Hiram College Donor Report 2011

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10 ADMISSIONS

11 STUDENT LIFE

12 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

14 ALUMNI & DEVELOPMENT

16 DONOR PROFILES

18 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

19 CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

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PRESIDENT’S LETTER

It’s happening at Hiram

REFLECTING ON A YEAR

OF ACHIEVEMENT

From our bottom line to the future

FINANCES

Operating in the black


OUR STABLE FINANCIAL SITUATIONAggressively attacking what had become a nearly $9 million cumulative deficit has been our number one priority since I was named president of the College in 2004. Today, we have successfully whittled away at the sins of the past to reach a break-even point for FY2010. And, we are anticipating close to a $750,000 surplus for FY2011. This means we will be operating in the black for the first time in a decade, a tremendous accomplishment for the College. Earlier this year, we refinanced the College’s long-term debt and now anticipate a significant savings on our debt service. Thanks to a great relationship with our banks (Huntington and PNC) and by taking advantage of the Ohio Higher Education Facilities Commission services, we were able to borrow at tax-free rates. This is definitely to our advantage. Our stable financial situation allowed us to give all full- and part-time faculty members 1 percent raises on January 1 this year—their first increase in a number of years. In addition, a total of 28 faculty and staff received a significant equity adjustment to their base salary to address a long-standing salary compression problem. These are the first steps in a vital salary plan to improve compensation for all employees.

OUR STEADY INCREASE IN ENROLLMENTUndoubtedly, the College’s increased enrollment is the basis for our dramatically improved financial picture. When my presidency began in 2004, our traditional enrollment was only 730 students, not nearly enough to begin to pay the bills. Today, our year-by-year climb puts us at over 1,200 students and within reach of our ultimate goal of 1,300. We’ve grown enrollment through a series of investments in people, programs, and the physical plant. Implementing the Tuition Guarantee, adding the bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and better defining what makes Hiram special have all helped position us to move ahead. By using our alumni contacts and smart marketing techniques, we have broadened our market beyond Ohio. We’ve raised our visibility, clarified our unique selling proposition in the minds of prospective students and families and worked diligently to make our campus a comfortable and attractive place to live and learn.

OUR EXPANSION TO YEAR-LONG PROGRAMMINGAs part of a campus-wide plan, the College is transitioning to a year-long academic calendar with a strong emphasis on producing 12 months of revenue. Expanding summer offerings will help increase efficiency by leveraging fixed expenses, such as building maintenance and salaries. During the summer of 2010, three, 3-week sessions of summer school were added, and enrollment of our own traditional students tripled.

note from Tom Chema

It’s happening at Hiram. Our message is positive and powerful. In this President’s Report, you will read about the great things happening on campus, as we reflect on a year of remarkable achievement at Hiram College. I hope you will study this report closely and thoroughly. As a friend, supporter, and perhaps an alumnus of the College, you have helped us make things happen at Hiram. Your financial support has truly made a difference in what we have been able to do.

As I look back at my seven years as president, I take pride in all our accomplishments, and I am truly energized at the possibilities for my next three years.

Thank you for all you do for Hiram College.

Thomas V. ChemaPresident of Hiram College

aIt’s happening at HiramReflecting on a year of achievement for Hiram College—a report from President Tom Chema


In addition, our Summer at Hiram academic and sports programs attract a number of tuition-paying high school students, who are also prime potential recruits. We’re starting early by also offering art, nature, and many summer camps for youngsters. The Faculty Genomics Initiative and other programs bring college faculty and area teachers to campus and alert them to the benefits of our liberal arts curriculum.

OUR BUILDING PROJECTSIn a continued commitment to upgrading our arts programs, the Art Department relocated to the newly renovated Gelbke Art Center, which features a gallery and studios. The long-awaited Renner Theater opened in March to enthusiastic audiences.

