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2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community

Germanna Community College

“I attended Germanna during

first years. Instructors &

students were like family”.

-Eugene Triplett ‘72

“Germanna was a wonderful place for me

to begin my postsecondary educational

experiences. I am very appreciative of the

quality education I received at Germanna.”

- Bob Almond ‘72

“I really enjoyed my classes and friends that I made at Germanna. I achieved my dream of getting a degree, even at the age of 52 years young.”

-Joy Kerley ‘08

Germanna Community College • 2009-2010 Annual Report to the Community 1

Germanna Community College is a public institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. As a comprehensive community college, Germanna provides quality, accessible, and affordable educational opportunities for the residents of the City of Fredericksburg and the counties of Caroline, Culpeper, King George, Madison, Orange, Spotsylvania and Stafford.

MissionAs a public, comprehensive community college, Germanna provides accessible, quality educational and training opportunities that meet our communities’ changing learning needs.This Mission is achieved through: • Courses, programs, and services that enable

students to gain access to and succeed in higher education;

• Associate degrees and courses that prepare students to advance to and succeed in four year colleges and universities;

• Training and services to develop successful employees who meet employers’ specific needs;

• Training, associate degrees, and certificates for students to enter and succeed in the workplace; and

• Services and support for community and economic development.

VisionGermanna Community College is recognized as the region’s leader and preferred partner providing excellence in accessible educational opportunities and related services to our communities. Our quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic, political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna, a dynamic learning organization, is the premiere gateway to personal and community development.

ValuesOur values influence our thoughts, guide our decisions, mold our policies, and help determine our course of action. Student learning and success are at the heart of all that we do and are demonstrated by: Passion for learning and teaching, Integrity, Culture of service, Excellence, Stewardship, and Respect.

Who We Are...

Strategic Initiatives1. Become a Learning-Centered college, where

quality teaching and support services foster student learning and success.

2. Develop outreach efforts, programs, and services that fulfill the promise of affordable access to educational opportunities and workforce development for all the constituents of our service area.

3. Develop partnerships and alternative resources to better enable the College to achieve its mission.

4. Invest in people through professional development, recognitions and rewards systems.

5. Develop systems of continuous improvement and a culture of accountability to be better stewards of the resources and mission in our care.

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Another exciting and challenging year has passed at Germanna Community College. Germanna’s ongoing growth continued, with enrollment rising by 10%. While this rate is slower than last year, it still means that we will double in size every 11 years. Our new Stafford Center saw an enrollment of over 1200 students and our commencement ceremony filled the Fredericksburg Expo Center to overflow.

In spite of ongoing cuts in state appropriations, we were able to expand our program offerings by adding an engineering technology program, an early childhood education program, and a LPN to RN Hybrid program. Because the national economy has hurt so many of our neighbors, Germanna will continue to try to meet the workforce and educational needs of those who planned on attending as well as the many whose life circumstances have sent them back to school.

Our Educational Foundation continues to support the college with scholarships, support for programs, financial assistance for students, monies for facilities and for cultural and academic activities and events. Included in this report is a summary of its successes.

This report provides one method of accountability to you, our stakeholders. It also highlights some of the successes and accomplishments of the college, its students, faculty, staff and volunteers over the past year. I hope that you find it as informative and inspiring as I do.

Sincerely,

Dr. David A. Sam, President

“We promise that, no matter what happens, we will try to meet the needs of our area’s students, parents and businesses.”

-Dr. David Sam

The President’s Message


Graduates Awards1998-99 303 3131999-00 297 3122000-01 342 3582001-02 417 4702002-03 397 4562003-04 377 4482004-05 472 5352005-06 513 5902006-07 555 6472007-08 547 6452008-09 658 8042009-10 827 832

2009-2010 Majors

Associate of Arts & Sciences 4504 Business Admin. 918 Education 452 Liberal Arts 261 General Studies 2459 Science 414

Associate of Applied Science 810 Nursing 201 Management 243 Information Systems Tech. 222 Police Science 123 Networking 21

Certificate 302 Practical Nursing 24 Police Science 25 Fine Arts 61 Graphic Communications 52 Early Childhood Development 33 Fire Science 30 General Education 77

Career Studies Certificates 1980

Annual F/T Annual Equivalent Headcount1998-99 1890 50911999-00 1980 52942000-01 2087 56372001-02 2303 60852002-03 2436 61712003-04 2566 62742004-05 2698 66972005-06 2839 70002006-07 3008 73082007-08 3368 81842008-09 3715 91172009-10 4245 9741

2009-2010 Demographics

Females 6147 63%

Males 3594 37%

African American 1444 15%

Asian 294 3%

Caucasian 7111 73%

Hispanic 460 5%

Native American 50 1%

Pacific Islander 39 0%

Other 343 4%

Part-time 1819 19%

Full-time 7922 81%

Under 18 1167 12%

18-21 4107 42%

22-24 1232 13%

25-34 1686 17%

35-44 906 9%

45-59 612 6%

60 & Over 31 0%

2009-10 Unduplicated Headcount by Residence

Total Headcount by Residence = 9,849

King George County (385)

Culpeper County (741)Caroline County (519)

Other (577)

City of Fredericksburg (1257)

Madison County (202)

Orange County (618)

Spotsylvania County (3,189) Stafford County (2,361)

2009-10 Unduplicated Headcount by Residence

Passing GED Scores2008-09 5372009-10 563

Student Statistics


Associate of Arts & Sciences• Business Administration • Education • Education (K-8) • General Studies • General Studies - Psychology

Specialization • General Studies - Radiologic

Technology Specialization• Liberal Arts • Science

Associate of Applied Science• Business Management • Dental Hygiene • Early Childhood Development• Information System Technology

Information Management or Network Security

• Information System Technology - Networking

• Nursing • Police Science• Technical Studies Industrial

Maintenance (pending SACS approval)

Associate of Science• Engineering

Certificates• Dental Assisting• Early Childhood Development • Fine Arts • Fire Science Technology • General Education• Graphic Communications • Police Science • Practical Nursing - Practical

Nursing Program Site Option

Career Studies Certificates• Accounting • Allied Health Preparation• American Sign Language • Automotive Diagnostician• Automotive Technician• Banking • Business Core• E-Commerce• Early Childhood Development • Engineering Technology • Horticulture • Industrial Maintenance

Technology• Legal Assistant• Microcomputer Applications for

Business• Networking• Nurse Aide

• Paraprofessional Counseling • Pharmacy Technician• Police Science • Small Business Management• Supervision • Surgical Scrub Nurse • Vocational Health Care

TELETECHNET (ODU): Students can earn bachelors and master’s degrees through TELETECHNET, a partnership between Germanna Community College and Old Dominion University.

• ODU at FAC • ODU Distance Learning

Center for Workforce & Community Education Offers a wide range of credit and noncredit courses, seminars, workshops, consulting and training services through the Center.

Programs of StudyAccreditationGermanna Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Germanna Community College.

