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ANNUAL REPORT 1996 - 1997
MARICOPA
COMMUNITY COLLEGES
GOVERNING BOARD
Nancy Stein, AG.S.
President
Donald Campbell, Ph.D.
Ed Contreras, B.S.
Gene Eastin, M.A
Linda B. Rosenthal, M.A
CHANCELLOR
Paul A Elsner, Ed.D.
GLENDALE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
ADMINISTRAnON
Tessa Martinez Pollack, Ph.D.
President
Jean Ann Abel, M.A
Dean of Instruction, Business,
Technology, & Applied Science
Joyce K. Elsner, Ed.D.
Dean of Administrative Services
Alberto R. Sanchez, M.A
Dean of Instruction, Math
and Humanities
Mary Lou Bayless, B.S.
Associate Dean, Enrollment Services
C])ear Community :Mem6er:
)it tfie enaoftwoyears at qCenaaCe Community Coffege, I've acquired
a mucfigreater, first-fianafami{iarity anaappreciation ofourCo{Cege
anaits community. )Is I tfiinl<.p60ut 60tfi, ourmajorcfiaffe1l{jesat tfie
Coffege in years afiead wi{[ 6e to matcfi tfie stro1l{j academic ana
occupationa{programs tfiat ourfacu{ty fiave 6ui{t to tfiegrowtfi ofour
service area, to support tfie socia{anaeconomic reforms tfiat are yet
unfoUfi1l{j, anato craft new partnersfiipsfor educationa{needs tfiat
are no Co1l{jer satisfied 6y a Coffege response aCone.
'Tfiis annua{ report descri6es tfie activities tfiat occurred in
1996-97arounatfiose tfiemes and, specificaffy, across tfiefiveStrategic
Issues identifiedas critica{to coffege anacommunity prosperity. Our
annua{reports toyou wi{[6eginsfiowi1l{j tfie progresswe maR! toward
strategic directions tfiat tfie Coffege anacommunityjointCy identified
in 1996.
On 6efiaIJoftfiefacu{ty anastaffofqCenaaCe Community Coffege, I
am pCeasedto present tfie 1996-97)innua{~port. 'Tfiis is not onCy an
invitationforpu6Cicviewofyourcommunity coffege, 6ut an invitation
tojoin us as astudent, as avo{unteer, as an advocate, as apartner, or
as a 6enefactor in tfie {ife-cfia1l{ji1l{j wor/toffiigfier Cearni1l{j.
(j3est regards,
rr"essa :Martinez Poffac/t
President
Vision
Glendale Community College will be an
innovative educational provider of quality lifelong
learning experiences for all members of the
community.
Mission
The mission of Glendale Community College
(GCe) is to address the higher education needs
of its community. Through its diverse programs
and services, GCC assists students in meeting
their educational goals.
Purposes
Prepare students to participate responsibly in a
culturally diverse, technological, and global
society.
Prepare students for successful transfer to
colleges and universities.
Prepare students for employment and advancement
within their chosen careers.
College-wide Outcomes
for Students
To complement the college Mission Statement
and Purposes, Glendale Community College
endeavors to promote the following outcomes
for students. These outcome statements represent
the college-level skills, qualities and attributes
we desire our students to acquire as a
result of their experience with the College to
provide for college preparedness, university
transfer, certification and employment.
College Level Skills:
Reading-interprets and synthesizes a variety
of written information.
Writing--<:ommunicates thoughts, ideas, information
and messages.
Mathematics-applies mathematical techniques
to problem solving, analyses and
exposition.
Listening-receives, attends to, interprets and
responds to verbal and nonverbal messages.
Speaking-organizes and communicates ideas
and information.
Liberal studies-examines human knowledge,
thoughtand experience in the humanities, natural
sciences and social and behavioral sciences.
Information and technology literacy-uses a
variety of resources to locate, evaluate and use
information to solve a problem or make a
decision.
Thinking-thinks creatively and critically;
acquires and applies new knowledge and skills.
Interpersonal skills-works cooperativelywith
others of varying backgrounds to accomplish
tasks; values the contributions of others.
