REPORT TO THE

201COMMUNIT

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MISSION To improve peoples lives through learning.

SHARED VALUES Excellence

Freedom of Inquiry

Equity

Ethical Practices

Accountability

Respect for Diversity

Community Engagement

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Dear ECC Community Member, This year, Elgin Community College captured the attention of national leaders with our innovative programs and student success initiatives. We received visits from U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Johan Uvin, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Denis Onieal, EdD, and representatives from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Additionally, the White House recognized ECCs financial literacy efforts and Achieving the Dream renewed ECCs Leader College status.

While all of these recognitions are important, they would mean nothing if we werent having a significant impact on our students lives through substantial academic opportunities and services. And we are!

As youll read in this report, we are closing the achievement gap for our Latino students, our students are earning a record number of degrees and certificates, and we are offering advanced training in high demand fields. Additionally, our students are helping each other through the Spartan Food Pantry, and the colleges successful partnership at the Education & Work Center in Hanover Park is providing much-needed services to area communities.

We are proud to present this report to you. We welcome your thoughts, questions, or comments by telephone at 847-214-7374 or by email at dsam@elgin.edu.

Sincerely,

David A. Sam, PhD, JD, LLM President

Donna Redmer, EdD Chair, Community College District 509 Board of Trustees

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mailto:dsam@elgin.edu

Assistant U.S. Secretary of Education Johan Uvin observed

that ECC is "a place where people have the opportunity to

become successful, get jobs, and start a career."

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ASST. U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION JOHAN UVIN PRAISES ECC AS PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY When Eric Cusick ('14) first came to Elgin Community College, all he had was an elementary education and a

glimmer of hope.

I would have given up without them, Cusick said. Before I came to ECC to get my GED, I didnt know anything. I had never been to high school. I never had a job. And now I build cars for Chrysler. I owe my life to ECC.

Cusick, of Marengo, earned two welding certificates in 2014. He was one of more than 30 current and former students of the Accelerating Opportunity (AO) Program who participated in a roundtable discussion with U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary Johan Uvin, who visited the college in September as part of the Department of Educations national Back-to-School Bus Tour.

During Uvins visit, he praised college officials, students, and their instructors for their hard work and commitment to the program.

When we learned about what this college was doing, it was so clear that this was a place where people have the opportunity to become successful, get jobs, and start a career, he said.

AO provides support in basic skills education while helping students succeed in career programs leading to certification, and eventually into employment areas such as computer numerical control (CNC), welding, dental office aide, and heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVACR). Most offerings are one-year programs leading to an industry-recognized certificate.

Before I came to ECC to get my GED, I didnt know anything. I had never been to high school. I never had a job. And now I build cars for Chrysler. I owe my life to ECC.

ERIC CUSICK, '14

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ECC students earn record number of degrees, certificates From summer 2014 through spring 2015, ECC awarded a record-breaking total of 2,578 degrees and certificates. The college attributes this to multi-faceted efforts to improve services to students through academic advising and the colleges online module dedicated to planning, registration, and payment. In addition, students transferring to four-year institutions have been encouraged to apply for and graduate from ECC with the associate degree credential so they can add this to their rsums while working toward their bachelors degrees.

THE NUMBER OF DEGREES AND CERTIFICATES AWARDED BY

ECC INCREASED

44%BY NEARLY

OVER THE PAST EIGHT YEARS.

SUMMER

2007 THROUGH

SPRING 2008

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S

1,023

TOTAL 1,793 770

SUMMER 2008

THROUGH SPRING

2009

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S

1,157

TOTAL 1,980 823

SUMMER 2009

THROUGH SPRING

2010

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S

1,470

TOTAL 2,388 918

SUMMER 2010

THROUGH SPRING

2011

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S

1,516

TOTAL 2,529 1,013

SUMMER 2011

THROUGH SPRING

2012

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S

1,410

TOTAL 2,570 1,160

SUMMER 2012

THROUGH SPRING

2013

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S 1,342

TOTAL 2,515 1,173

SUMMER 2013

THROUGH SPRING

2014

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S

1,393

TOTAL 2,485 1,092

SUMMER 2014

THROUGH SPRING

2015

CERT

IFIC

ATES

DE

GREE

S

1,378

TOTAL 2,578

TO

STUDENT-T

20 ECC BO

ASTS A

O-FA

1CULTY

RATIO AND AN AVERAGE

CL

21 ASS SIZE OF

STUDENTS.

1,200

Report to the Community 2015

TRUCK DRIVING SIMULATOR GIVES STUDENTS WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE While the sights and sounds arent real, there is no doubt ECC truck driving students are gaining real experience and skills thanks to a new simulator that trains them for real-life scenarios.

We can teach the basics of shifting without damaging equipment and then progress to general driving and vehicle handling such as turning corners, mirror usage, and stopping properly, said Don Anderson, director of ECCs program. We can then advance into weather and road conditions that we cannot predict such as rain, snow, fog, and mountainous conditions.

The most interesting part is we can replicate emergency maneuvers that you hope dont happen but are possibilities any time a driver is on the road.

Those emergency situations include tire blowouts, brake failure, pedestrians in the roadway, and erratic drivers. The goal is

to effectively train students to ensure they operate with the highest level of safety standards, Anderson noted.

The simulator, which was funded by a federal Perkins Grant, is one of only a few in the area. Its a perfect addition to ECCs comprehensive Truck Driving Program, which exceeds the mandatory amount of training hours required by the state.

Although Illinois requires only 160 hours of training, we offer 320 hours, Anderson said. The additional time allows students to better refine and master their skills for employment. We dont just want them

to get a license, we want them to be safe,

confident, professional drivers.

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ECC Career Tech grads find more

jobsand greater job satisfaction Its one thing to graduate. Its another thing to get a job. But the most important thing is to be satisfied with that job. According to ECC and Illinois Community College Board data, ECC career tech graduates are ahead of the average Illinois graduate. The two figures below illustrate a difference of nearly 10 percent between ECC graduates and other Illinois community college graduates in terms of employment rates and job satisfaction.

That's great news for ECC, said David Rudden, director of institutional research. With a relatively large population and business infrastructure, it's generally easier for ECC grads to find employment here than grads in central or southern parts of Illinois.

Further exploration of the data shows most graduates who report working are employed in fields that match their credentials. Asked whether their jobs are related to their programs of study, 72 percent of ECC grads reported yes (from 2004 to 2014), while 69 percent agree, at the state level.

ECC OTHER IL. COMMUNITY COLLEGES

JOB SATISFACTION ECC vs. ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN ILLINOIS

2004 2005 2006 2007

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

EMPLOYMENT RATES ECC vs. ALL COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN ILLINOIS

2004 2005 2006 2007

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014

ECC OTHER IL. COMMUNITY COLLEGES

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AWARDS

"BY 2020, AMERICA WILL ONCE AGAIN HAVE THE HIGHEST PROPORTION OF COLLEGE GRADUATES IN THE WORLD"PRESIDENT OBAMA

FEBRUARY 24, 2009

ECC works toward meeting 2020college graduate goalElgin Community College continues to make progress toward increased numbers of college graduates, as set forth in a 2009 speech by President Barack Obama. The targets below are calculated using a method prepared by Harper College. It assumes 2008 as a baseline and relies on estimates of annual state growth from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems.

08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

FISCAL YEAR

ACTUALAWARDS TARGET

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FACULTY MENTORING FACULTY: INNOVATIVE PROGRAM ENHANCES INSTRUCTOR GROWTH Elgin Community College is known for its welcoming culture toward students, so it comes as no surprise that ECC employees embrace a similarly supportive approach to one another. In fact, the Math Department has piloted a mentoring program that helps instructors reflect on their teaching and grow within a stress-free environment. The program, started in spring 2014, puts faculty members in a mentor-mentee relationship in which each observes the others classes and discusses their observations. The mentor offers constructive suggestions and provides additional observations to encourage growth. To date, over 20 pairings have been made,primarily linking established faculty members as mentors for newer instructors.

