Max
Marion M. Maybank * Truman L. Mays J Chief Master Sgt. William F.
McCarthy, USAF (Ret.) * u Corene Carol McDaniel * Donald G. McDermott * u William J. McElhinney
Larry L. McGowan J
NYQUIST CIRCLE
Recognizes donors who have gifted the College with $1,000 or more through their cumulative donations. * Indicates a member. ** Indicates new member.
OTHER KEYS
uPurple & Gold Society◊ Student Success FundHProvost’s CirclesAssociate Degrees in Nursing Scholarship Fund■ Partners in Lifelong Learning Scholarship FundqExam Scholarship Fundl Military Spouse Scholarship FundRFaculty Development Scholarship FundJLt. Col. Bryant A. Murray Veterans Center Fund✤Gift In-KindT TrusteeETrustee Emeritus
16 EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2015–2016
Stephanie McGowan * J Eric N. McMillan
Dr. Brady T. McNulty
Michael R. McNulty * u ■ Cheryl McPhillips ** u David Jame Medvitz u Bruce T. Melchert Donna June Merow
Alexis C. Merritt
MicroKnowledge ■ ✤
Joan Mikalson, EdD u ■ John R. Milanese * David F. Miller * u J Derrell H. Miller
Samuel Lee Miller s miSci - Museum of Innovation
and Science ■ ✤
Chris Montagnino u ■ Edgar Montalvo
Chief Master Sgt. William Harold Moon
Alan Moorse ** u Kathleen Moran * u Lori Morano * u Brett J. Morey, CRNA
Keenan Mrozek J Shawn P. Mummert ** u Maj. Crosby Thomas Munro, USAR (Ret.) l
Ruth Ann Murray ■ Robert C. Muscato u Charles A. Muscolino * u Geoffrey M. Muthami
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Nardolillo * ■
Bridget Nettleton * u ■ Guy R. Niles, CSM, USA (Ret.) ** u l J Gretchen A. Nortz * u David Scott Odiorne Jr. u
Omni Development Company, Inc. ■ Thomas A. O’Neil Mark D. Oppenneer u l Warren Vincent Osik ** u Sau Man Pang
Gabrielle Pappa s Tammy Parsons * u
Mr. and Mrs. William Patrick ■ Martin Patrick
Cheryl C. Patterson
Dr. Vincent Pellettiere Ahmad Jamal Pelzer u J Tina M. Perfetti u Eric R. Peterson * u Dawn Petruccione
Barbara B. Pieper, PhD, RN u ■ Preston E. Pierce, EdD * Robert P. Pillmeier u
Plaza Travel Center * u ■ ✤ Christopher Pondish u ◊ Mr. Joseph Porter and Ms. Laurie
Carbo-Porter * u ■
Jayne M. Prendergast u s
Coral Ann Presti u s Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia
A. Pritchett (Ret.) J
Proctor’s Theatre ■ ✤ Prudential Financial Matching Gift Program
Jean M. Pruitt * u l Nicholas Pultorak Jr. l David G. Putt, FACHE
Command Sgt. Maj. Mae Maanao Quitugua, USA (Ret.) u J
James Michael Rafferty * u Michael P. Ragan * u Mr. and Mrs. Christian A. Ramirez Richard P. Randall
Raona Roy & Company, LLC ■ Raymond T. Rasmussen u
Kimberlee A. Ray u q Barbara L. Reasner ** u l Stewart V. Redfield Jr. * Erin R. Reed u J Judith and Terrence Reed l J Michael W. Reilly
Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce ■
Repeat Business Systems ■ Inez L. Richards-Gordon * Patricia L. Richesin
John F. Riddle * u Ridgebury Associates LLC
Joseph A. Rigatti Frances W. Riley * u Howard R. Rivers
Christina Roarke u ■ Glenn Alfonzo Roberts Chesley S. Roebuck u Dr. and Mrs. George C. Rohrbach * u l Edward Cecil Rose * u J Lynn M. Rossello * u
Patricia Rost ■ Robert Darryl Roundtree J Philip J. Rowe Michele McLaughlin Rowland
David A. Rudd
Cynthia L. Ruester
Florentino Fabros Ruiz u s Sean Patrick Ryan ** u ◊ Jerrold Safran
Anne Saile ■ Dr. Ira L. Salom * u
Saratoga Performing Arts Center u ■ ✤ Command Sgt. Maj. and Mrs.
Franklin A. Saunders Mr. and Mrs. David J. Schaffner * Judith S. Schell * u Mr. Dan J. Schlapkohl and Ms.
Julie Davidson * u Randolph E. Schmid * u Michael A. Schulsinger Daniel L. Schumacher * u Kathleen P. Scutt * u
Michael Shagan u Kathleen Ann Sherman * u Edward L. Sherwood III Lifang Shih * u Jaigobin Shivcharran, PhD * u Johnny Silva
Alexander P. Singh
Thomas S. Sivak Jr. l Patricia A. Skelton u Lois N. Skillings u Julius F. Skinner Paul J. Slagle Reverend Margaret M. Slater James Slavin ** u l Damon Jonathan Small
Barbara A. Smith * s Curtis Ray Smith
Janice A. Smith * u ■ Jason B. Smith J
Jean M. Smith * ■ EDeborah Ann Smithers
Nurit Sonnenschein u ■ Maria Sparks u David A. Spencer
Spiral Design Studio, LLC ■ Jerry M. Spradlin * u Laurence M. Stanley u l Sammy L. Stanley ** Hopeton R. Staple Daniel G. Stefenel u Stevens Sealcoating and Pavement
Marking, LLC * u ■ Joseph William Stickel * u Steven Leo Stites Jr. l
Robert D. Stone * u ■ Philip J. Strollo u John Stephen Stroud u J Marcy A. Stryker * u
Mary D. Summo ■ Karen L. Sumpter
James Sun u ■ Salim I. Talib * u John R. Talley u
Tangora Technologies, Inc. ■ Janine B. Taylor u Jean Marie Taylor, PhD * u
TD Bank N.A. ■ Larnice M. Tetreault u Edward C. Thoele * u Rowena P. Thomas * l
Todd and Jennifer Thomas * u ■ Delores Ann Thomas-Rodriguez u Wayne T. Thompson * Frederick B. Threadgill Tricia Tice u Dr. James E. Tille u Patrick T. Timm
Dr. George Timmons u ■
TL Metzger & Associates, LLC. ■
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Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy Kane Tomlin u l J
Thomas Chunghang Tong u Paul Trela J
Wendy Trevor ■ Carol T. Tromba u Anna Truss Robert Trzaskos * u Christine Tuaillon ** u Cheryl Anna Ulaszewski l Sonny G. Valdez l ◊ J Douglas P. Vaughn u Vera Bradley ✤ Laura E. Vinci Richard E. Vossler Mark David Wagner * J Mark F. Wahl u l Benton L. Walker * u Col. Arthur J. Walsh Jr.,
USAF (Ret.) u l Dr. Colleen Ruth Walsh, RN,
MSN, ONC, CS, ACNP ** u Charles L. Walter u Christopher C. Warren
Betty J. Wayner ◊ Thomas D. Weaver *
Barbara A. Wells * u q Walter Omucheyi Were Betty J. Wetmiller * u Andrew Wheeler u Patricia C. Whitaker u Roland E. White u Henry E. Whitney, PhD ** u Master Sgt. Tanya R.
Whitney, USA (Ret.) u J Charles P. Whitright Chief Warrant Officer 5 Richard
Jon Wienert (Ret.) * u
J.R. Willi * u s Johnie Cornelius Williams u Zachary D. Williams l Acheson O. Wilson * u
Nona Wilson u s
Dr. Bob Wishnoff * ■ Stephen L. Witt u John Albert Wojciechowski u
Wojeski & Company, CPAs, PC ■ Robert C. Woodard * J Woodland Hill Montessori
School ■ Lephia W. Woods * u Robert James Worthington J Mary Ellen Ellen Wright * u Suzanne S. Yarbrough,
PhD, RN * u Paul A. Yasenchak * u l Robert E. Yost William-Jack Young Jr. l J Joseph Leon Zapp * u l
Valerie E. Zeese u ■ J
CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2016
Graduates represent 50 states, District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and
21 other nations.
The graduating class comprises 4,875 adult learners, with an average age of 37 years.
Thirty-five percent of the graduates are members of the U.S. military; an additional
14 percent are veterans.
Of the graduates, 69 students earned more than one degree during the past academic year.
The oldest graduate was 81 years old.
Most graduates earned a bachelor’s degree. Over the past year, Excelsior conferred
1,550 associate degrees; 2,792 bachelor’s degrees, and 584 master’s degrees.