Personal skills-displays responsibility and
integrity in choices and actions; assesses self
accurately and exhibits self control.
Future students learning in the GCC Children's
Center.
Gce STRATEGIC ISSUES
During Spring semester 1996, a cross section of the College worked as the Interim Advisory Council to
identify the Strategic Issues for Glendale Community College. During Fall semester 1996, a Strategic
Planning composed, again, of faculty and staff and, additionally, citizens from business, education,
government, and the local community affirmed the Strategic Issues. Members of both committees are listed
below.
The Strategic Planning Issues serve to guide the setting of priorities and the allocation and reallocation of
resources for Institutional Effectiveness. Listed on the following two pages are the five Strategic Planning
Issues and some of the accomplishments that relate to each issue.
Interim Advisory Council Membership Strategic Planning Committee Membership
Jean Ann Abel
Tom Bruemmer
Tom Camp
Paul DePippo
Rene Diaz-Lefebvre
Manny Griego
Cookie Horne
Betty Hufford
Pam Joraanstad
Jose Mendoza
Marshall Moehling
Sue Murry
Pat Peppin
Tessa Martinez Pollack
Karen Schwalm
Ray Simpson
Bruce Thomas
Facilitators
Holly McKinzie Beene
Susan High
Mary Lou Bayless
Fernando Camou
Ted Corley
Deanette Devereaux
Joyce Elsner
Felix Hernandez
Bob Hubbard
Eileen Johnston
Coryann Menaugh
Conrad Mills
Donna Murchland
Joann Pell
Barbara Ridge
Alberto Sanchez
Jeanette Stewart
Dean Terasaki
Johnette Williams
Recorder
Suzanne Smelser
Jean Ann Abel
Norma Alvarez
Freddie Anttila
Randy Clawson
Barbara Daggett
Deanette Devereaux
Dan Dummeruth
Joyce Elsner
David Goulet
John Griggs
Connie Harris
Bill Hickman
KC Hundere
Eileen Johnston
Paul Koehler
Mary Ann Lavine
Karen Mills
Tessa Martinez Pollack
Robert Rogalski
Alberto Sanchez
Paul Schwartz
Dannene Truett
Steve Yturralde
Salem AI-Shatti
Roy Amrein
Mary Lou Bayless
Gerald Cuendet
Paul DePippo
Jim Devine
Brooke Edwards
Kim Garvey
Manny Griego
Stan Grossman
June Haugen
Betty Hufford
Robert Irons
Monica Juras
Filmer Lalio
Molly McGuire
Jack Nylund
Marion Porch
Linda Rosenthal
Pam Santesteban
Nancy Siefer
Rick Watts
Facilitators
Susan High
Pam Joraanstad
Recorder
June Otts
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Institutional Processes: Developing
mechanisms for planning and budgeting for faculty,
equipment, technology, facilities, and staff
in a multi-site environment; developing networks
of communication and a system of shared governance
to enhance decision-making; evaluating
performance;ensuringprofessional development;
and developing financial and resource alternatives.
A committee was convened to expand the worl< of
the College on Strategic Planning Issues. Strategic
Planning Committee membership included
community members, Glendale Community
College faculty, staff, and administration, and
representatives from other Maricopa campuses.
Five Strategic Planning Issues were identified to
guide the setting of priorities for the allocation and
re-allocation of resources: institutional processes,
external forces, compromises, college climate, and
evolution.
The President's Executive Committee was
expanded to include the Faculty Senate President
and a Department Chair representative." The
meeting minutes are now distributed through the
electronic mail system to faculty and staff.
A Welcome Center was established in the
Administration building to facilitate the needs of
students and other visitors to the campus.
AnEnrollmentStudyGroup comprised of faculty,
staff, and administrationwasestablished to address
the recent downward trend in enrollment and
retention.
The Center for Information, Advisement, and
Registration (CIAR) has been renamed The
Enrollment Center.
The Enrollment Center staff developed a
comprehensive orientation for new students. The
orientation includes information on time
management; preparing for exams, reports and
assignments; and tips on improving study skills
and notetaking.
"Further expansion in 1997-98 includes other employee
groups.
