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2015 –2016A N N U A L R E P O R T

WITH HONOR ROLL OF DONORS AND HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS

“ I am available to speak to that prospect. The AS program was a stepping stone for me. I proudly wear my Director of Clinical Services badge with my 1.5-inch MSN initials!”

– MICHELLE TETER, RN, ’07, ’13

We’re fortunate to have a cadre of nursing graduates who are always willing to share their Excelsior experiences with prospective students. That peer-to-peer communication adds credibility to our programs in a way that is different from that which our admissions counselors can provide.

3EXCELSIOR COLLEGE ANNUAL REPORT 2015–2016

Dear Friends,

Excelsior College was founded on a fundamental public purpose—to help adults, many of them traditionally left behind by higher education, earn a college degree.

As the College’s newly appointed president, I am humbled and honored to take on this tremendous responsibility. It is critical that our values of accessibility, affordability, and academic integrity endure and serve as a guide as we fulfill our commitment to degree completion, continuing education, and career readiness.

Over the past 45 years, more than 164,000 students have found success in our unique and flexible educational model. Without the support and financial contributions of our alumni, trustees, friends, faculty, staff, foundations, and community and corporate partners, their dreams may never have been realized.

We cannot thank you enough, and we ask for your continued support as we progress forward.

I believe in the transformative nature of education. A college credential remains the primary pathway to a better life for all. But degree attainment doesn’t just provide financial benefits for the individual; its power extends into civic life, creating a healthier, peaceful, and more engaged citizenry. It is the bedrock of our democracy, our moral imperative, a rising tide that lifts all boats.

Excelsior is proud of our past. Together, we can make a commitment to our future.

Ever upward,

James N. Baldwin, JD, EdD President of Excelsior College

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Bachelor’s-Level Technology Degrees Receive New ABET Accreditation In September 2016, the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology program received initial accreditation from the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, and the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology and the Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology programs earned renewed accreditation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC) of ABET.

Excelsior is one of four online institutions that holds an ABET accreditation for an IT program, and one of only two online schools with ABET accreditation of its Nuclear Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology programs.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) program focuses on preparing students to stay at the forefront of the rapidly changing technical environment, and to take on leadership roles in the information technology (IT) field. The program centers on fundamental concepts, skills, applications, and practices across a wide variety of IT domains, including software and web development, computer systems, database management, data communication, information security, and project management. The BSIT has three concentration areas: cybersecurity, information security, and network operations.

The Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineer Technology (BSNET) program opened for enrollment in 1984 in response to industry demand for a specialized degree offering flexibility for individuals performing shift work at nuclear facilities following the Three Mile Island accident five years prior. The BSNET program provides individuals working in the nuclear industry with the academic experience needed to address new problems and situations, and advance within their careers.

Students enrolled in the BSNET program will gain expertise in areas such as nuclear materials, health and physics safety, atomic and nuclear physics, and computer applications.

The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (BSEET) program has maintained ABET accreditation since 1996. In August 2010, the BSEET received a renewal of the ABET accreditation by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET, which was for the period of six years. The BSEET program provides emphasis on problem solving, analysis, design, project management, and implementation of systems pertaining to electrical engineering technology, with concentrations in electronics, nanotechnology, and power systems. Students enrolled in the BSEET program gain theory, mathematical, and practical foundations in electrical and electronic circuits, microprocessors, microcontrollers, communication systems, powers systems, nano-fabrication, and nanotechnology.

Pizza Hut and Excelsior Partner to Deliver “Life Unboxed EDU”Excelsior has collaborated with Pizza Hut, the world’s largest pizza company, to offer continuing education opportunities to its employees and their immediate family members through its Life Unboxed EDU program. In addition to reduced tuition and fees for all Pizza Hut employees, the program awards college credits for on-the-job management-level training courses (up to

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69 credit hours for area coaches and up to 53 credit hours for restaurant general managers) toward a degree program.

“Pizza Hut is committed to providing our team members with opportunities to reach their highest potential, and this custom-designed program with Excelsior College is an exciting example of that,” said David Gibbs, CEO, Pizza Hut, when the partnership was announced in December 2015. “The cost of going to college is a significant hurdle for many people who have a desire to continue their education, so we are taking away as much of that burden as possible through Life Unboxed EDU.”

Excelsior College was chosen as Pizza Hut’s education partner for Life Unboxed EDU due to its ability to understand the needs of adult learners who are balancing education with careers, families, and other responsibilities. In addition, the College commissioned its Center for the Assessment of Post-Traditional Instruction, Training, and Learning (CAPITAL) to evaluate the Pizza Hut management-level training for college-level equivalency, ultimately mapping the awarded training credit into four business degree programs.

The Life Unboxed EDU program gives every Pizza Hut employee — equity or franchise, salaried or hourly — and their immediate family members a discount of 45 percent off undergraduate tuition at Excelsior College (15 percent for graduate programs). On top of that, Pizza Hut will pay up to $5,250 per year in tuition, books, and fees for each salaried, full-time corporate employee participating in the program. This direct-fund, upfront payment is not a reimbursement, allowing team members to start their ongoing education journeys immediately, no matter their financial status.

One such employee is Mamoud Bazian, a Pizza Hut area coach who’s been with the company for 17 years and is working toward an associate degree in business. With four children, one of Bazian’s biggest motivations for starting the program was so his children could have the privilege of saying both parents graduated from college.

Bazian added, “The credit transfers offered were also one of the biggest motivators — almost like running a marathon, but

starting at mile 13 instead of mile 1. Knowing I wasn’t starting at zero was satisfying.”

“Empowering our employees to become their best selves through education is one of the greatest investments we can make as a company,” said Amy Messersmith, chief people officer, Pizza Hut. “We know that we’ll see even more stories like Mamoud’s as this program continues to roll out.”

Excelsior College Forms Student Veterans of America ChapterGiven the College’s history as an educator of choice for military service members and veterans, Excelsior formed a chapter of Student Veterans of America (SVA) in 2016.

In having a chapter, the College aims to provide veterans with a sense of community and connectedness much like they experienced as servicemembers. SVA’s mission is like that of Excelsior’s Center for Military and Veteran Education in that it looks to “provide military veterans with the resources, support, and advocacy needed to succeed in higher education and following graduation.”

Excelsior’s SVA chapter is part of a national group of more than 1,300 chapters on college campuses throughout the United States. These student groups provide peer-to-peer networks for veterans, support student success, advocate for student veterans, and provide support with college to career transition. At the national level, SVA serves as an advocate for veteran-related governmental policies, and provides scholarships, mentoring, networking, and career transition through partnerships.

“We are very happy to be approved for SVA membership,” said Carolyn Adamczyk, director of the Lt. Col. Bryant A Murray

Pizza Hut employee Mamoud Bazian


Veterans Center, when Excelsior’s application to start a chapter was approved. “Those of us who work in the Center for Military and Veteran Education know a sense of connection and service are important to the military community overall, and vital to veterans transitioning to a civilian environment. The SVA’s flexible structure was created to enable individual chapters to meet their unique military and veteran student needs. Our chapter will be what our students need it to be.”

Excelsior’s SVA Chapter will be coordinated through the Veterans Center, and provide new opportunities for expanding the visibility and resources of the Center. Chapter members will include active members (military, veterans and family members who are Excelsior students), alumni members (Excelsior graduates who are military and veterans) and honorary members (members deemed acceptable by the SVO officers or designated by Excelsior staff).

School of Nursing Maintains Its Designation as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education Following a rigorous peer-review process, Excelsior College’s School of Nursing has been designated as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing for the fourth consecutive time. The designation, which recognizes Excelsior for “Creating Environments That Enhance Student Learning and Professional Development,” extends until 2021.

“The link between nursing education level and patient outcomes has become increasingly clear in recent years, driving demand for better educated nurses. Excelsior’s unique model is helping to meet that demand by providing a quality pathway for non-traditional students,” said Mary Lee Pollard, PhD, RN, CNE, the dean of the School of Nursing. “This designation serves as further validation of our model and the ability of our staff and faculty to provide a quality education to nurses across the professional continuum.”

In the official announcement, National League for Nursing CEO Beverly Malone, PhD, RN, FAAN, said, “Centers of Excellence raise the bar for all nursing programs by serving as role models of visionary leadership and inclusive excellence that nurture the next generation of nurses.”

Excelsior held its first induction ceremony for its SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society chapter on July 7, the day before Commencement. The College recognized 27 graduates who have served or who currently serve in the military, National Guard, or Reserves, and have met certain academic and ethical standards. Here, James Lettko, chief operating officer of Excelsior College, addresses the inductees. Lettko served in the U.S. Army and New York National Guard for more than 25 years.

Mary Lee Pollard (center) accepts the certificate designating the School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education.


Excelsior has been a designated a Center of Excellence since 2005.

