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FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK Impacting our Region Dear Friends: Th e Virginia Western Educational Foundation continues to make signifi cant progress in spite of the adverse economic conditions that abound. In my last letter, I updated you regarding the Salem Community College Access Program (SCCAP as we like to abbreviate it). Today, I’d like to talk about a whole new program being rolled out – the RCCAP (Roanoke Community College Access Program if we don’t abbreviate it). Th e City of Roanoke, the Roanoke Women’s Foundation, area businesses and the Virginia Western Educational Foundation teamed up to establish an innovative public/private partnership to fund this expanded initiative. Th e goal is to provide the opportunity for all 2009 Roanoke City high school graduates to continue their education tuition–free at Virginia Western Community College. Like the SCCAP, this program is designed to prepare our students for well-paying jobs within the region and/or transfer to a 4-year college. Th e Educational Foundation is constantly seeking to grow and create new and innovative programs such as the CCAP, even in these diffi cult times. Th e US investment market has suff ered serious volatility and declines in value in the last year, which has greatly impacted educational endowments nationwide – ours included. Knowing student need for tuition assistance today is greater than ever, the Foundation remains focused on fi nding new and creative ways to assist as many needy students as possible given funds available. In addition to the Salem and Roanoke CCAP programs, the Foundation will also provide over $70,000 in scholarships to 117 students for the fall of 2009. When you add all this up, the future impact to our region is enormous. An educated workforce is an essential key to the quality of life of all our citizens. However, in order to continue our work, we need your help and support. Get to know the Virginia Western Educational Foundation and get involved. Help us continue to make this positive impact felt across our entire region. Please consider making a donation to support and grow these important programs. Together we can make powerful changes. Imagine the impact. Sincerely, Russell H. Ellis, President Virginia Western Community College Educational Foundation 2 • Spring/Summer 2009 Virginia Western Educational Foundation Alumni & Friends News • Volume 2 • Issue 2
2 4 DEPARTMENTS From the President Bits and Bites Above – Amy Fenster’s Microbiology Lab takes a hands– on approach to learning. Cover – Kandy Elliott and Ginny Jarrett of the Roanoke Women’s Foundation, who sponsored the pilot year for the Roanoke Community College Access Program. Below – Members of the Roanoke City School Board and School Superintendent Dr. Rita Bishop have embraced the Roanoke Community College 8 12 14 FEATURES CONTENTS Brokers of Hope Th e Roanoke Women’s Foundation has helped to bring a sense of hope to Roanoke City high school students. Innovative Teaching, Innovative Learning At Virginia Western, a hands-on education is much more than a promise, it is a reality. Distinguished Alumni Award 2008 Donna Mitchell ‘81, the 2008 award recipient, is just one example of how alumni can make a diff erence for their alma mater. EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS Access Program. Impact is published by the Virginia Western Educational Foundation, Inc. for donors, alumni, and friends of Virginia Western Community 4 7 Donors Alumni in the News ALUMNI COUNCIL MEMBERS Cheryl Cunningham ‘86, Chair Anne Hogan ‘76, Vice Chair Susan Cain Jimmy Holt ‘83 Barbara Maberry ‘03 Donna Mitchell ‘81 Deb Saunders ‘93 Shirl Lamanca ‘75 Sonya Ranson ‘85 Roger Bellini ‘09, SGA President College. Comments and suggestions may be sent to VWCC Educational Foundation, P.O. Box 14007, Roanoke, VA 24038-4007 or by calling (540) 857-8914. President Russell H. Ellis Vice President James W. Arend Secretary Edwin C. Hall Treasurer Neil D. Wilkin, Jr. Immediate Past President Donna L. Mitchell Local Board Chair Dennis R. Cronk College President Robert H. Sandel At-Large Members Th omas R. Bagby Barry W. Baird Jason Bingham Martha Bruce Boggs John S. Capps R. Daniel Carson, Jr. Dorothy S. Clifton Glen C. Combs Katherine Elliott Ronald R. Hare Barry L. Henderson Cynthia D. Lawrence William L. Lee Harold M. McLeod, III Gerald Pace, Sr. James W. Th weatt, Jr. Directors Emeriti G. Len Boone G. Franklin Flippin William H. Fralin, Jr. John R. Francis, Jr. Barbara B. Lemon Elizabeth W. Payne, Ed.D. Donald G. Smith John B. Williamson, III For more information on the Virginia Western Educational Foundation and its programs or activities, please contact: Katherine F. Strickland, Executive Director Phone: (540) 857-6020 | kstrickland@virginiawestern.edu Wanda L. DiMarco, Administrative & Offi ce Specialist Phone: (540) 857-6371 | wdimarco@virginiawestern.edu Linda J. Fayed, Fiscal Technician Phone: (540) 857-7312 | lfayed@virginiawestern.edu Erik W. Williams, Alumni Relations & Annual Giving Coordinator Phone: (540) 857-8914 | ewilliams@virginiawestern.edu Virginia Western Educational Foundation Alumni & Friends News • Volume 2 • Issue 2 Spring/Summer 2009 • 3
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