In addition, the AAS nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (3343 Peachtree Road N.E., Suite 500, Atlanta, GA, 30326 (404) 975-5000) and both the AAS nursing and the practical nursing certificate programs are approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (Perimeter Center, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA 23233-1463, (804) 367-4473).


Middle College Receives Grant AwardThe Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region awarded Middle College a $5000 grant on Nov. 23, 2009. Middle College allows individuals without a high school diploma to increase their income and employability by simultaneously pursuing a GED, community college education, and a workforce certifica-tion in a college environment at no cost to the student.

“Many of our students felt that col-lege was out of their reach until they enrolled in this program. For many, they are first generation college students and in some cases the first to complete a high school creden-tial. This program shows students that with a college education, their chance for success increases greatly. With the support of the CFRRR, we can continue to show these young adults that Middle College is a good first step in achieving their goals for a brighter future and continuing on to Germanna can take them even further. ” -Carolyn Bynum

Germanna Project will be a Win-WinProject Win-Win seeks to award degrees to people who already qualify for an associate degree but never received a degree of any kind. It also seeks to identify people who need nine credits or fewer to earn an associate degree, which community colleges award.

The goal is to encourage former students to finish their degrees and to help Virginians with college credits but no degree, to obtain one.

The program is funded by the Lumina Foundation for Education, a private foundation based in Indianapolis. The program began as a pilot at nine locations across the nation during the 2009-10 school year.

The program is now expanding to include 35 institutions. In Virginia, that includes these community colleges: Germanna, New River, Northern Virginia, Tidewater, Thomas Nelson and Virginia Western.

The Faces of GermannaStudent AmbassadorErica Hodge, a Germanna nursing student, was concerned she’d have to drop out of school one semester short of earning her associate’s degree and becoming an LPN.

But the Germanna Guarantee Program paid for her tuition and books for the Spring of 2010. This program fills in the gaps for students with financial need who can’t get aid from other sources.

“I wasn’t eligible for any grants or scholarships based on my husband’s income level,” she said.

“They didn’t factor in that my hus-band’s hours were cut. The Educa-tional Foundation listened to my story. I was shocked, ecstatic and very grateful. It covered everything. That was a huge weight off my shoulders.”

Mike Catell, Director of the Educational Foundation, was so impressed with Hodge that he asked her to become a student ambassador for the Guarantee Program. “Erica’s determination and drive exemplify what the program is all about”.

Phi Theta Kappa 2010 All-Virginia Academic TeamVirginia is one of 38 states participating in the State Academic Team project introduced in 1994 as a way to provide scholastic recognition to Phi Theta Kappa members while promoting excellence at two-year colleges. Students nominated to the national All-USA Academic Team are automatically named to the All-State Academic Teams and are eligible for stipends provided by Coca-Cola. All-State Team members receive special recognition at these ceremonies including medallions and certificates and may include stipends and scholarships.

The All-Virginia Academic Team is designed to provide the same kind of recognition to our college scholars by saluting their academic achievement, leadership and service. Germanna Community College students Rosana Marzullo-Dove and Pamela Petzold are part of the Phi Theta Kappa All-Virginia Academic Team who were honored during the awards luncheon.


Apprenticeship Program Partners with GermannaAfter spending the last six years mak-ing airplane parts at Euro-Composite in Culpeper, 29-year-old Doug Bray saw a chance to advance his career when the company began an appren-ticeship program in partnership with Germanna Community College. The program opened the door to an as-sociate’s degree and a journeyman’s license in industrial maintenance.

“It was definitely a good opportunity for me” said Bray, “I think it will allow me to look at my job a little different and it’ll help me to excel at what I’m doing”.

The four-year apprenticeship program combines classroom work with on-the-job training at the work site. It’s designed to meet the need for trained industrial maintenance technicians and intended for those who wish to work as maintenance employees or those who have recently been hired as maintenance employees. It also allows current employees to upgrade the skills necessary to support and maintain high-technology equipment.

American Contractor in Iraq taking GCC Classes Online Matthew Strickland, a Germanna student from Spotsylvania, was get-ting closer to earning his associate’s degree online while working for a private contractor providing support for the U.S. effort in Iraq.

“I thank Germanna and its staff very much for allowing those of us who are unable to attend classes on campus the opportunity to further our education. These days especially, it is important to have a high level of education, and a degree is a must in today’s job market.”

GCC Students Visit Richmond to Discuss Budget Issues Germanna students Gabriella Allen, Zachary Schmiedeke, Rosana Marzullo, Jesse Owens, Nichole Young, Tonya Watson, and Chelsea Morin met with Virginia Senators and Delegates, McDougle, Howell, Cole, Stuart, Houck, Peace, and Orrock to discuss budget issues facing students, families, and community colleges.

GCC Student Recipient of a Virginia Education Wizard ScholarshipTwo students have received new Vir-ginia Education Wizard Scholarships, valued at $3,000 each to cover costs related to pursuing an education at Virginia’s Community Colleges.

Recipient Greg Foley was an active member of Fairfax County Fire and Rescue, and was among the first responders to the terrorist attack on the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001. Foley is now enrolled at Germanna Community College and plans to complete his associate’s degree be-fore continuing his education at a Vir-ginia university, with a long-term goal of earning a doctorate in psychology.

GCC Alumna Caressa Cameron wins the Miss America PageantMiss America 2010 Caressa Cameron attended Germanna Community College for two years before trans-ferring to Virginia Commonwealth University, where she’s majoring in communications. Caressa, who won a $55,000 scholarship, graduated from Massaponax High School.

GCC Helped Student Excel Academically in Spite of Rare Disorder Devon Geary had to drop out of school as a sophomore at James Monroe High in Fredericksburg since she suffers from postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS).

Some POTS sufferers can’t go to school or work. Devon’s case is com-plicated by Ehler-Danos syndrome, which affects connective tissue between joints and makes movement agonizing.

In 2008, she came to GCC in a wheelchair and earned her GED. The following year she began classes at GCC, using a walker, and frequently fainting. “There was no way I could have gone to a four-year school,” De-von says. “I could barely walk. I could barely stay conscious.”

She thrived on the kind of one on one attention students get from the faculty at Germanna.

She now not only walks on her own, but is an assistant dance instructor. The outcome: nearly a full scholar-ship to Amherst, one of the top liberal arts schools in the country.


With Some Help Single Mom Gets her Life Back on TrackNightline visited Germanna to capture the moment when philanthropist Doris Buffett surprised Aundrea Handy with a scholarship. Aundrea had been homeless before attending GCC’s Middle College. The Middle College program helps high school dropouts get their GEDs and prepares them for college.

Buffett also donated $150,000 to the GCC Educational Foundation’s Germanna Guarantee Scholarship program.

“I thought, ‘These are exactly the people we want to help,’” and “I have a high regard for what Germanna’s doing. They’re into the real world. They’re helping people to a good life through a good education.”

David A. Sam said “Doris Buffett’s mission aligns well with our own--to help our students gain the education that will help them empower them-selves. It is also a model for all of us in giving back to our community.”