More than 17,000 of Excelsior’s 38,000 students are pursuing nursing degrees. Excelsior’s associate degree competency-based education program serves individuals with experience in clinically oriented health care disciplines, such as licensed practical or vocational nurses. The College’s bachelor’s and master’s degree programs serve registered nurses seeking an advanced education and a credential increasingly in demand across the health care fields. Many of the master’s program students go on to pursue careers as nurse educators.

Currently 48 institutions hold the Center of Excellence designation, which is designed to recognize schools of nursing, schools within a system, and health care organizations that have achieved a level of excellence in one of four designated areas. According to NLN, “Through public recognition and distinction, the program acknowledges the outstanding innovations, commitment, and sustainability of excellence these organizations convey.”

The associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in nursing at Excelsior College are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The ACEN is a specialized accrediting agency for nursing recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

The link between nursing education level and patient

outcomes has become increasingly clear in recent years, driving demand for better educated nurses. Excelsior’s unique model

is helping to meet that demand by providing a

quality pathway for non-traditional students.

— Mary Lee Pollard Dean, School of Nursing

The Nyquist Leadership Series brought together professionals working in public health and economic development to dis-cuss the relationship between health and the investment of resources into neighborhoods, buildings, and businesses. Panelists included Kathy M. Sheehan, mayor of Albany, New York, and Kaitlyn W. Meirs, program associate at the Rob-ert Wood Johnson Foundation. Dorcey Applyrs (right), faculty program director for public health at Excelsior College, moderated.


STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

June 30, 2016 and 2015

2016 2015ASSETS

Total current assets 44,722,834 46,077,719

Fixed assets 23,546,454 16,082,049

Other assets 534,471 872,592

Total assets 68,803,759 63,032,360

LIABILITIES

Total current liabilities 22,482,470 20,215,478

Other liabilities 12,612,082 7,141,571

Total liabilities 35,094,552 27,357,049

NET ASSETS

Total unrestricted 31,648,855 33,829,819

Total restricted 2,060,352 1,845,492

Total net assets 33,709,207 35,675,311

Total liabilities and net assets 68,803,759 63,032,360


ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM

DEGREES BY SCHOOL

July 2015–June 2016 Associate Baccalaureate Certificate Master’s Total

Business & Technology 573 707 6 291 1,577

Health Sciences N/A 92 2 24 118

Liberal Arts 259 1,483 N/A 49 1,791

Nursing 718 394 6 196 1,314

Public Service N/A 114 4 30 148

Total: 1,550 2,790 18 590 4,948

STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS

< 24: 2,726 (7%)

24 – 29: 7,136 (18%)

30–39: 14,123 (36%)

40–49: 10,183 (26%)

50 – 59: 4,241 (11%)

60+: 665 (2%)37.1 years

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20

25

30

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Gender

Female:

20,833 (53%)

Male:

18,229 (47%)

N/A: 12 (< 1%)

Average

White: 23,049 (59%)

Black or African American: 8,414 (22%)

Hispanic: 3,961 (10%)

Asian: 1,218 (3%)

Two or More Races: 1,165 (3%)

Unknown: 807 (2%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 218 (< 1%)

American Indian or Alaskan Native: 242 (< 1%)

Race/Ethnicity Employment Military Service

Full-time: 75% Part-time: 10% Not employed: 15%

Active: 31% Veteran: 11% Non-military: 58%

Associate Baccalaureate Certificate Master’s Baccalaureate- Master’s Grad Certificate Total

Business 1,450 2,566 N/A 1,188 N/A N/A 5,204

Technology 1,342 3,879 46 543 N/A 19 5,829

Health Science N/A 835 61 174 108 7 1,185

Liberal Arts 1,528 6,593 N/A 89 N/A N/A 8,210

Nursing 15,249 1,528 N/A 485 264 13 17,539

Public Service 77 847 4 179 N/A N/A 1,107

Total: 19,646 16,248 111 2,658 372 39 39,074


At Excelsior College, we are grateful for the consistent and generous support from our alumni, faculty, staff, friends, and organizations

during fiscal year 2015–2016. Excelsior finished the fiscal year having raised over $460,000, which provides much needed financial resources to help our students succeed. For the adult learner pursuing a college degree, success does not always come easy. Career and family responsibilities compete with study time and academic research. Financial obligations and tight family budgets often restrict adult learners from taking the courses they need to complete their chosen degree program. With the support of our donors to scholarships and academic programs, our students receive much needed financial help to overcome obstacles to a college degree.

A total of 1,660 donors made gifts that will transform and sustain a student’s efforts to complete their college degree. Many of their gifts supported endowed scholarships that make awards to students who have demonstrated financial need. Scholarships and other awards also offer students the encouragement to persist in their education, to not give up, and to strive on to their ultimate goal of earning a degree, as more than 164,000 Excelsior alumni have done before them.

The financial highlights and accomplishments that follow are made possible by the unwavering support of our donors, and as you’ll see, every gift matters. These gifts have a significant impact on the success of students and the College’s ability to be a model for higher education in the 21st century.

Excelsior College Annual FundGifts to the College’s annual fund are vital to Excelsior’s ability to achieve its mission of serving adult learners. In short, the Excelsior College Annual Fund enables the College to be a cost-effective choice for students. Support for the College in annual gifts is one of the best ways to impact current students, because it helps the College continue providing opportunities for those pursuing their educational goals in a flexible, individualized manner.

■ Total annual unrestricted giving to Excelsior College was just over $308,000, the fifth year in a row that annual unrestricted support exceeded $300,000.

■ The Purple & Gold Society, which recognizes donors with three or more years of consecutive giving, has been steadily increasing every year and expanded to 726 donors.

■ The College was supported by 232 new donors, providing the College with $23,000 in new gifts to the Excelsior College Annual Fund and endowed scholarships.

■ Leadership giving increased to 80 donors and organizations contributing at least $1,000 to the College.

Excelsior College EndowmentGifts to endowed funds at the College support student scholarships, academic programs, and student services. Gifts to endowed funds are permanently restricted and are invested by the College to produce a consistent level of support every year. Endowment giving reached $176,623 during the year, with 198 donors contributing to endowed funds.

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The College’s endowment continues to grow year over year, a testament to the support of our donors and to the College’s commitment to provide consistent financial support to students.

ENDOWMENT YEAR-END TOTAL

Several new endowed funds were created for the College during the year: two scholarship funds and one endowed fund for employee leadership development.

RON MILLER NURSING SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND

The fund supports the awards of scholarships to nurse assistants, LVNs, and LPNs seeking an associate degree and a path to becoming a registered nurse (RN) through Excelsior College’s independent study format. The fund was established by then President John Ebersole and Jerry Neff, chair of the Board of Trustees.

CAROLE M. THOMAS SCHOLARSHIP ENDOWMENT FUND FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS

Funds from this scholarship will be awarded to women entering or continuing in any of Excelsior College’s programs in business within the School of Business & Technology. The scholarship was established through the generosity of Karen Halaco, Esq.

MURRAY H. BLOCK LEADERSHIP EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER ENDOWMENT FUND

Murray H. Block established this fund to support leadership education and development for employees of Excelsior College.

Grant Funding Reaches New HighDuring the 2015–2016 academic year, Excelsior College received notice from four funding sources that previously

submitted project proposals had been accepted. Funds awarded total $3,185,374, more grant funding awarded than in any year in the College’s history.

■ The Fred L. Emerson Foundation (Auburn, NY), a private, family foundation, awarded $25,000 toward the Fred L. Emerson Foundation Scholarship Fund, providing scholarships for financially needy students who demonstrate high academic achievement.

■ The New York State Education Department (Albany, NY), through its Library Collection Aid, Coordinated Collection Development Aid program, awarded $10,497 toward the OvidSP research database. The database offers full-text articles from select titles in the OvidSP collection, consisting of articles in the fields of clinical medicine, behavioral and social sciences, life sciences, nursing, physical science and engineering, and psychology. The database is available to the public on the Excelsior campus in Albany, NY.

■ USA Funds (Indianapolis, IN) awarded $150,000 to Excelsior College for Quality Assurance for Nontraditional Education Providers. This planning project of The Presidents’ Forum of Excelsior College in partnership with the Distance Education Accreditation Commission, seeks to explore and research the need for a set of national principles to gauge quality in non-institutional learning and the viability of an umbrella organization to contain and support various existing quality assessment programs.

■ The U.S. Department of Education, Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (Washington, DC), through the First in the World program, awarded $2,999,877 for the Diagnostic Assessment and Achievement of College Skills: Personalized Feedback and Targeted Student Supports (DAACS) project. Over the next four years, Excelsior, working with Western Governors University, the University at Albany, and Rutgers University, will develop a low-stakes, formative assessment to offer an improved experience for the entering student. DAACS will assess students in both academic (i.e., reading, writing, and mathematics) and non-academic areas (i.e. self-regulation; intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; self-efficacy; personal relevance and control; metacognition; grit; math and test anxiety) that have been shown to be predictive of college success. The open-source tool will generate data that will lead to actionable feedback, and significantly increase data available to model and predict student needs. This will inform the delivery of appropriate student support services, ultimately leading to better success in college.