The experience for everyone has been really positive. The mentees have definitely appreciated the support, noted Dan Kernler, associate professor II of math, who coordinated

the program in its beginning stages. The structure creates a confidential, no-pressure opportunity for anyone who is looking to grow, whether the person is tenured, non-tenured, or adjunct.

The program was adapted from a similar program at Valencia College in Orlando, Florida. ECCs pilot received start-up funding from the colleges Student Success Infrastructure, an institutional improvement model anchored in both the colleges strategic plan and the Achieving the Dream framework that seeks innovations leading to increased student success.

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ECC works toward meeting 2020college graduate goal Elgin Community College continues to make progress toward increased numbers of college graduates, as set forth in a 2009 speech by President Barack Obama. The targets below are calculated using a method prepared by Harper College. It assumes 2008 as a baseline and relies on estimates of annual state growth from the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems.

"BY 2020, AMERICA WILL ONCE AGAIN HAVE THE HIGHEST PROPORTION OF COLLEGE GRADUATES IN THE WORLD"

FEBRUARY 24, 2009 PRESIDENT OBAMA

AWARDS

08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

FISCAL YEAR

ACTUAL AWARDS TARGET

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SPARTAN FOOD PANTRY CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER Hunger should not hinder learning. Thats the philosophy of Elgin Community Colleges Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) chapter and its student-run Spartan Food Pantry, which has succeeded in battling food insecurity at the college. The pantry has served approximately 146 students since it opened in spring 2015. It averages nearly 11 students every hour it is open.

More than 4,000 food items were donated to the pantry in fall 2015. Jeremy Robles, PTKs Spartan Food Pantry officer, said that doesnt include monetary donations to purchase additional supplies.

Robles stressed that the pantry is not just for

those with low income, but for anyone in need.

He has used the service himself.

It constitutes huge savings, especially for students who must regularly make the difficult decision between paying for tuition, books, or bills, and paying for food, Robles said.

Future plans for the pantry include exploring additional space and refrigeration.

Our success is building, said Robles. Its always improving. Were really expanding, which is a good thing.

To donate to the pantry, visit

22086.thankyou4caring.org/spartanfoodpantry.

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Education and Work Center Huge Success with Community Since its grand opening in August 2014, the Education and Work Center (EWC) in Hanover Park has addressed a critical need for educational and training services for area residents. The center is a partnership between Elgin Community College, Harper College, the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, the Village of Hanover Park, and the state of Illinois. The EWC has experienced an overwhelmingly positive response from the community.

We believe this success is a result of good planning, genuine collaboration, and the ability to flexibly meet the needs of area residents, said Rebecca Walker, senior director of the EWC.

COMMUNITY RESIDENTS

SERVED AT EWC 18

27

362

127

13

14

HANOVER PARK

STREAMWOOD

BARTLETT

SCHAUMBURG

ELGIN

HOFFMAN ESTATES

3

4

2

2

2

CARPENTERSVILLE

ROSELLE

ROLLING MEADOWS

CAROL STREAM

ELK GROVE VILLAGE

4,816 Total walk-in traffic in the

past year (not duplicating

enrolled students)

MORNING STUDENTS 109

FALL 2014

SPRING 2014

SUMMER 2014

CUMULATIVE TOTAL

188 92 231

EVENING STUDENTS 173 221 204 380

TOTAL 282 409 296 611

ENROLLMENT SUMMARY

EWC STUDENT ETHNICITY

39 WHITE

14 BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN

14 ASIAN

549 HISPANIC

3 AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE

EWC STUDENT GENDER

MALE FEMALE

31% 69%

NOT IN LABOR FORCE

50 100 150 200

UNEMPLOYED

EMPLOYED PART-TIME

EMPLOYED FULL-TIME

MORNING STUDENTS

EWC STUDENT/VISITOR EMPLOYMENT STATUS

EVENING STUDENTS

EWC STUDENT AGE

16-18 11

9

396

100 200 300 400

19-24

25-44

45-59

60+

400

70

107

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Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Denis Onieal,

U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATOR APPLAUDS COLLABORATION OF ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES During a visit to Elgin Community College last fall, Deputy U.S. Fire Administrator Denis Onieal, EdD, was impressed by the show of support for the Elgin Community College Center fpr Emergency Services (previously referred to as the Public Safety Training Center). He saw more than representatives from area fire departments and state fire agencies. ECC faculty and administrators were also involvedsomething that surprised him. To be honest, I dont know if Ive seen this level of cooperation and interest, Onieal said. I have never been in a meeting with so many college faculty about this subject. It inspires me. It encourages me.

Onieal said the colleges efforts in affiliating its fire sciences programs with the Illinois Fire Science Institute and adopting the National Professional Development Model and the Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education Initiative will put it

at the leading edge of whats going on in the future.

The center, located in Burlington, is expected to open for classes late spring 2016. The 119.7-acre site provides a location to help the college provide more training opportunities for current and future first responders. Core to the center is an academic building that includes dedicated classrooms for public safety communications, emergency medical services, criminal justice, and fire science.

The site also includes an apparatus building, which utilizes two bays for training on fire and police equipment and for firetruck storage. A three-story burn tower can simulate residential and commercial fires. Additionally, two ponds provide water for firefighter training and search and rescue training.

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ECCs accreditation renewed for 10 years Elgin Community Colleges accreditation by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools has been renewed for the next 10 years, following a recently completed evaluation and site visit from an HLC team.

HIGHLIGHTS FROM HLCS FINAL REPORT TO ECC:

Elgin Community College is an outstanding institution.

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ECC operates with a high degree of integrity in its governance, operations, and communications and has established robust checks-and-balances within its financial planning procedures. Additionally, students are taught high standards of academic integrity and ethics through curricular, and co-curricular activities.

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Students are proud of their college and are highly engaged in and outside of the classroom. They are prepared for transfer or to enter the workforce.

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ECC has a vibrant, collegial, and highly-motivated workforce.

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Interaction with ECC employees makes it clear that the college is driven by a desire to continuously improve.

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ECC is an organization that supports innovation, strives for continuous improvement, and fills the communities educational needs.

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YEAR ECC WAS FIRST ACCREDITED:

1968

HOW MANY TIMES ECC HAS BEEN REACCREDITED:

(1971, 1974,8

1979, 1986, 1996, 2006, 2009, 2016)

HOW LONG ACCREDITATION WILL BE EXTENDED:

YEARS 10

0 BECAUSE OF ECCS

HIGH RATINGS, ECC REQUIRES ZERO INTERIM REPORTS AND

NO SPECIAL MONITORING FOR THE NEXT 10 YEARS.

24 OF ECC SCORED 24

24 OF 24

ACROSS FIVE CATEGORIES, THE HIGHEST RATING AN

INSTITUTION CAN RECEIVE.

ECC SEEK ITS NEXT REACCREDITATION:

2025-2026

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GATES FOUNDATION VISITS ECC TO STUDY SUCCESS IN NARROWING ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR LATINO STUDENTS Latino students at Elgin Community College are closing the achievement gap between themselves and their counterparts, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation wants to know how these results can be duplicated in other colleges across the country. In September, Gates Foundation representatives met with ECC staff and faculty to learn about the colleges student success efforts. The Foundation will use this information as it prepares a public report on exemplary progress in degree and certificate completion.

ECC Latino students showed a 19 percent gain in college completion rates followed by Caucasian students at 16 percent, Asian students at 11 percent, and African-American students at 5 percent, according to new data released by the colleges Institutional Research Department.

This is in part due to new policies and interventions

instituted in the 2006-07 academic year, which include a

minimum competency placement requirement for most

college-level coursework, a new first year experience program, and the Alliance for College Readiness, a

unique partnership between ECC and District 509 public

high schools.

We can infer that at least a portion of the improvements has been due to these institutional efforts, said Dave Rudden, director of institutional research.