-The Free Lance-Star

Art Students Gain First-Hand ExperienceGermanna art students participated in two art events at the home of col-lectors, and GCC donors, Robert and Tia Cadow. The Cadows together with Legacy Fine Art host a private annual gathering with an international artist in the Fredericksburg Area. They in-vited GCC students to participate and assist with the installation of works to support their learning experiences. Students worked with artist, Fidel Garcia, in November 2009 and artist Yuroz, in September 2010.

Further, the students were given an opportunity to meet and talk with the artist about his work.

Congratulations GCC 40th T-shirt Design WinnersCongratulations to students Ryan Arnett, Natalie Selles, and Rosana Marzullo-Dove for their 40th anniver-sary winning t-shirt designs. Student, Scott Shisler, achieved an honorable mention. Thank you to all students who submitted their concepts.

2010 Commencement James Richardson is a second-gen-eration GCC graduate who said his father’s words inspired him to com-plete his degree despite self-doubt and challenges.

“My father always told me, ‘James, you have to do the hard thing,’” Rich-ardson said May 12th before a crowd of about 2,500.

The 20-year-old Falmouth resident, was the community college’s student speaker at the 2010 commencement ceremony. He spoke of the determi-nation, sacrifice and belief in self that were needed to meet the require-ments for his associate degree.

Steve B. Jones, who earned an associ-ate degree in business management from Germanna in 1979, served as commencement speaker.

He spoke of the need to show respect to people, the importance of a posi-tive attitude each day, and said that honesty and integrity are crucial for success in the business world.

In his message, consistent with the student speaker’s, he said the gradu-ates will need perseverance, especial-ly for those seeking a job in today’s economy. -The Free Lance-Star

PNE Class of 2010The Practical Nursing students ended this academic year with much to celebrate. This combined program is unique in that it consists of three divisions to create one successful certificate of academic study. The traditional GCC students enter into this nursing program in the summer. The Fredericksburg Area School of Practical Nursing students join GCC, after grading from the various high schools, in the month of June. This year the Eastern View High School students joined the GCC class in the spring 2010. The 28 successful graduates are now able to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam to become profes-sional licensed healthcare providers.

Largest Nurse Aide ClassMay 7, 2010 was the completion of the largest class to date for the Nurse Aide Program that was approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing three years ago. The 33 students join the 92 others that have already become a Nurse Aide through this 8 week program which is offered through the GCC Department of Nursing and Health Technologies.


2010 NISOD NomineesCongratulations to our faculty nominees for the 2010 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Awards. Delois McCormick, Dept. Chair, Asst. Professor of Mathematics, John Stoffolino, Dept. Chair, Asst. Professor of Health, Physical Education & Health Technology, Zoila Ortega, Coord. Nurse Aide Program, Dept. of Nursing and Allied Health Technology, and Ann Lyons, Coord. of Tutoring Services. These awards are granted to individuals for outstanding teaching and leadership excellence in institutions of higher education.

Germanna’s nominees had the opportunity to attend the NISOD conference and awards ceremony in Austin, Texas on May 30 - June 2, 2010, in recognition of their valuable contributions to program excellence and student learning.

2010 Virginia Workforce Development Services Chancellor’s AwardThe Center for Workforce and Community Education was proud to announce the recipients of the 2010 Virginia Workforce Services Chancel-lor’s Award. This honor is awarded annually to individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the advancement of the region’s workforce. Cheri Ober, Career Readi-ness Certificate (CRC) Coordinator, re-ceived the award for Career Paths for her successful efforts in promoting the CRC. Mary Jane Reed received the award for Employer Services & Customized Training for program de-velopment & instruction in customer service & professional development training. Nicoleta Crouch received the award in Community Service for her significant success in teach-ing conversational language classes. Andrew Grigsby received the award in Occupational Specific Instruction for his initiative in generating and teaching of a series of “green” classes for the Germanna region.

Medical Missions Trip to JamaicaThe Medical Mission trip to Jamaica in July was sponsored by Stafford Crossing Community Church and at-tended by Katherine Quartuccio RN, MSN/ED and Nursing student Cecelia Tally ADNS.

Our Published AuthorsDr. Patti Lisk and Kathy Quartuccio were two of the contributing authors in the book Successful Online Learning published by Jones & Bartlett

Richard E. Mezo, has published his tenth book, a volume of instruction for beginning writers. Creating Poems: Introductory Writing Exercises was published last month by Dog Ear Publishing in Indianapolis.

Cory MacLauchlin has written a biography of John Kennedy Toole author of A Confederacy of Dunces.“There wasn’t an adequate biography,” MacLauchlin said. “I found myself wanting to know more and to tell a fair story about his life.

Appointment of New DeanDr. Deborah Brock will serve as the new dean of Germanna’s Arts and Sciences Division. Dr. Brock was the Interim Director of the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Common-wealth University. Prior to her ad-ministrative role, she taught at both graduate and undergraduate levels at VCU. She brings several years’ experience successfully leading more than 200 faculty, both full-time and adjunct, as well as managing budget, assessment, and curricula for twelve degree programs within the Wilder School.

Chancellor’s Fellowship recipientOn June 22, Suzanne Broman and Dr. Jeanne Wesley attended the VCCS State Board meeting in Richmond, where Suzanne was recognized as one of the recipients of the Chancel-lor’s Fellowship for Classified Staff. She’ll be completing her degree at the University of Mary Washington and will graduate in spring 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Professional Studies in Leadership and Management.

The Faces of Germanna - Faculty


Online Teaching Certification at GermannaSince the summer of 2009, GCC has offered Online Teaching Certification instruction courses for our faculty. For the first year and a half, the course that was offered was a Germanna designed course that led to the faculty members who successfully completed the course to be certified to teach online and hybrid courses for Germanna only. Beginning in the Fall of 2010, GCC has been offering the Teaching Online Program (TOP) course designed by the VCCS distance learning faculty from multiple VCCS colleges. Germanna has added a module containing information specific to GCC and our policies and resources. One of the advantages to offering the TOP course is the ability of successful faculty completers to be eligible to teach online for any VCCS college.

Since 2009, 106 faculty members have become certified to teach online at Germanna through these courses and alternative methods.

Win Stevens Recognized at the Champions of Disability Employment AwardsWin Stevens, Disabilities Services Coordinator, was recognized at the Champions of Disability Employment Awards and Recognition Luncheon on October 14, 2010. He received an award for partnership in championing the employment and advancement of Virginians with disabilities. The event was sponsored by the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services in commemoration of Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Ed Watson RecognizedVirginia Association of Museums recognized a lifetime of work by Ed Watson, Fredericksburg Area Museum’s Former Chief, and Germanna Faculty Member for 15 years.

Watson, president emeritus of the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, was presented with the Virginia Association of Museums’ Distinguished Service Award during VAM’s annual conference.