Adding lights to the soccer field makes a big difference in playing and practice time for our athletes. And the new Bistro at the Kennedy Center gives students many more late-night options at its convenient main floor location.

Each day, the Garfield Meeting House is used for classes and meetings. With the addition of James A. Garfield’s statue to the lawn, the historically preserved church looks as if it has always anchored the southeast corner of campus. Response from our students—and potential students and parents—about the new East Hall dormitory and Burton D. Morgan Entrepreneurship

Center, as well as the new Dining Hall and Townhouse apartment complex, continues to be overwhelmingly positive. Making these additions and improvements is absolutely vital in this very competitive market where students demand—and expect—more up-to-date facilities.

OUR STRATEGIC PLANWe recently approved a new strategic plan. During lengthy campus-wide committee meetings, it was clear to the participants that our more positive financial situation allows us to explore new opportunities.

We asked people to strategize new revenue streams in order to address the impending drop in college-age students in the region. The plan itself addresses ideas such as reaching out to the underserved adult learner and marketing a 12-month extended learning operation. I also wholeheartedly embrace the Plan’s vision of establishing one or more Hiram facilities in locations convenient to adult students. I, too, am very interested in adding new bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, as well as expanding our global focus.

Moving ahead, we are putting a strong focus on strengthening our seven, very popular Centers of Distinction, which capitalize on the College’s long-standing strength of interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration.

OUR 10-YEAR RE-ACCREDITATIONAfter a year-long self-study, Hiram was awarded a 10-year re-accreditation this fall from The Higher Learning Commission, which accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. Evaluators suggested we make some changes in some administrative policies and structure. Follow-up reports will be made in the upcoming years.

OUR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPHiram’s visibility in state and national organizations is on the upswing, thanks in part to the service of our administrators and faculty. My work as President of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Ohio has given the College a strong voice in this important group, particularly in the area of lobbying for state funding.

Having a competitive athletic program is vital to the long-term success of all colleges and universities. My duties as President of the North Coast Athletic Conference illustrates Hiram’s commitment to intercollegiate athletics and the pursuit of academic excellence. The NCAC consists of nine academically selective colleges and universities in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania. In addition, I sit on the NCAA Division III President’s Advisory Council, where we are making great strides in positioning and promoting our Division.

I also volunteer my services on a number of boards in Cleveland, across the state and in Portage County, including the Portage Development Board and Portage County Port Authority Board.

OUR “GREEN” INITIATIVES“Green” efforts, including maintaining our strength as a regional and national leader in sustainability, continue. Approximately 235 solar panels were added to the roof of the Les and Kathy Coleman Sports, Recreation and Fitness Center, thanks in part to a $165,728 grant from the Ohio Department of Development. These solar panels provide about 7 percent of our total electrical load, which converts to quite a savings.

As part of our ongoing efforts to protect and restore nearby wetlands, streams and habitat, the College acquired a 150-acre parcel of land on Route 82. This is a key parcel of property containing the Silver Creek/Eagle Creek watershed, which will help expand research projects at the James H. Barrow Field Station.

OUR FUTURE PLANSAs outlined in our 5-year Strategic Plan, we hope to increase our pipeline of transfer students. Currently, we are applying to the Higher Learning Commission for permission to offer both on-site and distance learning classes at Lakeland and Lorain County Community Colleges. By adding our interdisciplinary liberal arts curriculum to their 2-year diploma, these community college students could complete a Hiram degree. We are also exploring offering programs to appeal to the many adult learners in Northeast Ohio who started college but did not finish, as well as those adults interested in continuing education or certified programs. New Master’s programs, as well as a post-baccalaureate Bachelor’s of Nursing completion program, are also under serious consideration. Hiram will add men’s and women’s lacrosse to our NCAA Division III sports teams, with competition beginning Spring 2013. Substantial improvements are underway to our sports facilities, including locker room renovations and installation of synthetic turf at the Charles A. Henry Field.