2011

568,648

2012

656,693

2013

867,909

2014

1,131,780

2015

1,305,245

2016

1,483,534

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EXCELSIOR COLLEGE RECOGNIZES AND THANKS OUR DONORS

WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE COLLEGE BETWEEN JULY 1, 2015 AND JUNE 30, 2016

WE RESPECT THOSE WHO WISH TO REMAIN ANONYMOUS AND HAVE NOT LISTED THEM IN THIS REPORT.

13EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF DONORS 2015–2016

BENEFACTORS SOCIETY

$15,000 OR MORE

Elizabeth L. Bewley * u H

Murray Block * u ■ John Ebersole and Constance

Cramer * u ■ ✤ Fred L. Emerson

Foundation, Inc. *

SEFCU ** ■ WMHT Educational

Telecommunications * u ■ ✤

SUSTAINERS CIRCLE

$5,000-$14,999

Anonymous American Counseling

Association * BBL Charitable

Foundation, Inc ** ■ Angelina H. Fabello * H Johnson & Johnson * u KeyBank National

Association * u ■ Cathy Kushner and David

Lindholm * u ■

Michael J. Loughran * u ■ TMassry Charitable

Foundation, Inc. * u ■

Norman and Micki Massry * ■ Patrick J. Moran * u

Judy and Jerry L. Neff * u H ■ T

Tata Interactive Systems * ■ W.K. Kellogg Foundation *

PATRONS CIRCLE

$1,000-$4,999

Albany Medical Center * u ■ James N. and Rebecca

A. Baldwin * ■ Helen Benjamin, PhD * u T

Wayne A. Brown, PhD * u ■ Bruce G. Cochener

Foundation * u J EWCM Donald J. Carunchio,

USN (Ret.) * u H s l The Chicago Community

Foundation (Linda Garrison Fund) **

Narongrit J. Cholvijarn * u H Daniel L. Coberly * u H

Terry Conry, PhD * u ■ TKaren S. Cox, RN, PhD,

FAAN * u H s Willie Autry Curtis * u H

Donald Dea * u ■ TDeloitte Foundation * u ◊ Kenneth L. Desforges, MSc,

PMP, CISSP-ISSMP * u H The Desmond Hotel &

Conference Center * u ■ EQT Foundation *

Excelsior College Staff Members *

Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund * u

Fidelity Investments * u ■ Scott Christopher

Garrand * u H J Linda S. Garrison * H Don Patrick Geiger * u H J

Glennpeter Jewelers * ■ ✤ Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg,

USA (Ret.) * u E

Karen A. Halaco * u H ■ James E. Hamby, PhD * u H

Dwayn Miles Hanford * u H ■ T

Dr. Mary Beth Hanner * u ■ William G. Harris * u ◊ TDebbie Dawson Hatmaker,

PhD, RN, FAAN * u ■ TCommand Sgt. Maj.

James Thomas Hatt, USA (Ret.) * u H l

Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C. * u ■

Mark Howe ** ■ J.O. Wells Memorial Education

Foundation, Inc. * u Mr. and Mrs. Raymond

J. Janke III * u H Garry W. Jaunal, Esq. * u H TDr. Ronald Allen Knief ** u

Jack M. Lafield * u ■ TJames M. Lally, DO,

MMM * u H J Lt. Gen. Joseph S. Laposata,

USA (Ret.) * Karl Lawrence, PhD ** Brig. General (Ret.) Jim and

Karen Lettko ** ■ J Jerry P. Maier * H K. H. Maman * u ◊ T

Ron Marzitelli * u ■ Craig and Danielle

Maslowsky * u ■ Frank Mayadas ** TLt. Cmdr. Shannon C.

McMillan * u H Jennifer McVay-Dyche and

Aron Dyche * u s Military Order of the

Purple Heart **

MMR Enterprises, Inc. * u ■ Mr. and Mrs. William T.

Moran III 2000 * H

NBT Bank * u ■

Nixon Peabody LLP * u ■ Mary O’Connor, PhD, RN,

FACHE * u H ■ TThomas and Susan

O’Hern * u H ■

David and Lynn Oliker * u ■ T

Mary Lee Pollard * u s ■

John and Andrea Pontius * u ■ Larry Purnell, PhD * Regeneron Pharmaceuticals

Inc. ** s

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Katharin Y. Rice-Gillis * u H

Col. Sharon Richie ** T

Susan D. Sargent * u H q Thomas E. Schick * u H Mr. and Mrs. Danny

L. Scott * u H Sigma Zeta Chapter ASL

Honor Society Fund ** Pamela J. Tate * u TMary Ann Thomas * u H

Times Union * u ■ ✤ Paul and Maxine Troop * u H

UHY LLP * u ■

Andre G. Vacroux, PhD * u ■ TVanguard Charitable

Endowment Program * Veritas Health Services,

Inc. * u J Verizon Foundation * u J Lawrence E. and G. Frances

Vertucci * u E

W.B. Mason * u ■ David Wallingford ** Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence

C. Wei * u H Dr. Robert A. Whitney

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Robert Williams * u H Dana E. and Barry J.

Yanulavich * u H

Richard Yep * u ■ E

FOUNDERS CIRCLE

$500-$999

Anonymous (2) Susan Au Allen *

Wallace and Jane Altes * u ■

Anthem, Inc. ■ Sharon A. Aronovitch

PhD, RN * u Amin Abdul Aziz ** u

Telaekah Brooks, JD ■ Faye M. Brown * u l Simon Brown II, USA (Ret.) * J

Anita H. Burns * u ■ Sandra Elizabeth

Butterfield ** u s Michael Ceppi * u Cristine Cioffi, Esq. William E. Cox, MA, EdD * E

The Daily Gazette ■ Victor A. DiBacco ** J Kadidia Viviane Doumbia * u Mary Ellen Duncan * Millicent Edusei

Empire BlueCross * u ■ Karen Fagan * u

Jennifer M. Gentry ** H s Thomas Gibbons * Martin S. Glore Elizabeth A. Golledge * u

Anthony Eugene Keeton ** u

Lisa LaVigna * u ■ Dr. Jane A. LeClair * Lockheed Martin

Corporation Foundation

Mazzone Hospitality ** u ■ ✤

Mazzone Management Group ■ Carolyn M. Mullens

MVP Health Care * u ■ Dr. and Mrs. Donald

J. Nolan * ■

Dr. Ruth M. Olmsted * u ■

Paula E. Peinovich, PhD * u ■ Premiere Transportation

Group ** u ■ Price Chopper’s Golub

Foundation * u ■ Martin G. Saia *

Julie Schumacher * ■ Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Smith * u H Joshua L. Smith, MAT,

EdD * u ■ E

Solomon and Solomon, PC * ■ Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne

Williams * u ■ Harry Staley * u Dr. John Theodore * u Ronald Bruce Tosto * u Verizon Foundation * u Michael T. Walczyk * u l SFC Gerald A.

Washington ** u J

Dr. Robert Waters ■ Ewan G. Wilmot J Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. Chief Yeoman Daniel J.

Woods, USN (Ret.) * u

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NYQUIST CIRCLE

Recognizes donors who have gifted the College with $1,000 or more through their cumulative donations. * Indicates a member. ** Indicates new member.

OTHER KEYS

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Stephen Walter Bushey u Robert J. Butler John T. Byrd

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David M. Cannon u q Mark B. Cantales

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Karen Carpenter-Palumbo ■ Pete Carrion III John A. Carroll ◊ William C. Carroll Jr. * u William L. Carter Mark Alan Caudill

John C. Cavalier * ■ Marcy Jo Chachakis u Ronnie W. Chaney u Cullen Chavis Pandelis P. Chryssostomides * u J

Melinda L. Clark s Robert L. Clemons William K. Clough * u J William Kershaw Cody, RN,

PhD, CNE, FAAN * Daniel Edward Collins J Minnie G. Comithier * u Roberta Yvonne Compton

Anne F. Connor * u Elizabeth V. Conrad

Dr. Jeanne Contardo ■ Russell Coon

Chadwich Michael Cooper Donna Cooper * u

Nelson M. Cooper Jr. Robert John Copeskey ** u Chief Warrant Officer 4 John J. Corkhill Paul F. Costello

Robert T. Couey

Roger D. Cox

Phillip Ford Crawford *

Julie B. Crocker u ■ Patricia A. Croop * u R Master Sgt. Jack M. Crossman,

USA (Ret.) ** u Sharon Crowell Eduardo Miguel Cruz James P. Curran, USN (Ret.) u Michael D. Current u Helen L. Curtis * u Thomas Brian Cypherd

Leonard A. Dalenberg * u

Thomas J. Dalton u ■ Charles Burton Daniels * Lisa Daniels u Patricia M. D’Astoli Wayne A. Davis Bethany T. de Barros u Sharon L. De Martini * u Dolores and Joseph De Thomasis * u Theresa DeAngelis * u Philip J. Deivernois * u Mary M. Deivert

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Linda W. Madeo

Dr. Jeanne D. Maes

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Lawrence R. Malchie ◊


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Michael J. Maloney u s

Malta Drive-In Theatre u ■ ✤

Susan E. Manning ◊

Caryl Ann A. Mannino

Jessica S. Mansmith

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Mark C. Marshall

Joan D. Marsteller

Angel Martinez Jr.