Employees Years of Service

5 Years of Service Karen Bowers Library /Administrative Assistant Professor Suzanne Broman Workforce/Administrative & Office Specialist III Carolyn Bynum Middle College Program Director Forrest Donald Trades Technician IV Gerald Miller Assistant Professor of Info. Systems Tech. Navonia Nelson Information Tech. Specialist I Sarah Nielson Associate Professor of Psychology Jay Nyzowyj Assistant Professor of Math Lenore Parker Media Specialist II Susan Shaw Financial Aid/Education Support Specialist II Janet Waltonen Assistant Professor/Counselor, Retired

10 Years of Service Carol Baetz Instruction/Administrative & Office Specialist III Christopher Cooper Trades Technician IV Garland Fenwick Trades Manager I Pamela Runnels Professor of Chemistry Melissa Sloan Business Office/Admin. & Office Specialist III Marion Wilkerson Business Office/Financial Services Specialist I

20 Years of Service Dr. Lazalia Richardson Professor of English


Former Gov. Kaine, County Officials Laud Opening of GCC Stafford County Center When Gov. Tim Kaine cut the ribbon to open Germanna’s new Stafford Center on July 29, 2009 he said Vir-ginia is counting on GCC and the rest of the Virginia Community College System to help the Old Dominion re-cover from the recession and to give its workforce an edge going forward.

“Community colleges play an impor-tant role, especially in a challenged economy,” Kaine told a crowd at the opening of the Center.

The fourth Germanna location--which has four state of the art classrooms, computer labs, and office space, was serving about 650 students in 40 different classes when it opened in August 2009.

The Center is a partnership between GCC and the Stafford Economic Development Authority, which has invested $300,000 over three years to promote economic development through Workforce training.

GCC Celebrates 40 years This year Germanna Community College officially turned 40 years old. Although it now has 7,500 students on four campuses, its beginnings were decidedly humble.

“Our first staff meeting was in a cow pasture at Camp Rapidan,” said writ-ing and public speaking professor Harriet Leithiser. They had to meet at the nearby retreat because the school was still under construction.

Even after the school opened in 1970, students and teachers had to share their classrooms with electricians, plumbers and carpenters finishing the school. Leithiser, who is the only original faculty member still teaching at Germanna, said she remembers that some fellow professors would lend a hand with construction after class.

Some of those very students and teachers were once again together at the original Locust Grove cam-pus, celebrating GermannaFest, the school’s 40th anniversary. There was food, music, games and tours.

Dave Rose is a Spotsylvania County resident and a member of the first graduating class in 1972. He came back to Germanna in 1974 to teach automotive technology for eight years. “It has served the community well,” he said. “And it really has con-tributed to the community.”

Barbara Amos of Culpeper County also was in that first graduating class in 1972. She went on to work as a nurse at UVA for 34 years. She credits Germanna for giving her a career and the ability to take care of her family. “I had two children and I was divorced,” she said. “They gave me a wonderful scholarship and I loved every minute of it.”

Dan Ross, now retired, taught math at GCC from 1972 to 2009. “As soon as I came here and saw the location, I knew this is where I wanted to be”.

Dr. David Sam, said that the school will only continue to grow over the next 40 years. “Community colleges are perceived as more important than ever,” Sam said. “They help our citizens to have real jobs for the future.”

-The Free Lance-Star

Germanna EventsGrand Opening of the Fredericksburg Area Workforce Center The Fredericksburg Area Workforce Center had its ribbon cutting ceremo-ny on November 4th. The center is a collaborative effort amongst several partners including, Bay Consortium, Workforce Investment Board (WIB), VA Employment Commission (VEC), Germanna Community College, Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS), Employment Resources Inc. (ERI), Rappahannock Area Agency on Aging, Job Corps, Rappahannock Area Regional Adult Education and Rappa-hannock Goodwill Industries. Dr. Robert Leber, Senior Advisor to the Governor for Workforce Develop-ment and Deputy Commissioner of the Virginia Employment Commis-sion gave the opening remarks. He emphasized the beginning of a strong partnership between the Workforce Center and Germanna. The Workforce Center provides job search assistance to individuals, and recruiting and referral services to employers.


Germanna Events

A Message from Dick Scheibe, Chairman

This past year has been one of the most successful in the history of Germanna Community College. Despite adverse economic conditions and severe fiscal constraints, we have seen the college grow and prosper as never before. Enrollment continues to rapidly expand, and, as the college celebrates the 40th anniversary of its founding, its strong leadership, its highly qualified and motivated faculty and staff, and its dynamic learning environment are its essence.Diversity and accessibility of courses and curriculum, tailored to the needs of the communities served, are cornerstones of our mission. Germanna’s syllabus has been expanded, and the Stafford County Center has now joined the Locust Grove Campus, the Fredericksburg Area Campus, and the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper to better distribute the Germanna learning experience throughout the service area. Through dedicated and coordinated efforts by Germanna’s leadership, the Educational Foundation, area governments, and the College Board, construction of the urgently needed Building 3 at the Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania has begun. Through this visionary project, and others in the planning stages, Germanna continues to respond to area educational wants and needs. The prospects for Germanna’s future are unbounded. Community support has played a vital role in the success Germanna has achieved—it is much appreciated. Continued support is critical to realizing current objectives and other new initiatives, and only through a close partnership between Germanna and the community it serves can the college meet and exceed the challenges of the future. Our students represent the future of our community and through them, and their successes, we all benefit and prosper.

Greetings from the Germanna College Board

“Our students represent the future of our community and through them, and their successes, we all benefit and prosper.”

- Dick Scheibe

Germanna Community College Board

Harold Scheibe, ChairmanKing George County

C. Jill Johnson, Vice ChairmanMadison County

Bruce DavisSpotsylvania County

Sherry GravattCaroline County

John H. JenkinsCulpeper County

Doug RogersOrange County

Tony TroiloCulpeper County

Catherine WashingtonStafford County

Linda WorrellCity of Fredericksburg


A Message from Bruce Davis, President

Dear Friends of Germanna,The nation’s economy appears to be making a strong comeback, but as a college and as an educational foundation we are likely to be left with the effects of declining support from the state and federal governments for quite some time. This is where the role of our many friends of Germanna Community College and the Educational Foundation will become crucial. Those institutions which are able to rally the support of their alumni, area businesses and friends so that their progress will not be diminished, particularly in the face of growing enrollment demands, will be the colleges that prosper and succeed in future years. They will be able to combine local funds with state dollars to continue to build new facilities and renovate older ones, and to equip them with modern technology so that their students can be offered a quality education. We want Germanna Community College to continue to be a part of this select group that continues to move forward and prosper. As a college and as an educational foundation, we have enjoyed many successes during the past year. Because of the sustained generosity of many local businesses and individuals, GCC’s Educational Foundation has been able to provide approximately $175,000 in scholarship support to nearly 300 students in 2010.In addition, more than $20,000 has been provided in professional development funding to Germanna’s faculty so they may earn additional degrees and other professional credentials. That amount includes funds given to nurse educators from the Jane R. Ingalls Nurse Educator Fellowship, support for the inaugural President’s Leadership Academy, and for adjunct faculty development.The following are additional updates about important events in the life of the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation that occurred during 2010.Three new members were recruited and appointed to the Foundation’s Board of Directors. They are Kenny Dotson of Orange County, Trish Crowe of Madison County, and Chris Hallberg of Fredericksburg. All three bring many years of leadership and resource development experience to their respective positions. We look forward to working together with them in the years ahead. They succeed three former Board members: Ruthan O’Toole-Scott, Dr. Julianna (Julie) Wilson and Steve Jones. We are grateful to all three for more than 25 years of collective and dedicated service in support of our mission.