Latino students have gained academic success in other areas as well. Data from ECCs fall 2011 cohort of new students show that 53 percent of Latino students completed their first college-level English courses within three years, representing an increase of more than 16 percent from the fall 2008 cohort of new students in which 37 percent completed their first college-level English courses within three years.

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ECC reflects our community, makes education accessible ECC lives up to its shared value of Equity, ensuring that all District 509 residents have an equal opportunity to grow through learning.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

DISTRICT 509 POPULATION

DEMOGRAPHICS

61% WHITE

27% HISPANIC/LATINO

7% ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER

4% BLACK/AFRICAN AMERICAN

1% AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE

1% OTHER

ECC STUDENT POPULATION

DEMOGRAPHICS

48% WHITE

36% HISPANIC/LATINO

6% ASIAN/PACIFIC ISLANDER

6% BLACK/AFRICAN-AMERICAN

1% AMERICAN INDIAN/ALASKAN NATIVE

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3% OTHER

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HAS DESIGNATED

ECC A HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTION SINCE

2009

SINCE 2006, THE NUMBER OF HISPANIC/LATINO EMPLOYEES

HAS INCREASED BY

25% BLACK/AFRICAN-AMERICAN BY

42%

ECC HAS BEEN NAMED A MILITARY FRIENDLY

INSTITUTION BY G.I. JOBS EVERY YEAR SINCE

2012

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NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS Achieving the Dream renews ECCs Leader College designation Achieving the Dream, Inc. (ATD) has renewed Elgin Community Colleges designation as a Leader College. ECC was first named a Leader College in 2012.

ATD, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping more community college students earn a college certificate or degree, awards the distinction to community colleges that commit to improving student success and closing achievement gaps. Leader Colleges have shown how data can inform policy and practice to help community college students achieve their goals, resulting in improved skills, better employability, and economic growth for families, communities, and the nation as a whole.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency names ECC a Ready to Respond Campus Elgin Community College is now a Ready to Respond Campus after completing the Illinois Emergency Management Agency programs rigorous campus safety criteria. ECC is one of only five schools in Illinois to earn this honor.

The Ready to Respond Campus program aims to enhance safety through a comprehensive, community-based preparedness and response effort, including public safety personnel, campus administration, faculty members, and students.

To achieve Ready to Respond Campus status, a college or university must meet criteria in seven categories that address such requirements as hazard identification, risk assessment and/or consequence analysis, operational planning, incident management, training, and exercise, prevention, and education.

Visit elgin.edu/emergencymanagement for more information about campus safety efforts at ECC.

Dental Assisting program receives accreditation

ECCs Dental Assisting Program has been accredited through 2021 by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The commission is a specialized accrediting body overseeing dental assisting, dental laboratory, dental hygiene, and dental education and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

ECCs program is in its 48th year and enjoys cooperation agreements with area community colleges. It trains

students for careers as clinical and/or preclinical assistants or dental office aides.

Instructor recognized as a Partner for Peace Professor II of Sociology Patricia OBrien, EdD, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Community Crisis Center of Elgin during its Partners in Peace breakfast in October 2015.

The crisis center recognized OBriens support and efforts

to increase domestic violence prevention, such as her role

in organizing to organize the Clothesline Project that is

displayed at the college during National Domestic Violence

Awareness Month.

ECC receives United Ways Jack Shales Spirit of Community Award ECCs annual United Way giving campaign has been especially successful, prompting United Way of Elgin to select ECC as the recipient of its Jack Shales Spirit of Community Award. In fact, donations increased by 99 percent in just two years, thanks to active involvement from both staff and student groups. Last year, the first-generation student group ASPIRE joined the effort by fundraising in the halls and

presenting to employees, resulting in an additional $2,500

raised by the college.

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Organizations honor Ollayos for community service Clare M. Ollayos, DC, a member of the Community College District 509 Board of Trustees, was recognized for her community service by two organizations.

She received the very first Illinois Chiropractic Societys Community Service Award and was named a Woman of Distinction by Kane County Magazine.

Both organizations cite Ollayos extensive record of service to her community in the areas of health care, the arts, education, social services, and civic organizations.

She has held every position on the ECC Board of Trustees as well as within the Illinois Community College Trustee Association over the past 20 years. In addition, she has held most positions at the national level of the Association of Community College Trustees.

ECC student is a national Coca-Cola Silver Scholar Ashley Milner of St. Charles was one of 50 students nationwide to be selected as Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Silver Scholars in 2015. The honor included a $1,250 stipend from the Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation.

The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation sponsors the Coca-Cola Community College

Academic Team program by recognizing 50 Gold, 50 Silver, and 50 Bronze scholars each year. The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society judges the program.

ECC recognized by Anderson Animal Shelter with Community Champion Award Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin honored ECC with the Community Champion Award in November for the work accomplished by its Workforce Transitions Program.

The Workforce Transitions Program placed students in positions at the Anderson Animal Shelter while paying their hourly wages. To date, the shelter has worked with five students, all of whom have made great contributions to the organization.

Alumna is among 20 recipients of national scholarship

Karina Nava of Elgin, a spring 2015 ECC graduated, is one of 20 recipients of the Dr. Juan Andrade Scholarship for Young Hispanic Leaders. The $1,000 scholarship is awarded by the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute.

As a member of ECCs chapter of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, Nava helped establish the Spartan Food Pantry, which opened in February 2015. The

pantry provides food for the 28 percent of ECC students who are economically disadvantaged.

Nava plans to earn her bachelors degree at Loyola University.

ECC partners with NIU for dual business degree program

Elgin Community College is one of five northwest suburban community colleges that has partnered with Northern Illinois University for a dual business degree program. The new agreement, announced in June 2015, will allow

students who complete an associate degree in business to

transfer seamlessly and complete a bachelor's degree at

NIU-Hoffman Estates.

The Business Dual Degree Program is designed to provide a pathway for students to earn affordable associate and bachelor's degrees in business administration close to home, helping address the region's need for an educated workforce.

"This partnership provides another pathway for students to improve their lives and reach their educational goals," said ECC President David Sam. "It will allow ECC students to earn a four-year degree in business from NIU without leaving the district. It is an excellent benefit to our students and community."

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Report to the Community 2015

FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WHILE EARNING NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND PRAISE Student borrowing and

loan defaults drop When ECCs Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships introduced mandatory pre-loan counseling in fall 2011, office staff predicted

that the long-term effect would be beneficial

for student borrowers. And they were right.

Student borrowing has declined dramatically

over time, from $6.3 million in 2010-2011

down to $3.7 million in 2014-2015.

Furthermore, the percentage of students

defaulting on their loans has declinedl. In

2010-2011 (reported to the college by the

Department of Education in September

2014) the default rate was 20.5 percent. In

2011-2012 (reported in September 2015), the

default rate dropped six full points to 14.5

percent. (Default rates require a longer span

of time to be calculated; thus, FY2012 is the

most recently reported year.)

U.S.

ECC earns presidential recognition for financial literacy programs ECC has reported on previous recognition

of its student loan counseling program and

financial literacy initiatives; however, its most recent accolade comes from the Presidents

Advisory Council on Financial Capability

for Young Americans, an advisory group to

President Barack Obama and U.S. Treasury

Secretary Jacob J. Lew, in which ECC was

praised for its financial literacy programs as a proven and promising post-secondary

partnership. Similar recognition was also

included in the final report from the U.S. Financial Literacy and Education Commission.

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ECC Makes Dreams Affordable Students who start at ECC experience significant savings on their tuition.