Nelda Syphrett Matney

Jeffery Jerome Matthews J

Francis Maxwell l

Douglas M. Mazzacua

Diane F. Mc Ilree u

Eileen E. McCabe

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Kerry Ann McCormick

Tammy McDuffie

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John J. McGahern

Dr. and Mrs. Scott G. McGinnis ** u

John M. McGraw

Harry D. McGuire

Randall J. McGuire * u

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Charles Chip McNeal

Evan Arthur Meacham

Patricia Ann Meira, RN u s

Pamela M. Melaragno u

Michael Melendez l

Steven P. Melessa u J

Ryan C. Mendoza

Ruby D. Mertins u

Maynard H. Merwine u

Lois A. Messina

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Robert F. Mihalik

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Devi C. Momot

Jane Monast

Timothy A. Monroe

Patricia E. Montagnino u

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Chief Petty Officer Thomas R. Mooningham, USN (Ret.) u

Joey D. Moore

Mary E. Moore u

Jacob M. Morgan

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Shahla M. Morris

Timothy D. Morris

John S. Moscoe

Matthew Craig Moss

Donald W. Mossman

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Susan L. Moyer * u

SFC Bruce W. Muckerson (Ret.) u

Roderick E. Mumpfield J

Patricia L. Murray u

Irene A. Muzet u s

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Magdalena H. Naiknimbalkar u s

Diane Nass u

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Elizabeth T. Nizer

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Edmond James K. O’Brien u J

Pamela J. O’Brien l

Amy O’Connell u

David H. O’Connor * u

Marian E. O’Connor

Sylvester U. Oguguo s

Marion C. O’Handley q

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Angel O. Olivera

Rachel A. Omeara

Karl H. Orth * u l J

Andrew A. Ostroth u

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Ronald Alan Pavoldi

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Linda L. Pelissier *

Daren R. Pelkie

Richard M. Pelton

Nadine Penn

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Shirley E. Perlman

Yolanda Marie Permenter * u

Mary Ann Ann Pervelis, RN, BSN, MS, ANP

Dian M. Petersante

Susan Petrie

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John M. Picariello * u

Ralph E. Pierce

Scott Paul Pillath, SFC USA (Ret.) l

Tiffany Pinnock

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Meredith A. Pollard u

Martha P. Pondish u

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Alex S. Prayson, PhD u

Marcus Prendergast

Barbara Faye Preston

Duncan L. Preston

Terri Prosperie

Maribeth Pulliam u

Kate Qualters u

Michael Francis Quinlan Jr.

Jamal E. Quinn

Patricia A. Quinn

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David A. Rainer

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Robert Charles Ranstadler

Calley Rebello

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Rebecca V. Reda

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Margaret E. Reiss u

Rufus H. Reynolds

Marilyn L. Rhoads

Arthur A. Ricci u J

Jennifer M. Richardson

Monica G. Richardson u

Hazel M. Richford J

Jerry Shurtleff Richter

Command Sgt. Maj. Kurt A. Richter (Ret.) l

April M. Riley

Edward Iglesias Rivera III u

John Hugo Robbins

Andrew J. Roberts

John E. Roberts Jr.

Barbara J. Robinson u s

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Elisa M. Robinson u

Robert A. Rogers u J

Barbara A. Rolfes * u

Christine Joann Rosane

Shira D. Rosenberg

Lois Rosenthal u

Victoria S. Rosker

Diane N. Rosney u

Kelene Ross

Reverend Richard D. Ross Jr. J

William J. Ross, CPA u

Byron Robert Rothenhoefer II u

David Dewayne Rowe

Heather Olive Rowe-Martin s

Capt. Irvin L. Rozier (Ret.)

Aubrey Lionel Ruan Jr.

John F. Ruby

Amalie H. Rudd u

Chief Petty Officer Joseph E. Rudolph, USN u

Steven R. Ruley u

Marion Rundell u

Daniel L. Running

Kathleen R. Rush

Cheryl R. Ryan

Anne Marie E. Saarie u J

Clayton M. Sadler u l

Henrietta Sagoe ◊

Kathryn B. Saintcross * u l

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Mark R. Salmons l

Carol Salzberg

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William R. Sass

Joseph L. Schoonover

Laura A. Schwin

Janice E. Scoins *

Linden M. Scott * u

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Jeanne Marie Sedgwick u

David D. Seelow, PhD ■

Nicole Jones Senftleben

Ronald E. Sessum u

Rick Sewick

Shuying Sha

Master Sgt. Richard H. Shade (Ret.)

Rebecca May Sharrett

Mary J. Shaw J

Gregory N. Shedd

Anthony P. Sheffield

Matthew A. Showalter

Shpigler Consulting

David Shpigler

Mindi M. Shultz

Frank Signorile

Ernest Silva Jr. u

Michael James Silva

Trina Y. Simcox u

Gary L. Simpson

Heather M. Sinclair

Mohini Sinha J ✤

Stephen Spear Sinor u

Kenneth E. Skirtz u

Rita L. Skrocki u q

Ronald Smiley J

Carole B. Smith **

Christine Elaine Smith u

James T. Smith * u

Olva A. Smith J

Racille G. Smith u

Robert L. Smith III l

Waymon A. Smith * u

Wayne Leroy Smith

Terri L. Smithwick

Nancy P.S. Soon

Jess Soto Jr.

Kim Speerschneider

Dr. Standlee B. Spencer u

Dale W. Sponseller u

Barbara J. Spremullo s

Claudine A G Spruill

Joseph C. St Martin

Linda C. Stabley u

Sharon C. Stafford

Sherry L. Stanley u

Clyde R. Steele u

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Theresa Stephen

Julie E. Stiffler

Dion Stith u

John Francis Stockerl u

Rachel B. Stolicky

Louis F. Stolin

Timothy J. Stover

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David Jerome Sultzer u

Bruce E. Sunderville u l

Sushi Thai Garden Restaurant u ■ ✤

Jo Ellen Sutter u

Berglind Svansdottir

Ernest Dwayne Swindle

Andrew M. Sylve u

Betina Jae Tagle

Tunc Tanin

Carel A. Tate Jr.

Samantha N. Tate

Ellen J. Taylor, RN u

William E. Taylor u l

Gregory Teague ◊

Tina M. Terlecki

Keith A. Thomas u

Kevin James Thomas J

Roosevelt Eugene Thomas Jr. s

Carolyn Elizabeth Thompson

Mark E. Thompson

Sharon Y. Thompson

Marvin C. Tilley

Jasmine Tillman

Deborah L. Tinch

Arnold Michael Tisdale

Angela D. Tolerson

Dorothy H. Tomilson u

Barbara A. Townsend

Amanda May Trainor

Mary M. Trepasso l

Tri-City ValleyCats u ■ ✤

Daane L. Troyer u

Virginie Trumbull

Philip Tucker ◊

Janet L. Tuomey u

Herbert E. Turner Jr.

Horace Kibbe Turner J

Margarette Turner

Gittel Twersky

Fred V. Twitty, USA (Ret.) l

Chief Master Sgt. Vernon R. Twyman, USAF (Ret.) u

Robert C. Ugan

1st Sgt. Jon Jay Underhill

Marilyn M. Upton u

Jesse Lee Uzzell u

Dr. Steven F. Vaccarella

Daniel Valdiviesorentas

Terese Fondario Valeriano u

Judith Van Horn

Mary J. Vanderlinde u

Janessa A. Vanegas

John R. Vannata u J

Anne M. Vantassell

Renee Marie Vanterpool

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Dora T. Vasquez-Hellner

Subramanyam Vedam

Michelle A. Vega

Hernie Tamayo Velasquez s

Jesus Gerardo Velez u ◊

Ryan Thomas Veltkamp J

Michael A. Verro, PhD u

Carl A. Vinegar

James Patrick Vishoot

Paulann Volk s

Fred E. Waage

Marvin L. Wade u J

Edgar L. Wales

Chief Master Sgt. Napoleon B. Walker u R

Jeremy D. Walkley

Robert S. Wall

Ann Gooding Walmsley u

Frederick Eugene Walsh Jr. u

Rohn A. Walter u

William F. Ward

Crystal Washington

James C. Washington Sr. s

Laura C. Waters u

Kevin L. Watkins J

Patricia Watson u

Richard A. Weber Jr.