Germanna Educational Foundation, Inc.

Educational Foundation BoardJuly 1, 2009 – December 31, 2009

George P. Snead, President

The Honorable John J. “Butch” Davies, III, Past President

Darla K. Burton, Vice President

Edward B. Hontz, Treasurer

Dr. David A. Sam, Secretary

Richard L. Brehm, Assistant Treasurer

Michael A. Catell, Foundation Director

Linda Beale

Earl Thomas Blalock, II

Joseph R. Daniel

Bruce L. Davis

Kent D. Farmer

Georgia M. Fauber, Emeritus

Felix Fraraccio

Gordon R. Humes

Steve B. Jones

Barbara Kane

Constance R. Kincheloe

William J. Kinnamon, Jr.

Linda J. Moyer

J. William Price, III, Emeritus

Jack Rowley

Ruthan O’Toole Scott

Harrison Simpson

The Honorable David W. Storke

Dr. Frank S. Turnage, Emeritus

Dr. Julianna Wilson

Linda Worrell


Germanna Educational Foundation, Inc.During a special meeting in March, the Foundation Board voted to conduct a “resource development assessment” in partnership with The Clements Group, a higher education consulting firm, to determine how well college leaders, the foundation board, the development office, and community investors are advancing the vision and mission of the college. The Clements Group sought to determine the level of effectiveness using the following four characteristics of the ideal private sector resource development program: - A chief development officer who sees his/her primary role as professional manager of the college’s development function, along with appropriate staff and donor research capabilities to be effective. - A comprehensive institutional advancement plan (with measurable goals) that supports the college’s strategic plan and is considered a college-wide priority under the direction of the chief development officer and endorsed by the foundation board. - A close working relationship based on mutual respect and confidence between the chief development officer and the college president and the foundation board. - An active foundation board composed of people with recognized stature, dedicated to working with the college president, the chief development officer and team in generating awareness, building friends, securing funds and stewarding donors.The Foundation’s 3rd annual board retreat was held September 28 at the Fredericksburg Country Club. Facilitated by The Clements Group, key aspects of advancement operations were discussed and outlined, including general discussion about preparations for a campaign feasibility study preparation. The Board voted to move forward with a feasibility study, to be initiated during the spring semester of 2011. In the area of special events, the 16th annual Monte Carlo event raised more than $90,000, which was a

record-breaking year, thanks to event co-chair Clarissa Berry and her committee. They are hard at work planning the 17th annual casino night, with a goal of raising $100,000 for student financial support. The 2nd annual Distinguished Person of the Year (DPOY) event, under the leadership of Darla Burton, was held in June at Fredericksburg Square. It honored outstanding public servant and community leader, retired state senator John Chichester. Edward V. Allison, community leader and longtime supporter of higher education in the region, was selected as the 2011 DPOY honoree.The Foundation’s annual dinner was held in early November, beginning with a reception for scholarship recipients and benefactors. More than 100 hundred people attended. Doris Buffett, highly respected international philanthropist and resident of Fredericksburg, was our special guest. Doris is a passionate supporter of Germanna, as evidenced by her commitment earlier in the year to provide $150,000 in scholarships over a three-year period. Our student speakers were well-prepared, articulate and inspiring, as always, and immensely grateful for the support they have received from generous benefactors. That same evening we announced that Culpeper Regional Health System and its affiliated organizations has been selected as the 2011 Philanthropist of the Year. The health system has made contributions to Germanna Community College totaling over $500,000 in the past decade. By any measure, 2010 was banner year, due entirely to our many contributors and to the outstanding students, faculty and staff at Germanna Community College. I feel confident that 2011 will be equally momentous, if not more so.Sincerely,Bruce L. Davis, PresidentGermanna Community College Educational Foundation

Educational Foundation BoardJanuary 1, 2010 – December 31, 2010

Bruce L. Davis, President

George P. Snead, Past President

Jack Rowley, Vice President

Felix Fraraccio, Treasurer

Dr. David A. Sam, Secretary

Richard L. Brehm, Assistant Treasurer

Darla K. Burton, Chair, CORPs Volunteers

Michael A. Catell, Foundation Director

Linda Beale

Earl Thomas Blalock, II

Trish Crowe

Joseph R. Daniel

The Honorable John J. “Butch” Davies, III

Kenny L. Dotson

Georgia M. Fauber, Emeritus

Chris Hallberg

Edward B. Hontz

Gordon R. Humes

Barbara Kane

Constance R. Kincheloe

William J. Kinnamon, Jr.

Ann M. Lewis

Linda J. Moyer

Stanley Palivoda

J. William Price, III, Emeritus

The Honorable David W. Storke

Dr. Frank S. Turnage, Emeritus

Jane Wallace

Linda Worrell


Germanna Educational Foundation, Inc.2010-2011 Commonwealth Legacy Scholarship Winner is Paige RileyPaige Riley is a 2010 Honors graduate from Stafford High School, Stafford, VA with a 3.84 GPA. During high school she was a student assistant athletic trainer and umpired for Stafford County Parks and Recreation girls’ softball. She has enrolled in Germanna for the 2010 Fall semester in the Science program. Paige plans to major in Physical Therapy at a four year university after graduating from Germanna; fascinated in all aspects of the human body from anatomy, physiology, and sports medicine, to rehabilitation and prevention of further injury. She chose to attend Germanna in order to continue to live at home to minimize expenses.

the Jane R. Ingalls Nurse Educator Fellowship. MWHC is Germanna’s largest corporate benefactor”.

Mary Washington Health Care’s Xavier Richardson said: “Our company is a beneficiary of the product of community colleges, and we have an obligation to support them to ensure their continued success. Community colleges will continue to identify the future needs of our communities and propose solutions to address those needs.”

The Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy is hosted by the Virginia Foundation for Community College Education (VFCCE) to honor the leading philanthropists from each of Virginia’s 23 community colleges as well as the system’s statewide foundation. This marks the fifth year the awards have been given.

This year’s class of distinguished philanthropy leaders has contributed a combined total of $10 million dollars to Virginia’s Community Colleges.

Mary Washington Healthcare Honored with 2010 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in PhilanthropyMary Washington Healthcare has earned the 2010 Chancellor’s Award for Leadership in Philanthropy. MWHC was nominated for the award by Germanna Community College. The award was given at a luncheon ceremony at the Country Club of Virginia on April 20, 2010.