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T H E F O L L O W I N G D O N O R S G AV E U P T O $ 1 0 0
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Bonnie S. Aaron
Alan D. Abrams, MSIS, PMP, CPP, SPHR u
Stephen J. Abrams J
Sergio Abreu
William A. Abrokwa
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room ■ ✤
Francis Paul Adjodha u
Affordable Personal Training, LLC
Kimberly A. Aguado u
James A. Aiken
Alethea Ann Aikens
Calvin M. Ainley
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. u
Gregory L. Akers u J
Lona L. Akers
Juan J. Aleman II u ◊
Iris Grisel Alicea
Curtis Wayne Allen
Gregory S. Allen
Kimberley R. Allen u J
Larry Earl Allen u
Anne C. Alvarez
AmazonSmile Foundation
Linda A. Anagnostopulos
Kevin Keith Anderson
Wayne W. Anderson u
Barbara Andreason
Lee Andrews Jr. J
Michael K. Andrews u
Shauna L. Andrews
Yvonne Joycelyn Applewhaite u
Daniel L. Arnett u
Sheila Mae Arpei ◊
Simone Arrington
Benjamin F. Artis Jr.
Jarreen J. Arzu
Mary A. Ashburn u
Kurt M. Ashley
Irmhild H. Aurand u
Norberto Aviles Jr. u
Lorraine A. Backman
Patrick Davies Baker
Floyd Baldon Jr.
Edward S. Baldwin u
Michael J. Baleszen u
Teresa M. Balicki u
David J. Balise
Louty Bamba
Edward J. Baraw
Reverend Melanie Repko Barbarito u
Austin Barber
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Arthur R. Bartosch
Cissy E. Bassett
George D. Bates
Jennie S. Baudhuin u
Richard J. Bauman u
Suzanne P. Baur u
Laurie Beans
Gordon L. Beck u J
Jane Jennifer Beigel u s
Daniel J. Belcher Jr. u
Rodney S. Benke J
Marilyn P. Bennetch u l
Rose T. Benoit u
Bonnie J. Berbach *
Yehuda A. Berko
Michael F. Bessell
Collette L. Best
Sharon L. Bestle
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Mian S. Billingsley
Anne Marie Bisner u
John A. Blackie u l
Ashley Blanchard
Thomas R. Blenk u
Patricia Bliss u
Betty S. Block
Robert William Blue Jr. l
Jay Blumenstock u
Mary Beth Bobik-Kadylak u
Patricia A. Bodi u
Gregory F. Boggan
May Boggs u
Michael James Bohachef
Joanne Bonesteel * u s
Robert J. Bookser ** u
Michael Anthony Boone u
Hem Borromeo
Raymond M. Bourbeau
Linda G. Bourda u
Ann Marie Bova
Karen J. Bowers
Cheryl A. Bowman u
Kristina F. Boyle
Kenneth B. Braham
Brian T. Breaker l
Kathleen M. Breguet u s
Beverly A. Breitenbach u
Ivan A. Briceno u
Terry M. Britt s
Cynthia L. Broening
Brenda R. Broussard
Deethel H. Brown
Jerry E. Brown u
Melodi Brown
Michele Brown
Monique T. Brown s
Sterling Dwayne Brown u
Victoria L. Brown u
Janette M. Brunick u
Leonard B. Bryan Jr. u J
Valerie Bucci u
Kay E. Buchanan
Walter Buchanan, PhD, JD, PE *
Stephen W. Buhs u
Darren I. Bullock
Jimmy E. Bullock
Shannon Burke
Elda Kay Burket * u
Gordon P. Burkhead II u
Teressa Butler u
Roni Bylina
Cynthia E. Byrd u s
Eric Alan Cain u
Col. John R. Calpini, USA (Ret.) u
Edward D. Campbell J
Lance R. Campbell
Dr. Bennie Cancel u
Carolyn Christine Candela
Jeannie M. Cannistraci
Michael Joseph Cantwell u J
Adam J. Carlson J
Mary Carlson u J
Nelson Carmona
Lt. John P. Carobine, USN (Ret.) u l J
Patricia L. Carroll u s
Benjamin Michael Carver
Yvonne Casale
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Castelluccio Sr.
Dr. William C. Casto u
Lynn D. Cates u
Harry W. Caulton u
Michael R. Cava
Joann Cebak
Theodore John Cecchini u q
Maria Teresa Cenidoza-Valdez s
Marion G. Chandler u
Lawrence R. Chaple J
Cheryl Caparros Chapman s
Christiana P. Charles
Sandra E. Chatelain u
Kathryn D. Chatman
Weiqing Chen u ■
Shun-Yu Wilson Cheong
Wayne F. Chernek
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Fred Kelvin Childs u
Scott F. Chippendale u
Chiropractic Life Center
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Steven M. Christenson u q
Kim D. Christianson u
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Jonathan M. Church l
Joanne Cianchetta
Makiko Okada Cichy u
Bruce W. Clark * u
Joseph Elmoin Clark
Ola M. Clark
Rodger K. Clark l
Ann R. Clarke
Elizabeth Keegan Clarke u
Jeannie M. Clermont
H. Curtis Clifford
Patricia B. Clift q
Lt. Michael A. Cody
Judith C. Cohen u
Linda A. Cole
Timothy M. Colomer J
Nadina M. Comolli ✤
Robert L. Conkins Jr.
Carol A. Conley
George L. Conley Jr. u J
Marie B. Connolly
Karen A. Conrad R
Joseph Patrick Conron
Katherine M. Consorte
Diann C. Cooper u
Rowland Cooper III l
Nevada P. Copeland
James W. Corboy
Ramon Eugenio Cordies u ◊
Vinny Costantino III u
James Courville u
Lisa W. Courville
Steven V. Crabtree ◊
Thomas Andrew Cramer u
John C. Crary
Christopher Eric Crawford J
Randy G. Creech u
James J. Crotti
Tanya M. Crump
Michael J. Cumberland
Court Curneen
Jane F. Curnutt
Richard T. Curry
Alan C. Curtis
Theodora Czarnecki s
Kelly Dalheim
Andrea M. Daniels
Jessie T. Darrett u
William Jay Daugherty l
Herminio M. David
Joel Rene Davila-Aguayo
Robert J. Davis
Wade A. Davis
Irvin Dawid
Wayne G. Day
Dale W. Dayton u s
William D. De Cloedt
Shelley Raye DeBernardi
Colleen Degonzague u
Donna M. Dennis s
Joan Claire Depken
John Dernar III u
Mark R. DeSouza
Destroyer Escort Historical Museum USS Slater DE766 u ■ ✤
Merrick Skye Deville
Ronald E. Deyton u
Sue E. Dickinson l
Takis J. Dikas u
Angela V. DiLillo s
Robert W. Dingle J
Alfred B. Dingwell u
Margaret Dischler
Philip Dixon
James A. Dobis
Regina A. Doherty u
Dominguez Chiropractic LLC
Alain L. Dominguez
Erminio D’Onofrio u
Elizabeth Donohue u
Helen E. Donovan, BSN, RN u J
Clayton Dow u s
Carol A. Doyle u s
Mary Catherine Doyle u
Sadiki Drayton J
David Marc Drukaroff * u q
Meaghan Drumm ◊
Davie W. Drummond
Robert T. Drury
James G. Dudley
Catherine Duffy
Karla J. Duffy s
Lisa C. Dukes s
Nancy E. Duncan
Ellen J. Dunn, RN, CHPN
Marilynn A. Dunn s
Christie L. Dunnigan u
Robert James Eaton
Ambrose Ediorye Edebe
Elizabeth D. Edelstein
Edison International
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Regina Arlene Edwards u s
The Egg Center for the Performing Arts u ■ ✤
Michael A. Eitniear
Petty Officer 1st Class Abdessamad El Gbouri
Lloyd Ellis u
Emil J. Nagengast Florist ■ ✤
Mary O. Enhorning
Mary T. Enright
Robert Michael Erhardt
Archangel G. Estacio
Patrick R. Esteban
Alicia O. Evangelist
Amos E. Evans * u
Beverley L. Evans
Charles Francis Fadden u
Donald Lester Fallon
William Jawaun Ferguson
Angelo L. Ferro
Clifton Ray Fields Jr. l
Edward W. Finan, USN (Ret.) u
Fred G. Fisher Jr. l
Kathryn M. Fitzgerald
Terry L. Flahive
Angela M. Fleming
Russell M. Flick
Ernest E. Flowers Jr. u
Matthew Flowers u
Priscilla Flowers
Daniel J. Flynn, USMC (Ret.) J
Melida Fonseca
Andrew Sullivan Fontenot
Nicholas Forte u
Helen S. Fortson
James L. Frick
Susan Cheryl Fritz J
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Frodge u
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Dianna Gabay-Selby u l
Vern E. Gabbert
Paula A. Gabris * u
Thomas J. Gaeng
Kathy W. Gard u
Katherine Gariepy u
Adrienne Schlang Garnett * u
Melissa Joan Garrett
Loretta A. Gascoigne
Thomas Gaughan
GE Foundation *
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Cathy Germano
Roy S. Gertig u l
Sibani Ghoshal
Donvago Cherada Gibson
Mary De La Luz Gibson
Janet L. Giersch u
Lee M. Gilbert u
Tarama M. Giles J
Clayton S. Gilmore, USMC (Ret.) u J
Joan Gima
Michael H. Gladden
Jeanine Glatfelter u J
Bonnie G. Glazier
Patricia Anthony Gleichauf u s
Carolin A. Glendenning-Bowman
Patricia L. Glimpse
Lavern Glosson u
Michele M. Godfrey u
Kathleen L. Godwin
Michael I. Goldstein, DC, PC
Maria Rosio Gomez J
Amie E. Gonzales l
Javier Antonio Gonzalez
Goodshop u
Reverend Madelene R. Gowie
Messanvi M. Gozo
Annetta E. Graham
Lorraine M. Graham
Vicki Smith Grandin u
Gary Wayne Grantham
Carolyn R. Grassel u
Chief Warrant Officer 3 James G. Gray, MS, MFS, USA (Ret.) u
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OTHER KEYS
uPurple & Gold Society◊ Student Success FundHProvost’s CirclesAssociate Degrees in
Nursing Scholarship Fund■ Partners in Lifelong
Learning Scholarship FundqExam Scholarship Fundl Military Spouse
Scholarship FundRFaculty Development
Scholarship FundJLt. Col. Bryant A. Murray
Veterans Center Fund✤Gift In-KindT TrusteeETrustee Emeritus
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Eleanor F. Green u s
Roger S. Green J
Richard E. Griffin
Col. William Douglas Griffin
Art Grimshaw * u
Judy A. Grossi u
Juanito Laureano Guinhawa
Silvia Gula u
Doris F. Gunter, RN
Nancy Guntert u
Songping Guo
Gayle B. Gurney u
Mark Ramos Gustilo R
Wilfred Guzman
Col. James H. Hadfield (Ret.)
