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Waubonsee Community College Report to the Community2

Given the tremendous growth of the region and the college, no year is

quite like any other at Waubonsee Community College. In an effort to

capture the unique highlights of each academic year and keep members of our

community informed, we are introducing this 2008 Report to the Community as the first of what will be an annual publication.

Waubonsee continues to experience unprecedented growth, and every

semester brings new students looking to shape their futures. Through all of

the changes, Waubonsee has never lost sight of our five core values of quality,

innovation, accessibility, value and service. This Report to the Community

illustrates the ways in which the college continues to embody these values in

all that we do.

Recent years have brought many changes for Waubonsee, but 2007-2008 stands

out as a particularly special year, as we concluded our 40th anniversary with

the grand opening of our Academic and Professional Center. The theme for the

From the President

Core Values:�� Innovation-We are actively engaged on the frontiers of

education, continuously improving the learning environment for

our students and communities.

��Value-We focus every resource directly on the search for

learning, creating tangible benefits in everything we do.

��Quality-We constantly redefine what it means to be “the best,”

seeking to improve in every area and exceed the expectations of

those we serve.

��Accessibility-We remove barriers to learning formed by

time, geography, education, culture, experience or beliefs to

provide a full range of quality educational opportunities for all

who can benefit.

��Service-We view the world from the perspective of those we

serve anticipating needs and striving to exceed expectations while

demonstrating a caring, knowledgeable, consistent connection

with each individual every time they meet us.

Waubonsee Community College Report to the Community 3

anniversary was “Celebrating 40 Years of Student Success,” and the college’s “Fabulous 40” initiative, which

recognized alumni and students who live Waubonsee’s mission, vision and values, provided the perfect

opportunity to spotlight the depth and breadth of this student success.

While this Report to the Community focuses on the many accomplishments and advances made by the

college in the past year, it also serves to set the stage for the future. The current 2008-2009 academic year

is shaping up to be another historic year for the college with the opening of our new Student Center in

Sugar Grove and the groundbreaking of new campuses in Plano and downtown Aurora.

Waubonsee continues to put its values into action each and every day for the benefit of the community.

Thank you for your continued support.

Christine J. Sobek, Ed.D., President

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DR. HEATHER LaCOST


State-of-the-Art Academic Environment

Waubonsee has always been at the forefront of innovatively delivering

new technologies and instructional techniques for the benefit of its

students. With the grand opening of the Academic and Professional Center

(APC) in fall 2007, faculty had even more opportunities to integrate innovation

into the classroom. Faculty demonstrated the utility of these eye-opening

technologies as part of the grand opening building tours.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Heather LaCost advocated for the

inclusion of a social science lab in the new building. She uses the lab to show

students the science behind her discipline. Many students learn better working

hands-on, she said, and the lab enables her to bring the learning to life. One

experiment focuses on Sniffy, a virtual lab rat, that students can condition

using different stimuli. The cutting-edge technology really comes out when Dr.

LaCost’s class uses BioPac Science Lab materials to measure brain waves and

biofeedback, like eye blinks and heart rate.

Psychology Instructor Scott Hollenback increases his teaching efficiency by

taking advantage of the technology available in all of the media-ready APC

classrooms. One piece of technology making a big difference is the iClicker,

which is quickly becoming ubiquitous among many faculty members. The

iClickers provide anonymous, immediate and corrective feedback for the

instructor and the student on anything from polls to quizzes.

“We have all sat in a classroom and didn’t know what the teacher meant,”

Hollenback said. “As an instructor, I am now able to gauge what the students

are understanding using the iClicker technology. Students are more engaged

and attentive. It’s made me a better instructor to see first-hand if students are

understanding the lecture.”

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ValueScholarships: Value Beyond Mere DollarsCertain things have a value beyond any dollar

amount — second chances, a job that you

love, the opportunity to receive a gift and pay it

forward. Just ask 32-year-old Waubonsee student

Andrea Jennings.

Jennings, a resident of Aurora, is back at

Waubonsee after a 10-year absence. The first

time around, money stood in the way of her

academic plans.

“I was working, I had a little girl, and daycare was

expensive,” Jennings said. “If I’d had the money, I

would have been able to go to school and still have

time for my daughter.”

As it was, Jennings put family and work first and

stopped going to school. Like most sacrifices, it

was done more out of need than desire. “I was so

depressed,” Jennings recalls. “Every semester that

goes by that you’re not in school is a semester you

can’t get back.”