University of IllinoisUrbana

$38,416

$15,626 $62,504 $24,088

PUBLIC ILLINOIS UNIVERSITIES

Southern Illinois University

Edwardsville

$10,247

$27,658 $40,988 $13,330

Eastern Illinois University

$11,312

$29,788 $45,248 $15,460

Northern Illinois University

$31,568

$12,202 $48,808 $17,240

Illinois State University

$13,168 $52,672

$33,500 $19,172

University of IllinoisChicago

$34,688

$13,762 $55,048 $20,360

PRIVATE ILLINOIS UNIVERSITIES

Columbia College of Chicago

$55,852

$24,344 $97,376 $41,524

Judson University***

$63,504

$28,170 $112,680 $49,176

DePaul University

$36,361 $145,444

$79,886 $65,558

Illinois Institute of Technology $174,720

$94,524

$43,680 $80,196

Loyola University Chicago

$88,016

$40,426 $161,704 $73,688

Northwestern University $196,188

$105,258

$49,097

$90,930

Elgin Community College $3,582 Annual Tuition/Fees*

Two + Two Tuition/Fees* Tuition/Fees* Tuition/Fees**Annual Four-Year

ATTENDING

ECC SAVINGS BY

* Tuition and fees quoted as full-time (15 hours) fall and spring semesters based on 2015-2016 rates.

** Two + Two represents two years at Elgin Community College with annual tuition/fees of $3,582 followed by two years at the more expensive institution.

*** ECC University Partner institution; for more information, visit elgin.edu/ advancedstudies.

Source: collegeboard.com and individual school websites.

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http:collegeboard.comhttp:elgin.edu

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

45.8%

STATE GOVERNMENT

27.1%

TUITIONAND FEES24.4%

OTHERREVENUES

2.6%

STUDENTSERVICES7.7%

PUBLICSUPPORT0.6%

OPERATION ANDMAINTENANCE

OF PLANT11.2%

INSTITUTIONALSUPPORT20.2%

SCHOLARSHIPSAND STUDENT

GRANTS0.1%

OPERATINGTRANSFERS

OUT6.2%

ACADEMICSUPPORT11.1%

INSTRUCTION42.9%

2014 2015 Local Government $ 43,202,386 $ 43,652,582

Tuition and Fees 23,197,710 23,288,316 State Government 23,375,712 25,792,150 Investment Income 109,202 302,824

Build America Bond Rebates Other Revenue 394,763 572,612

Transfers In 2,196,000 1,644,673

TOTAL REVENUES $ 92,475,773 $ 95,253,157

2014 2015 Instruction $ 38,874,870 $ 40,472,149

Academic Support 9,720,426 10,433,345 Student Services 7,431,998 7,299,789

Public Support 454,295 522,684 Operation & Maintenance of Plant 10,516,374 10,632,740

Institutional Support 17,204,266 19,128,731 Scholarships and Student Grants 61,092 73,232

Operating Transfers Out 4,391,837 5,812,417

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 88,655,158 $ 94,375,087

FINANCIAL SUMMARY Elgin Community College uses a conservative budgeting and financial management model that emphasizes fiscal responsibility while providing for the colleges focus on teaching and learning.

For fiscal year 2015, ECC again received a clean, unmodified audit opinion from its external auditing firm. ECC has always maintained a balanced budget and continued its strong financial position in 2015, despite a difficult economy, by providing ample liquidity as demonstrated by four months of operating expenses in reserve (as mandated by the Community College District 509 Board of Trustees).

ECCs business offices are staffed with knowledgeable and experienced financial experts who apply industry-wide best practices to the stewardship of community resources.

OTHER REVENUES

LOCAL GOVERNMENT

45.8%

STATE GOVERNMENT

27.1%

TUITION AND FEES 24.4%

2.6%

Operating Revenues by Source for the Years Ended June 30

Operating Funds include the Education Fund and the Operations and Maintenance Fund.

PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS OPERATING SUPPORT AND STUDENT TRANSFERS GRANTS 0.6%

STUDENTSERVICES7.7%

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

OF PLANT 11.2%

INSTITUTIONALSUPPORT 20.2%

ACADEMIC SUPPORT 11.1%

INSTRUCTION42.9%

6.2% 0.1% OUT Operating Expenditures by Function

for the Years Ended June 30

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Statement of Operating Net Assets for the Years Ended June 30

2014 2015CURRENT ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 18,798,219 $ 20,209,963 Investments 44,922,109 46,776,619 Receivables 38,492,059 32,289,548 Prepaid Assets 759,876 769,893

Total Assets $ 102,972,263 $ 100,046,023

NONCURRENT ASSETS Intergovernmental Loans Receivable

Total Noncurrent Assets

LIABILITIES

Accounts Payable 3,703,638 5,202,077 AccruedSalariesandBenefits 7,692,335 2,424,948 Unearned Tuition 9,766,348 9,516,819

Total Liabilities $ 21,162,321 $ 17,143,844

DEFERRED INFLOWS OF RESOURCES

Deferred RevenueProperty Taxes 21,255,873 21,041,706

Total Liabilities and Deferred Inflows of Resources $ 38,399,717 $ 42,204,027

NET ASSETS

Unrestricted 61,646,306 60,768,236

TOTAL NET ASSETS $ 61,646,306 $ 60,768,236

Grant Revenuefor the Years Ended June 30

2014 2015GRANTS Federal Financial Aid $ 16,570,569 $ 15,048,793 Federal Grants 2,493,492 2,552,923 State and Local Grants 988,357 1,407,761

TOTAL GRANTS $ 20,052,418 $ 19,009,477

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January 2016

Dear friends and supporters,

You are making such a difference in the lives of our students! Just see what they have to say about the impact you are making.

This experience changed my life! It fills me with overwhelming humility and joy, reports Nancy (East Dundee), a 56-year-old single mom and second year nursing student.

I desperately want to continue learning,but cannot pay for it myself. I have big dreams but a little pocketbook, says Hannah (West Dundee), a first year student pursing her interest in music and teaching.

Your generosity provides

encouragement, rewards potential,

and enriches our community.

When scholarship awardees were asked to describe in one word what it means to have received a scholarship, students responded with "hope," "opportunity,"

"encouragement," and "possibility." Aspiring welders, biologists, chefs, engineers, and teachers expressed heartfelt gratitude for your belief in them, and they shared an even stronger commitment to persevere and succeed in reaching their academic goals.

As the ECC Foundation Board embarked on its strategic planning process this year, we reaffirmed our commitment to generate resources that will maximize access to an exceptional, locally based education for students of all generations in order to improve lives and strengthen our community. Thank you for investing in our shared vision.

We are proud to share our accomplishments, financial status, and outcomes with you in the pages that follow. We are grateful for your trust and support in assisting Elgin Community College students in such meaningful ways. Your generosity provides encouragement, rewards potential, and enriches our community. Together, we are building a better community through our communitys college.

Katherine Sawyer, MBA, CFRE, CSPG Ian Lamp Executive Director Board Chair

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ECC Foundation Annual Report FY2015

ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION IMPACT REPORT (July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015)

Thanks to your generosity, prudent stewardship, and our work together over the past year, the Elgin Community College Foundation Board is pleased to share the following accomplishments and milestones:

Provided $148,478 in financial scholarship awards to 218 students to support their successes as they advance their academic journeys.

Distributed $138,160 in assistance toward 27 academic or student life projects on campus, including: College readiness work with high school students through the

Transition Academy. Funding to host the inaugural Gail Shadwell Forensics Tournament at ECC. Installation of new assistive listening system in the Blizzard and SecondSpace theatre in the Arts Center to ensure all students and patrons can fully experience ECC arts programming.

Launched the Resources for Excellence Mini-Grants Program, encouraging innovation among faculty and staff. Five projects received a total of $11,000 in funding during the pilot year. Funding supported student travel for professional conferences, exchange experiences, and more.

Start-up food items for Spartan Food Pantry grand opening. Funding to purchase school supplies for Project Backpack, a community service project to equip District 509 school children with backpacks and needed supplies to start school in the fall.

Funding for the Entrepreneurship Center Feasibility Study. Emergency funding to four students whose unforeseen circumstances would have required they stop-out or drop-out of college. Funding for GED students and new nursing grads who would not have

otherwise been able to afford their proficiency or licensure examinations.