Timothy E. Hagans
Robert Joseph Hageny Jr. u J
Herman Dewey Hale u s
Catherine Gulden Hall u
Dr. James W. Hall
Roxanne M. Halvorson-Ramirez
Gail C. Hamley
Matthew R. Hammack
Katie Hammer u
Nick Hammer u
Michael L. Hanke
Vivian C. Hanselman s
Charles E. Harding
Clay A. Hardwick
Bobbie J. Harlow-Comb
Ernest W. Harsch
Lenora E. Hartwyk
Myron C. Harvey
Patricia A. Harvey
Franklin J. Haskell u
Stephen C. Hathaway u
Elizabeth M. Haviland
Warren Mills Haynes Jr.
Bettie O. Haywood u
Douglas Townly Heater
William G. Heffron Jr. u
Nicole Helstowski l
Janda L. Hemming
Ramell Hemmings-Love s
John N. Hendriks ◊
David Hennessy
Scott Arthur Hennigar
James D. Henry
Judith E. Henry
Alan E. Hensley
Christian F. Herb
Gail L. Hermann u s
Adam Heslop
Irma Hess u
Valerie M. Hettie u
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Robert C. Hicks *
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Mary Reekie Hieber
Janice M. High u J
Ellen I. Hinlicky
Maj. Scott R. Hitter
Jean Clare Hobbie
Deborah L. Hodge
John Hodges Jr.
Tammy Lynn Hodges
Command Sgt. Maj. John A. Hoetker, USA (Ret.) u
Thomas A. Holgate u
Evelyn Hollis
Lynda T. Holt u
Olena Horbatko u
Rosetta O. Horsford
Carla M. Howard
Jennifer Louisa Howard J
Sandra J. Howard
Glenn E. Howland
Scott N. Hubbard
Kerstin Gerda Hudgins s
Henry A. Hudson u
Carmelo V. Huertas
James Huffman
Jason Hughes * u
James M. Hulihan
Jennifer L. Hummer u
Michael David Hunt u
Marvin L. Hunter
Mary S. Hurley u
Cmdr. George G. Husted, USN (Ret.) u
Donna Ellen Huttner ◊
Marcos M. Infante Jr. u
Beila K. Itzkowitz
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Cheryl D. Jackson u
Cornelious W. Jackson
Stuart Jacob
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William L. Kalbach Jr. * u s
Anil Madhusudan Kale
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Kenneth E. Kaplan
Mr. and Mrs. George Kapsaroff
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Linda M. Karns
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Manjinder Kaur
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Renee and Mark Kelly u
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Rita Christine Kline
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Edward A. Konowicz
Mary K. Koslap Petraco, DNP, PNP-BC, CPNP, FAANP * u
Marianne Louise Krammes
Robert J. Krass u J
Robert S. Krill J
Azucena Krobatsch
Paul E. Kruger u J
David Krzynowek
Robert L. Kurpiel u
Mary P. Kustron
Joseph David La Jeunesse
Robert A. Laahs u
Capt. Julio C. Lachaga u
John G. Lambros u R
Kevin Lape
Daniel Lee Larson
Walter Conrad Larson u
Keith F. Lashomb u
Cynthia Remona Laster
Dr. Franklin A. Latimer
Jeffrey J. Lattimer
Adrian P. Lavoie
Bobby C. Lawson
Joseph W. Lawson
Tim Lawya u
Diane M. Lee
Tracy F. Lee u
Michael Lesczinski
Bruce L. Levine, PhD u
Stephany L. Levine
Anne Spiess Levy u
Pamela S. Lewis
Qing L. Liang J
Naomi Lieberman
Bryce T. Lim J
Marivic E. Lim s
David J. Lindsay u J
DeAnna Lindsey u
Virginia Leigh Lipke s
Lindsey Allen Lloyd (Ret.) J
Theresa A. Lloyd
Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joel L. Lockhart, USA (Ret.) u J
Juan D. Logan
Thomas J. Lonergan u
Dr. and Mrs. Samuel E. Long u
Chris Ortega Lopez J
Efrain Lopez
Manuel Lorenzo u
Peter J. Loughlin
Susan M. Loveland * u
Dr. Albert Lozano-Nieto
Alice Margaret Lucas
Hannah M. Lynch ◊
Penelope Y. Lynn u
Ponobell E. Lyonga
Katharine H. MacGregor * u
Adonna L. Macon
Cherie K. MacQueen J
Linda W. Madeo
Dr. Jeanne D. Maes
Melissa Magaro u
W. Gordon Mahon Jr.
Lawrence R. Malchie ◊
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Dennis L. Maljevac u s
Michael J. Maloney u s
Malta Drive-In Theatre u ■ ✤
Susan E. Manning ◊
Caryl Ann A. Mannino
Jessica S. Mansmith
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Charles M. Marshall (Ret.)
Mark C. Marshall
Joan D. Marsteller
Angel Martinez Jr.
Nelda Syphrett Matney
Jeffery Jerome Matthews J
Francis Maxwell l
Douglas M. Mazzacua
Diane F. Mc Ilree u
Eileen E. McCabe
Dr. Eileen McCormack u
Kerry Ann McCormick
Tammy McDuffie
Denice B. McFarland
John J. McGahern
Dr. and Mrs. Scott G. McGinnis ** u
John M. McGraw
Harry D. McGuire
Randall J. McGuire * u
Sandra L. McLoud u
Charles Chip McNeal
Evan Arthur Meacham
Patricia Ann Meira, RN u s
Pamela M. Melaragno u
Michael Melendez l
Steven P. Melessa u J
Ryan C. Mendoza
Ruby D. Mertins u
Maynard H. Merwine u
Lois A. Messina
Aaron Eugene Michaelian u
Denise C. Michel
Sgt. Maj. Timothy Maurice Mickens u
Robert F. Mihalik
Edward Milzer u q
Marion E. Minahan u
Debra A. Mineer s
Devi C. Momot
Jane Monast
Timothy A. Monroe
Patricia E. Montagnino u
Luis Angel Montalvo u
Marie Deleon Montes u
Shelia Diana Moody u
Chief Petty Officer Thomas R. Mooningham, USN (Ret.) u
Joey D. Moore
Mary E. Moore u
Jacob M. Morgan
Edward Joseph Morneault
Shahla M. Morris
Timothy D. Morris
John S. Moscoe
Matthew Craig Moss
Donald W. Mossman
Jean Nancy Moyer u
Susan L. Moyer * u
SFC Bruce W. Muckerson (Ret.) u
Roderick E. Mumpfield J
Patricia L. Murray u
Irene A. Muzet u s
Kenneth Michael Myers
Magdalena H. Naiknimbalkar u s
Diane Nass u
Lucille E. Near u s
Patricia Nedo u
Brendon Paul Neese l
Garth Nicholas Nelson s ◊
Keven Jerome Nelson
William Nettleton
L. Penni Newman
Gabriel Y. Nigriel
Elizabeth T. Nizer
Fredric E. Noller
Norman Rockwell Museum ■ ✤
Lt. Cmdr. Brian Shelly Norris, USN (Ret.)