Developing a Master Plan for the campus, including ideas for both landscape and hardscape, is also a top priority. This plan would help map sites of future buildings, perhaps expanded science labs and/or an administrative facility. Our proposal to extend Hinsdale Street is still viable. The College has received a $180,000 ODOT grant, which would cover about half the cost.

An architectural firm is working on ideas to update and enliven student activity space in the Kennedy Student Center. As soon as the regulatory issues with annexation are resolved, we hope to move forward with the construction of a retirement community. And finally, thanks to the financial support of the Chuck Miller family, we are renovating our old dining facility to create a center for career, academic support and veteran services.

a report from President Tom Chema a report from President Tom Chema


It’s happening in finances

“” DID YOU KNOW?

• Wehave invested over $40 Million Dollars into thephysicalplantsince2006.

• Hiramsaved more than $1 millionbyrestructuring itsdebtwithinthepast12months.

• Hiramwasabletoreduce the discount rateforthe enteringstudents,enhancing the revenue streams forallcollegeoperations.

• Tohelpourstudents,we kept tuition flat from 2010 to 2011.

• New solar panels installedontheroofofthe ColemanCentergenerate over 57 megawatts of electricityperyear.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS SINCE 2006:

COLEMAN CENTER $ 13.1M EAST HALL $ 8.2M TOWNHOUSES $ 6.6M DINING HALL $ 5.7M GENERAL MAINTENANCE $ 2.0M NURSING SUITE $ 1.4M FIELD STATION $ 1.4M GARFIELD MEETING HOUSE $ 1.1M GELPKE ART CENTER $ 1.0M RENNER THEATER $ 1.0M

Ourimprovedfinancialconditionistheresultofourhardworktogrowourenrollmentsandthecarefulanddedicatedworkonthebehalfoffacultyandstafftocontrolexpenses.Wecontinuetoenhanceourrevenuestreamsinrecruitment–bothoftraditionalandWeekendCollegestudents–andinourfundraisingefforts.We’vedemonstratedourcommitmenttofiscalresponsibilitybybringinginourexpenses$500,000underbudget.

STEVE JONESVICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE

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•Retained the intimate character of the Hiram College experience while introducingnewsuite-styleandtownhouselivingfor200additionalstudents.

•Built an effective student success model byimplementingacademicprogress reportsandofferingfor-credit,studentdevelopmentcourses.

•Brought home the meaning of “global reach” bystartingaHispanics OrganizationforLatinAwarenessandaHillelchapter,aswellasotherinitiativesfor domesticandglobalinteraction.

I’mproudofourStudentLifeprofessionalswhoworksoeffectivelyindealingwiththecomplexlivesofouruniquelydiversestudentbody.We’reimplementingnewtechnologytohelpushelpstudentsfacingacademicorpersonaldifficulties.YoursupportofHiramCollegemakesavisibleandsignificantdifferencerightnowbecausewetrulychangelivesforthebetter.

ERIC RIEDELVICE PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF STUDENTS

DID YOU KNOW?

• AverageGPAforincomingstudentsis3.3 and ACT score is 23.

• Ofour1,200students,nearly45 percent are the first in their families to attend college.

• Out-of-statestudentsmakeup16 percent of the 2010 classwithmoststudentscomingfromFlorida, Pennsylvania,Michigan,CaliforniaandNewYork.

• In2010,transferstudentsincreased 50 percent.

• Our new merit scholarship program attracts studentsbyrewardingacademicexcellence.

• Unlikeothercollegeswheretuitionusuallyincreases 6to10percenteachyear,Hiram’s Tuition Guarantee locksinthesamerateforfouryears.

DID YOU KNOW?

• Over 35 flags from our international students’ home countrieshanginthenewDiningHall.

• Studentscanchoosefromover75 extra-curricular programs,aswellassixGreeksocialclubs.