External Forces: Establishing and maintaining
partnerships with service area communities to be
responsive to their needs; identifying nontraditional
responses to escalating urban
challenges; building university and educational
relationships; and assessing the effects of urban
challenges on our student population.
The Motorola Corporation will contribute $100,000
over five years to fund scholarships for at-risk
students at GCe.
Through a partnership with the City of Glendale, a
fire station opened in November 1997 on the GCC
campus. The city gains a strategic base of operation
in a growing neighborhood, whileGCC Fire Science
students benefit from a working laboratory and
training facility on campus.
GCC and ASU West established the UniversityCollege
Center on the campus of ASU West. The
Center offers GCC courses designed to transfer into
baccalaureate programs at ASU West and other
upper division programs. The partnership has the
potential for many more bridges to be built around
marketing, joint faculty development activ,ities, and
forums.
Compromises: Balancing the fiscal realities
of FTSE and the quality of instruction to students
and service to the community.
GCC received over $500,000 in grants from the
following organizations:
Carl Perkins II
Ford Motor Company
Intel
Intergenerational/Early Childhood
General Motors in Burbank
General Motors in San Leandro
AzPOST
Intel Semiconductor
Western Alliance to Expand Student
Opportunities
GCC also received many generous equipment
donations from General Motors, Ford MotorCompany,
Chrysler and Intel. This equipment is used
to support the instructional program.
Ace 0 M P LIS H MEN T S CONTINUED
College Climate: Building expertise
among all members ofthe campus communityto
create a positive environment and sense of community
to meet the demands of a multi-site
campus.
The Student Success Council is composed of
representatives from faculty and student services.
The charge of the council is to develop a student
success model for Glendale Community College.
During the 1996-97 academic year the Council
developed the Student Success Council mission
and philosophy statements; assisted with the
definition of the Counseling Department role in
the model; recommended that two additional
counselors be hired; developed a mentoring
componentfor the model that includes continuous
assessmentand improvement; conducted student
focus groups to determine whether students
preferred centralized or decentralized services;
identified areas for cross-training ofstaffmembers;
and defined a range of services to be delivered to
students during initial visits.
ACommissionon Diversitywas formed to advise
the Presidentonwaysto improve the environment
in which students learn. Itwas an opportunity for
the college community-including students,
faculty, staff, administration-and community
members to work together to identify strategies
for improving policies, practices, and procedures
relating to campus diversity.
Evolution: Reviewing programs and
services for relevance and developing new programs
to meet the learning needs of students in
the community.
Disability Services and Resources purchased a
screen-reading program called Vocal Eyes that
gives visually impaired students access to computer
programs. The Disability Services and
Resources Office served over 500 students last
year.
The International Students Program achieved a
record enrollment in 1996-97, almost doubling
the previous year's class of thirty with students
from around the world. More than thirty nationalities
are represented on Glendale's campus, the
largest number being from Japan (11 students).
Fall 1997enrollmentstands at 83 students from 39
countries.
The Fast Track package of general education was
developed to direct high school juniors and
seniors who want to get a head start on their
college goals. Fast Track classes are courses that
run 12 weeks or less throughout the semester.
The Psychology department created the
"Development Disability Certificate." This 14
credit program is intended for direct line staff
working with persons with developmental disabilities.
Artist's rendering of the new Music Building currently under construction.
The building will be ready for occupancy in Fall 1998.
ENROLLMENT TRENDS
93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97
o
92-93 93-94 94-95 95-96 96-97
Total Year FTSE* 9,342 8,924 8,821 8,731 8,714
Unduplicated Headcount 31,591 30,422 31,924 31,484 30,792
40,000 .Tolel Veer FTSE
III!IB Undupl1celed Heedcounl
10,000
20,000
30,000
*Full-time Student Equivalent
Fiscal Year rims July 1 through June 30
Source: Maricopa Institutional Research Data Warehouse, FTSE Details and Gee IE Office
STUDENT PROFILE
The following are selected demographic elements from our 1996-97 student profile:
• Females =57%; Males =43% • Average Student Load =7.19 credits
• Average Age =30 years
• Day Students =57%
Evening Students =43%
• 13% of ASU West's upper division
enrollment transferred one or more
credits from Glendale Community
College (Fall 1995 Data)*
• Full-time Students =27%
• Part-time Students =73%
• White/Caucasian =73.2%
Hispanic =14%
African American =3.8%
Asian/Oriental = 3.9%
Native American =1.4%
* Fall 1996 data unavailable at time of print.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
The American Sociological Association elected
Carol Jenkins, Sociology faculty, as 1997-98 chairperson-
elect of undergraduate education sections
and the chairperson for the following year.
