TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES, FAMILY BY FAMILY PRESIDENT’S REPORT 2018

Transforming Communities, Family by Family

When I addressed our Arizona Western College graduating class last May, I was struck by how moving the celebration was to me. I told the students that I was humbled by their tenacity, their courage, their perseverance, and their talent. I’m humbled by their desire to follow their dreams, and improve their lives. And for nearly 70% of our students who are the first in their family to attend college, I’m moved by their dreams for their families – the parents and siblings and spouses and children whose futures are made better by their monumental effort to push on to reach the American Dream.

We know that education changes lives. More than that, education transforms communities, by creating economic opportunity, an educated workforce, a growing tax base, and empowered parents, voters, and citizens. We know that a journey that includes community college means an equitable chance at prosperity for all people, and we are committed to making sure that AWC remains an institution where the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity are celebrated.

Thank you for the trust you place in Arizona Western College. We are here to make sure your investment in a college education – for your family, your neighbors, or your future employees – is a sound one. I love interacting with community partners, at a local event, during a town hall, or during these recent efforts towards a strategic vision for AWC 2025. If you have feedback for me, please send it my way.

Because our mission is student-centered, and I work with the greatest faculty and staff a college president has ever had, it’s easy for me to finish with this: It’s a Great Day to be a Matador!

Sincerely,

Dr. Daniel P. CorrPresident, Arizona Western College

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• AWC changes lives, family by family.

• AWC is a pipeline to bachelor degrees.

• AWC keeps higher education affordable.

• AWC strengthens the regional economy.

• AWC enhances the regional quality of life.

• AWC provides career and technical training in 21 programs which drive the local economy.

• AWC leads the state in creating educational equity for low-income, first-generation students.

• AWC creates powerful partnerships across the region.

• AWC is a critical partner with regional K-12 education.

• AWC attracts significant federal funding to the region.

Here’s how AWC is changing the region for the better:

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Jacqueline Farley u GraduateI was looking for a place that would allow me more time to figure out what I wanted to do with my future. I was able to retain information more effectively in classes where there was a strong connection between professors and students. The faculty at AWC are exceptionally engaging and strive to prepare their students for the world after graduation, whether that involves transferring to a four-year institution or working within the local community. I have been accepted by the Honors College at the University of Arizona, where I plan to complete my bachelor’s degree in English Literature.

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The partnership between the GM Desert Proving Ground and AWC helps local students by providing internships and career opportunities with a major global company, including personal advancement and growth. GM thinks AWC first because the college provides graduates that are well-educated and technically competent with the ability to make significant contributions to our business in short order. What has pleased GM the most is that the faculty is genuinely dedicated to educating the students and assisting them with career placement in their field of interest. That translates into excellent employees for General Motors. The synergy of the relationship means that the AWC graduates can remain in the Yuma area to raise their families and contribute to the local community, while having a challenging and rewarding career working for a great company.

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When educational institutions like Southwest Technical Education District (STEDY) and AWC agree upon shared goals, everyone benefits. This powerful force of collective energy helps align resources and contributes to a single purpose. Working with an interdependency on each other, STEDY and AWC can help students and parents navigate the educational system and utilize support systems that enable them to become successful. AWC is a “community institution.” It is a community of educators, local business, health agencies, and local government partners working toward a common goal of increasing the skills and intellectual capacity of students.

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The partnership between the GM Desert Proving Ground and AWC helps local students by providing internships and career opportunities with a major global company, including personal advancement and growth. GM thinks AWC first because the college provides graduates that are well-educated and technically competent with the ability to make significant contributions to our business in short order. What has pleased GM the most is that the faculty is genuinely dedicated to educating the students and assisting them with career placement in their field of interest. That translates into excellent employees for General Motors. The synergy of the relationship means that the AWC graduates can remain in the Yuma area to raise their families and contribute to the local community, while having a challenging and rewarding career working for a great company.