• First-year African-American students benefit fromtheIMPACTPeerMentoringprogram,funded bytheWilliamandIdaColemanFoundation.

• Over 40 percent of our students compete on ourninemen’sandwomen’sNCAADivisionIIIteams.

Ourincreaseinenrollmentisattributedinparttoourexpandeduseofe-mail,FacebookandtextingasourAdmissionCounselorscommunicateregularlywithprospectiveandadmittedstudents.I’mmostexcitedaboutthecontinuedimprovementtoourfacilities,suchasthenewsoccerfieldlighting,footballturfandlockerrooms,renovationstoMillerHallandtheKennedyCenterandtheTheRennerTheater.InadditiontothenewDiningHall,EastHallandTownhouses,theseenhancementshelpusstaycompetitivewithotherOhioprivatecolleges.

JIM ABBUHLVICE PRESIDENT FOR ADMISSIONS AND FINANCIAL AID

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It’s happening in admissions It’s happening in student life



“” DID YOU KNOW?

• Ourstudent/faculty ratio is 13:1 andaverage classsizeis16.

• Eighteen new faculty memberswerehiredinthe pasttwoyears.

• Approximately96percentofHiram’s73full-time facultymembershavedoctorate degrees.

• AccordingtothemostrecentNationalSurveyon StudentEngagement,90percentofHiram studentssurveyedsaidthey believe that the College is committed to their academic success.

OurprogramsatHiramCollegedovetailthebestofthetraditionalliberalarts—smallclassesledbydedicatedinstructorswhoemphasizecriticalthinkingandcommunicationskillswithinnovativetwenty-firstcenturyideasabouthowwelearn.Wefocusontheindividualandhisorherintellectualandsocialdevelopmentwhilemakingopportunitiesavailableoutsidetheclassroomregionally,nationally,andinternationally.

CHERYL B. TORSNEYVICE PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF THE COLLEGE

It’s happening in our academic programs

It’s happening with faculty


• Received10-year re-accreditationbytheHigherLearningCommission.

•Committedtoanew 5-year Strategic Plan.

• Receivedaccreditation for new bachelor’s of nursing program,withthefirstclass graduatinginMay2011.

•Continuedafocusonour seven Centers of Distinctionasasourceofrichnessinthe academicprogramprovidingexperientiallearning,internshipandcareeropportunities.

• ShowcasedtheCenter for Integrated Entrepreneurship bycelebratingHiram’sfirst- placewinnersintheEntrepreneurshipEducationConsortiumcontestandIdeaLabcompetition.

• EmphasizedourStudy Abroad programs andencouragedthestudyofforeignlanguages.

ROBIN SHURA - SOCIOLOGYRobin Shura earned both her master’s and PhD in sociology from Case Western Reserve University, and served as a postdoctoral scholar at the Carolina Population Center through the University of North Carolina. Her research interests include the sociology of age, global differences in intergenerational relationships, and long-term care experiences, structures and reform movements. Shura has published and presented on topics including “Comparative Analyses of Attitudes about Grandparents’ Responsibilities to Grandchildren.” WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR CLASSROOM? “I am delighted to have had the opportunity to design and teach two new sociology courses — Sociology of Human Development and Sociology of Health, Illness and Health Care — in my first semester. I am proud of the interest, engagement, and excitement these courses elicited from Hiram students and our department’s process of adding new strengths to already strong programming in health, health care, and age. The close and highly engaged relationships between faculty, students, and others in the Hiram College community are unique and a real asset to learning.”

JASON JOHNSON – POLITICAL SCIENCE AND COMMUNICATIONSAssistant Professor Jason Johnson brings a lifelong interest in politics to the classroom. He is a frequent guest political commentator in print, television, radio, and online and often appears on FOX News Channel, CNN, and NPR’s Morning Edition. Johnson writes a weekly op-ed column, which runs in a number of publications, and also serves as politics editor for The Source magazine. He has worked on legislative campaigns in South Carolina, Maryland, and Virginia and also has international election experience. Johnson is a graduate of the University of Virginia and received his PhD from the University of North Carolina. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR CLASSROOM? “As a faculty member, it’s rewarding because the students who come to Hiram actually want to be here. Hiram is never anyone’s safety school, and you are never dealing with students who would rather be somewhere else. My students have been involved in two major research projects, including contributing to a recently published book called Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. I’m very proud of the students and the work they put into the projects.”