Finally, in December 2007, an opportunity

presented itself. Jennings was working in the

mortgage industry, and due to the economy, her

company was making some layoffs. Realizing that

she was in a better position to handle a layoff than

most of her older colleagues, Jennings asked the

company to let her go.

The next day Jennings used part of her severance

pay to register at Waubonsee. She started classes

in January 2008, and after a few months of getting

back into the routine of college, she was excelling

in her nursing program prerequisite courses.

It was in a math class that she learned of

the scholarships offered by the Waubonsee

Community College Foundation — the day before

the applications were due. But she met the tight

deadline and was rewarded with the $2,000 Emma

Brighman Endowed Scholarship.

While the money itself is a huge help, Jennings

also sees value beyond the dollar amount.

“The accomplishment of it meant a lot to me,” she

said. “It was a scholastic achievement for someone

who had gone a long time without one. It solidified

the idea that I was doing the right thing with my

life and should keep going. It was a nice welcome

back.”

There is no greater value in higher education

than what students gain from Waubonsee.

For hundreds of students, this value is only

accentuated by the scholarships granted by the

Waubonsee Community College Foundation.

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“I know that I’m going to make (scholarship donors) the Brighmans proud of their family name. I have no intention of doing anything less.”

ANDREA JENNINGS, Nursing Student

“Waubonsee off ers me a great schedule, availability to the courses I want, and convenience to my home. Really, what it off ers is accessibility.”

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Automotive Technology Student


Quality

When it comes to earning

accolades, Waubonsee’s

Automotive Technology program is

definitely on the fast track. During the

2007-08 academic year, the program

won two national awards that have

added to its already long-standing

reputation as a high-quality program.

The first major award of the year

came in the fall when Waubonsee’s

program was named the best in the

nation by the Automotive Industry

Planning Council (AIPC). The

AIPC judged schools based on their

ability to prepare graduates for the

workplace, the opportunities students

have for involvement in vocational

student club activities, and the

continuing education efforts of the

faculty and staff.

“This is the achievement of a lifetime

for our program,” Associate Professor

of Automotive Technology Ken Kunz

said. But the program was not done

earning accolades quite yet. With the

spring season came another best-in-

nation ranking as Chicago Pneumatic

and Tomorrow’s Technician (T2), a

trade magazine published by Babcox

Publications, honored Waubonsee

with the inaugural T2 School of the

Year Award. Waubonsee rose to the

top of the 170 schools that entered

the competition and was presented

with $7,000 worth of tools for student

use.

Waubonsee’s Automotive Technology

program has received Master

Automotive Service certification

from the National Automotive

Technicians Education Foundation

(NATEF). The curriculum includes

classroom instruction, live work on

faculty-and student-owned vehicles,

and extracurricular activities and

competitions such as SkillsUSA and

the Hot Rodder of Tomorrow Engine

Challenge. This winning combination

thoroughly prepares students to

succeed in the automotive industry.

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AccessibilityOnline Learning

Waubonsee exhibits a strong commitment to its core value of

accessibility in many ways. The college offers classes at a wide variety

of times and locations to fit students’ busy family, career and personal schedules.

However, one of the strongest ways Waubonsee brings its educational programs

to wider audiences is through its online classes.

Every semester, students can choose from approximately 150 online courses

in multiple areas. More than 7,000 students took classes delivered over the

Internet in 2007-2008. Waubonsee was one of the first colleges in Illinois to

aggressively look for ways to offer online courses and is one of the few higher

education institutions in Illinois to offer fully accredited associate degrees

through distance learning.

Assistant Professor of Mathematics Amy Del Medico regularly teaches two

classes online, Basic Statistics and Calculus for Business and Social Science.

“Online math classes are different than your history or philosophy classes,” she

said. Because students need to see the math problems worked and explained,

Del Medico utilizes cutting-edge technology that allows her to record not just

the audio portion of her lectures, but also the work she does on the whiteboard

in the classroom. Students can then follow along and have a similar experience

to the student who takes the same course live in a classroom. “As an instructor,

you have to put a lot more thought into designing the course,” she added.

Waubonsee’s model of online learning employs asynchronous methods, which

allow students to complete their assignments and follow lessons anytime and

anywhere. Del Medico sees when students submit their work and ask questions

— often in the middle of the night. “You can do your work after the kids go to

bed or after you get home from work if you’re on third shift,” she said.