STEDY Yuma u Educational Partner

When educational institutions like Southwest Technical Education District (STEDY) and AWC agree upon shared goals, everyone benefits. This powerful force of collective energy helps align resources and contributes to a single purpose. Working with an interdependency on each other, STEDY and AWC can help students and parents navigate the educational system and utilize support systems that enable them to become successful. AWC is a “community institution.” It is a community of educators, local business, health agencies, and local government partners working toward a common goal of increasing the skills and intellectual capacity of students.

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PLANTING THE SEED OF STRATEGIC PLANNING

Nurturing the Growth of our Strategic PlanAs part of our new president’s vision for the college, AWC embarked on a Strategic Planning journey in January 2017. With the help of faculty, staff, students, and our community partners, the college charted a bold path for the next 7 years: to transform lives, to cultivate generations who value knowledge, to foster independence, and to eliminate poverty.

Since March of 2018, over 100 employees have been part of our Implementation Teams, working on our 19 objectives nested under one of four strategic directions. As Dr. Corr likes to say, the strategic plan isn’t extra; it’s the work of the college. All decisions we make, all plans we create, all budgeting decisions must serve our students through the AWC Strategic Plan 2025.

AgilityWorking on an equitable model of Shared Governance, to be ready to pilot in Fall 2019.

TechnologyWriting a charter for a new cross-functional technology advisory council; creating plans for increased automation in Student Services.

AccessibilityPiloting standardized scheduling in Summer 2019 to make room for a centralized scheduling module; seeking partnerships at regional high schools to develop and deliver developmental curriculum to reduce barriers to college-level courses; adopting a model for Guided Pathways and initiating three work teams to bring the plan to life.

ProsperityAdopted a shared set of Guiding Principles for Learning (formerly Institutional Learning Outcomes) and initiating plans to embed these principles in classroom and extracurricular activities; researching Prior Learning models from the state and across the nation; creating a joint work group to address workforce gaps for regional economic growth.

Innovation Fund AwardsIn 2017, employees and students submitted 23 projects linked to our Strategic Plan requesting more than $500,000 to fund innovative ideas across the district. Twelve creative projects were funded, for a total of $183,000, which included a student engagement project in Parker, to a student ambassador project in San Luis, to a Welcome Center in Yuma.

In our second year, 15 projects linked to our new Student Experience Statement were submitted and 10 were funded, for a total of $86,000. Projects included a participative art experience in San Luis, a food pantry in Yuma, and peer mentoring for Secondary Education.

Progress to date of the four Strategic Directions

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STUDENT SUCCESSES

First Generation

Dr. Daniel P Corr, President, AWCI grew up the middle of five children in a working class neighborhood on the south side of Chicago. My father graduated from high school on a Friday and reported to the Marines the following Monday. Dad worked for 33 years in trucking and Mom was a homemaker.

My sister paid for me to attend St. Laurence high school in the suburbs and I realized that I could hang academically with my wealthier peers for whom college was inevitable. By the time I graduated high school, I knew college was for me.

Dylan RamirezI am glad I chose to go to college. Being involved with the Student Government Association (SGA) and Student Activities Board (SAB) has made me more social because I’m around some amazing new people. I’m beyond thankful for the “pressure” from my mom and brothers. They have inspired me.

Gabe TovarAs a first generation college student, I am proud to have the chance to fulfill my Mother’s dreams for her children. If my life inspires people it is a byproduct of trying to live a good life. As a Veteran Services Specialist, I support faculty that are part of a team dedicated to enriching people’s lives.

Makaylla RevelesNothing will stop me from getting my education. Getting my education and going to college is all I’m about right now. I want my younger brothers to know that they can follow in my footsteps and make something of themselves.

Davis EbohonI am privileged to have parents who really want the best for me. I have the chance to be the first in my family working towards getting a Bachelor’s degree. I am majoring in Nursing and look forward to promoting health care in every possible way

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EARLY COLLEGE TUITION

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FALL STUDENTS (17 years old and under, Fall 2016 – 2017)

Creating a College-Going Culture, One Student at a Time

Highly-motivated students like Edgar can now take classes at AWC for $25 a credit hour (a 70% savings). Edgar was on track to finish his Associate of Arts in Political Science in May of 2018, just a week before his graduation from Cibola High School. He was the valedictorian of his class, and he carried a 4.0 GPA at AWC. Early College Tuition is the perfect program for high-achieving high school students who want a head start in college to set them up for university or career success.