Megan K. Weeks

Timothy W. Weese u J

Elisabeth Weida u

Deborah A. Weller

Kershaw L. Weston u

Yvonne M. Wheeler

Brian Paul White

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Norman Wiley u

William E. Wilken

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Danny C. Williams

James R. Williams u

Patrick Lee Williams

Rose M. Williams u

Samuel L. Williams u

Aicha Williamson

Melody L. Wilson u J

Wendy F. Winburn u

Kay E. Winkel

Jeffrey O. Winter

Jennifer Jones Wise u

Jodi Wisenburn

Christin M. Wolf-Flynn u

Frances R. Wollman

Taylor Worthington-Gilchrist

Arleen Belynda Wright

Gary E. Wright Sr.

Wengang Xu

Yankee Trails World Travel u ✤

Adolphus M. Yarbro

Sufia Yasmin u

James M. Yoe u q

Eileen Young u

Inez M. Zahner

Anneliese Martha Zappia u

Michael Zidele u

Robert J. Zielewicz

Sharon M. Zullo u

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MATCHING GIFTS

Organizations that matched their employees’ gifts to Excelsior College.

Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.

Bruce G. Cochener Foundation

Deloitte Foundation

Edison International

EQT Foundation

GE Foundation

IBM International Foundation

Johnson & Johnson

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Lockheed Martin Corporation Foundation

Prudential Financial Matching Gift Program

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Verizon Foundation

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

LEGACY SOCIETY

Those who have remembered Excelsior College in their estate plans.

Anonymous

Elizabeth L. Bewley

Joel W. Buller

Kate Butler and Ian Kaplan

EWCM Donald J. Carunchio, USN (Ret.)

Francis F. Condino

Karen S. Cox, RN, PhD, FAAN

Donald Dea

Angelina H. Fabello

Linda S. Garrison

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert W. Keefe, USA (Ret.)

Robert E. Kinsinger, MA, EdD

William P. Kist

Dr. Richard L. Leveroni* and James McNerney

Dave A. Lewis

Monica Jane Merdian

Ted Nyquist

Dr. Ruth M. Olmsted

Larry Purnell, PhD

Charles J. Robinson

Susan D. Sargent

Joshua L. Smith, MAT, EdD

Roger R. Unger

Robert Williams

Estate of Charles Clay Montandon

Estate of Gloria Ann Sklaryk

Estate of Michael J. O’Donnell

*Deceased

EVER UPWARD SCHOLARSHIPS

The Ever Upward Scholarship Program allows donors to honor a loved one or commemorate an important event in their life. These gifts of $500 or more are awarded as indicated by the donor.

Bob Archiquette Ever Upward Scholarship AwardDaniel L. Coberly

In the name of the late Bob Archiquette, an Oneida Indian, and WWII veteran of the Battle of Okinawa.

Mary Camille Carunchio Ever Upward Scholarship AwardDonald J. Carunchio

In memory of Mary Camille Carunchio, a Navy wife from November 23, 1974 to March 17, 2014.

Diana Cary Ever Upward ScholarshipChristie L. Dingman

In memory and honor of Diana Cary for her commitment to and passion for lifelong learning, this scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student from the School of Liberal Arts.

Dr. Scott Dalrymple Ever Upward Scholarship AwardSigma Zeta Chapter ASL

Honor Society Fund

In recognition of Dr. Dalrymple’s unwavering commitment to the establishment of Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society at Excelsior College.

Digital Now Ever Upward Scholarship AwardDon and Catherine Dea

To support an Excelsior College student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.

Abou Doumbia Ever Upward Scholarship AwardKadidia V. Doumbia

In recognition of her father for his strong support of education for all, and in honor of his help in making his daughter the scholar she is today.

Rodney Gentry Ever Upward Scholarship AwardJennifer M. Gentry

In recognition of Rodney Gentry for his ongoing sacrifices and support as she works endless hours to grow the profession of nursing.

Dr. Meredyth A. Leahy Ever Upward Scholarship AwardSigma Zeta Chapter ASL

Honor Society Fund

In recognition and appreciation for her outstanding contributions to the development of online courses at Excelsior College.

Jerry Maier Ever Upward Scholarship AwardJerry P. Maier

To benefit a student, preferably from New York State, who is in Excelsior’s undergraduate accounting program with demonstrated financial need.

Military Order of the Purple Heart Ever Upward ScholarshipMilitary Order of the Purple Heart

To support an Excelsior College active duty or retired military student, preference given to recipient of Purple Heart Medal.

James J. O’Connor Ever Upward Scholarship AwardMary O’Connor

In memory of her father, James O’Connor, who was a proponent of education.

S P E C I A L G I F T S A N D F U N D S


MS Oldham Ever Upward Scholarship AwardWillie A. Curtis

In recognition of the Fayetteville Technical Institute’s English teacher, Ms. Oldham, for her honorable dedication to teaching and inspiring commitment to her students.

Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardThe Daily Gazette


Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardEmpire BlueCross


Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardJack M. Lafield


Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardMazzone Management Group


Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardPrice Chopper’s Golub Foundation


Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardSolomon and Solomon, PC


Partners in Lifelong Learning Ever Upward Scholarship AwardRichard Yep


Premiere Transportation 25th Anniversary Ever Upward Scholarship AwardPremiere Transportation Group


Agnes and Donald Shepard Ever Upward Scholarship AwardsSandra E. Butterfield

In memory of her mother and father, Agnes and Donald Shepard, to support an Excelsior College nursing student from New York State who has demonstrated financial need.

Marcy A. Stryker, MBA ’12 Ever Upward Scholarship AwardExcelsior College Alumni Leadership Council

In recognition of Marcy Stryker for her dedicated service to the Alumni Association and her loyalty to Excelsior College.

Michele Votel Ever Upward Scholarship AwardMichael T. Walczyk

In recognition of Michele Votel, an Army wife who has been dedicated to supporting our troops and their families for more than thirty years.

ENDOWED FUNDS

These donors’ gifts help secure the institution’s future.

AXA Foundation Scholarship FundThrough the work of former trustee Clarence Wright, this fund was established by AXA Foundation to support scholarships for students with financial need.

Donors:Michael Anthony Boone

Murray and Estelle Block Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by former employee Murray Block in memory of his wife, Estelle, to support scholarships for students with financial need with preference given to students in the School of Business & Technology.

Donors:Murray BlockAndrea LalaLisa LaVignaCheryl McPhillipsTina M. PerfettiJulie SchumacherThomas D. Weaver

Jennifer Jones Wise

Board of Trustees 40th Anniversary Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by Excelsior College’s trustees to support scholarships for students with financial need.

Donors:Yvonne Joycelyn Applewhaite

Citizens Bank Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Citizens Bank to support scholarships for students with financial need.

Michael J. Cooley Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Mary Beth Hanner in memory of her husband and faculty member, Michael Cooley, to support students with financial need in the School of Health Sciences.

Donors: Dr. Mary Beth Hanner

William G. Harris

Cheryl McPhillips

Mr. and Mrs. C. Wayne Williams

Laura J. Ebersole Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Excelsior College President John F. Ebersole and his wife, Connie Cramer, for a female student from any state with financial need to honor Laura Ebersole’s spirit of inquiry, passion for learning, and understanding of the enduring importance of education.

Donors:John Ebersole and Constance Cramer

John F. Ebersole Access Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by members of the Excelsior College President’s Advisory Council to support scholarships for students with financial need.

Donors: Susan Au Allen

Helen Benjamin, PhD

Terry Conry, PhD

William E. Cox, MA, EdD

Donald Dea

Richard Harrison Denmark

Mary Ellen Duncan

Thomas Gibbons

Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, USA (Ret.)

Dwayn Miles Hanford

William G. Harris

Debbie Dawson Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN

Hon. Helena Heath

Jack M. Lafield

Michael J. Loughran

K. H. Maman

Eduardo Martí

Frank Mayadas

Judy and Jerry L. Neff

Mary O’Connor, PhD, RN, FACHE

David and Lynn Oliker

Col. Sharon Richie

Joshua L. Smith, MAT, EdD

Harry Staley

Pamela J. Tate

Lawrence E. and G. Frances Vertucci

Richard Yep


Fred L. Emerson Foundation Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the Fred L. Emerson Foundation to support scholarships for students with financial need who demonstrate high academic achievement.

Donors:Fred L. Emerson Foundation, Inc.

Entrepreneur: Business & Technology FundThis fund was established by alumnus and former trustee Harry Staley to support scholarships for students enrolled in the School of Business & Technology who are, or who plan to become, entrepreneurs.

Excelsior College Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by The George I. Alden Trust and former Chancellor Emeritus Willard A. Genrich to support scholarships for students with financial need.

Donors: Anonymous (3)

James P. Curran, USN (Ret.)