Strong fiscal management in combination with new contributions resulted in a 6 percent investment return, clean audit opinion, and total assets

growth to $6,643,294 (8 percent).

Expressed our appreciation for and acknowledgement of your life-changing investment in community based higher education by publishing three issues of the IMPACT newsletter, profiling the students and programs that

are benefiting from your generosity. In addition, updated the Honor Roll of

Donors posted in the atrium of Building A and distributed 225 customized

annual fund reports to scholarship and program fund founders.

Welcomed new board members Carol Gieske (77) and Mike Ploszek.

In planning for the future, we sought input from the philanthropic community and evaluated our readiness to embark on a future major gift fundraising effort. Thank you for your input and interest in growing our impact through the gift of education. Stay tuned for more to come.

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Some of the many ways you are making a difference

Celebrating new scholarships and program funds initiated over the past year, improving lives and strengthening our community:

Colonial Cafe Breakfast Competition and Scholarship Award Established by Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream in partnership with ECCs culinary program, the award is granted to four students. The first place winners recipe appeared in Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream restaurants in January 2015.

Douglas John Schuring Memorial Scholarship Established by Dr. Donna Schuring Redmer (76), this endowed scholarship memorializes her son and will be available for award in the 20162017 academic year. Scholarship funding will support students who are seeking a degree or certificate and have financial need.

OneMain Financial Completion Scholarship Established by OneMain Financial in partnership with the Achieving the Dream network, this scholarship provides $3,000 in support to four students who are enrolled full-time in their second year of a credit-bearing certificate or associate degree program.

Paul Hatch Memorial Scholarship for Music Production Established by Mary Hatch, dean of Liberal, Visual, and Performing Arts, this scholarship memorializes her brother and is awarded to students enrolled in ECCs Music Production Program who have completed their gateway courses and have financial need.

Robert and Linda Becci Scholarship Awarding African-American students who live in District 509, with preference to those who have graduated from Saint Edwards Catholic High School.

Rotary Club of Elgin Endowed Scholarship Continuing a long history of scholarship awards to ECC students, the club established this endowment to award students who are residents of Elgin, South Elgin, Burlington, or Hampshire, are legal residents, and have financial need.

Spartan Food Pantry Fund Launched in 2014 by students in the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society at ECC, the pantry serves the needs of students enrolled at the college to help ensure that hunger is not a barrier to education.

Tyler J. Shaw Memorial Art Scholarship Memorializing ECC student Tyler Shaw, the scholarship established by his mother, family, and friends, is available for students studying art (visual or performing) who live in District 509.

Existing scholarships recently endowed to provide a lasting legacy include:

Nick Kotwas Memorial Scholarship Established in April 2011 to memorialize ECC alumnus Nick Kotwas, the scholarship rewards full-time students who are involved in college clubs or service organizations, maintain a 3.0+ GPA, and have financial need. Qualifying students must be residents of South Elgin or graduates of Elgin High School.

Women in Management-The Susan Wyatt Memorial Scholarship Established in 2013 by the members of Women in Management-Fox Valley, the scholarship honors the memory of a dedicated member and colleague, Susan Wyatt. Endowed by the group in 2015, the scholarship supports women who are pursuing an associate degree in business with aspirations of continuing their education. Qualifying students must have a GPA of 3.0+

and financial need.

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ECC Foundation Annual Report FY2015

POWER OF SUPPORT: 50 YEARS OF NURSING EXCELLENCE FORTIFIED BY THE POWERS FAMILY As ECCs Nursing Program commemorates 50 years of excellence, ECC applauds Dr. Richard and Dorothy Powers, whose contributions to the program continue to play a valuable role in nursing education.

Dr. and Mrs. Powers, known as Dot and Dick, shared the vision and mission of Elgin Community College and embodied many of our shared values, said ECC Trustee Clare Ollayos, DC, who paid homage to the Powers family at the colleges 50th anniversary celebration of its Nursing Program in the fall. Dr. Powers developed one of the first ethnically diverse surgical groups in Elgin. The Powers were strong advocates of equity and diversity.

Before the Illinois Community College Act of 1965 was enacted, many community hospitals, including Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin, administered their own nursing programs. But that changed with the advent of the act, which moved professional training programs to community colleges with clinical rotations managed in partnership with local hospitals.

Richard Powers, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Sherman Hospital, was a strong advocate of that change, which enhanced nursing education through the community college system. Since the first graduating class in the spring of 1967, Elgin Community College has awarded 3,262 men and women with an Associate of Applied Science-Nursing credential and pin.

Powers, in partnership with the late George Van de Voorde, former Elgin fire chief and distinguished mayor, helped start the EMT paramedic program at the college.

Thanks to the generosity of the Powers family, the nursing simulation lab is now equipped with a Pyxis medication dispensing unit, preparing students for use of similar units at local clinical sites. The multimillion dollar simulation lab is located on the third floor of the Building A Health and Life Sciences Building. In recognition of their pivotal role and support of the nursing program, the nurses station has been named in honor of Dr. Richard and Dorothy Powers.

Special thanks to Advocate Sherman Hospital for its generous sponsorship of this event.

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ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2015

Balance Sheet FY 2014 FY 2015

Investment returns net of fees for Fiscal Year 2015 were 6 percetn. The foundation's investments are guided by board-approved investment policy.

The foundation endowment, comprised of permanently restricted and related temporarily restricted funds was valued at $5,410,305 on June 30, 2015.

Scholarship awards and support to ECC comprise the total resources expended to directly support the organization's mission through scholarship, program, and project support during the fiscal year. In FY15, this totaled $286,638.

Contributed Services represent the staff expense provided by ECC to the foundation without charge. The estimated value of these services is a gift in-kind and is reflected as both revenue and expense on the Revenue and Expense statement.

The ECC Foundation received an unmodified/unqualifed audit opinion from our independent audit form, Sikich, LLP, in 2015.

SOURCES OF GIFTS Individuals $ 282,908

Corporations $ 215,826

Foundations $ 134,378

Community Organizations $ 149,947

TOTAL $ 783,059

28%

19% 17%

36%

ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 600,405 $ 644,495 Investments $ 5,5 19,048 $ 6 ,046,009 Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance $ 33,679 $ 34,152 Pledges Receivable, Net $ 86,634 $ 83,931 Prepaid Expenses $ $ 8,797 Other Receivables $ 4, 344 $ 3, 722

Total Assets $ 6,244,110 $ 6,821,106

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Accounts Payable $ 21,398 $ 2,401 Deferred Revenue $ 37,166 $ 81,450 Funds Held on Behalf of Others $ 4,590 $ Due to Elgin Community College $ 51,163 $ 88,170

Total Liabilities $ 114,317 $ 172,021 Net Assets Unrestricted $ 445,839 $ 629,241 Temporarily Restricted $ 2, 501,874 $ 2,658,133 Permanently Restricted $ 3 ,182,080 $ 3,361,711

Total Net Assets $ 6,129,793 $ 6,649,085 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS $ 6,2 44,110 $ 6,821,106

Revenue and Expenses FY 2014 FY 2015 REVENUES Contributions $ 327,702 $ 490,232 Fund-raising Events, Net of Expenses $ 80,419 $ 93,196 Investment Return and Other Net of Fees $ 716,974 $ 327,750 Increase in Cash Surrender Value of Life Insurance $ 448 $ 473 Contributed Services $ 364,0 00 $ 405,0 00

Total Revenues $ 1,489,543 $ 1,316,651 EXPENSES Scholarship Awards $ 139,103 $ 148,478 Support to Elgin Community College $ 69,637 $ 138,160 Management and General $ 66,630 $ 105,721 Contributed Services $ 364,000 $ 405,000

Total Expenses $ 639,370 $ 797,359 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS $ 850,173 $ 519,292 NET ASSETS, BEGINNING OF YEAR $ 5,2 79,620 $ 6,129,793 NET ASSETS, END OF YEAR $ 6, 129,793 $ 6,649,085

GIFT PURPOSE Student Scholarship and Award $ 301,882 Academic Programs and Equipment $ 219,628 Event Sponsorship and Participation $ 156,856

Unrestricted Support $ 65,647

Gifts In-Kind $ 39,046

TOTAL $ 783,059

20%

28%

5%

39%

8%

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ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION Honor Roll of Contributors as of June 30, 2015 The ECC Foundation recognizes and appreciates the outstanding generosity of those individuals, families, private foundations, businesses, and organizations who have made it possible to support so many worthy students and college programs.