Texas A&M University Press announced the second
edition of the award-winning Let There-Se
Towns: Spanish Municipal Origins in the American
Southwest, 1610-1810 by Gilbert Cruz, History
faculty.
Debbie Pool, Nursing faculty, was invited to join
the "Group of 100" National Task Force to help
lead critical care nursing into the next century.
Marilee Murray, Chemistry faculty, receIved a
District grant on International Education to
internationalize Chemistry 107.
Richard Hillis, Art faculty, publishedan article in
"School Arts Magazine" and won several awards
for his paintings.
John DeKorte, Chemistry faculty, published two
Chemistrysolutions manuals. Hewasalso selected
to conduct two workshops in Hawaii.
Rene Diaz-Lefebvre, Psychologyfaculty, received
awards for Who's Who Among America's
Teachers; Who'sWhoin the West; and Who'sWho
in Science and Engineering.
The Southwest Section of the Mathematical
Association of America (MAA) awarded
Anne Dudley, Math faculty, its 1997 College
Teacher of the Year award.
Ruby Gordon, Counselor, was elected to the
Board of the Area Agency on Aging, Region One.
Ken Bus, International Students Program
Director, was appointed to Region II of the
Association of International Educators.
Joyce Story, Foreign Language faculty, received
an award from the City of Glendale for her
dedication to preserving Glendale's Russian
heritage.
Dr. Irwin Westenberg, Psychology faculty,
received funding from the Western Alliance to
Expand StudentOpportunities to study the brain
ventricles of rats. Dr. Westenberg will supervise
three students who will work as paid apprentice
researchers this year.
The Arizona Book Publishing Association
honored Janet Wandrey with its first Glyph
Award for "best boOk promoting Arizona" and
for "best cover design." She co-wrote, codesigned,
and published Essence of Arizona: A
Visitors Guidebook.
Al Shipley (left) Math Department Chairperson, Anne Dudley (center)
Math faculty, and Walt Klann (right) Math Assistant Department Chairperson
STUDENT RECOGNITION
Two Glendale Community College honor
students were named to 1997 All-Arizona CommunityCollegeAcademicTeams,
a statewidecompetition
that recognized scholars in two-year
schools. Chery Eagy was named to the first team,
and Shelly Fulmer placed on the second team. Phi
Theta Kappa, the international honor society for
two-year colleges, made the selections. Eagy and
Fulmer were selected as the GCC nominees by
Ted Corley, Phi Theta Kappa Advisor; Mary
Leskovsky, Honors Program Coordinator; and
other members of the GCC faculty.
The GCC Forensics team, directed by Kirt
Shineman, Communication faculty, is receiving
national recognition. The team consists of 20
students competing in various competitions. In
1996-97 the team placed 5th overall in Division III.
The team placed 2nd overall in Phi Rho Pi, which
is competition for all two-year institutions. The
team placed 5th overall in the National Forensics
Association, which is competition for all four-year
colleges. The team also placed first in an annual
competition among sister colleges within the
Maricopa Community College District.
Attending the Awards Banquet for the All-Arizona
Community College Academic Team competition are (left
to right) Rod Risley, Executive Director of the Phi Theta
Kappa International Honor Societyfor Two-year Colleges;
Cheryl Eagy; Shelly Fulmer; Tessa Martinez Pollack, GCC
President.
The men's and women's athletic teams
completed the year with the following outstanding
accomplishments:
Peter Opio finished number 2 at the National All
American Cross Country Meet.
Vicky Mendoza finished number 23 at the National
All American Cross Country Meet.