Edmond James K. O’Brien u J
Pamela J. O’Brien l
Amy O’Connell u
David H. O’Connor * u
Marian E. O’Connor
Sylvester U. Oguguo s
Marion C. O’Handley q
George G. Oleary
Angel O. Olivera
Rachel A. Omeara
Karl H. Orth * u l J
Andrew A. Ostroth u
Christofer Michael Owen
Lenora Palanzi u
Glenn K. Pancoast u l
Douglas A. Parker
Nancy L. Parker u q
Deborah Darlene Parks
Sneha P. Patel
Ronald Alan Pavoldi
Linda Irene Peacock q
Adam B. Pearson
Ashley Elizabeth Peck
Linda L. Pelissier *
Daren R. Pelkie
Richard M. Pelton
Nadine Penn
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Merton D. Pepper, USA (Ret.) u s
Shirley E. Perlman
Yolanda Marie Permenter * u
Mary Ann Ann Pervelis, RN, BSN, MS, ANP
Dian M. Petersante
Susan Petrie
Bincy Philip, RN R
John M. Picariello * u
Ralph E. Pierce
Scott Paul Pillath, SFC USA (Ret.) l
Tiffany Pinnock
Christopher M. Pipia
Teresa V. Pistolessi
Tech Sgt. Todd O. Plageman
Lawrence M. Pleasants u
Chelsea Ploe l J
Victor Poletajev, DC
Meredith A. Pollard u
Martha P. Pondish u
Kathleen Kasper Poole
Stephan C. Potsko
Donalda H. Potter
Nancy J. Powell u
David Lee Powers ** u
Jiten Pradhan
Alex S. Prayson, PhD u
Marcus Prendergast
Barbara Faye Preston
Duncan L. Preston
Terri Prosperie
Maribeth Pulliam u
Kate Qualters u
Michael Francis Quinlan Jr.
Jamal E. Quinn
Patricia A. Quinn
Rodney L. Rabideau
Julie A. Radosavljevic l J
David A. Rainer
Johnnie J. Randolph Jr.
James Nelson Range Jr. u l
Robert Charles Ranstadler
Calley Rebello
Fausto A. Recalde
Rebecca V. Reda
Gary M. Redmond u
Robert W. Reed u
Margaret E. Reiss u
Rufus H. Reynolds
Marilyn L. Rhoads
Arthur A. Ricci u J
Jennifer M. Richardson
Monica G. Richardson u
Hazel M. Richford J
Jerry Shurtleff Richter
Command Sgt. Maj. Kurt A. Richter (Ret.) l
April M. Riley
Edward Iglesias Rivera III u
John Hugo Robbins
Andrew J. Roberts
John E. Roberts Jr.
Barbara J. Robinson u s
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Elisa M. Robinson u
Robert A. Rogers u J
Barbara A. Rolfes * u
Christine Joann Rosane
Shira D. Rosenberg
Lois Rosenthal u
Victoria S. Rosker
Diane N. Rosney u
Kelene Ross
Reverend Richard D. Ross Jr. J
William J. Ross, CPA u
Byron Robert Rothenhoefer II u
David Dewayne Rowe
Heather Olive Rowe-Martin s
Capt. Irvin L. Rozier (Ret.)
Aubrey Lionel Ruan Jr.
John F. Ruby
Amalie H. Rudd u
Chief Petty Officer Joseph E. Rudolph, USN u
Steven R. Ruley u
Marion Rundell u
Daniel L. Running
Kathleen R. Rush
Cheryl R. Ryan
Anne Marie E. Saarie u J
Clayton M. Sadler u l
Henrietta Sagoe ◊
Kathryn B. Saintcross * u l
Adan Salas u
Mark R. Salmons l
Carol Salzberg
Sgt. Maj. Curtis A. Sanders u
Gail M. Sanftleben
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William R. Sass
Joseph L. Schoonover
Laura A. Schwin
Janice E. Scoins *
Linden M. Scott * u
Raymond T. Scott u l
Jeanne Marie Sedgwick u
David D. Seelow, PhD ■
Nicole Jones Senftleben
Ronald E. Sessum u
Rick Sewick
Shuying Sha
Master Sgt. Richard H. Shade (Ret.)
Rebecca May Sharrett
Mary J. Shaw J
Gregory N. Shedd
Anthony P. Sheffield
Matthew A. Showalter
Shpigler Consulting
David Shpigler
Mindi M. Shultz
Frank Signorile
Ernest Silva Jr. u
Michael James Silva
Trina Y. Simcox u
Gary L. Simpson
Heather M. Sinclair
Mohini Sinha J ✤
Stephen Spear Sinor u
Kenneth E. Skirtz u
Rita L. Skrocki u q
Ronald Smiley J
Carole B. Smith **
Christine Elaine Smith u
James T. Smith * u
Olva A. Smith J
Racille G. Smith u
Robert L. Smith III l
Waymon A. Smith * u
Wayne Leroy Smith
Terri L. Smithwick
Nancy P.S. Soon
Jess Soto Jr.
Kim Speerschneider
Dr. Standlee B. Spencer u
Dale W. Sponseller u
Barbara J. Spremullo s
Claudine A G Spruill
Joseph C. St Martin
Linda C. Stabley u
Sharon C. Stafford
Sherry L. Stanley u
Clyde R. Steele u
Joann M. Stefanik s
Theresa Stephen
Julie E. Stiffler
Dion Stith u
John Francis Stockerl u
Rachel B. Stolicky
Louis F. Stolin
Timothy J. Stover
Kentrick L. Sullivan
David Jerome Sultzer u
Bruce E. Sunderville u l
Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant u ■ ✤
Jo Ellen Sutter u
Berglind Svansdottir
Ernest Dwayne Swindle
Andrew M. Sylve u
Betina Jae Tagle
Tunc Tanin
Carel A. Tate Jr.
Samantha N. Tate
Ellen J. Taylor, RN u
William E. Taylor u l
Gregory Teague ◊
Tina M. Terlecki
Keith A. Thomas u
Kevin James Thomas J
Roosevelt Eugene Thomas Jr. s
Carolyn Elizabeth Thompson
Mark E. Thompson
Sharon Y. Thompson
Marvin C. Tilley
Jasmine Tillman
Deborah L. Tinch
Arnold Michael Tisdale
Angela D. Tolerson
Dorothy H. Tomilson u
Barbara A. Townsend
Amanda May Trainor
Mary M. Trepasso l
Tri-City ValleyCats u ■ ✤
Daane L. Troyer u
Virginie Trumbull
Philip Tucker ◊
Janet L. Tuomey u
Herbert E. Turner Jr.
Horace Kibbe Turner J
Margarette Turner
Gittel Twersky
Fred V. Twitty, USA (Ret.) l
Chief Master Sgt. Vernon R. Twyman, USAF (Ret.) u
Robert C. Ugan
1st Sgt. Jon Jay Underhill
Marilyn M. Upton u
Jesse Lee Uzzell u
Dr. Steven F. Vaccarella
Daniel Valdiviesorentas
Terese Fondario Valeriano u
Judith Van Horn
Mary J. Vanderlinde u
Janessa A. Vanegas
John R. Vannata u J
Anne M. Vantassell
Renee Marie Vanterpool
I. John Vasina u
Dora T. Vasquez-Hellner
Subramanyam Vedam
Michelle A. Vega
Hernie Tamayo Velasquez s
Jesus Gerardo Velez u ◊
Ryan Thomas Veltkamp J
Michael A. Verro, PhD u
Carl A. Vinegar
James Patrick Vishoot
Paulann Volk s
Fred E. Waage
Marvin L. Wade u J
Edgar L. Wales
Chief Master Sgt. Napoleon B. Walker u R
Jeremy D. Walkley
Robert S. Wall
Ann Gooding Walmsley u
Frederick Eugene Walsh Jr. u
Rohn A. Walter u
William F. Ward
Crystal Washington
James C. Washington Sr. s
Laura C. Waters u
Kevin L. Watkins J
Patricia Watson u
Richard A. Weber Jr.