While Waubonsee offers a variety of flexible format and accessible classes, it

doesn’t get much more accessible than an online course that allows a mom to

complete her degree at the kitchen table with a baby on her knee.

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AMY DEL MEDICO

Assistant Professor of Mathematics

The unique aspect of the program, the

“Dunham Difference,” is the extra services

Dunham Academy students receive. These

services include one-on-one academic

mentoring, life skills development, career

advising, fi nancial aid counseling and

access to technology via a laptop computer

that is provided to each student in the

program. Communications Instructor Allison

DeStefano is shown working with Dunham

Academy students.


Dunham Early College Academy

The Dunham Early College Academy exemplifies Waubonsee’s core value

of service in a concrete and meaningful way. Through the Dunham

Academy, under-served students get a head start on a successful transition

into college by attending college classes tuition-free while they are still in high

school. Students from Aurora School Districts 129 and 131 selected for the

program attend dual-credit college courses at Waubonsee’s Aurora Campus

each afternoon, allowing them to simultaneously earn their high school

diploma and college credit. Many of the students selected for the Dunham

Academy are those who might otherwise not go to college.

By all accounts, the Dunham Early College Academy’s inaugural year was a

resounding success. Thirty-eight of the 50 students enrolled earned the full 12

credit hours. Dunham scholars also earned a higher percentage of satisfactory

grades than WCC students overall. Equally impressive is the fact that the

Dunham scholars’ ACT scores were higher than their matched sample, and

their need to take developmental English dropped by 25 percent. In addition to

academic achievement, the students developed a sense of community, despite

the fact they attend rival high schools.

Dr. Bill Marzano, Waubonsee Assistant Vice President of Community

Development, credits the dedicated staff and faculty with the program’s

success. Now in its second year, changes in the curriculum and selection

process have made the program even stronger.

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Sugar Grove Campus New buildings have opened during the past three

fall semesters — Campus Operations in 2005, the

Science Building in 2006, and the Academic and

Professional Center (APC) in 2007. In addition to

housing classrooms and offices for the business and

social science disciplines, the APC also features a

large event room that has already been extensively

utilized by the college and the larger community.

The grand opening of the APC on September 14,

2007, took on special meaning as it served as

the capstone to the college’s 40th anniversary

celebration. As such, the event’s program

highlighted not only the new building but also

Waubonsee’s “Fabulous 40” alumni and students.

In conjunction with the building of the APC,

additional improvements were made to the north

side of the Sugar Grove Campus, including new

sidewalks and landscaping, and an expanded

parking lot with student drop-off area.

Coinciding with the building of the Student Center,

several other south side campus projects were

undertaken: stormwater management improvements

to Lake Huntoon, hardscape and landscape adjacent

to the Student Center, and landscape enhancements

to the south parking lot. A new Kiln Shelter is being

constructed for Waubonsee’s outdoor wood-fired

kilns. This project is scheduled to be completed by

December 2008.

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Aurora CampusExtensive planning for the new

132,000-square-foot downtown Aurora

Campus occurred this year. The existing

structures on the new site were demolished

in fall 2007. The Aurora City Council

approved the preliminary designs for both

the new building and campus site, as well

as an Intergovernmental Agreement. For

the latest news, visit

www.waubonsee.edu/aurora

Plano CampusWaubonsee’s Plano Campus on

Route 34 will bring a comprehensive

college campus into the heart of a growing

community. During 2007-2008, site and

building planning were completed, and

the educational plan for the campus was

finalized. For the latest news,

visit www.waubonsee.edu/plano

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Highlighted 2007-2008 improvement projects and institutional effectiveness measures:

� Waubonsee submitted its first Higher Learning Commission Academic

Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) Systems Portfolio. This is a

significant milestone in the college’s commitment to institutional quality

improvement processes.

� The Banner Financial Aid Module of the new Administrative Software

System was successfully launched in the fall of 2007. In addition, the

Banner System has implemented several “GO GREEN” initiatives including

employee payroll reporting and student grade reports. Illinois Community

College Board reporting requirements were successfully accomplished

through the new Banner System. Additionally, work has been accomplished

on document imaging and privacy security measures for stored documents.

� The college’s Computer Information Systems (CIS) Department completed

a two-year National MentorLinks Grant from the National Science

Foundation and the American Association of Community Colleges to

enhance CIS curriculum, industry partnerships and student recruitment.