AnthonyDi Iesowas ranked 1stTeamAll American
running back. The football teamwas ranked
number 13 in the final NJCAAnational poll. The
teamwas also victorious in the 1996 Valley of the
Sun Bowl over Butler County, Kansas.
The women's volleyball team finished third in
the NJCAA National Tournament. Shawna
Vanley,Audra Littou, and MeganFigueroawere
named to all National Tournament team.
The women's basketball team finished number 8
at the NJCAA Division II National Tournament.
Kea Morganwas honorable mention All-American.
Scott Foster earned All-American honors with
his performance at the NJCAA national tournament.
The GCC golf team finished 16th in the
tournament.
The men's track teamfinished 16th atthe NJCAA
national outdoor championship. Brian Morris
was the National Champion and All-American
in the shot put. Jon Judd finished 3rd in the
hammer throw to earn All-American
honors.
The baseball team lost in the finals of the NJCAA
Region 1 Tournament, finishing 43-23 for the
season. Their playoff appearance was the 5th in
the last 7 years.
ECONOMIC IMPACT
In a study undertaken by Chuck Jeffery, Geography faculty, and Hannes Kvaran, Economics
faculty, the estimated economic impact of Glendale Community College on the City of
Glendale is over $20 million annually. This figure represents the College's impact through four
primary means: 1) contracts for materials and services; 2) salaries to faculty and staff; 3) campus
sales to faculty, staff, and students; and 4) financial aid provided to students. Theimpactof each
of these means was refined, geographically, to reflect the impact of vendors, faculty, staff, and
students residing or conducting business within the City of Glendale boundaries and adjusted
by a multiplier to account for the full impact of dollars circulated more than once throughout
the community. This assessment of Glendale Community College's economic impact does not
address the increased earnings potential of the College's graduates, additional tax revenues
generated by higher incomes or the dollar value of the many qualitative programs and services
that the college sponsors.
---Fin.
Aid
Salaries
/
• Salaries - $8.7 M
• Contracts - $5.3 M
II Financial Aid - $4.3 M
D Sales - $2.6 M
Includes multiplier of1.3 for dollars recirculated
throughout the community.
RESOURCES
Revenues
1996-97 Total Current Fund Revenues
$43,055,679
Unaudited Figures - Subject to Adjustment
"Pell grants not included in "grants"
2.3%
• Tuition & Fees 25.1%
II State Approp. 17.1%
III Local Approp. 49.9%
Uill Grants" 2.6%
• Private Gifts 3.1%
~ Sales/Services/Auxiliary/Other
Sales/Services/Auxiliary/Other
$1,007,556
/
Private Gifts
$1,316,362
Grants" \
$1,117,914,
State Approp.
$7,342,677
Expenditures
Scholarships
$294,394
Plant Oper/Maint \
$2,882,334 """
Institutional Support
$2,338,813
~
...-Student
Services
$3,557,636
Academic Support
$3,501,551
Auxiliary
$3,532,664
I
Instruction/Public Service
$23,753,184
/ • Instruction/Public Service 59.5%
l1li Academic Support 8.8%
[I Student Services 8.9%
111 Institutional Support 5.9%
• Plant Oper/Maint 7.2%
I!l!!I Scholarships 0.7%
(ill] Auxiliary 9.1%
1996-97 Total Current Fund Expenditures
$39,860,576
80,335 Transfers
3.114,768 Net Increase in Fund Balance
$43,055,679
Unaudited Figures - Subject to Adjustment
WHAT'S UP IN 1 9 9 7 - 9 8?
GCC will continue to implement the capital development plan for physical plant improvements,
renovation of facilities, and additional classroom space. Construction began July 1997 on the Faculty
Services Building to include a bookstore, copy center, and faculty offices. Additions will be made to the
Music Building and a new 9,900 square foot Classroom Building is being built. The new buildings will
be ready for occupancy in Fall 1998.
GCC will begin preparing for the North Central Association (NCA) accreditation visit. The
NCA evaluation visit is scheduled for 2001-02.
All employees will seek ways to stabilize enrollment trends and increase student retention.
The College will complete a review of its organizational structure.
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