“Mary Washington Healthcare has been a strong supporter of our nursing program for years,” said Germanna Educational Foundation Director Mike Catell. MWHC donated $500,000 to the program last year bringing its total over time to $1.4 million. “We’re very grateful for their commitment to Germanna and to meeting the rapidly growing demand for quality health care in our community.”

Catell said “MWHC’s latest gift commitment of half a million dollars over five years, announced in May 2009, will support various nursing and health care programs, including

GCC Recognizes Senator John Chichester for his Unwavering Support of Higher EducationRetired Senator John Chichester, long a supporter of higher education in Virginia, is Germanna Community College’s Distinguished Person of the Year for 2010. He was honored at a GCC Educational Foundation Banquet for which Mary Washington Health-care was the major sponsor. Speaker of the House Bill Howell, VCCS Chan-cellor Glenn DuBois and Germanna President David A. Sam were among the speakers at the event.

GCCEF Scholarship Recognition Luncheon Three students were feted at the Germanna Educational Foundation Scholarship Recognition Luncheon on Feb. 23, 2010 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House.

Nijessia Harmon received the Freta B. Napier Scholarship, Brian Rodrigue the GenCorp Engineering Scholar-ship, and Erica Hodge the Germanna Guarantee Program Scholarship.


Doris Buffett Says GCC’s Goals Parallel Her OwnFredericksburg philanthropist Doris Buffett got involved with the Germanna Community College Educational Foundation in 2010 in a big way, beginning with a gift of $150,000 over three years for scholarships.

The foundation will use the gift based on the areas of greatest need, said Director of GCC Educational Foundation Mike Catell. “Doris Buffett’s commitment to philanthropy and to the common good is simply extraordinary”.

An Evening of Art & Chocolate to Benefit the Educational FoundationRobert & Tia Cadow and Art-Exchange hosted an evening of Art & Chocolate with internationally acclaimed Figurative Expressionism artist Fidel Garcia on November 6, a benefit for the Educational Foundation of Germanna Community College.

Annual Ray Glazebrook Memorial Golf Tournament The Educational Foundation hosts an annual golf tournament to raise funds for scholarships offered through the Germanna Guarantee program. The Ray Glazebrook Memorial Golf Tournament raised $32,000 in 2009 and $23,000 in 2010. Many generous businesses and donors participated - we look forward to their continued support in 2011 as we strive to increase our efforts in support of students in need.

GCC Recognizes Mike Powell for his Unwavering Support of Higher EducationMadison County’s Mike Powell was honored for his service as an at large member of the Germanna College Board. Having finished his term, he’s been replaced by Culpeper’s Tony Troilo, Marketing Manager of Rosson & Troilo Motor Co. Inc. in Brandy Station and Warrenton.

2009 Foundation Annual Dinner - A Celebration of PhilanthropyMore than 90 people, including student speakers and special guest, Doris Buffet, resident of Fredericksburg and noted international philanthropist, attended the Educational Foundation’s Annual Dinner held at the Lake of the Woods Clubhouse in November. The dinner provides an opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of the Educational Foundation, and to recognize and thank donors, friends and other members of the community for their generous support. A silent auction was held prior to the dinner, featuring various items donated by individuals and businesses from across the Germanna service territory, and raised nearly $4,000 for student financial support.

Germanna Educational Foundation Exceeds Fundraising Goal by $30,000 When the final donations came in, the Germanna Educational Foundation’s Monte Carlo Casino Fundraiser held April 9, 2010 at the Daniel Technology Center had raised a gross total of nearly $98,000 – more than $30,000 over the goal.

The net revenue total of more than $80,000 was a new record. That figure is $10,000 more than one announced soon after the event.

All proceeds go to the Germanna Guarantee Scholarship Program, which assists students in need who haven’t received sufficient aid from other sources to attend college.


Educational Foundation Fellowships & ScholarshipsAerojetAgetro FundAlfred & Mary Jane King Scholarship for NursingAnn J. Sam, RN Scholarship for NursingAnna Ruth Inskeep ScholarshipArdiena Ann Tromley Scholarship for TeachingAtlantic Builders ScholarshipBertha M. Massey ScholarshipByrd L. “Jack” Daniel ScholarshipCaroline County Agricultural Fair ScholarshipCharles H. Huffman ScholarshipComfort Keepers Nursing ScholarshipsCommonwealth Legacy ScholarshipCorbin Homebuilders ScholarshipCulpeper Hillbilly ScholarshipCulpeper Regional Hospital ScholarshipCulpeper Regional Health System Scholarship Drop-ItCulpeper Wood Preservers ScholarshipD. French Slaughter, Jr. ScholarshipDale Featherston ScholarshipDelta Sigma Theta Alumnae Association ScholarshipDulcie H. Potter Memorial ScholarshipDuval ScholarshipElizabeth Golsen Schneider ScholarshipElna H. Daniel ScholarshipFloyd White Memorial ScholarshipFrank S. & Nancy W. Turnage ScholarshipFredericksburg Ambulatory Surgery Center ScholarshipFrederick Douglass Fund for African American OutreachFredericksburg Savings Bank ScholarshipFredericksburg Street Rods ScholarshipFreta B. Napier Scholarship

George P. Beard, Jr. ScholarshipGeorgia Willis ScholarshipGermanna Guarantee Program ScholarshipGertrude Hudson Yates ScholarshipGiles H. Miller, Jr. ScholarshipHazel Harris Heath ScholarshipHenrietta Margaret D. Pattishall RN Memorial ScholarshipHenry & Iva Smith ScholarshipJ. Carlton “Zeus” Clore ScholarshipJack Condon Memorial ScholarshipDr. Jane Ingalls Nurse Educator FellowshipJanet Swan ScholarshipJefferson Home Builders ScholarshipJohn A. Nere ScholarshipJohn J. “Butch” Davies, III ScholarshipJohn William Price, Jr. ScholarshipKristen and Kati Lisk Memorial ScholarshipLinda Nelson ScholarshipLoren Franklin & Linda Fagan Sealy ScholarshipMary Ball Scholarship for NursingMary Frances and James G. Willis Scholarship (Kiwanis of Fredericksburg)Mary Washington Hospital Nursing Alumni Association ScholarshipMildred C. King Scholarship for NursingOMWCF Dental Hygiene ScholarshipOtis & Mescal Burke ScholarshipPearline T. Soltes Memorial ScholarshipPhylis Martin Faculty Chair ScholarshipPitts – O’Neill ScholarshipPNC Bank Scholarship for NursingRay and Joyce Zachmann Scholarship