Donald Epps

Kathryn M. Fitzgerald

Thomas Chunghang Tong

Excelsior College Veterans Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumna and former trustee The Honorable Bryanne A. Hamill and her husband, Thomas Gerard Hamill, to support veterans of the U.S. military.

Toby Friedland Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Excelsior staff in memory of employee Toby Friedland to support students with financial need and affiliated with Total Testing Incorporated (TTI).

Donors: Bethany T. de Barros

Dolores and Joseph De Thomasis

Shannon and James Easton

Karen Fagan

Kim Gibson

Patricia B. Hoeg

Renee and Mark Kelly

Katharine H. MacGregor

Rosemary Durso Malette

Diane Nass

L. Penni Newman

Dawn Petruccione

Charlene Gregg and Bobbie Kinsinger Endowment FundThis fund was established by trustees emeriti Arthur J. Gregg and Robert E. Kinsinger in memory of their wives to support scholarships for students with financial need.

Donors: Lt. Gen. Arthur J. Gregg, USA (Ret.)

Mary O’Connor, PhD, RN, FACHE

Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc.

The Honorable Bryanne Hamill Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna and former trustee The Honorable Bryanne A. Hamill to support students with financial need who are on active duty in the U.S. military or are veterans of U.S. military service.

Elizabeth Margaret Ann Jaunal (nee Davidson) Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus and trustee Garry Jaunal and his wife, Bridget Jaunal, in memory of his mother, Elizabeth. This fund supports serving members of any branch of the armed forces of the United States of America or Canada pursuing a course of study leading to an Excelsior associate or bachelor’s degree that will be the first of such particular level of undergraduate degree earned by the applicant.

Donors:Garry W. Jaunal, Esq.

Robert E. Kinsinger Nursing Excellence Endowment FundThis fund was established by trustee emeriti Robert E. Kinsinger to provide support to the Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence.

Donors: Robert E. Kinsinger, MA, EdD


Kushner and Lindholm Family Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Cathy Kushner and her husband, David Lindholm, to support students with financial need.

Donors: Kenneth L. Desforges, MSc,

PMP, CISSP-ISSMP

Cathy Kushner and David Lindholm

The Colonel William C. Lafield Endowed Scholarship FundThis fund was established by trustee Jack M. Lafield to support scholarships for U.S. military servicemembers, U.S. military veterans, or members of their immediate families based on financial need.

Lieutenant General Joseph S. and Anita L. Laposata Scholarship FundThis fund was established by former trustee Joseph S. Laposata and Anita L. Laposata to support students with financial need who are enlisted in the U.S. military and their spouses.

Donors:Lt. Gen. Joseph S. Laposata, USA (Ret.)

Karl G. Lawrence School of Business Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Karl Lawrence, PhD, to support scholarships and program activities. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)

Donors: Michael F. Bessell

Terry Brown

Tanya M. Crump

John E. Fewell

Carolin A. Glendenning-Bowman


Karl Lawrence, PhD

Cheryl McPhillips

Joan Mikalson, EdD

Chris Montagnino

Thomas and Susan O’Hern

Tiffany Pinnock

Marcy A. Stryker

Dr. Jane LeClair ’94, ’95 Scholarship Fund for Women in TechnologyThis fund was established by alumna and former employee Jane LeClair to support scholarships for women entering or continuing in any of Excelsior’s programs in technology within the School of Business, with priority given to women seeking to enter the cybersecurity field.

Donors: Bray Barnes

Walter Buchanan, PhD, JD, PE

Makiko Okada Cichy

Dr. Jeanne Contardo

Andrea M. Daniels

Kenneth L. Desforges, MSc, PMP, CISSP-ISSMP

Margaret Dischler

Excelsior College Staff Members

Christine Foley

Cathy Germano

Lorraine M. Graham

Matthew R. Hammack

Katie Hammer

Nick Hammer

Linda F. Kennelly

Dr. Ronald Allen Knief

Lisa LaVigna

Dr. Jane A. LeClair


Chris Montagnino

Luis Angel Montalvo


Andrew A. Ostroth

Tina M. Perfetti

Kate Qualters

Larnice M. Tetreault

Dr. John Theodore

Andrew Wheeler

Adolphus M. Yarbro


Dr. Richard L. Leveroni Endowed Scholarship FundThis fund was established by James McNerney in memory of alumnus and faculty member Richard L. Leveroni to benefit students pursuing degrees in the School of Liberal Arts with preference given to students in the master’s program, as well as to veterans or inactive military members.

Pastor Angelina Robles Lopez Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Rev. Fernando Lopez in memory of his wife, Angelina, Excelsior alumna, to support students with financial need who wish to achieve their educational goals and dreams.

Monica Jane Merdian Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna Monica Jane Merdian to support single women with financial need. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)

Military Financial Assistance Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumnus and former trustee William T. Moran and his wife, Lois G. Moran, to support service members and their families as they engage in study at Excelsior College.

Lois G. and William T. Moran Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumnus and former trustee William T. Moran and his wife, Lois G. Moran, to support scholarships for students with financial need in Excelsior’s associate degrees in nursing programs.

Donors: Mr. and Mrs. William T. Moran III

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

Brigadier General Jerry L. and Judy A. Neff Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus and trustee Jerry L. Neff and his wife, Judy A. Neff, to support students with financial need who are members of the U.S. Army National Guard or the U.S. Air National Guard.

Ewald B. Nyquist Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the Edward B. Nyquist Memorial Fund to support students with financial need who demonstrate high academic achievement.

Donors:Dr. Ira L. Salom

Lt. Col. Charles A. Pesnicak, Sr. Veterans Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by trustee emeriti Lawrence E. Vertucci and his wife, G. Frances Vertucci, to support veterans of the U.S. military who demonstrate financial need.

Donors:Lawrence E. and G. Frances Vertucci

Thomas C. Pickens Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by Patrick J. Moran in memory of Thomas C. Pickens to support students with financial need who are pursuing degrees in the area of criminal justice or related fields.

Donors:Patrick J. Moran

Stephen Pribyl Scholarship FundThis fund was established by employee Wayne Brown to support students with financial need with preference given to women and members of racial or ethnic minority groups underrepresented in higher education and pursuing careers in higher education technology. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)

Donors:Wayne A. Brown, PhD

Richard and Barbara Reeves-Ellington Scholarship FundThis fund was established by former faculty member Renate Reeves-Ellington and Barbara Reeves-Ellington to support students pursuing baccalaureate degrees who will address gender issues and issues central to Middle Eastern and Central Asian Culture.

Vivian Runyon Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus Lawrence M. Woolslayer and his wife, Jeanette Runyon, in memory of their daughter, Vivian, to support students enrolled in the School of Liberal Arts with priority given to enlisted, active-duty personnel in the U.S. Armed Services.

Donors:Robert T. Couey

Roy L. Simpson Nursing Informatics Scholarship FundThis fund was established by former trustee and faculty member Roy L. Simpson to support nursing students working toward the Certificate in Health Care Informatics or the Master of Science in nursing with an emphasis in Informatics.

Gregg and Lisa Smith Technology Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus and faculty member Gregg Smith and his wife, Lisa Smith, to support the costs associated with technology students taking humanities courses in fulfillment of degree requirements at Excelsior.

Donors:Dr. Ronald Allen Knief


Mr. and Mrs. Gregg Smith

Calvin and Jane Bystry Weyers

Summo Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumna Mary Maida to support students with financial need.

Donors:Matthew V. Maida

Master Sergeant David K. Thuma Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus Michael Jefferson (deceased) and other servicemembers in memory of their fellow servicemember, David K. Thuma, to support students who are members of the U.S.A. Special Forces or to Command Sergeants Major of the Special Forces.

Dr. Lawrence and Betty Wei Nursing Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna Betty Wei and her husband, Lawrence Wei, to support students enrolled in Excelsior’s pre-licensure nursing program and are either CPNE-eligible or are within 10 credits of the CPNE with financial need.

Donors:Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence C. Wei

Whitney-Teeple Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna Elizabeth Whitney-Teeple to support students with financial need. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)

Donors:Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund

Dr. Robert A. Whitney and

Dr. Elizabeth P. Whitney-Teeple

Acheson O. Wilson

Chief of Police Robert P. Williams (Ret.) Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumnus Robert P. Williams to support students with financial need in criminal justice programs.

Donors:Robert Williams

Dana E. and Barry J. Yanulavich Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by alumna and now retired employee Dana Yanulavich and her husband, Barry Yanulavich, to support students in the Master of Arts in Liberal Studies Program with financial need.

Donors:Dana E. and Barry J. Yanulavich


FUNDS ESTABLISHED IN 2015–2016

Murray H. Block Leadership Education and Development Center EndowmentThis fund was established by former employee Murray Block to support leadership education and development for employees of Excelsior College.

Donors:Murray Block

Ron Miller Nursing Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by Brigadier General (Ret.) Jerry Neff, his wife Judy A. Neff, and President John Ebersole to support scholarships for students in Excelsior’s associate in nursing programs with financial need.