Megan K. Weeks
Timothy W. Weese u J
Elisabeth Weida u
Deborah A. Weller
Kershaw L. Weston u
Yvonne M. Wheeler
Brian Paul White
John Edward Whitlock l
Gerald S. Wicker u
Bruce Alan Wilcox u
Gracie Mae Wiley u l
Norman Wiley u
William E. Wilken
Arlene H. Williams u
Danny C. Williams
James R. Williams u
Patrick Lee Williams
Rose M. Williams u
Samuel L. Williams u
Aicha Williamson
Melody L. Wilson u J
Wendy F. Winburn u
Kay E. Winkel
Jeffrey O. Winter
Jennifer Jones Wise u
Jodi Wisenburn
Christin M. Wolf-Flynn u
Frances R. Wollman
Taylor Worthington-Gilchrist
Arleen Belynda Wright
Gary E. Wright Sr.
Wengang Xu
Yankee Trails World Travel u ✤
Adolphus M. Yarbro
Sufia Yasmin u
James M. Yoe u q
Eileen Young u
Inez M. Zahner
Anneliese Martha Zappia u
Michael Zidele u
Robert J. Zielewicz
Sharon M. Zullo u
NYQUIST CIRCLE
Recognizes donors who have gifted the College with $1,000 or more through their cumulative donations. * Indicates a member. ** Indicates new member.
OTHER KEYS
uPurple & Gold Society◊ Student Success FundHProvost’s CirclesAssociate Degrees in
Nursing Scholarship Fund■ Partners in Lifelong
Learning Scholarship FundqExam Scholarship Fundl Military Spouse
Scholarship FundRFaculty Development
Scholarship FundJLt. Col. Bryant A. Murray
Veterans Center Fund✤Gift In-KindT TrusteeETrustee Emeritus
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MATCHING GIFTS
Organizations that matched their employees’ gifts to Excelsior College.
Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
Bruce G. Cochener Foundation
Deloitte Foundation
Edison International
EQT Foundation
GE Foundation
IBM International Foundation
Johnson & Johnson
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation
Prudential Financial Matching Gift Program
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Verizon Foundation
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
LEGACY SOCIETY
Those who have remembered Excelsior College in their estate plans.
Anonymous
Elizabeth L. Bewley
Joel W. Buller
Kate Butler and Ian Kaplan
EWCM Donald J. Carunchio, USN (Ret.)
Francis F. Condino
Karen S. Cox, RN, PhD, FAAN
Donald Dea
Angelina H. Fabello
Linda S. Garrison
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert W. Keefe, USA (Ret.)
Robert E. Kinsinger, MA, EdD
William P. Kist
Dr. Richard L. Leveroni* and James McNerney
Dave A. Lewis
Monica Jane Merdian
Ted Nyquist
Dr. Ruth M. Olmsted
Larry Purnell, PhD
Charles J. Robinson
Susan D. Sargent
Joshua L. Smith, MAT, EdD
Roger R. Unger
Robert Williams
Estate of Charles Clay Montandon
Estate of Gloria Ann Sklaryk
Estate of Michael J. O’Donnell
*Deceased
EVER UPWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
The Ever Upward Scholarship Program allows donors to honor a loved one or commemorate an important event in their life. These gifts of $500 or more are awarded as indicated by the donor.
Bob Archiquette Ever Upward Scholarship AwardDaniel L. Coberly
In the name of the late Bob Archiquette, an Oneida Indian, and WWII veteran of the Battle of Okinawa.
Mary Camille Carunchio Ever Upward Scholarship AwardDonald J. Carunchio
In memory of Mary Camille Carunchio, a Navy wife from November 23, 1974 to March 17, 2014.
Diana Cary Ever Upward ScholarshipChristie L. Dingman
In memory and honor of Diana Cary for her commitment to and passion for lifelong learning, this scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student from the School of Liberal Arts.
Dr. Scott Dalrymple Ever Upward Scholarship AwardSigma Zeta Chapter ASL
Honor Society Fund
In recognition of Dr. Dalrymple’s unwavering commitment to the establishment of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society at Excelsior College.
Digital Now Ever Upward Scholarship AwardDon and Catherine Dea
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Abou Doumbia Ever Upward Scholarship AwardKadidia V. Doumbia
In recognition of her father for his strong support of education for all, and in honor of his help in making his daughter the scholar she is today.
Rodney Gentry Ever Upward Scholarship AwardJennifer M. Gentry
In recognition of Rodney Gentry for his ongoing sacrifices and support as she works endless hours to grow the profession of nursing.
Dr. Meredyth A. Leahy Ever Upward Scholarship AwardSigma Zeta Chapter ASL
Honor Society Fund
In recognition and appreciation for her outstanding contributions to the development of online courses at Excelsior College.
Jerry Maier Ever Upward Scholarship AwardJerry P. Maier
To benefit a student, preferably from New York State, who is in Excelsior’s undergraduate accounting program with demonstrated financial need.
Military Order of the Purple Heart Ever Upward ScholarshipMilitary Order of the Purple Heart
To support an Excelsior College active duty or retired military student, preference given to recipient of Purple Heart Medal.
James J. O’Connor Ever Upward Scholarship AwardMary O’Connor
In memory of her father, James O’Connor, who was a proponent of education.
S P E C I A L G I F T S A N D F U N D S
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MS Oldham Ever Upward Scholarship AwardWillie A. Curtis
In recognition of the Fayetteville Technical Institute’s English teacher, Ms. Oldham, for her honorable dedication to teaching and inspiring commitment to her students.
Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardThe Daily Gazette
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardEmpire BlueCross
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardJack M. Lafield
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardMazzone Management Group
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardPrice Chopper’s Golub Foundation
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardSolomon and Solomon, PC
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardRichard Yep
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Premiere Transportation 25th Anniversary Ever Upward Scholarship AwardPremiere Transportation Group
To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Agnes and Donald Shepard Ever Upward Scholarship AwardsSandra E. Butterfield
In memory of her mother and father, Agnes and Donald Shepard, to support an Excelsior College nursing student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.
Marcy A. Stryker, MBA ’12 Ever Upward Scholarship AwardExcelsior College Alumni Leadership Council
In recognition of Marcy Stryker for her dedicated service to the Alumni Association and her loyalty to Excelsior College.
Michele Votel Ever Upward Scholarship AwardMichael T. Walczyk
In recognition of Michele Votel, an Army wife who has been dedicated to supporting our troops and their families for more than thirty years.
ENDOWED FUNDS
These donors’ gifts help secure the institution’s future.
AXA Foundation Scholarship FundThrough the work of former trustee Clarence Wright, this fund was established by AXA Foundation to support scholarships for students with financial need.
Donors:Michael Anthony Boone
Murray and Estelle Block Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by former employee Murray Block in memory of his wife, Estelle, to support scholarships for students with financial need with preference given to students in the School of Business & Technology.
Donors:Murray BlockAndrea LalaLisa LaVignaCheryl McPhillipsTina M. PerfettiJulie SchumacherThomas D. Weaver
Jennifer Jones Wise
Board of Trustees 40th Anniversary Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by Excelsior College’s trustees to support scholarships for students with financial need.
Donors:Yvonne Joycelyn Applewhaite
Citizens Bank Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Citizens Bank to support scholarships for students with financial need.
Michael J. Cooley Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Mary Beth Hanner in memory of her husband and faculty member, Michael Cooley, to support students with financial need in the School of Health Sciences.
Donors: Dr. Mary Beth Hanner
William G. Harris
Cheryl McPhillips
Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne Williams
Laura J. Ebersole Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Excelsior College President John F. Ebersole and his wife, Connie Cramer, for a female student from any state with financial need to honor Laura Ebersole’s spirit of inquiry, passion for learning, and understanding of the enduring importance of education.
Donors:John Ebersole and Constance Cramer
John F. Ebersole Access Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by members of the Excelsior College President’s Advisory Council to support scholarships for students with financial need.
Donors: Susan Au Allen
Helen Benjamin, PhD
Terry Conry, PhD
William E. Cox, MA, EdD
Donald Dea
Richard Harrison Denmark
Mary Ellen Duncan
Thomas Gibbons
Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, USA (Ret.)
Dwayn Miles Hanford
William G. Harris
Debbie Dawson Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN
Hon. Helena Heath
Jack M. Lafield
Michael J. Loughran
K. H. Maman
Eduardo Martí
Frank Mayadas
Judy and Jerry L. Neff
Mary O’Connor, PhD, RN, FACHE
David and Lynn Oliker
Col. Sharon Richie
Joshua L. Smith, MAT, EdD
Harry Staley
Pamela J. Tate
Lawrence E. and G. Frances Vertucci
Richard Yep
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Fred L. Emerson Foundation Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the Fred L. Emerson Foundation to support scholarships for students with financial need who demonstrate high academic achievement.
Donors:Fred L. Emerson Foundation, Inc.
Entrepreneur: Business & Technology FundThis fund was established by alumnus and former trustee Harry Staley to support scholarships for students enrolled in the School of Business & Technology who are, or who plan to become, entrepreneurs.
Excelsior College Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by The George I. Alden Trust and former Chancellor Emeritus Willard A. Genrich to support scholarships for students with financial need.