BRAD GUBSER - MATHProfessor of Mathematical Sciences, Brad Gubser recently finished a term as faculty chair. After joining the mathematics faculty in 1990, he has also served as head golf coach and director of institutional research. Gubser was inducted into the Garfield Society in 2006. Before coming to Hiram to teach, he received his PhD from Louisiana State University, his master’s degree from Miami University, and his bachelor’s degree from Blackburn College in Illinois. His research interests include statistics, combinatorics, and mathematical biology.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN YOUR CLASSROOM?“As faculty chair, I was able to help the transition of a large number of new faculty as they began their Hiram careers. Over the last three semesters, I organized faculty development workshops to assist new faculty. I think the relationships between students and faculty, between students and coaches, between students and staff are cherished relationships from both sides. I observed this recently when a staff employee (not a faculty member) attended the senior seminar presentation of a mathematics student. I learned that the employee volunteered as the student’s “host family” (the student was an international student).”


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DID YOU KNOW?

• Overallgivingisontheupswingas$4.2 million was raised last yeartosupportstudent scholarships,campusimprovements,faculty research,andmore.

• A steady increase in unrestricted givinggives theCollegetheflexibilitytoapplyresourceswhere needsaregreatest.

• EclecticSocietysupportersincreased their donations by 17 percentandthenumberof membersby12percent.

• HiramFundsupportisstrongandontarget,as wellasincreased philanthropic support for our seven Centers of Distinction.

Ongoingsupportfromalumni,friends,foundationsandcorporationsareimportanttoHiram’sgrowthandquesttomaintainacademicexcellence.Wearetrulythankfulfortheirabidinginterestinhelpingustoprovidestudentswiththeverybestthatprivatehighereducationhastooffer.

PATRICK ROBERTSVICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI RELATIONS

It’s happening in development & alumni relations


Planned and major giving success in 2010 includes: • A$1.3milliongiftfromJim’42andMarcellaNelson

• A$700,000giftfromE.Bruce‘37andVirginiaChaney

• A$500,000giftfromChuckandJudieMiller

Grant funding success in 2010 includes: • Over$570,000fromtheBurtonD.MorganFoundation

• PaymentonTheRennerFoundation’sfive-year$500,000pledge

• A$320,000grantfromthePaulandMaxineFrohringFoundation

• Over$96,000fromtheEwingMarionKauffmanFoundation

HIRAM FUND TOTAL DOLLARS RAISED

HOW YOUR $1 GIFT TO THE HIRAM FUND IS SPENT ACROSS CAMPUS

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YOUR DONATIONS HELP SUPPORT

• Studentscholarships

• Campuspreservation,beautification, andimprovement

• Studentadministrativesupport

• Resourcesforathleticteams

• Libraryresources

• Facultyandstudentresearch

• Studentactivities

ABOUT ALUMNI RELATIONS

DID YOU KNOW?

• Arecordnumberofalumnihaveattendedone ofover50 alumni eventsthisyear.

• In2010,PresidentTomChemavisitedwith alumni and friends in 20 citiesacrossthecountry.

• Morethan800alumniandfriendsattended Alumni WeekendlastJune.

• Over200alumnifrom16citiestookpartinthe ninthannualAlumni Volunteer Day organized bytheAlumniExecutiveBoard.

• Thisyearnearly30,000visitorsfrom106 countrieshavevisited Hiram’s alumni website – alumni.hiram.edu.