Simone Arrington

James N. and Rebecca A. Baldwin

Keith O. Barrows

Laurie Beans

May Boggs

Michael Boskin

Cullen Chavis

Makiko Okada Cichy

Kelly Dalheim

Valerie Maria Di Cioccio

Michael DiSiena

Catherine Duffy

Christine Earley-Nadler

John Ebersole and Constance Cramer

Stacey Farber

Debbie Dawson Hatmaker, PhD, RN, FAAN

Kim M. Hedley

David Hennessy

Mark Howe

Alicia Jacobs

Mr. and Mrs. George Kapsaroff

Renee and Mark Kelly

Linda F. Kennelly

Kristy Kline

David Krzynowek


Lisa LaVigna

Michael Lesczinski

Rosemary Durso Malette

Cheryl McPhillips

Derrell H. Miller

Judy and Jerry L. Neff

William Nettleton

Gretchen A. Nortz


Dr. Ruth M. Olmsted

Ronald Alan Pavoldi

Susan Petrie

Jiten Pradhan

Deborah Ann Smithers

Rachel B. Stolicky

Jasmine Tillman

Amanda May Trainor

Dana E. and Barry J. Yanulavich

Carole M. Thomas Scholarship Endowment FundThis fund was established by employee Karen A. Halaco to support women entering or continuing in any of Excelsior’s programs in business within the School of Business & Technology. (Fund has not yet reached the threshold for distribution.)

Donors:Karen A. Halaco

OTHER RESTRICTED FUNDS

Catherine Craig-Erhardt Endowment FundThis fund was established by friends of employee Catherine Craig-Erhardt to provide an annual award at Commencement to a new military graduate.

Donors:Chief Yeoman Daniel J. Woods, USN (Ret.)

Marvin Curling Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the New York Power Authority in memory of their employee, Marvin Curling, to provide an annual award at Commencement to a new graduate who exemplifies the integration of corporate sponsored training and college-level learning.

Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence FundThis fund was established by trustee emeriti Robert E. Kinsinger to support the Robert E. Kinsinger Institute for Nursing Excellence.

Donors:Robert E. Kinsinger, MA, EdD


David W. Miller Memorial Scholarship FundThis fund was established by alumna and former trustee Elizabeth L. Bewley in memory of her professor, David W. Miller, to support business and liberal arts students.

Donors:Elizabeth L. Bewley

Johnson & Johnson

Martin Patrick

Regents College Alumni Association Scholarship FundThis fund was established by the Regents College Alumni Association to support undergraduate students with financial need who demonstrate high academic achievement.


Iris Grisel Alicea

Lee Andrews Jr.

Sharon L. Bestle

Mark A. Bowman

Cynthia L. Broening

Benjamin Michael Carver

Petty Officer 1st Class Abdessamad El Gbouri

Priscilla Flowers

Javier Antonio Gonzalez

Mark Stephen Gostomski Jr.

Charlene Vonne Jones

Bryant E. Joseph

Anil Madhusudan Kale

Manjinder Kaur

Mary P. Kustron

Pamela S. Lewis

Kerry Ann McCormick

Edward Joseph Morneault

Linda L. Pelissier

Robert Charles Ranstadler

Henrietta Sagoe

Michael James Silva

Berglind Svansdottir

Marvin C. Tilley

Michelle A. Vega

Jeremy D. Walkley

Crystal Washington

Brian Paul White

Gary E. Wright Sr.

28 EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2015–2016

Dear Graduate,

The College’s alumni are the most authentic and most permanent population in the Excelsior community. I say this so often that I’ve begun to worry that it sounds disingenuous. Hopefully, what you’ve read within these pages will help you believe, as I do, that this statement couldn’t be more true.

Alumni serve as the single-best proof that the Excelsior model works. They can help open doors to new opportunities for the College. Their word-of-mouth is better than any marketing campaign we could ever afford. That’s why they make ideal volunteers.

If you’re a graduate of Excelsior, Regents or the University of the State of New York who wants to be more involved with the College—whether just a little or a whole lot—here are three things that you can do:

1. Connect with us. Share your email address so we can let you know about webinars, events, career services, publications, and other information. From there, you can choose to participate as you please. You should also read the monthly alumni e-newsletter when it arrives in your inbox on the first day of every month. Don’t forget to bookmark Excelsior Life to keep up with news and happenings at the College. And finally, join us on social media. We have active communities on Facebook and LinkedIn.

2. Engage with us. Participate in webinars and professional development opportunities sponsored by the College’s schools and institutes. Perhaps attend Commencement or a regional event. Or, use our career services, apply for an alumni award, or submit your personal news through Alumni Notes—we want to know about your new job, promotion, most recent degree, or whatever else you’d like to share.

3. Volunteer with us. Sign up to be an Alumni Ambassador by registering online and reviewing the Alumni Volunteer Policy and completing the agreement.

In 2015–2016, with the help of our many volunteers, the Office of Alumni Affairs offered four affinity-based webinars through the Alumni Speaker Series and hosted six face-to-face regional events. We also reached more than 77,000 alumni each month with the alumni e-newsletter. Furthermore, to foster engagement among alumni and with the College, we created an alumni-specific hashtag, #excelsiorproud.

I hope that as you learn more about the activities of your Alumni Association and the ways in which our alumni volunteers are helping to advance the College’s mission, you too are Excelsior Proud! In the coming year, I encourage you to begin thinking of the Office of Alumni Affairs as the portal to helping you become more involved. Let us connect you with a meaningful experience that allows you to use your expertise, explore your interests, give back to the College, or pay it forward to those following in your footsteps. If you’d like to share your thoughts about the Alumni Association or the alumni volunteer program, you can contact me at [email protected].

Thank you for your loyalty and commitment to Excelsior and for the ways in which you, personally, extend the College’s reach around the world.

Ever upward!

Renee I. Kelly, Director of Alumni Affairs

A L U M N I H I G H L I G H T S

29EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2015–2016

ALUMNI LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

PRESIDENT DWAYN HANFORD, BS ’05Springfield, VAServing 2014–2017

FIRST VICE PRESIDENT SHELIA A. SCOTT, BS ’02Milton, FLServing 2016–2019

SECOND VICE PRESIDENT J. KANE TOMLIN, BS ’12, MCJ ’14Panama City, FL Serving 2015–2018

SECRETARY SANDRA BUTTERFIELD, BS IN NURSING ’86Spring Valley, CAServing 2014–2017

MARK A. BOWMAN, BS ’00Houston, TXServing 2016–2019

STERLING BROWN, AS ’96, BS ’98Denver, COServing 2016–2019

DANIEL L. COBERLY, AS ’77, BS ’84Hazel Green, ALServing 2016–2019

JENNIFER GENTRY, AS IN NURSING ’04, BS IN NURSING ’11, MS IN NURSING ’15Portland, TXServing 2014–2017

EDGAR MONTALVO, BS ’97Tinley Park, ILServing 2016–2019

RONALD TOSTO, BPT ’12Walnut Creek, CAServing 2015–2018

TANYA WHITNEY, AA ’86, BA ’91Sorrento, LAServing 2016–2017

Ambassadors Spur Alumni EngagementThe 2015–2016 year boasts several outcomes that together form a measurable increase in alumni engagement, an impact that would not be possible without the help of our Alumni Ambassadors. Here’s a snapshot of this year’s volunteer activity:

■ Abdulrashid Abubakari ’14, Mary Beth Bobik-Kadylak ’12, Kimberly Haley ’06, and Walter Were ’05 made reminder phone calls to alumni and students registered for career webinars.

■ Katharin Rice-Gillis ’09, ’13, ’15 cultivated a group of cybersecurity students and alumni, known as “cyber warriors,” through email communication and web chats.

■ Volunteer-led alumni events were hosted in these cities:

☐ Binghamton, NY – Adrienne Mason ’11 and former Alumni Advisory Board President, Robert Williams ’95

☐ Las Vegas, NV – Tim Moon ’98, ’06, ’09

☐ Portland, OR – Brad Woodruff ’11

☐ San Diego, CA – Sandy Butterfield ’86; Ken Desforges ’10; and Lisa Roberts ’89, ’94

☐ Virginia Beach, VA – Shannon McMillan ’07, ’09

The alumni volunteer program underwent a couple of important changes this year. First, the Alumni Advisory Board (the leadership of the Alumni Association) changed its name to the Alumni Leadership Council to more accurately reflect its purpose and align with the naming convention of similar groups at the College. In addition, the Alumni Volunteer Policy was established and distributed with the simple yet important goals of informing volunteers of the College’s expectations of them and detailing what volunteers can expect from the College.

“ I have five Coast Guardsmen here who are ready to enroll…who can they send their transcripts to?”

–DANNY SCOTT ’01, ’02

Like many of our military alumni, U.S. Navy veteran Danny Scott ’01, ’02 has no trouble finding prospective students — soldiers and sailors who would benefit from having a college degree. Danny generously gives of his time to several volunteer military-affiliated organizations and Excelsior often reaps the rewards.