ECC Foundation Annual Report FY2015

Lifetime Giving Through June 30, 2015

CENTURY CIRCLE ($100,000 - $499,999) Anonymous (2) Harry and Phyllis Blizzard Harvey E. and Ethel M. Daeumer Duraco Products, Inc. EFS Foundation Grand Victoria Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. and JPMorgan Chase Foundation Kluber Architects + Engineers Knowles Foundation and Knowles Electronics LLC

Lamp Incorporated Little Angels Pledge Run, c/o Elgin H.O.G. Chapter

Rotary Club of Elgin Seigle Family Foundation

DEANS CIRCLE ($50,000 - $99,999) Abbott Laboratories Fund Sterling Stu Ainsworth Anonymous (1) Burnidge Cassell and Associates Elgin Sweeper Foundation Lawrence Harrington IHC Construction Companies, LLC and The IHC Group Foundation Thomas and Claire Johannesen Knaack Manufacturing Company/ Emerson Electric Lundstrom Insurance Nancy and Hugh Epping Foundation Caren and Dale Nickelsen Jack and Marlene Shales Shales McNutt Construction Southbend, a Middleby Company

Annual Giving Honoring gifts received between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015

BENEFACTOR ($25,000 and more) JPMorgan Chase & Co. and JPMorgan Chase Foundation

Rotary Club of Elgin Seigle Family Foundation

PARTNER ($10,000 - $24,999) Achieving the Dream, Inc./One Main Financial Richard and Marilyn Alberding First National Bank of Omaha, Castle Bank Kellenberger Electric, Inc. Elizabeth Kotwas and Mike Barry Lamp Incorporated Lundstrom Insurance Dr. Donna S. Redmer and Mr. Jack Redmer Women in Management-Fox Valley

DIRECTOR ($5,000 - $9,999) Anonymous Teena and Daniel Bergsma Bison Gear & Engineering Colonial Cafe & Ice Cream Constellation Dewberry Architects Inc. DLA Architects, Ltd. EFS Foundation Elgin Community College Faculty Association (ECCFA)

Elgin Sweeper Foundation John M. Eshelman Florence B. & Cornelia A. Palmer Foundation Sally and Jerry Guy IHC Construction Companies, LLC and The IHC Group Foundation John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. Timothy and Marcia Kellenberger Lauderdale Electric Co. OTTO Engineering, Inc. Dr. David and Julie Sam Katherine Swenson Sawyer Ris Shaw Sysco Chicago, Inc.

COLLEAGUE ($2,500 - $4,999) Affiliated Systems, Inc. Automated Logic Robert and Linda Becci Bornquist, Inc. Monica and Scott Bucek Charles Burnidge Paul and Joyce Dawson Early, Tousey, Regan & Wlodek Dr. Phyllis E. and Mr. Olufemi Folarin Franczek Radelet, P.C. Grand Victoria Casino Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick Mary F. Hatch Anton Hirsch Illinois Aviation Academy, Inc. Carolyn Kirk-Likou and Emmanuel Likou Kluber Architects + Engineers Ian and Lisa Lamp Caren and Dale Nickelsen Dr. J. Emeka and Mrs. Uchenna Onwuta

Roger Ramey Jack and Marlene Shales Shales McNutt Construction Sikich LLP WET Solutions, Inc.

ASSOCIATE ($1,000 - $2,499) Advance Electrical Supply Co. Advocate Sherman Hospital Thomas and Chere Anderson Anonymous (3) Associated Electrical Contractors, Inc. Auxiliary of Advocate Sherman Hospital BHFX Digital Imaging Neil Boyer Carol and Robert Broeker Sally A. Callahan Janet Canaday Betsy and Peter Cappas Capsonic Group LLC Cecilia Carreon Cobra Metal Works Community Physical Therapy & Associates, Ltd.

Wendy Covich Frank Curkov Bruce and Peggy Dahlquist Charles and Linda Dvorak EcoEnergy, LLC Elgin Elks Lodge #737 John Fenzel William and Judith Geister Carol and Patrick Gieske Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network Kim Gilmore and Jeffrey Bero Carol and Dennis Graeff Clark Hallpike Dr. Linda C. Hefferin William and Taffy Hoffer Beverly Hoffman Doris J. Hunt Katherine Hurt Illinois Community College System Foundation

Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, Inc. Thomas and Claire Johannesen Larry and Whitney Jones KCT Credit Union Kendall Hunt Publishing Company KJWW Engineering Consultants Rebecca Knoppkie Sharon and Marc Konny Sheri G. Lacy Earl and Luann Lamp Dr. Eric A. Larson and Mrs. Sharon A. Fisher-Larson

Bill and Roxanna Lauderdale Cheri Lee Lewis and Dr. David R. Lewis Diane and Vytautas Lukas Eleanor and Douglas MacKinney

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Dr. Ruixuan Mao and Dr. Mi Hu McGrath Buick/Nissan Northwest Suburban Imaging Association, S.C. Ozzies Outreach Foundation, Inc. Palumbo Family Foundation The Penkava Family Glen and Mary Peterson David and Elizabeth Pfeiffer Michael Ploszek PMA Financial Network, Inc.

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David Reich Richard W. Renner Revcor Inc. David Rice Andrew and Sherri Robinson Tom and Bette Roeser

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Rotary Club of Carpentersville Fred Schramm Robert L. Shaw Mary Jo Sheehy Spa Bleu Speer Financial Inc. St. Charles Bank & Trust Company Trane United Engravers, Inc. W.R. Meadows, Inc. Walker Parking Consultants Dan and Cathy Walter Lori Wascher Weatherguard Roofing Co. Weiss, Sugar, Dvorak & Dusek Robert and Donna Werderich Patricia and Robert West Marilyn A. Westerhoff Michael and Jennifer Wong

CONTRIBUTOR ($500 - $999) Absolute Fire Protection, Inc. Paula and Francis Amenta Timothy and Elizabeth Anderson Anonymous (4) Applied Communications Group Elizabeth A. Becker Bennett & Brosseau Roofing Inc. Dr. Kristen Campbell Jenni and Carlos Betancourt Betty and Floyd Brown Katrina Chan Larsen Clear Perspective Advisors, LLC John and Bonnie Coffin Comcast Dr. Janelle A. Crowley and Mr. Wesley Jost Dr. James Dittus DeLoris Doederlein Donor Club of Elgin Susan and Thomas Ela Mary Elfring Eric J. Fernandez & Co. Joyce J. Fountain Dan and Karen Fox Fox Valley Building and Construction Trades Council Dr. James D. Galbraith and Mrs. Susan Galbraith Philip Garber Elena Gardea Daniel and Nancy Gardner Tom and Sue Hannula Hargrave Builders, Inc.

Dr. Jabria A. Jassim Ken Johnson Jeffery and Janet Julian Kahler Slater Garland KizerKristine Kowalski Kroeschell, Inc.Andrea and Jerry Lehmacher & FamilyJane N. Lehmann Lucky Locators, IncLori Macias Clark Dr. Jennifer L. McClure and Mr. Chris McClure Michael and Kelly McKay June Miller Dr. John E. Near and Mrs. Jonel Near Rachel Neville

Hartwig Plumbing & Heating, Inc.