Donors: Anonymous (3)
James P. Curran, USN (Ret.)
Donald Epps
Kathryn M. Fitzgerald
Thomas Chunghang Tong
Excelsior College Veterans Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumna and former trustee The Honorable Bryanne A. Hamill and her husband, Thomas Gerard Hamill, to support veterans of the U.S. military.
Toby Friedland Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Excelsior staff in memory of employee Toby Friedland to support students with financial need and affiliated with Total Testing Incorporated (TTI).
Donors: Bethany T. de Barros
Dolores and Joseph De Thomasis
Shannon and James Easton
Karen Fagan
Kim Gibson
Patricia B. Hoeg
Renee and Mark Kelly
Katharine H. MacGregor
Rosemary Durso Malette
Diane Nass
L. Penni Newman
Dawn Petruccione
Charlene Gregg and Bobbie Kinsinger Endowment FundThis fund was established by trustees emeriti Arthur J. Gregg and Robert E. Kinsinger in memory of their wives to support scholarships for students with financial need.
Donors: Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, USA (Ret.)
Mary O’Connor, PhD, RN, FACHE
Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.
The Honorable Bryanne Hamill Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna and former trustee The Honorable Bryanne A. Hamill to support students with financial need who are on active duty in the U.S. military or are veterans of U.S. military service.
Elizabeth Margaret Ann Jaunal (nee Davidson) Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus and trustee Garry Jaunal and his wife, Bridget Jaunal, in memory of his mother, Elizabeth. This fund supports serving members of any branch of the armed forces of the United States of America or Canada pursuing a course of study leading to an Excelsior associate or bachelor’s degree that will be the first of such particular level of undergraduate degree earned by the applicant.
Donors:Garry W. Jaunal, Esq.
Robert E. Kinsinger Nursing Excellence Endowment FundThis fund was established by trustee emeriti Robert E. Kinsinger to provide support to the Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence.
Donors: Robert E. Kinsinger, MA, EdD
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
Kushner and Lindholm Family Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Cathy Kushner and her husband, David Lindholm, to support students with financial need.
Donors: Kenneth L. Desforges, MSc,
PMP, CISSP-ISSMP
Cathy Kushner and David Lindholm
The Colonel William C. Lafield Endowed Scholarship FundThis fund was established by trustee Jack M. Lafield to support scholarships for U.S. military servicemembers, U.S. military veterans, or members of their immediate families based on financial need.
Lieutenant General Joseph S. and Anita L. Laposata Scholarship FundThis fund was established by former trustee Joseph S. Laposata and Anita L. Laposata to support students with financial need who are enlisted in the U.S. military and their spouses.
Donors:Lt. Gen. Joseph S. Laposata, USA (Ret.)
Karl G. Lawrence School of Business Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Karl Lawrence, PhD, to support scholarships and program activities. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)
Donors: Michael F. Bessell
Terry Brown
Tanya M. Crump
John E. Fewell
Carolin A. Glendenning-Bowman
Cathy Kushner and David Lindholm
Karl Lawrence, PhD
Cheryl McPhillips
Joan Mikalson, EdD
Chris Montagnino
Thomas and Susan O’Hern
Tiffany Pinnock
Marcy A. Stryker
Dr. Jane LeClair ’94, ’95 Scholarship Fund for Women in TechnologyThis fund was established by alumna and former employee Jane LeClair to support scholarships for women entering or continuing in any of Excelsior’s programs in technology within the School of Business, with priority given to women seeking to enter the cybersecurity field.
Donors: Bray Barnes
Walter Buchanan, PhD, JD, PE
Makiko Okada Cichy
Dr. Jeanne Contardo
Andrea M. Daniels
Kenneth L. Desforges, MSc, PMP, CISSP-ISSMP
Margaret Dischler
Excelsior College Staff Members
Christine Foley
Cathy Germano
Lorraine M. Graham
Matthew R. Hammack
Katie Hammer
Nick Hammer
Linda F. Kennelly
Dr. Ronald Allen Knief
Lisa LaVigna
Dr. Jane A. LeClair
Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation
Chris Montagnino
Luis Angel Montalvo
Thomas and Susan O’Hern
Andrew A. Ostroth
Tina M. Perfetti
Kate Qualters
Larnice M. Tetreault
Dr. John Theodore
Andrew Wheeler
Adolphus M. Yarbro
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Dr. Richard L. Leveroni Endowed Scholarship FundThis fund was established by James McNerney in memory of alumnus and faculty member Richard L. Leveroni to benefit students pursuing degrees in the School of Liberal Arts with preference given to students in the master’s program, as well as to veterans or inactive military members.
Pastor Angelina Robles Lopez Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Rev. Fernando Lopez in memory of his wife, Angelina, Excelsior alumna, to support students with financial need who wish to achieve their educational goals and dreams.
Monica Jane Merdian Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna Monica Jane Merdian to support single women with financial need. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)
Military Financial Assistance Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumnus and former trustee William T. Moran and his wife, Lois G. Moran, to support service members and their families as they engage in study at Excelsior College.
Lois G. and William T. Moran Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumnus and former trustee William T. Moran and his wife, Lois G. Moran, to support scholarships for students with financial need in Excelsior’s associate degrees in nursing programs.
Donors: Mr. and Mrs. William T. Moran III
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program
Brigadier General Jerry L. and Judy A. Neff Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus and trustee Jerry L. Neff and his wife, Judy A. Neff, to support students with financial need who are members of the U.S. Army National Guard or the U.S. Air National Guard.
Ewald B. Nyquist Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the Edward B. Nyquist Memorial Fund to support students with financial need who demonstrate high academic achievement.
Donors:Dr. Ira L. Salom
Lt. Col. Charles A. Pesnicak, Sr. Veterans Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by trustee emeriti Lawrence E. Vertucci and his wife, G. Frances Vertucci, to support veterans of the U.S. military who demonstrate financial need.
Donors:Lawrence E. and G. Frances Vertucci
Thomas C. Pickens Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Patrick J. Moran in memory of Thomas C. Pickens to support students with financial need who are pursuing degrees in the area of criminal justice or related fields.
Donors:Patrick J. Moran
Stephen Pribyl Scholarship FundThis fund was established by employee Wayne Brown to support students with financial need with preference given to women and members of racial or ethnic minority groups underrepresented in higher education and pursuing careers in higher education technology. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)
Donors:Wayne A. Brown, PhD
Richard and Barbara Reeves-Ellington Scholarship FundThis fund was established by former faculty member Renate Reeves-Ellington and Barbara Reeves-Ellington to support students pursuing baccalaureate degrees who will address gender issues and issues central to Middle Eastern and Central Asian Culture.
Vivian Runyon Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus Lawrence M. Woolslayer and his wife, Jeanette Runyon, in memory of their daughter, Vivian, to support students enrolled in the School of Liberal Arts with priority given to enlisted, active-duty personnel in the U.S. Armed Services.
Donors:Robert T. Couey
Roy L. Simpson Nursing Informatics Scholarship FundThis fund was established by former trustee and faculty member Roy L. Simpson to support nursing students working toward the Certificate in Health Care Informatics or the Master of Science in nursing with an emphasis in Informatics.
Gregg and Lisa Smith Technology Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus and faculty member Gregg Smith and his wife, Lisa Smith, to support the costs associated with technology students taking humanities courses in fulfillment of degree requirements at Excelsior.
Donors:Dr. Ronald Allen Knief
Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Smith
Calvin and Jane Bystry Weyers
Summo Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumna Mary Maida to support students with financial need.
Donors:Matthew V. Maida
Master Sergeant David K. Thuma Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus Michael Jefferson (deceased) and other servicemembers in memory of their fellow servicemember, David K. Thuma, to support students who are members of the U.S.A. Special Forces or to Command Sergeants Major of the Special Forces.
Dr. Lawrence and Betty Wei Nursing Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna Betty Wei and her husband, Lawrence Wei, to support students enrolled in Excelsior’s pre-licensure nursing program and are either CPNE-eligible or are within 10 credits of the CPNE with financial need.
Donors:Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Wei
Whitney-Teeple Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna Elizabeth Whitney-Teeple to support students with financial need. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)
Donors:Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
Dr. Robert A. Whitney and
Dr. Elizabeth P. Whitney-Teeple
Acheson O. Wilson
Chief of Police Robert P. Williams (Ret.) Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus Robert P. Williams to support students with financial need in criminal justice programs.
Donors:Robert Williams
Dana E. and Barry J. Yanulavich Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumna and now retired employee Dana Yanulavich and her husband, Barry Yanulavich, to support students in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program with financial need.
Donors:Dana E. and Barry J. Yanulavich
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FUNDS ESTABLISHED IN 2015–2016
Murray H. Block Leadership Education and Development Center EndowmentThis fund was established by former employee Murray Block to support leadership education and development for employees of Excelsior College.