Our 2009-2010 donor roll is online! Visit http://giveto.hiram.edu to see a list of donors by decade and by giving category.


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SHERYL BUCKLEY, MD, ‘68Sheryl Buckley says her story is one like many others at Hiram College. One class changed her life. “My parents always said when I was three years old I announced I was going to be a doctor. It was the only thing I ever wanted to do.” Sheryl was the first woman at Hiram to receive a premed scholarship as an entering freshman. But, it was an elective Honors philosophy course that “opened me up to the power of abstract ideas.”

With Gene Peters serving as her beloved advisor, Sheryl majored in philosophy and premed and seriously considered pursuing a doctorate in philosophy and following in her mentor’s footsteps. However, she ultimately graduated from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and worked as an anesthesiologist until retiring from Barberton Citizens Hospital.

For 20 years, she also combined her two passions by chairing ethics commissions at hospitals where she practiced. “In the end, it worked out perfectly,” she says. Since 1990, Sheryl has taught Biomedical Humanities courses in Hiram’s Weekend College and in the Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies program.

Over the years, Sheryl has supported the Hiram College Endowment by establishing an endowed fund in her mother’s name. As part of her estate planning, she is endowing The Eugene H. Peters Professorship in Philosophy and adding to the general endowment for the Center for Literature, Medicine and Biomedical Humanities.

MARCELLA AND JAMES NELSON ‘42A 1942 graduate, Jim Nelson was an active student leader who majored in Economics and participated in several theater productions. He had a long career in public relations and publishing. Jim joined Hiram’s Board of Trustees in 1958 and was an emeritus trustee at the time of his death in 1997. Marcella Nelson, who was a member of the Women’s Council for Hiram College and an annual supporter of the Friends of Hiram, died in 2010.

A farsighted thinker in the field of planned giving, Jim created several Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts during his lifetime to benefit his family and Hiram students. As part of the Nelsons’ estate, Hiram College will receive over $1.3 million, with the majority going to the general endowment.

BILL RECKERBill Recker, who joined the Board of Trustees in 2005, became an active participant in the development and launch of the Garfield Institute for Public Leadership, but Bill credits Political Science Professor and Garfield Institute Chair John Koritansky, Director Kathy Luschek and Political Science Professor James Thompson with the success of the Institute. “They bring in experts to engage with our own Garfield Scholars, establish the themes for our annual Speakers Series, connect with our many supporters, and bring to play the essential knowledge, professionalism, and expertise. It has been their hard work and the contributions of our supporters like alumnus John Lauder, other Board members and Tom Chema that brought the Institute to life,” he says.

When the Garfield Institute needed a central gathering place, Bill went with Tom Chema and Kathy Luschek to look at the historic Mecca Church, where they saw the wind blowing through the broken windows. It was his gift that helped purchase the old building and reconstruct it on campus. “Now it looks like the building has always been there,” he says proudly. “What a great venue for classes, lectures, our numerous special events, and a gathering place for our Garfield Scholars.”

A retired businessman involved in consulting and start-ups, Bill is a champion of Hiram College and the Garfield Institute. His generosity also provides the Institute’s annual operating support, including an annual trip to Washington, D.C. for 22 Garfield Scholars, programs for students, faculty, staff, alumni, and friends—and much more.

CHUCK AND JUDIE MILLERChuck and Judie Miller first became involved with Hiram College when Elmer Jagow was president. They enjoyed coming to campus to hear nationally known speakers and participate in the annual Christmas Madrigal dinners. Chuck, chairman and owner of Duramax Marine LLC, served on the Board of Trustees from 1999 to 2009.

“I enjoyed my years on the Board of Trustees,” he says. “It was a challenging time for the College and, if not for the leadership of Tom Chema and the Board, Hiram College might not have survived. Hiram not only survived but thrived.”