(front row, left to right) Sandra Butterfield, Kadidia Doumbia, Dwayn Hanford, Jennifer Gentry, Katharine Rice-Gillis, Sterling Brown; (back row, left to right) Shannon McMillan, Shelia A. Scott, Edgar Montalvo, Ronald Tosto, J. Kane Tomlin, Mark A. Bowman, Daniel L. Coberly; (not pictured) Tanya Whitney

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Nathaniel Acevedo, ’10, ’12, ’14 San Clemente, California

Brian Antel, ’13, ’16 Orlando, Florida

Mary Beth Bobik-Kadylak, ’11 Johnson City, New York

Melodi Brown, ’10 Atlanta, Georgia

Stephanie Brugger, ’12, ’16 Troy, Ohio

Janice Carll, ’98, ’10, ’14 Wesley Chapel, Florida

Chad Carter, ’96 Mooresville, Indiana

Michael Clarizio, ’83, ’84, ’13 Burlingham, New York

Charles Clarke, ’12 Barrigada, Guam

Daniel Collins, ’84, ’06 Charlotte, North Carolina

William Comstock, ’08 Naples, Florida

Debora Coombs, ’08, ’12, ’15 Chambersburg, Pennsylvania

Rebecca Crane, ’03 Mitchell, Indiana

Kenneth Desforges, ’10 Riverside, California

Lisa Dukes, ’08, ’16 Grovetown, Georgia

Abdessamad El Gbouri, ’16 Savannah, Georgia

Terry Evans, ’08, ’09, ’12, ’14 Perry, New York

Mario Franco, ’14 El Paso, Texas

Neil Gardner, ’82 Fairfax, Virginia

Duane Garrett, ’90 Azusa, California

Juventino Gaytan, ’13 Chula Vista, California

Michael Gladden, ’05, ’10 Escondido, California

Jeffrey Gleason, ’16 Pittsford, New York

Michael Green, ’13, ’15 San Diego, California

Jeffrey Grote, ’97 Mechanicsville, Maryland

Kimberly Haley, ’06 Oneida, New York

Thomas Head, ’96 Jackson, Mississippi

Ong Heang, ’04 George Town, Malaysia

Jorge Hidalgo, ’12, ’16 Harrison, New York

Megan Keenan, ’11, ’15 Nassau, New York

Karen Kiefer, ’97 Kenilworth, New Jersey

Virginia Lipke, ’04 Amelia, Ohio

Catherine Lowery, ’06 Albany, New York

Reed Markham, ’80, ’82 Sorrento, Florida

Farrell Martin, ’05 Marietta, Georgia

Lorenzo McFarland, ’01 Bellville, Texas

Samuel Miller, ’96 Ruleville, Mississippi

John Morgan, ’16 APO, AE

Jacqueline Murdock, ’85 Palm Harbor, Florida

Ahmad Pelzer, ’96 Columbia, Missouri

Douglas Perry, ’78 Madison, Indiana

Preston Pierce, ’79 Canandaigua, New York

Kimberly Pounds, ’01 New Orleans, Louisiana

Alex Prayson, ’03 Tulsa, Oklahoma

Tiffiny Rivera, ’09 San Tan Valley, Arizona

Robert Rydl, ’13 Norfolk, Virginia

Heather Sanford, ’13 Pinellas Park, Florida

Ronnie Saturno, ’14, ’15 Bolling AFB, District of Columbia

Danny Scott, ’01, ’02 Milton, Florida

Joseph Seifert, ’05 Franksville, Wisconsin

James Skinner, ’16 Killeen, Texas

Justin Sloan, ’15 Winder, Georgia

Thomas Snee, ’98 Burke, Virginia

Benjamin Sorensen, ’09 Leland, North Carolina

Nancy Spadafora, ’12 Stonington, Connecticut

Michael Spradley, ’98, ’00 San Diego, California

Christie Steier, ’09 Atlanta, Georgia

Raymond Stinson, ’05 Killeen, Texas

Clara Teter, ’07, ’13 Powder Springs, Georgia

Anna Truss, ’14 Everett, Washington

Sara Waldorf, ’03 Warren, Minnesota

Christopher Warsitz, ’11 Beavercreek, Ohio

Allan Welchez, ’12, ’16 Copperas Cove, Texas

Walter Were, ’05 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Robert Williams, ’95 Owego, New York

Lloyd Wimer, ’98 Coatesville, Pennsylvania

Bradley Woodruff, ’11 Sacramento, California

Daniel Woods, ’01, ’03 Stafford, Virginia

Marie Wrinn, ’10 Tucson, Arizona

Laurence Yuen, ’95 Causeway Bay, Hong Kong

H O N O R R O L L O F V O L U N T E E R S

“ I am a fellow employee who graduated from Excelsior College while working full-time at Time Warner Cable. This past year I volunteered to become an Alumni Ambassador for the College because I believe in the school’s mission of providing an affordable college education to working adults…I’d like Time Warner Cable to consider registering with Excelsior College as a partner…would you be willing to jump on a conference call with me to discuss this potential employee program?”

– DAN COLLINS ’84, ’06

Dan Collins, an employee of Time Warner Cable in Charlotte, NC, spearheaded a corporate partnership between the College and his employer that offers an educational benefit to the company’s employees across the nation. It began with an email to his human resources department.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHAIR

JERRY L. NEFF, BSBrigadier General (Ret.) ARNGUSRegional President (Ret.) M&I BankBradenton, FL

MEMBERS

HELEN BENJAMIN, PHDChancellorContra Costa Community College DistrictMartinez, CA

DON DEA, MBACofounder Fusion ProductionsWebster, NY

WILLIAM G. HARRIS, PHDCEOAssociation of Test PublishersWashington, DC

DEBBIE DAWSON HATMAKER, PHD, RN, FAANExecutive DirectorAmerican Nurses Association Silver Springs, MD

GARRY W. JAUNAL, ESQ.PartnerBaker & McKenzieChicago, IL

JACK M. LAFIELD, BSChairman & CEOCaiman Energy II, LLCDallas, TX

MICHAEL J. LOUGHRAN, BA President Aon Affinity Health Care Business Unit,Aon Risk Solutions Hatboro, PA

KH MAMAN, MSEE, MBA Firm Director, Security & Private Services Deloitte & Touche LLP New York, NY

A. FRANK MAYADAS, PHDFounding President (Ret.) Online Learning Consortium (formerly the Sloan Consortium) Program Director (Ret.) Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Chappaqua, NY

VICE CHAIR MARY O’CONNOR, PHD, RN, FACHE Associate Professor Notre Dame of Maryland University Baltimore, MD

TREASURER DAVID OLIKER, MAPresident & CEO (Ret.)MVP Health CareSchenectady, NY

SHARON I. RICHIE, PHD Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret.)President & CEO,Crossroads Care LLCClearwater, FL

PAMELA J. TATE, MA, MSPresident & CEOCouncil for Adult andExperiential Learning (CAEL)Chicago, IL

ANDRÉ VACROUX, PHDFormer PresidentNational Technological UniversityDean Emeritus, Engineering at Southern Methodist UniversityDallas, TX

EX OFFICIO

JAMES N. BALDWIN, JD, EDDActing President Excelsior College Albany, NY

TERRY CONRY, PHDAssociate Vice President (Ret.)Finance & Administration and Chief of StaffOhio UniversityCo-Chair, Excelsior College Faculty Steering CommitteeAthens, OH

JOHN F. EBERSOLE, LPDPresident Excelsior College Albany, NY

DWAYN MILES HANFORD, MSTeam Chief, Senior Intelligence Officer Defense Intelligence AgencyPresident Excelsior College Alumni Association Springfield, VA

CHAIR EMERITI

ARTHUR J. GREGG, BSLt. General (Ret.) U.S. ArmyDumfries, VA

JOSHUA L. SMITH, EDDProfessor and Director (Ret.)Program in Higher Education and Center for Urban Community College LeadershipNew York University, School of EducationNew York, NY

RICHARD YEP, MPA, CAE, FASAEExecutive Director & CEOAmerican Counseling AssociationAlexandria, VA

EMERITI

WILLIAM E. COX, EDDPresidentCox, Matthews, and Associates Inc.Fairfax, VA

ROBERT E. KINSINGER, EDDConsultantNational Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE) Vice President (Ret.)W.K. Kellogg FoundationTwain Harte, CA

JEAN M. SMITH, BAVice President (Ret.)J.P. Morgan Chase Chase Community Development CorporationNew York, NY

LAWRENCE E. VERTUCCI, BAExecutive Vice President and Regional President (Ret.)HSBC Bank, USAAlbany, NY

JOHN R. WETSCH, PHD, PMPIT Director, Application Service Delivery North Carolina Department of Revenue Raleigh, NC

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