Donors:Murray Block
Ron Miller Nursing Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by Brigadier General (Ret.) Jerry Neff, his wife Judy A. Neff, and President John Ebersole to support scholarships for students in Excelsior’s associate in nursing programs with financial need.
Donors: Anonymous (4)
Simone Arrington
James N. and Rebecca A. Baldwin
Keith O. Barrows
Laurie Beans
May Boggs
Michael Boskin
Cullen Chavis
Makiko Okada Cichy
Kelly Dalheim
Valerie Maria Di Cioccio
Michael DiSiena
Catherine Duffy
Christine Earley-Nadler
John Ebersole and Constance Cramer
Stacey Farber
Debbie Dawson Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN
Kim M. Hedley
David Hennessy
Mark Howe
Alicia Jacobs
Mr. and Mrs. George Kapsaroff
Renee and Mark Kelly
Linda F. Kennelly
Kristy Kline
David Krzynowek
Cathy Kushner and David Lindholm
Lisa LaVigna
Michael Lesczinski
Rosemary Durso Malette
Cheryl McPhillips
Derrell H. Miller
Judy and Jerry L. Neff
William Nettleton
Gretchen A. Nortz
Thomas and Susan O’Hern
Dr. Ruth M. Olmsted
Ronald Alan Pavoldi
Susan Petrie
Jiten Pradhan
Deborah Ann Smithers
Rachel B. Stolicky
Jasmine Tillman
Amanda May Trainor
Dana E. and Barry J. Yanulavich
Carole M. Thomas Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Karen A. Halaco to support women entering or continuing in any of Excelsior’s programs in business within the School of Business & Technology. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)
Donors:Karen A. Halaco
OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS
Catherine Craig-Erhardt Endowment FundThis fund was established by friends of employee Catherine Craig-Erhardt to provide an annual award at Commencement to a new military graduate.
Donors:Chief Yeoman Daniel J. Woods, USN (Ret.)
Marvin Curling Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the New York Power Authority in memory of their employee, Marvin Curling, to provide an annual award at Commencement to a new graduate who exemplifies the integration of corporate sponsored training and college-level learning.
Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence FundThis fund was established by trustee emeriti Robert E. Kinsinger to support the Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence.
Donors:Robert E. Kinsinger, MA, EdD
W.K. Kellogg Foundation
David W. Miller Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna and former trustee Elizabeth L. Bewley in memory of her professor, David W. Miller, to support business and liberal arts students.
Donors:Elizabeth L. Bewley
Johnson & Johnson
Martin Patrick
Regents College Alumni Association Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the Regents College Alumni Association to support undergraduate students with financial need who demonstrate high academic achievement.
Donors: Anonymous (5)
Iris Grisel Alicea
Lee Andrews Jr.
Sharon L. Bestle
Mark A. Bowman
Cynthia L. Broening
Benjamin Michael Carver
Petty Officer 1st Class Abdessamad El Gbouri
Priscilla Flowers
Javier Antonio Gonzalez
Mark Stephen Gostomski Jr.
Charlene Vonne Jones
Bryant E. Joseph
Anil Madhusudan Kale
Manjinder Kaur
Mary P. Kustron
Pamela S. Lewis
Kerry Ann McCormick
Edward Joseph Morneault
Linda L. Pelissier
Robert Charles Ranstadler
Henrietta Sagoe
Michael James Silva
Berglind Svansdottir
Marvin C. Tilley
Michelle A. Vega
Jeremy D. Walkley
Crystal Washington
Brian Paul White
Gary E. Wright Sr.
28 EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2015–2016
Dear Graduate,
The College’s alumni are the most authentic and most permanent population in the Excelsior community. I say this so often that I’ve begun to worry that it sounds disingenuous. Hopefully, what you’ve read within these pages will help you believe, as I do, that this statement couldn’t be more true.
Alumni serve as the single-best proof that the Excelsior model works. They can help open doors to new opportunities for the College. Their word-of-mouth is better than any marketing campaign we could ever afford. That’s why they make ideal volunteers.
If you’re a graduate of Excelsior, Regents or the University of the State of New York who wants to be more involved with the College—whether just a little or a whole lot—here are three things that you can do:
1. Connect with us. Share your email address so we can let you know about webinars, events, career services, publications, and other information. From there, you can choose to participate as you please. You should also read the monthly alumni e-newsletter when it arrives in your inbox on the first day of every month. Don’t forget to bookmark Excelsior Life to keep up with news and happenings at the College. And finally, join us on social media. We have active communities on Facebook and LinkedIn.
2. Engage with us. Participate in webinars and professional development opportunities sponsored by the College’s schools and institutes. Perhaps attend Commencement or a regional event. Or, use our career services, apply for an alumni award, or submit your personal news through Alumni Notes—we want to know about your new job, promotion, most recent degree, or whatever else you’d like to share.
3. Volunteer with us. Sign up to be an Alumni Ambassador by registering online and reviewing the Alumni Volunteer Policy and completing the agreement.
In 2015–2016, with the help of our many volunteers, the Office of Alumni Affairs offered four affinity-based webinars through the Alumni Speaker Series and hosted six face-to-face regional events. We also reached more than 77,000 alumni each month with the alumni e-newsletter. Furthermore, to foster engagement among alumni and with the College, we created an alumni-specific hashtag, #excelsiorproud.
I hope that as you learn more about the activities of your Alumni Association and the ways in which our alumni volunteers are helping to advance the College’s mission, you too are Excelsior Proud! In the coming year, I encourage you to begin thinking of the Office of Alumni Affairs as the portal to helping you become more involved. Let us connect you with a meaningful experience that allows you to use your expertise, explore your interests, give back to the College, or pay it forward to those following in your footsteps. If you’d like to share your thoughts about the Alumni Association or the alumni volunteer program, you can contact me at [email protected].
Thank you for your loyalty and commitment to Excelsior and for the ways in which you, personally, extend the College’s reach around the world.
Ever upward!
Renee I. Kelly, Director of Alumni Affairs
A L U M N I H I G H L I G H T S
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ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL
PRESIDENT DWAYN HANFORD, BS ’05Springfield, VAServing 2014–2017
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT SHELIA A. SCOTT, BS ’02Milton, FLServing 2016–2019
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT J. KANE TOMLIN, BS ’12, MCJ ’14Panama City, FL Serving 2015–2018
SECRETARY SANDRA BUTTERFIELD, BS IN NURSING ’86Spring Valley, CAServing 2014–2017
MARK A. BOWMAN, BS ’00Houston, TXServing 2016–2019
STERLING BROWN, AS ’96, BS ’98Denver, COServing 2016–2019
DANIEL L. COBERLY, AS ’77, BS ’84Hazel Green, ALServing 2016–2019
JENNIFER GENTRY, AS IN NURSING ’04, BS IN NURSING ’11, MS IN NURSING ’15Portland, TXServing 2014–2017
EDGAR MONTALVO, BS ’97Tinley Park, ILServing 2016–2019
RONALD TOSTO, BPT ’12Walnut Creek, CAServing 2015–2018
TANYA WHITNEY, AA ’86, BA ’91Sorrento, LAServing 2016–2017
Ambassadors Spur Alumni EngagementThe 2015–2016 year boasts several outcomes that together form a measurable increase in alumni engagement, an impact that would not be possible without the help of our Alumni Ambassadors. Here’s a snapshot of this year’s volunteer activity:
■ Abdulrashid Abubakari ’14, Mary Beth Bobik-Kadylak ’12, Kimberly Haley ’06, and Walter Were ’05 made reminder phone calls to alumni and students registered for career webinars.
■ Katharin Rice-Gillis ’09, ’13, ’15 cultivated a group of cybersecurity students and alumni, known as “cyber warriors,” through email communication and web chats.
■ Volunteer-led alumni events were hosted in these cities:
☐ Binghamton, NY – Adrienne Mason ’11 and former Alumni Advisory Board President, Robert Williams ’95
☐ Las Vegas, NV – Tim Moon ’98, ’06, ’09
☐ Portland, OR – Brad Woodruff ’11
☐ San Diego, CA – Sandy Butterfield ’86; Ken Desforges ’10; and Lisa Roberts ’89, ’94
☐ Virginia Beach, VA – Shannon McMillan ’07, ’09
The alumni volunteer program underwent a couple of important changes this year. First, the Alumni Advisory Board (the leadership of the Alumni Association) changed its name to the Alumni Leadership Council to more accurately reflect its purpose and align with the naming convention of similar groups at the College. In addition, the Alumni Volunteer Policy was established and distributed with the simple yet important goals of informing volunteers of the College’s expectations of them and detailing what volunteers can expect from the College.
“ I have five Coast Guardsmen here who are ready to enroll…who can they send their transcripts to?”