Raynold “Randy” Collier Glazebrook, III ScholarshipRebecca Boniface ScholarshipRichard Gossweiler Student Emergency FundRotary Foundation of CulpeperShannon Broom ScholarshipSpotsylvania Lions Club Charities, Inc. (Associate of Arts & Sciences)Spotsylvania Lions Club Charities, Inc. (Arts & Sciences Nursing)Stella Rhodes Almond ScholarshipSteve and Nancy Jones ScholarshipSusan Langlois ScholarshipThe Reynolds Family of Orange ScholarshipThe Sunshine Lady Foundation ScholarshipThe Woman’s Club of FredericksburgViola M. Smith ScholarshipVolkswagen & Germanna Community College Partners in EducationWilliam & Rosemary Walker Scholarship for NursingWillis Clyde Locker ScholarshipWINGS Scholarship for Middle CollegeWilliam Carpenter Scholarship


Local Scholarships 2009/2010American LegionAndrew Chapel United Meth Ch.Aquia Episcopal ChurchArmy Emergency ReliefBad River Bank of Lake SuperiorC.N. Accounts PayableCareer Partners, Inc.Caroline High SchoolCarter-BennettCh. of Incarn Epis. Ch. of WomenChancellor High SchoolChancellor Lions ClubChic-fil-AChoctaw Nation of OklahomaChoice FoundationColonial Forge High SchoolCople Ed. FoundCountry CookinCourtland High SchoolCulpeper 4-H Leadership CouncilCulpeper Bus and Prof WomenCulpeper County Chamber of Com.Culpeper County High School

Culpeper HospitalCulpeper Lions ClubCulpeper Unit. Meth. ChurchCVSDA Woolfrey Jr. FoundationDonnell Callis Mem. SchoolEast Orange Ruritan ClubEdward K. Wells ScholarshipFirst Christian ChurchFraternal Order of EaglesFredericksburg Agriculture FairFredericksburg Christian SchoolGEICOGFWC VirginiiaGovernor’s School ProgramGreater Fredicksburg USBCGSSA ScholarshipGW Carver High SchoolHeadwaters/Rapp. Co. Pub. Ed. FundHopewell Unit. Meth ChurchJames Monroe High SchoolKeal FoundationKiwanis Club of Orange

Knights of PythiasKristi Scruggs ScholarshipLake of the Woods Lioness ClubLake of the Woods LionsLancaster High SchoolLittle Zion Baptist ChurchLoyal Order of MooseM&P Thompson Ed. TrustMCP Charitable FoundationMediCorp Health SystemMilitary Officers Assoc. of AmericaMinisters Wives and WidowsMiss Greater Springfield OrganM.J. WoolfolkMt. Olive Baptist ChurchMuscogee Creek NationNational Military Family AssocNavy Wives Club of AmericaNomini Baptist ChurchNorth Stafford High SchoolNorthern Neck Vo-Tech Ed. Found.Oprentiss Ball MemorialOptimist Club of Fredericksburg

Orange Business & Profess WomeOrange Co. Moose LodgeOrange County Educ. FoundationOrange County High SchoolOrange Grove Baptist ChurchOrange Lions ClubOrange Rotary ClubOrder of The Eastern StarRecycling ResearchRotary Club of CarolineRotary FoundationRound Oak Baptist ChurchSalem Baptist ChurchScholarship AmericaSgt. Joshua Frazier MemorialSouth East Neighborhood WatchSpotsylvania Co. Council of PTASpotsylvania County Woman’s ClubSpotsylvania High SchoolSt.Peters Lutheran ChurchStafford Education Assoc.Stafford High SchoolStafford Volunteer Fire Dept.Student Nurses Assoc. SchoolSycamore Red HensUnion Bank and Trust CompanyUS Bowling CongressVA Future Leaders ScholVA St Firefighters Assoc.Veterans of Foreign WarsVirginia Sheriffs’ InstitutueVMD Assoc. Edu. Scholarship

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Community PartnersSpotsylvania Regional Medical Center Donates $100,000 to Germanna Nursing ProgramSpotsylvania Regional Medical Center has given the nursing program at Germanna extra reason to celebrate the New Year. The hospital’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Tobin, presented the college with a check for $100,000 on Jan. 8, 2010,“Nursing schools are the lifeblood of a hospital’s workforce,” said Tobin. “This donation recognizes the vital work being done by Germanna Community College, and it represents the beginning of what will surely be a strong and collaborative working relationship between our two organizations.”

“We at Germanna value and appreciate this second donation from HCA as further testimony of our growing and mutually beneficial partnership,” Germanna President David Sam said. “Their support for and trust in our nursing program will be a vital factor in our ability to produce the increasing numbers of nurses and other health professionals

Mr. Peter Trozze, Vice-President of Clark-Nexen, the architectural firm designing GCC’s new learning-centered education facility, provided an overview of Germanna’s new Green building. It will be constructed with sustainable building materials, a green roof, and on a proper site location. The building itself will be used as a learning tool for students taking classes related to green industries.

Mr. Chris Mallin, Sustainability Director for Turner Construction talked about green construction, and Mr. Hap Conners of CIT and a supervisor for Spotsylvania County spoke about economic incentives for green companies. He said incentives for construction of green homes has sparked building in and around Fredericksburg. The final two days of the GreenPro 2010 agenda included training from Earth Craft homes and Energy Star home construction.

“Drop It Healthy Living Challenge”On May 20th, Culpeper Regional Health System recognized 10 people for their weight loss and fitness accomplishments during the “Drop It Healthy Living Challenge”.

Overall, the community lost 3,132 pounds. Beginning in January, participants were encouraged to exercise and modify their diets to meet specific health and fitness goals. In return, local businessman Joe Daniel, along with his wife Linda and Culpeper Health System, agreed to donate $50 for every pound participants lost to the Germanna Community College nursing program. Overall, the program raised $156,610. Daniel also announced that he lost 25 pounds himself. About 275 people completed the challenge.

“It’s incredible how much weight our community was able to lose in such a short period of time and the huge impact it will have on our education programs,” said Sandy Boone, director of the Powell Wellness Center.

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desperately needed in our area, especially as the new Spotsylvania Medical Center opens its doors across the street from our campus entrance. This is a promising start for the New Year for Germanna, and those in our community who need our help, thanks to HCA.”

Germanna Co-Sponsors GreenPro Summit Germanna Community College co-sponsored the GreenPro Summit 2010, March 16th to 18th in Fredericksburg. The collaborative program was offered over three days by GCC, the George Washington Regional Commission, and the Fredericksburg Area Builders Association.

On day one, Germanna arranged for speakers to discuss green incentives, green building, and green train-ing. The keynote speaker was Mr. Stephen Walz, Director of Virginia’s Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy. Mr. Walz addressed a variety of incentives and grants available to communities and individuals to save and create energy.


GCC Dental Hygiene Students Give the Community Something to Smile AboutGermanna Community College Dental Hygiene Students and Faculty participated in the annual health fair at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia on October 30th. Dr. Toni Collado, Lesa Crane, RDH, CDA,MAHA, and Bettina M. Gigliello, RDH, BS, CDA, supervised while first and second year dental hygiene students provided oral health information and services to adults and children in our community.

The students provided head and neck exams to screen for oral cancer, and senior students presented a table clinic on tobacco cessation and oral cancer awareness.