Dr. Clare M. Ollayos and Dr. Scott Fladland Jorge and Cheryl Phillips Kimberly S. Plate Karin B. Quist Regional Office of Education Kane County Michael Renner Robert A. Chapski, Ltd. Dr. Elizabeth Roeger Ludwig Dr. Joseph and Mrs. Maureen Rosenfeld Victoria Roush Gary Rowe Rubino Engineering Howard Russo Annamarie Schopen Stark & Son Trenching, Inc. Douglas and Diane Stredde Support Staff of Elgin Community College Assn. (SSECCA) Dawn Sweeney Munson Kimberly Tarver William and Traci Templin The Steiner Kerman Education Foundation Dr. Susan A. Timm and Mr. Chuck Timm Triumph Community Bank Frederick Vogt Robert E. White Robert and Trudy Wise

FRIEND ($100 - $499) ABMP Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals Carol Adair Brooks and Glenda Aitchison Sheila J. Akerberg E. C. Alft Altrusa International Club of Elgin, Inc. Amber Mechanical Contractors, Inc. American Legion Elgin Post #57 Diana Ams Bruce and Debra Anderson Donald A. Anderson Don H. Anderson Rick and Connie Anesi William Angelo Constance and Richard Anish Anonymous (7) Sandra Anthony Anson E. Arndt Sharon Arnt Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Maria Bagshaw Mr. Jaime Balli Bank of America Charitable Foundation Micaela Banks

Mich and Mary Ellen Barbezat Harry and Donna Barnes Billie B. Barnett Lavon Bayler Bazos, Freeman, Kramer, Schuster & Braithwaite, LLC Vic Becker Harry and Phyllis Blizzard BMD Corporation Jane B. Bolz Richard Bonnom Scott Bothwell and Catherine Purvis Donna Boyce Wendy S. Breitmayer Heidi Brelsford Mila Brinker Janet Brown Laura Brown Lynne and Craig Brown Michele Brynelsen Chad Budziak Noreen Burton Hill Calvin J. Byrd Luis and Judith Cabrera Ryan C. Callahan Carey Electric Contracting, Inc. Jessica Carpenter David Carillo Frances L. Channon City of Elgin Jerome Clauser Sharon Colby Patrick Collins Linda Conniff Conservation Design Forum, Inc. Robin S. Cook and Ed Cook Ned and Marcia Coonen Mary T. Cubert Johanna Cummings Benard CVS Corporation Dane Packaging International, Inc. Richard Davis Norma De La Rosa Sanchez Irina and Rob Del Genio Cristina DeOcampo Brent and Chalyce Deterding Dexter Dental LLC Dave Dillion Janice and Marvin Dittman Amy Donati John and Anne Duffy Terry and Pat Dunning ECC Massage Therapy Program Elgin Trades Council Michael Elliott Ted and Bing Eltzroth Engineering Enterprises, Inc. Natalie Escobar Patricia Fahrner Beverly Felder Fenzel Motor Sales, Inc. FJ Bero & Co., Inc. Diana and Tim Flahaven Richard and Maureen Floyd Fly America Inc. Janet Flynn Amy Folden Susan Ford Fox Valley Fire & Safety Co. Susan Franck Frontenac Bunco Babes Nancy Gallaugher

ECC Foundation Annual Report FY2015

Christina Galvin Cynthia L. Gaspardo Samuel Gattuso Lesia Gemelli Jennifer Gentile Get Fresh Produce, Inc. David Gibson Linda Gilmore Gilmore Marketing Concepts John Gobey Golden K Kiwanis Club Greater Elgin Family Care Center Richard and Cindy Green Mary Lynn Guy H & R Block Hands on Health Manual and Physical Therapy Stuart E. Hanfling Barbara Hansen Gail Hanson Lawrence Harrington Lucas and Mary Harriss Ellen Harte John and Angela Hartgenbush Dr. Julie Hartley Moore Patricia Heid Scott Heiniger Peggy Heinrich Sherry and Robert Hellmuth Bonnie A. Henn Pritchard Lorie Hermesdorf Frank Hernandez Rachel E. Hitt William Holevas Philip Howard Hurley and Volk Orthodontics Interiors for Business, Inc. Rick and Sharon Jakle Sean Jensen Paul Jezior Lisa M. Johnson Ms. Mary Johnson Lyn Kellermeyer Greg Kelly Michelle Kembitzky Diane J. Kerruish Crystal D. Kerwin KI Chicago Kimberly Clark Foundation Anitra C. King Alan and Sandra Kirk Clay Kirkland Mary Ellen Klemundt Wendy Ko Kimberly and Michael Kohls Ed Krantz Gregory Kubitz Carolyn Kuykendall Steven Lamp Landmark Engineering Group, Inc. Heather A. Larkin Theresa Larson Deb Letizio Travis Linville and Angela Ogburn Celia Lopez Angela Lucca Marcia Luptak Richard and Anne Marblestone Dr. Robert McBride and Mrs. Mary Ellen McBride

James McGee

Shanna McKee Gerald McLaughlin Matt Meives Metalmaster Roofmaster Jeffrey and Courtney Meyer Sandro and Claudie Miller Dr. Wendy L. Miller and Mr. Jay F. Miller Steven and Rebecca Mischak Josephine Moeller Mrs. Eunice and Dr. Marius Mokwe Lisa Morema Murphy Lauren Morgan Dr. Christine Mueller Denise Napoli Polly Nash and Karen Gordon Dr. Roberta Nauman Richard Nay Roberto Negron Leo and Marilyn Nelson Thao Nguyen Gary A. Norden Dr. Patricia H. OBrien Margaret J. Parker Kathe J. Pava Dr. Mary E. Perkins Amy S. Perrin Phi Theta Kappa Intl Honor Society Rho Kappa Chapter

Jana and Michael Porter Bill and Chris Powell Walter Pozdro Jeff Pratt Marilyn Y. Prentice and Cory Banks Deborah Price Jeffery Pryzbylo Susan and Thomas Rakow Peter J. Ramirez REF Rehab Education Formula John and Felicite Regan Elaine Reid Kristin Richmond Gregory D. Robinson Erica M. Romero Richard and Linda Rouse Margaret A. and George K. Rowe Ryan Incorporated Central St. Thomas More Church Art Sauceda Jean Saylor Julie Schaid Nicole Scherger Marjorie Schildknecht Kari Ann Schimmel Sue Schmidt Art and Nancy Schueneman John J. Scotillo Mark and Robin Seigle Kelli S. Sinclair John and Melissa Sleeting Georgia Solovay David Spence Susanne Stankoskey Dr. Leticia Starkov Donna Stewart Calvin Stoney Structural Technologies, Inc. Eleanor Swanson Melissa L. Tait Liz Tannhauser Tanya N. Ternes Maria G. Terry

The Norris Foundation Thermosystems, Inc. Marcy Thompson Michael J. Tracy Brooke and Frank Transue Susan and Daniel Travis Donald Valentine Jean Van Gaston Mike R. Warren Dr. Donald Waters and Mrs. Trinka Waters Jack and Anne Weiss Barbara White Janet L. Whitsitt Jane Wiedemann Lisa Wiehle Carolyn M. Williams Iola Williams Hallpike Gretchen Wirtz Kathleen and Patrick Wolf Woods Event Management, Inc. Thomas and Linda Youngren Eric Zabinski Rick Zonts

Tribute Gifts The ECC Foundation is honored to acknowledge the following individuals for whom a tribute gift

was received during the year.

GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF Lydia Anderson Whitney Sophia Anderson Anna Austin Joan Banks Jonetta M. Beresford Bonnie Burton Biddulph Junn DeOcampo Douglas Dvorak Mary-Louise Molly Eshelman Christopher Fielder Thomas E. Hefferin Anita M Herron Donna Hetherington Sabrina Khafaji Nick Kotwas Virginia Mallow Patricia Anderson Milgrim Mary Perrin Marcia Renner Leonid Ruchinski Buck Sabel Tyler J. Shaw Susan Smith E. Max von Isser Frances L. Walker Robert E. White Sr.