� A new Associate in Arts degree was approved in Teaching-Special

Education. And, more than 470 curriculum changes were made to update

Waubonsee’s educational programs and to ensure our offerings are

responding to the needs of students, employers and the community.

� Waubonsee implemented several emergency preparedness and campus

safety measures this year including the Crisis Assessment Team, the

Emergency Response Team, and new guidelines and resources for students,

faculty, staff and visitors. Building evacuation, tornado drills and spotlight

information sessions were conducted.

That commitment to continuous improvement was formalized in

2003 when the college chose to participate in the Academic Quality

Improvement Program (AQIP) accreditation process. AQIP is now the system

through which Waubonsee maintains its accredited status with the Higher

Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and

Schools. AQIP’s goal is to infuse the principles and benefits of continuous

improvement into the culture of colleges and universities in order to assure

and advance the quality of higher education.

Psychology Instructor Scott Hollenback

lectures in the Academic and

Professional Center (APC).


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The Access Center for Students with Disabilities captured

an Honorable Mention Award from the National Council

of Instructional Administrators Exemplary Initiatives

competition for their “First Move” orientation program.

� Interactive Health Solutions named Waubonsee as one of

the “50 Healthiest Companies in America for 2007.” The

award recognizes the college’s commitment to the health and

well-being of employees and focus on creating a culture that

encourages everyone to take an active role in preventative

care.

� Waubonsee students won a 30-second public service

announcement competition from the Illinois Department

of Transportation/Division of Traffic Safety and Illinois

Children’s Hospital. Their entry was called “Who’s Your

Buckle Buddy?” and focused on the importance of child

passenger safety.

�� The Conservation Foundation recognized the college with its

Sustainable Development Award. Waubonsee also hosted the

Fox River EcoSystem Partnership 2007 Summit, “Creating

Lean and Green Communities.”

�� Waubonsee received the Innovative Solutions Outstanding

Accomplishments Award from the River Valley Workforce

Investment Board for its Aurora Community Technology

Center program. The center provides free computer training.

�� The college’s Workforce Development

Department, in cooperation with Hesed

House (a homeless shelter in Aurora)

and the City of Aurora, launched the

Employment Skills Program to assist the

homeless in re-entering the workforce. A

$28,000 Community Development Block

Grant helps support the program.

Waubonsee Community College, A History, Volume I, 1966 to 1974 and

Volume II, 1973 to 2007

were published by the

college during the 2007-

2008 academic year.

David Robinson, former

Director of Public

Information, authored

Volume I. Dr. John Swalec,

President Emeritus,

authored Volume II.


�� The college received the Greater Aurora Chamber of

Commerce President’s Award. The recognition highlights

Waubonsee’s commitment to the business community,

chamber partnerships and to the Aurora community.

�� Waubonsee implemented the first year of a three-year nearly

$250,000 U.S. Department of Education Upward Bound Grant

to serve low-income, first-generation students from East

Aurora High School by providing academic support, college

preparation, mentoring and guidance.

�� There were outstanding levels of student participation in

the fourth annual Ethics Bowl, the Volunteer Income Tax

Assistance project, and several other community service

projects spearheaded by the Criminal Justice Club, Latinos

Unidos, Womyn for Womyn Alliance, Waubonsee Student

Nurses and the Business Club. Waubonsee’s Phi Omicron

Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) achieved the Three Star

Chapter Level and hosted the 2007 Illinois Region’s Honors

Institute and Leadership Conference.

It was a banner year for

Waubonsee athletics.

The men’s and women’s

cross country teams both

advanced to Nationals. A

member of the men’s golf

team and two members

of the women’s tennis

team also advanced to the

nationals competition. And

the men’s basketball team

upset McHenry County

College to earn a spot in

the NJCAA Division II

National Finals.

The second class of outstanding former Waubonsee

student athletes were inducted into the college’s

Athletic Hall of Fame, representing the intercollegiate

sports of wrestling, soccer, baseball, basketball, softball

and tennis.


Foundation

Providing Dollars for Scholars

The Waubonsee Community College Foundation is a not-for-profit

organization that supports the philosophy and purpose of Waubonsee

by working toward the following goals:

� continue funding existing scholarship programs and initiate new ones;

� advance the educational and charitable purposes of the college; and

� increase individual, foundation and corporate support for the

Waubonsee Community College Foundation.

The primary mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for scholarships.