Senior dental hygiene students mentored first year students and provided instructions for brushing and flossing for good oral care throughout life. Children were also screened by Dr. Collado for sealants, and although, no children qualified, they did receive fluoride varnish.

Two portable dental units were utilized to provide these services comfortably for health fair visitors. Nearly one hundred goodie bags filled with age appropriate toothbrushes, toothpaste, and floss was distibuted. Supplies were generously donated by Oral B, Dentek, and Drs. Mark Kowal and R. Allen Macilwaine of Richmond, Va.

Participation in the health fair at Resurrection Lutheran Church, and other service learning projects allows students to practice their skills and learn what is involved in planning and developing public health projects. Senior Dental Hygiene student, Susan Dunmire, stated, “Opportunities like this are great for our community, and as more people hear about what we are offering, it will continue to grow.”

GCC & Dogwood Village receive the William Carrington Business & Education Partnership Award Germanna Community College was contacted by Dogwood Village of Orange County Health and Rehabilitation after they received a grant to improve their retention of Certified Nursing Assistants. They chose to do this through Peer Mentoring and training in teamwork and communication. Germanna offered to develop a program to meet the needs of Dogwood Village by using our trainer Mary Jane Reed. Ms. Reed met with leadership staff of Dogwood Village and adapted a mentoring program designed to meet their specific needs. Staff and management were so excited by this training that plans are now underway to expand the program. Ms. Reed laid the groundwork for improving communication among all levels of employees.

Employee turnover in nursing facilities is notoriously high, sometimes reaching over 80% at some facilities. Dogwood Village’s turnover is not nearly that high but they felt they could do better. The objective of the initial grant was to address the importance of communication to build a more successful team and ultimately improve retention. The collaborative efforts of Germanna and Dogwood Village have positively influenced the culture change initiatives of the twenty-first century long-term care provider.

GCC Students Help with Rescued HorsesGermanna students in enrolled in the horseback riding classes were instrumental in bringing two rescue horses back into good health, and they learned to trust human care again. The class participated in treatment of wounds, scabs, infections and malnutrition. Both horses now reside at White Buffalo Horse Farm under the instruction and care of Judith Watson.


Virginia’s community colleges offer students more than the opportunity to earn a degree or certificate. They provide a gateway to the Commonwealth’s four-year colleges and universities.

Guaranteed Transfer: Through system-wide negotiated agreements, students who graduate from a Virginia community college with an associate’s degree and a minimum grade point average are GUARANTEED admission to more than 20 of the commonwealth’s colleges and universities. These agreements provide uniform access to our four-year partners for students from all of the 23 Virginia Community Colleges.

Institutions with Guaranteed Admission Agreements for Germanna graduates include: Art Institute of Washington, Bluefield College, Bridgewater College, Christopher Newport University, College of William and Mary, ECPI College of Technology, Emory & Henry College, Ferrum College,

George Mason University, Hollins University, James Madison University, Kaplan University, Liberty University, Longwood University, Lynchburg College, Mary Baldwin College, Nichols College, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Randolph College, Regent University, Regis University, Saint Paul’s College, Shenandoah University, Strayer University, Sweet Briar College, Troy UniversityUniversity of Mary Washington (College of Arts & Sciences), University of Phoenix, University of Richmond, (School of Continuing Studies), University of Virginia (College of Arts and Sciences and Engineering & Applied Science), The University of Virginia’s College at Wise, Virginia Commonwealth University, Virginia Tech. (All colleges except School of Architecture & Design), Virginia Union University, and Virginia Wesleyan College.

Great Expectations Great Expectations is a program at Germanna Community College for previous/current area foster care individuals to help them with the transition from high school to college and/or a career. Great Expectations consists of a two-day on-campus program, as well as a six month mentorship program. Through this program, foster care youth gain information about the services of the college, participate in a mini-college experience, and receive one-on-one mentoring with a current student from Germanna Community College.

Participants have the opportunity to meet their mentor during the two-day on-campus program. The mentor and mentee maintain communication for the following six months through either supervised, on-campus visits, or by phone or email.

Middle CollegeThe mission of the Germanna Community College Middle College Program is to provide a unique learning environment to help our students achieve their academic, career, and personal goals.

The Middle College Program is designed to meet the needs of people who are between 18-24 years old and have not graduated from high school. The comprehensive goal of the program is to have the students complete the Middle College Program, enroll in a certificate or degree program at Germanna Community College, and enter the workforce. Academically, the focus of the program is to help students prepare for the GED and earn college credit simultaneously. Our small class setting provides a unique environment that engages the students in critical thinking and problem solving. Every staff member serves as a mentor, advisor, and student advocate.

Virginia Community College Guaranteed Admissions Agreements

Virginia Education Wizard The Wizard can help students choose a career, get the information they would need to pursue your career, find the college that is right for them, pay for college, transfer from a community college to a university, and a resource to answers their questions about their future.

Dual Enrollment An enriching program where high school students take college courses and earn college credit in their own high school.

Credits earned through Dual Enrollment are both high school and college credits. College credits transfer to Virginia Community Colleges, and most four-year colleges and universities.

Dual Enrollment classes are taught during the school day at the high school, making college-level academics accessible to all high school students. Dual Enrollment credits cost far less than credits earned at four-year colleges and universities, and are earned before students graduate from high school.

These courses hold the same rigor as any college level course. Dual Enrollment instructors are credentialed by Germanna to teach these college courses at the high school. Most Dual Enrollment classes are weighted, so students committed to these courses have the opportunity to increase their high school GPA.

Customized Business Training - Improve productivity and profitability, increase employee technical skills, enhance customer service, and address organizational needs. Germanna offers quality, competitively priced training programs at your facility, our facilities, or through other flexible delivery schedules.

Business and Industry Certification classes prepare individuals to take a variety of national and industry certification exams in six months.

Consulting Services - Improve the effectiveness of corporate strategy, process, or operations.

Skills-Related Services and Assessment - Assist businesses and agencies in identifying and evaluating their business training needs and reaching their goals.

Pre-Employment Training - We assess abilities, vocational interests and aptitudes of prospective employees. Our Career Readiness Certificate provides assurance you are hiring the best candidate.

Career Development - We offer customer service programs, leadership and supervision training, communication skills – both oral and written-- team building, 360 Assessments and conflict resolution. We also offer a variety of Allied Health programs and Information Technology/Computer courses to meet the growing demands of our community. We have training associations with Achieve Global and VitalEdu. And, as always, we customize this training to meet your specific needs and objectives.

For more information go to www.germanna.edu/workforce.

Germanna Community College’s Center for Workforce & Community Education

Fredericksburg Area Campus10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408 540-891-3000

Locust Grove Campus2130 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove, Virginia 22508540-423-9030

Joseph R. Daniel Technology Center18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper, Virginia 22701540-937-2900

Stafford County Center2761 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 107, Stafford, Virginia 22554540-288-8830

www.germanna.edu

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