For students like Edgar, Early College Tuition changes lives. It’s a low-risk way to try out college, and the tuition break helps families support their student. Research shows that students who get this type of support persist and graduate at higher levels. They’re more likely to complete their educational goals, and they transition to the workforce more quickly.

Creating a college-going culture impacts students, their families, and entire communities.

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YOUR GENEROSITY MAKES THE DIFFERENCE

The Arizona Western College Foundation works to empower people to reach their educational and career aspirations by enhancing access to learning opportunities. The Foundation also works to nurture relationships with alumni, to generate pride, encourage active engagement with AWC and facilitate future donations and planned giving.

1st Bank YumaA & S Paper SupplyAaron DenisonAddison ParkerAixa RoblesAlan SanchezAlecia NormanAllison Milliner DDSAllyson SealeAlma BarrandeyAlonzo & Laura SotoAmeriprise FinancialAna & Alfredo FloresAna EnglishAndrew PhelanAndrew TorresAngela AmezagaAngelica & Moses Diaz de LeonAngelica AudeloAngelica RodriguezAnn McBrideAnnie ClaryAntelope Union High SchoolArcenia GonzalezArizona Community FoundationArizona Public ServiceArmeda FreelAT Pancrazi Real Estate ServicesATP & Associates Insurance Agency

2018 Honor Roll of DonorsAudie Dean & Deborah DixonAzucena ValenzuelaBernadette IzumiBilly RoseBiri Algria-MartinezBob & Diane FillerBob NidifferBonnie PeiferBrenda WarnockBruce & Debbie GwynnBruce & Margaret FenskeBryan & Brenda DoakCaballeros de YumaCamille O’NeillCanan D’AvelaCandice JensenCarlos NegreteCarlos RamosCarol MotleyCaterfit YumaCentro Cristiano Agua VivaCesar AyalaCharles & Dorothy SmalleyCherokee AldridgeChristina SolorioChristina VencesCity of San LuisCocopah Indian TribeConi FurrowConnie WoffordConsulate of Mexico in YumaCountry Club Motors & RV

Covenant Presbyterian ChurchCreative Concepts RealtyCristina GonzalesCruz & Jose MedinaCrystal GundermanCynthia FernandezDana LopezDaniel RussowDanny PonceDaughters of the American RevolutionDavid & Ellen RiekDavid SylvesterDel Sol MarketDelores CondeDeltrina GrimesDiana WiseDiane ConreyDonald & Louise SchoeningDonald RaganDonna KnepperDonna LayDonovan LawDowDuPont- Junior EvansDr. Daniel CorrDr. Glenn & Ethel MayleDr. Kathryn WatsonDr. Linda Elliott Nelson & Randy NelsonDr. Louis PollardDr. Michael SabathDr. Michelle SimsDr. Richard PonschockDr. Robert Ogie, DDSDrs. Matthew & Anita SmithDubia ZaragozaEd SchubertEdith Garcia-TrujilloEdith GuislanEdward SchubertElisa AcebedoElizabeth RenaudElizabeth StarrEnrique RodriquezEric & Elizabeth GardnerErika GuerreroErin BrandtFabiana BowlesFausto CalvilloFisher Chevrolet Buick GMCFlora LlamasFoothills Bank

Foundation of YRMCFrancisca MontalvoFrank BarbyGabriela SiquerosGadys & Gerardo AnayaGail SchambachGary & Lucy ShawGary J. Pasquinelli Family TrustGeneral Motors LLCGeorge & Sharon HillGladys LaraGowan Company LLCGraciela ArevaloHeather GriffithHector Hurtado CPAInc MonteroIris EspinozaIsabel & Hal JulianIsabel BanuelosJacky MuldrewJacqueline SundJacques ArpinJae RellingJames & Carolyn LaheyJames MiresJamie Legan LeonJane DeLaurierJane PeabodyJean FitzgeraldJeni SumnerJennifer TagabanJessica JamesonJessica McKinneyJessica ReynoldsJesus & Sherry FajardoJesus AndradeJesus MontijoJohn & Christi KouryJohn & Linda SchuhJon MatheusJoni MeinhardtJorge LozanoJose Bremont ZamoraJoseph RussoJosie UriarteJosue FigueroaJudith HorganJuli BoyleJulie RodriguezJulissa FittsKaren Spencer