Gifts to the Foundation change the lives of Waubonsee students every day.

For the 2007-2008 academic year, 227 scholarships valued at nearly $160,000

were used by Waubonsee Community College students.

Leadership for the Foundation and oversight of its almost $2.5 million

in assets is provided by a board of directors, which is comprised of 25

community leaders from a variety of industries, the President of the college,

the Director of Fund Development, and two other college administrators.

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Fundraising Efforts The “Foundations for the Future” campaign has successfully raised

almost $425,000 in scholarship funds by highlighting specific

industries. Three major appeals have been completed, including the

Land Development and Construction Industry Appeal; the Banking

on the Future Appeal; and the Real Estate Brokers, Developers and

Realtors Appeal. The real estate appeal, which wrapped up in 2007-

2008, was the most successful campaign thus far, raising $175,000.

Major sponsors included: Property Concepts, Inc.; Angelo Kleronomos;

Robert L. Sohol; Daly Group LLC; and john greene Realty.

For the past 21 years, the Foundation has hosted a golf outing with

funds coming from individual golfers and corporate sponsors. The

2008 event at Edgebrook Golf Course in Sandwich raised more than

$25,000.

Finally, an annual appeal asks alumni, board members and staff

to support student scholarships through donations and payroll

deductions. To make a donation, contact Waubonsee’s Office of Fund

Development at (630) 466-2316.

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Recognized for ExcellenceWaubonsee Community College received the “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence

in Financial Reporting” from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United

States and Canada (GFOA) for its 2007 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

This was the ninth consecutive year the college has received this award. Waubonsee was

one of only 16 community colleges in Illinois to receive the award, and one of only 61

colleges and universities in the U.S. to receive this award from the GFOA for 2007.

2008 Expenses

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Board of Trustees

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Dr. Richard C. Bodie

Aurora

Board Member 1998-2013

Physician

Karen L. Cotter

Plano


Business Executive

James K. Detzler

Oswego


Business Executive

Richard “Shorty” W. Dickson

Bristol

Chair

Board Member

1972-1987, 1989-2013

Insurance Executive

James K. Michels

Elburn


Consulting Engineer

Rebecca D. Oliver

Plano

Secretary


Business Executive

James E. Pilmer

Aurora

Vice-Chair


Municipal Executive

Vicky Tullock

Plano

Student Trustee

2007-2008

Sofia Zafar

Sugar Grove

Student Trustee

2008-2009


Facts & FiguresOur District

� Encompasses 600 square miles

� Includes southern Kane County and portions of

Kendall, DeKalb, LaSalle and Will counties

� Serves 22 municipalities, 12 public high school districts

and eight private high schools

� Current population : 411,000

� Projected population in 2020: 543,000

Our Offerings� Transfer Programs

� Occupational Programs

� Developmental Education

� Workforce Development

� Community Education

� Student Services

Courses Offered *2007-2008

Our Staff� Waubonsee is the third largest employer in the Aurora

area, with more than 1,500 employees.

� More than 90 percent of our faculty members hold a

master’s or doctorate degree.

� Our 15:1 student to faculty ratio creates a positive

personalized learning environment for students.

Our Student Body

� 26,652 enrolled in 2007-2008

� 168,000 credit hours of courses taken in 2007-2008

� Average age of credit student: 26

� Average age of noncredit student: 49

� 30% full-time; 70% part-time

*Includes all course selections.

Waubonsee Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. For more information on the college’s nondiscrimination policies, contact the Director of Human Resources at (630) 466-7900, ext.2367; Waubonsee Community College, Route 47 at Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, IL 60554-9454.

Our Vision-Waubonsee Community College opens the door of knowledge,

sparks imaginations, and enlightens lives through learning.

We welcome the diverse abilities, goals, and experiences of

individuals standing on the threshold of discovery. Our success

is defined by the dreams we help shape, the opportunities we

help design, and the futures we help create.

www.waubonsee.edu

SUGAR GROVERoute 47 at Waubonsee Dr.Sugar Grove, IL 60554(630) 466-7900

AURORA5 E. Galena Blvd.Aurora, IL 60506(630) 801-7900

COPLEY2060 Ogden Ave. Aurora, IL 60504(630) 585-7900

PLANORoute 34 at Waubonsee Dr.Plano, IL 60545Opening 2011

2008 Report to the Community

Documents

Transcript of 2008 Report to the Community