Through the estate of his parents, Paul C. and Kathryn W. Miller, Chuck has given $500,000 to Hiram College. “We want the school to continue to be an educational opportunity for future students and to provide a basis for their success, not only academically but in their careers and lives.” The donation will be used to renovate Miller Dining Hall as the new home for Student Support Services, which includes career and academic counseling, as well as a new initiative to recruit and provide support to military personnel returning to civilian life. The remainder of the money will be used for an endowment to support Student Life programming.

ServingontheBoardofTrusteesisabsolutelywonderful.It’sparticularlymeaningfultothoseofuswhoareHiramalumsbecauseeachoneofusexperiencedatransformativetimeatHiramCollege.Allofusarepassionatelygrateful.

SHERYL BUCKLEY, MD, ‘68

TheGarfieldInstitutehasbeenapassion.It’soneofHiram’sCentersofDistinction,whichencouragesandsupportstheanalysis,discussion,anddebateofpublicpolicy.I’dliketoseeitbecomeastrongregionalandnationalcontributortopoliticalthoughtandpolicydevelopment.

BILL RECKER

SHERYL BUCKLEY, MD, ‘68 JAMES NELSON ‘42 BILL RECKER CHUCK MILLER

It’s happening with our donors


BOTTOM ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Gay Cull AddicottPresident (Retired)SterlingManufacturingCo.

Sheryl Buckley, MD ’68Anesthesiologist (Retired)BarbertonCitizensHospital

Davis YoungSenior Counselor (Retired)EdwardHoward&Co.

Carl A. Draucker, Esq. ’73PartnerSquire,Sanders&Dempsey,LLP

Thomas W. Andrews, MD ’59Dermatologist (Retired)DermatologyAssociatesofHinsdale

Kathleen Coleman ’87Philanthropist

Olivia P. GarfieldCommunity Volunteer

SECOND ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Thomas M. Freyvogel, Jr.President & CEOFreyvogelCommunications,Inc.

Jo Ann S. BarefootCo-Chair TreliantRiskAdvisors

Kenneth C. Moore, Esq. ’69PartnerSquire,Sanders&Dempsey,LLP

Ambassador James F. Creagan, PhD Director, Center for International Studies UniversityoftheIncarnateWord

Andrew E. RandallPresident of Ohio RegionTriStateCapital

Andrew J. Stofan ’57Manager (Retired)LockheedMartin

THIRD ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT)

Martin C. Clague ‘64President & CEO (Retired)CovansysCorporation

H. Todd MorrisOwner and President (Retired)MorrisOfficeEquipment

Dean A. Scarborough ‘77President and Chief Executive OfficerAveryDennisonCorporation

Robert W. Turner ‘72Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations UnionPacificCorporation

Douglas M. Hardman ‘80Partner, Head of Global OperationsBooz&Company

Richard B. ThompsonOwner / Executive (Retired)Therm-O-Link,Inc.

FOURTH ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT)

William L. AamothVice President and Corporate TreasurerSTERISCorporation

Donald L. Batisky, MD ‘83Associate Professor of NephrologyEmoryUniversitySchoolofMedicine

Roger G. Baldwin, PhD ‘69Professor MichiganStateUniversity

Rev. Howard M. Ratcliff Regional Pastor & President (Retired)ChristianChurchinOhio

Thomas V. ChemaPresidentHiramCollege

R. Thomas Green, Jr.Chairman Emeritus (Retired)OglebayNortonCompany

Rudolph H. Garfield, Emeritus Senior Vice President (Retired)McDonald&Company

Elizabeth B. Juliano ‘84PresidentLitigationManagement,Inc.

William W. Falsgraf, Esq.Senior Partner (Retired)Baker&Hostetler,LLP

BOARD MEMBERS NOT PICTUREDMax E. Burr, MD ‘62Partner (Retired)TheHughstonClinic,P.C.

Vincent A. DiGirolamoVice Chairman (Retired)NationalCityCorporation

Janet Dix, PhD PsychologistWesternReservePsychologicalAssoc.,Inc.