GIFTS RECEIVED IN HONOR OF Teena Bergsma John L. Duffys 80th Birthday John M. Fialko International Cultural Educational Association Daniel Kernler Carolyn Kirk-Likou Denise and Calvin McKinley Caren Nickelsen Kristen Parker Susan Spengler-Abell

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ECC Foundation Annual Report FY2015

Gifts In-Kind Ace Metal Crafts Acomtech Mold, Inc., Advocate Sherman Hospital APEX Material Handling Jenni and Carlos Betancourt Cafe Roma Central States Automatic Sprinklers, Inc. Ned and Marcia Coonen Dr. Carol Cowles and Mr. James Fletcher Stephanie Cox Jim Crosby Bruce and Peggy Dahlquist Dannys Pizza Paul and Joyce Dawson Steven Droesch DS Containers ECC Massage Therapy Program Elgin Symphony Orchestra Kim Gilmore and Jeffrey Bero Grand Victoria Casino Jean Gualdoni iO Improv J and Abes Welding Shop & Mobile Welding John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. John G. Shedd Aquarium Karenas Hair & Nail Design Carolyn Kirk-Likou and Emmanuel Likou Knaack Manufacturing Company/Emerson Electric Ian and Lisa Lamp Bob Lewin Lynfred Winery Macianos Pizza and Pastaria John Mahoney Malnati Organization, Inc. Mercer Culinary Milagro Tequila Sandro and Claudie Miller Polly Nash and Karen Gordon Caren and Dale Nickelsen

Dr. Clare M. Ollayos and Dr. Scott Fladland Onesti Entertainment/Arcada Theatre Paramount Theatre David and Elizabeth Pfeiffer Gerald Powers Ed Rivas and Elaine Ayers-Rivas Sammys Mexican Grill and Bar Savage Bros. Co. Larry Strainer Douglas and Diane Stredde The Bend General Store The Second City Gregory Van Zandt Dr. Susan Walsh and Mr. Alan Cohen Welding Sales Zanies Comedy ClubSt. Charles

Living Legacy SPARTAN LEGACY SOCIETY PLANNED AND ESTATE GIFT DONORS Ralph E. Apple* Elaine J. Bayless* Eleanor J. Born* Charlotte Bosworth*

Elizabeth M. Buchman*

Dorothy W. Davis* Viola Dunning Duck* David Eno* Lewis V. Fletcher* Hal Gilbert* Otis Isenbarger* Marcus Johns* Carolyn Kirk-Likou

Karl M. Lehr*

William H. Lovell*

Otto J. Maha* Joan C. Schaaf*Walter S. Tanner, Jr.* Dr. Donald Waters and Mrs. Trinka Waters *deceased

The Elgin Community College Foundation is committed to acknowledging our donors generosity as accurately as possible. Please call the Foundation office at 847-214-7377 for any corrections. Thank you.

Premier Sponsors We are grateful to the following firms and individuals for their commitment at the premier sponsorship level in support of student learning through ECC Foundation events.

FY 2013 Kluber Architects + Engineers Lundstrom Insurance

FY 2014 DLA Architects, Ltd Lundstrom Insurance

FY 2015 Richard and Marilyn Alberding DLA Architects, Ltd. Lundstrom Insurance

The Purses with Purpose giving circle embraces the vision that all women who seek postsecondary education as a path to achievement in their professional and personal lives have the resources needed to support their commitment. The goal in offering this support is to provide a means for making our community and world a better place to live.

2014-2015 PURSES WITH PURPOSE MEMBERS

Hospital Auxiliary Advocate Sherman

Teena Bergsma Carol Broeker Monica Bucek Sally Callahan Betsy Cappas Sharon Fisher-Larson Carol Graeff

Taffy Hoffer Beverly Hoffman Kathy Hurt Claire Johannesen Carolyn Kirk-Likou Sheri Lacy Cheri Lee Lewis Luann Lamp Eleanor MacKinney

Caren Nickelsen Mary Peterson Bette Roeser David Sam Katherine Sawyer Mary Jo Sheehy Lori Wascher

2014-2015 PURSES WITH PURPOSE SPONSORUnited Engravers Inc.

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Community College District 509

Board of Trustees Donna Redmer, EdD Chair Dundee Trustee since 2009

Eleanor Ellie MacKinney, CAS Vice Chair Hampshire Trustee since 1999

John Duffy, MSEd Secretary Elgin Trustee since 1975

Angela J. Causey South Elgin Trustee since May 2013

Robert A. Getz Elgin Trustee 2003-2015

Jeffrey A. Meyer, JD Elgin Trustee since 2015

Clare M. Ollayos, DC Elgin Trustee since 1995

Art Sauceda, CPA Bartlett Trustee since May 2013

Jorge Galvan Student Trustee Elgin 2015-2016

Elgin Community College Foundation Board of Directors 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Ian Lamp Chair

Larry Jones Vice Chair

Caren NickelsenImmediate Past Chair

Andy RobinsonSecretary

David Pfeiffer Treasurer

Sharon Konny Assistant Treasurer

David Sam, PhD, JD, LLM College President

Katherine Sawyer, MBA, CFRE, CSPG Executive Director

DIRECTORS Teena Bergsma Jenni Betancourt Bruce Dahlquist Paul Dawson Phyllis Folarin, EdD Carol Gieske (77) Kimberly Gilmore (91) Tim Kellenberger Carolyn Kirk-Likou Eric Larson, EdD Diane Lukas (71) J. Emeka Onwuta, MD Michael Ploszek Gary Vanek Dan Walter

EX-OFFICIO LIAISONS Donna Redmer, EdD, Trustee Liaison

Roger Ramey Faculty Liaison

DIRECTORS EMERITI Harry Blizzard Betty Brown Charles Burnidge Tom Finnegan, Jr. William Geister (67) John Hurlbut, JD John Kluber William Lauderdale Brett Lundstrom Leo Nelson Jack Shales Michael S. Shirley, PhD Don Waters, EdD

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Structure BookmarksMISSION To improve peoples lives through learning. ASST. U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION JOHAN UVIN PRAISES ECC AS PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY ECC students earn record number of degrees, certificates TRUCK DRIVING SIMULATOR GIVES STUDENTS WORLD CLASS EXPERIENCE ECC Career Tech grads find more .jobsand greater job satisfaction. FACULTY MENTORING FACULTY: INNOVATIVE PROGRAM ENHANCES INSTRUCTOR GROWTH ECC works toward meeting 2020college graduate goal SPARTAN FOOD PANTRY CONTINUES FIGHT AGAINST HUNGER Education and Work Center Huge Success with Community U.S. FIRE ADMINISTRATOR APPLAUDS COLLABORATION OF ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE CENTER FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES ECCs accreditation renewed for 10 years GATES FOUNDATION VISITS ECC TO STUDY SUCCESS IN NARROWING ACHIEVEMENT GAP FOR LATINO STUDENTS ECC reflects our community, makes education accessible NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS Organizations honor Ollayos for community service ECC student is a national Coca-Cola Silver Scholar ECC recognized by Anderson Animal Shelter with Community Champion Award Alumna is among 20 recipients of national scholarship ECC partners with NIU for dual business degree program FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT STUDENTS WHILE EARNING NATIONAL RECOGNITION AND PRAISE ECC Makes Dreams Affordable FINANCIAL SUMMARY. ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE. FOUNDATION IMPACT REPORT. MAKING A DIFFERENCE. POWER OF SUPPORT: 50 YEARS OF NURSING EXCELLENCE FORTIFIED BY THE POWERS FAMILY ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF JUNE 30, 2015 ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. Honor Roll of Contributors as of June 30, 2015. CONTRIBUTOR ($500 - $999) Tribute Gifts Gifts In-Kind Living Legacy Premier Sponsors 2014-2015 PURSES WITH PURPOSE MEMBERS 2014-2015 PURSES WITH PURPOSE SPONSORCommunity College District 509 .Board of Trustees Elgin Community College Foundation Board of Directors 2015-2016 Statement of Operating Net Assets for the Years Ended June 30Grant Revenuefor the Years Ended June 30