Karyn VanWhyKatheline OcampoKathleen TurpinKelly & Cheryl KeithlyKelly GladneyKenia LopezKenneth DaleKenneth RocheKensey AdameKevin & Melissa IrrLaura Alexandre-SandigoLaura GaunaLaura InmanLaura RiosLaurel AdairLaw Office of C. Candy CamarenaLee K AltmanLeticia MartinezLinda DahlLinda HerbertLinda McNeelLiz RenaudLloyd & Tanya WilliamsLori StofftLori WilliamsLouis & Geri DidierLouise ClayLozano Law FirmLucila SedanoMaira GamezMandy HeilMarc LafondMarcia & Andrew LopezMarco DiazMaria CarlosMaria E. AguirreMaria Guzman RamirezMaricela FigueroaMarina GonzalesMario HogueMark PircaroMarlene EvansMartha & Russ JonesMartha CordovaMartha MaesMartha MartinezMarvin CorderoMary Ann DeckerMary Ann EasterdayMary Kay HartonMary Little

MC SawyerMeghan ScottMelvin WatersMercy E. AlcornMichael & Athena SteveMichael O’NeillMichelle BarrMichelle ThomasMiguel SalcedoMisty MastinMonica KetchumNancy BlitzNancy HernandezNatasha NoronhaNell KempNelson Family Charitable FundNickzel LezamaNicola HillNicole & Charles HarralNora DuarteNorth End CoffeehouseNorthern Arizona UniversityNova Home LoansOlga EscalanteOlivia ZepedaOmar & Nohemi Diaz de LeonPatricia BurdettePatricia SpencerPauline CameronPedro ObregonPepe ManjarezPete’s Body ShopPhil RomanPioneer TitlePlaza Auto CenterQuechan Indian TribeRafael EncinasRalph & Sylvia DavidsonRAM Pest MgmtRaquel ReynaReetika DhawanRenee & Troy SmithRhonda NordinRichard HernandezRichard SpragueRigoberto CondeRMSW NATASRobert & Marge VaughanRobert GaschRobin RinehartRogelio MartinezRoger SundayRolando CabreraRonald De AndaRosa PhaganRosalia DelgadoRosanna McNealRosemarie Alcazar

Rose’s Alternations/ Thelma SewingRoxy HarteRuth ChristensenRV World Rec Vehicle CenterSage MillerSam ColtonSam’s ClubSandi CannonSandra & Mike HernandezSandra RodriguezSarah RamirezSassy Seale Hair SalonScott DonnellySEE4VetsSergio LopezShahrooz RoohparvarSheila Moore CPSSheranne DampierSid SwarthoutSilvia KemptonSnow, Carpio, WeekleySomerton Rotary ClubSonariz Financial & MortgageSouthwest GasSprout’s Farmers MarketSqueezed-The Nutrition StopStephen & Bobbie ShadleStephen MoodySternco Engineers IncSteve PallackSteve PinoSteve SchulteSunrise Optimist ClubSusan DempseySusan RichardsSusanna ZambranoSynergy Homecare of YumaTEAM RAMCOThe Dune Company of YumaThe Peanut PatchThe Victoria FoundationThomas ChapmanTodd & Cindy CraigTom RushToni SiroyTracy HieberTrina ClarkUA Alumni Association Vanessa Guadalupe FloresVanessa Pacheco RasconWade Noble LawWalmartWayne & Elaine ChewWilbur-Ellis Company LLCWilliam CorderoYolanda RiosYuma Ag Producers Scholarship

Yuma County Assoc FCEYuma Fresh Vegetable AssocYuma Gem & Mineral ClubYuma Integrative Pain and RehabYuma International AirportYuma Investment GroupYuma Regional Med CenterYuma Southwest Contractors Assoc