Joseph M. Fernandez ‘82President and CEOActiveMotif,Inc.

Paula FrohringEcological Consultant

Geofrey J. GreenleafChief Executive Officer PrivateHarbourInvestmentManagement

C. Thomas HarvieSenior Vice President (Retired)TheGoodyearTire&RubberCompany

Ruben L. HollowayRegional Vice Chairman (Retired)KeyBank

J. Kevin McMahon ‘74PresidentThePittsburghCulturalTrust

Frank L. Paden ‘73President & CEOFarmersNationalBank

William J. ReckerFounder and Managing PartnerIronBridgePartners

EMERITUS / HONORARY TRUSTEES NOT PICTUREDRobert K. BissellOwnerBissell&Bissell

Alan G. BrantChairman, President and Director (Retired)HuntingtonNationalBank

Ann Amer Brennan, Esq. Attorney AmerCunninghamandBrennan

Martha Derthick ’54Professor EmeritaUniversityofVirginia

Frank B. Fisher ’43Chairman (Retired)DelawareIndustries,Inc.

Terry H. KovelCEO / OwnerKovelsAntiques,Inc.

William R. Miner ’45Social Science Analyst (Retired)USAgencyforInternationalDevelopment

Stanley M. ProctorChairman (Retired)StanleyM.ProctorCo.

Harry L. Stiggers, DO ’53Physician / Surgeon (Retired)StiggersMedicalCenter

hrough my four decades of being associated with my alma mater, I have joined the College community for many celebratory events and have rejoiced as the College enjoyed joyful periods of success. I’m delighted to say that the current day is one of those periods.

We have much to celebrate as those who cherish this most worthy institution. Our enrollment has grown steadily, our budgetary situation has stabilized, and Hiram students continue to be transformed by an educational experience which is recognized throughout the nation as exceptional.

Good things are happening at Hiram. Among them is the news that the Board of Trustees has reached an agreement with Tom Chema which will keep him in the role of President through the 2013 academic year. Higher education is facing an exceedingly challenging time and having strong leadership in place is a necessity for the College to continue to thrive. I am delighted that our agreement with Tom will keep our focus on our ambitious goals for Hiram’s future. Tom has done exceedingly well in the role of president. He has been a relentless ambassador for the institution at the local, state, and national levels. His vision for Hiram’s future is compelling and his appreciation for Hiram’s history is genuine. Working together, we have accomplished much during the past seven years with Tom at the helm. Hiram is positioned for a promising future.

One of Tom’s most significant accomplishments as President is leading us to the point where we can balance our annual operating budget. We did this at the end of the 2010 academic year and are on pace to do so again. This was done through hard work and a commitment to fiscal responsibility by many. Presenting a brighter financial picture to potential donors, foundations, and banking institutions is something we’ve wanted to do for many years, and it is heartening to finally be in a position to do so.

A large part of our improved financial condition is the increased giving to the institution by alumni and friends. Giving to the annual fund has increased in each of the past four years, a testament to the generosity of Hiram alumni and hard work on the part of Tom and our fundraising staff. You can read more details on fundraising on other pages in this publication, but here I want to thank you for your gifts to Hiram. We are making the most of the resources provided to us through your generosity.

I am also excited to have our new Strategic Plan approved and in the earliest stages of implementation. Our community worked collaboratively over 12 months to develop the new plan, which draws upon the best of Hiram while challenging us to develop new revenue sources to ensure a sound financial condition well into the future. We will extend our brand to new markets of learners without diluting our core residential, liberal arts environment. Our new Strategic Plan protects the special character of Hiram College while expanding our reach into new markets.

I remain enormously proud to be associated with Hiram College and I look forward to working with you to make our dreams for Hiram a reality.

Warm regards,

Kenneth Moore ’69Chair, Hiram College board of Trustees

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Hiram College Donor Report 2011

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