–DANNY SCOTT ’01, ’02
Like many of our military alumni, U.S. Navy veteran Danny Scott ’01, ’02 has no trouble finding prospective students — soldiers and sailors who would benefit from having a college degree. Danny generously gives of his time to several volunteer military-affiliated organizations and Excelsior often reaps the rewards.
(front row, left to right) Sandra Butterfield, Kadidia Doumbia, Dwayn Hanford, Jennifer Gentry, Katharine Rice-Gillis, Sterling Brown; (back row, left to right) Shannon McMillan, Shelia A. Scott, Edgar Montalvo, Ronald Tosto, J. Kane Tomlin, Mark A. Bowman, Daniel L. Coberly; (not pictured) Tanya Whitney
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Nathaniel Acevedo, ’10, ’12, ’14 San Clemente, California
Brian Antel, ’13, ’16 Orlando, Florida
Mary Beth Bobik-Kadylak, ’11 Johnson City, New York
Melodi Brown, ’10 Atlanta, Georgia
Stephanie Brugger, ’12, ’16 Troy, Ohio
Janice Carll, ’98, ’10, ’14 Wesley Chapel, Florida
Chad Carter, ’96 Mooresville, Indiana
Michael Clarizio, ’83, ’84, ’13 Burlingham, New York
Charles Clarke, ’12 Barrigada, Guam
Daniel Collins, ’84, ’06 Charlotte, North Carolina
William Comstock, ’08 Naples, Florida
Debora Coombs, ’08, ’12, ’15 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Rebecca Crane, ’03 Mitchell, Indiana
Kenneth Desforges, ’10 Riverside, California
Lisa Dukes, ’08, ’16 Grovetown, Georgia
Abdessamad El Gbouri, ’16 Savannah, Georgia
Terry Evans, ’08, ’09, ’12, ’14 Perry, New York
Mario Franco, ’14 El Paso, Texas
Neil Gardner, ’82 Fairfax, Virginia
Duane Garrett, ’90 Azusa, California
Juventino Gaytan, ’13 Chula Vista, California
Michael Gladden, ’05, ’10 Escondido, California
Jeffrey Gleason, ’16 Pittsford, New York
Michael Green, ’13, ’15 San Diego, California
Jeffrey Grote, ’97 Mechanicsville, Maryland
Kimberly Haley, ’06 Oneida, New York
Thomas Head, ’96 Jackson, Mississippi
Ong Heang, ’04 George Town, Malaysia
Jorge Hidalgo, ’12, ’16 Harrison, New York
Megan Keenan, ’11, ’15 Nassau, New York
Karen Kiefer, ’97 Kenilworth, New Jersey
Virginia Lipke, ’04 Amelia, Ohio
Catherine Lowery, ’06 Albany, New York
Reed Markham, ’80, ’82 Sorrento, Florida
Farrell Martin, ’05 Marietta, Georgia
Lorenzo McFarland, ’01 Bellville, Texas
Samuel Miller, ’96 Ruleville, Mississippi
John Morgan, ’16 APO, AE
Jacqueline Murdock, ’85 Palm Harbor, Florida
Ahmad Pelzer, ’96 Columbia, Missouri
Douglas Perry, ’78 Madison, Indiana
Preston Pierce, ’79 Canandaigua, New York
Kimberly Pounds, ’01 New Orleans, Louisiana
Alex Prayson, ’03 Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tiffiny Rivera, ’09 San Tan Valley, Arizona
Robert Rydl, ’13 Norfolk, Virginia
Heather Sanford, ’13 Pinellas Park, Florida
Ronnie Saturno, ’14, ’15 Bolling AFB, District of Columbia
Danny Scott, ’01, ’02 Milton, Florida
Joseph Seifert, ’05 Franksville, Wisconsin
James Skinner, ’16 Killeen, Texas
Justin Sloan, ’15 Winder, Georgia
Thomas Snee, ’98 Burke, Virginia
Benjamin Sorensen, ’09 Leland, North Carolina
Nancy Spadafora, ’12 Stonington, Connecticut
Michael Spradley, ’98, ’00 San Diego, California
Christie Steier, ’09 Atlanta, Georgia
Raymond Stinson, ’05 Killeen, Texas
Clara Teter, ’07, ’13 Powder Springs, Georgia
Anna Truss, ’14 Everett, Washington
Sara Waldorf, ’03 Warren, Minnesota
Christopher Warsitz, ’11 Beavercreek, Ohio
Allan Welchez, ’12, ’16 Copperas Cove, Texas
Walter Were, ’05 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Robert Williams, ’95 Owego, New York
Lloyd Wimer, ’98 Coatesville, Pennsylvania
Bradley Woodruff, ’11 Sacramento, California
Daniel Woods, ’01, ’03 Stafford, Virginia
Marie Wrinn, ’10 Tucson, Arizona
Laurence Yuen, ’95 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
H O N O R R O L L O F V O L U N T E E R S
“ I am a fellow employee who graduated from Excelsior College while working full-time at Time Warner Cable. This past year I volunteered to become an Alumni Ambassador for the College because I believe in the school’s mission of providing an affordable college education to working adults…I’d like Time Warner Cable to consider registering with Excelsior College as a partner…would you be willing to jump on a conference call with me to discuss this potential employee program?”
– DAN COLLINS ’84, ’06
Dan Collins, an employee of Time Warner Cable in Charlotte, NC, spearheaded a corporate partnership between the College and his employer that offers an educational benefit to the company’s employees across the nation. It began with an email to his human resources department.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHAIR
JERRY L. NEFF, BSBrigadier General (Ret.) ARNGUSRegional President (Ret.) M&I BankBradenton, FL
MEMBERS
HELEN BENJAMIN, PHDChancellorContra Costa Community College DistrictMartinez, CA
DON DEA, MBACofounder Fusion ProductionsWebster, NY
WILLIAM G. HARRIS, PHDCEOAssociation of Test PublishersWashington, DC
DEBBIE DAWSON HATMAKER, PHD, RN, FAANExecutive DirectorAmerican Nurses Association Silver Springs, MD
GARRY W. JAUNAL, ESQ.PartnerBaker & McKenzieChicago, IL
JACK M. LAFIELD, BSChairman & CEOCaiman Energy II, LLCDallas, TX
MICHAEL J. LOUGHRAN, BA President Aon Affinity Health Care Business Unit,Aon Risk Solutions Hatboro, PA
KH MAMAN, MSEE, MBA Firm Director, Security & Private Services Deloitte & Touche LLP New York, NY
A. FRANK MAYADAS, PHDFounding President (Ret.) Online Learning Consortium (formerly the Sloan Consortium) Program Director (Ret.) Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Chappaqua, NY
VICE CHAIR MARY O’CONNOR, PHD, RN, FACHE Associate Professor Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD
TREASURER DAVID OLIKER, MAPresident & CEO (Ret.)MVP Health CareSchenectady, NY
SHARON I. RICHIE, PHD Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.)President & CEO,Crossroads Care LLCClearwater, FL
PAMELA J. TATE, MA, MSPresident & CEOCouncil for Adult andExperiential Learning (CAEL)Chicago, IL
ANDRÉ VACROUX, PHDFormer PresidentNational Technological UniversityDean Emeritus, Engineering at Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX
EX OFFICIO
JAMES N. BALDWIN, JD, EDDActing President Excelsior College Albany, NY
TERRY CONRY, PHDAssociate Vice President (Ret.)Finance & Administration and Chief of StaffOhio UniversityCo-Chair, Excelsior College Faculty Steering CommitteeAthens, OH
JOHN F. EBERSOLE, LPDPresident Excelsior College Albany, NY
DWAYN MILES HANFORD, MSTeam Chief, Senior Intelligence Officer Defense Intelligence AgencyPresident Excelsior College Alumni Association Springfield, VA
CHAIR EMERITI
ARTHUR J. GREGG, BSLt. General (Ret.) U.S. ArmyDumfries, VA
JOSHUA L. SMITH, EDDProfessor and Director (Ret.)Program in Higher Education and Center for Urban Community College LeadershipNew York University, School of EducationNew York, NY
RICHARD YEP, MPA, CAE, FASAEExecutive Director & CEOAmerican Counseling AssociationAlexandria, VA
EMERITI
WILLIAM E. COX, EDDPresidentCox, Matthews, and Associates Inc.Fairfax, VA
ROBERT E. KINSINGER, EDDConsultantNational Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Vice President (Ret.)W.K. Kellogg FoundationTwain Harte, CA
JEAN M. SMITH, BAVice President (Ret.)J.P. Morgan Chase Chase Community Development CorporationNew York, NY
LAWRENCE E. VERTUCCI, BAExecutive Vice President and Regional President (Ret.)HSBC Bank, USAAlbany, NY
JOHN R. WETSCH, PHD, PMPIT Director, Application Service Delivery North Carolina Department of Revenue Raleigh, NC
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