516 STUDENTSapplied for a scholarship and the Foundation awarded

$204,202in tuition assistance

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University Name N1 % N1 % N1 % N1 % N1 %

Arizona State University 578 28% 600 29% 22 4% 632 29% 32 5% 665 28% 33 5% 774 32% 109 16%

Northern Arizona University 880 43% 846 41% -34 -4% 905 41% 59 7% 940 40% 35 4% 715 30% -19 -3%

University of Arizona 585 29% 641 31% 56 10% 674 30% 33 5% 734 31% 60 4% 915 38% -25 -3%

Grand Total 2,043 100% 2,087 100% 44 2% 2,211 100% 124 6% 2,339 100% 128 6% 2,404 100% 65 3%

Data Source(s): Colleague as of October 17, 2016; National Student Clearinghouse records found as of November 17, 20161Number of individual students transferring (unduplicated headcount) within each University. An AWC student may have transferred to more than one University, but are counted only once in each University. Please note that some students may have been concurrently enrolled at AWC and a University in given transfer year, may have graduated from AWC in given or prior transfer year, or may have left AWC without graduating.

Table 1. 5-year trend of the number of AWC students transferring1 to Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and University of Arizona, and number and percentage difference from prior year: AY 2012-13 thru AY 2016-17

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AWC FINE ARTS

Fine Arts Talent and Expertise In and Out of the ClassroomThe Arizona Western College Fine Arts program features talents and expertise in and out of the classroom. With community partnerships throughout the year, AWC art students and faculty demonstrate the collaboration that has developed over the years.

Annual community events like the Art Symposium and Art Walk continue to advance these partnerships.

AWC’s participation in the annual Art Symposium enhances the depth of fine arts in the community. This event brings local and national artists together to collaborate on presentations and exhibits.

These community partnerships continue to inspire students and activities on the AWC campuses. This past year the ‘Art Garden’ was established on the Yuma Campus. The Art Garden is an arts and performing space for casual and professional experiences. “The Student-Artists-in-Residence” experience also began this year. The Student-Artists-in-Residence inspires art students to paint and share their works in public places across campus.

Student and faculty pieces are found on display through out the campuses; including within the Office of the President. Our fine arts representation is found in public music performances and art events hosted by the City of Yuma as well. Professor of Theater, Ann Wilkinson, has a Fellowship with the Yuma Historic Theatre directing plays at the Fine Arts Center Theater.

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Special AwardsCinthya Samaniego• ACCAC Women’s Soccer Player of the Year

Sean Roby• Selected 12th Round MLB Draft (San Francisco Giants)• ACCAC Baseball Player of the Year• Region I Playoff MVP

NJCAA All-Americans ’17–’18Cinthya Samaniego, 1st team (women’s soccer)Greg Bell III, 1st team (football)Jahmir Johnson, 1st team, (football)Dominick Wood-Anderson, 2nd team, (football)Roy Yancey, 2nd team, (football)Bryce Beekman, Honorable Mention, (football)Sean Roby, Honorable Mention, (baseball)

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First TeamErik Ibarra (men’s soccer, 4.00 GPA)Isabel Sanchez (softball, 4.00 GPA)

Second TeamVictor Leon (men’s soccer, 3.91 GPA)Humberto Morales (men’s soccer, 3.88 GPA)Braxton Anderson (baseball, 3.88 GPA)Yazmin Gonzalez (women’s soccer, 3.87 GPA)Justin Greene (baseball, 3.85 GPA)Caylin Espericueta (softball, 3.81 GPA)

Third TeamKarla Navarro (women’s soccer, 3.73 GPA)Rebekah Eaves (volleyball, 3.71 GPA)Karen Melendrez (women’s soccer, 3.71 GPA)Yolaine Mosquera Lopez (volleyball (3.71 GPA)Mitzy Rangel (women’s soccer, 3.70 GPA)Eduardo Banuelos (men’s soccer, 3.61 GPA)

SUCCESS

RECRUITMENT Community College Going Rate

RETENTION COMPLETION

Fall to Spring Retention

Spring to Spring Retention

Arizona Western College44.9%

State of Arizona31.8%

United States23.7%

2016–2017 Degrees & Certificates

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