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ChallengeMEETING THE2019-2020 WCJC President’s Report to the Community
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTWHARTON COUNTYJUNIOR COLLEGEBOARD OF TRUSTEES*Amy RodChairAnn HundlVice ChairMary Ellen MeyerAmy RodAnn HundlSecretaryP.D. “Danny” Gertson, IIIScott GlassJack MosesJ. Paul PopeMary Ellen MeyerLarry SitkaDr. Sue Zanne WilliamsonScott GlassP.D. “Danny”Gertson, IIIADMINISTRATIVEEXECUTIVEOFFICERS*Betty McCrohanPresidentDr. Amanda AllenVice President of Planning andInstitutional EffectivenessJack MosesLeigh Ann CollinsVice President of InstructionBryce KocianVice President ofAdministrative ServicesPamela YoungbloodJ. Paul PopeLarry SitkaVice President of TechnologyA YEAR OFCHALLENGEThe COVID-19 pandemictook the world by storm andpresented challenges tohigher education institutionsaround the globe. Althoughmy career in education spansmany decades, I can say 2020was like no other I have seen. The year broughtforth a time during which we were isolated, yetat the same time challenged to work at a fastpace to meet deadlines and provide a seamlessbusiness transition for serving our students.Proudly, we adapted quickly by training ourface-to-face faculty to provide online instruction,moved more courses online, and implementedsafety measures and protocols across allcampuses to keep our employees, students, andvisitors as safe as possible.ANDPROGRESSJunior College as part of his tour highlightingcommunity colleges for the positive economicimpact they bring to Texas. In early January,the college partnered with El Campo MemorialHospital to open a medical clinic on the Whartoncampus for the benefit of students, employees,and their dependents. Last fall our marketingteam took on an ambitious project to filmprograms, alumni, employees, and students atthe college’s four campuses to create multipledigital marketing pieces. These beautifully filmedpieces capture compelling features about ourprograms and are being utilized for multipledigital media campaigns.Over the summer we adjusted our operatingbudget to take into account uncertain revenueforecasts and made cuts where we could do so.OUR DEDICATED COLLEGE EMPLOYEES ARE TO BE COMMENDED FOR WORKING DILIGENTLYTHROUGHOUT THIS CHALLENGING YEAR TO MOVE THE COLLEGE FORWARD.Thankfully, prior to the onset of the pandemic,we initiated a marketing video project thatcaptured footage of our four campuses andvarious programs, opened a new medicalclinic on the Wharton campus, hosted a Goodfor Texas Tour for State Comptroller GlennHegar, and held a grand opening ceremonyfor Corbett Park. The new baseball park wasgenerously underwritten by donor and longtimefriend Duncan Corbett. Elected officials fromthe region attended the Good for Texas Tourevent, which provided Comptroller Hegar witha platform to announce the tour dedicatedto community colleges. The Comptrollergraciously chose to showcase Wharton CountyRegardless of the challenges we have faced inthe past, the present, or in the future, Pioneersfind a way to stand together for strength. Itis my honor to serve this college, and I thankall of our students, employees, communityleaders, donors, partners, and friends for yourcontinued support.Warm regards,Betty A. McCrohanPresident, Wharton County Junior CollegeRachel BahnsenDean of Human ResourcesLindsey McPhersonDean of Student SuccessGus Wessels, Jr. CPADr. Sue Zanne WilliamsonDean of Financial andBusiness Services*Current 2020-2021WE VALUE DIVERSITY. At Wharton County Junior College, we value the diversityof our students, faculty, and staff. The unique experiences and perspectives that thisdiversity provides the college community are invaluable. The college remains dedicatedto the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism in the college and inour community, and we are working on concrete ways in which we can grow and improveour efforts in this regard. We have implemented employee training programs focusing ondiversity and inclusion. Our continuous and ongoing efforts are focused on ensuring thatour diverse community feels welcome and included on all of our campuses.
ANEW WAYOF BUSINESSCOVID-19 brought changes in operations and revamped learning opportunities to WCJCRanging from additional online classes tocounseling for students and staff, the COVID-19pandemic changed the way Wharton County JuniorCollege did business in 2020.Converting most courses to an online platform wasa massive undertaking. Prior to the pandemic, thecollege offered fewer than 200 online courses eachsemester. BySeptemberTHE COLLEGE CREATED2020, theTHE WCJC REOPEN PLAN,number hadexpanded toA SET OF HEALTH ANDmore than 800.SAFETY PROTOCOLS TOMITIGATE HEALTHLive trainingRISKS FOR STUDENTS,sessions anda series ofFACULTY, AND STAFF.five trainingmodulesprepared faculty for online teaching, while thecollege also expanded support services toaccommodate employee and student questionsand concerns. Other college procedures also hadto be adjusted, such as the moving of convocationweek meetings to an online environment, thetransition of the Adult Education and Literacyprogram to an online format, the reconfiguring ofWCJC instituted a wide-ranging set of protocols and safetymeasures as part of a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Pictured wearing a face covering is WCJC Assistant AdmissionsOfficer Rebecca McKnight.vocational courses that maintained a face-to-facecomponent, and the merging of course sections.The college created the WCJC Reopen Plan, a setof health and safety protocols to mitigate healthrisks for students, faculty and staff. The plan’sgeneral framework, developed in March andApril, was implemented in three phases, withadjustments made as new information becameavailable. Protocols included issuing personalprotective equipment (PPE), installing handsanitizers, and locking down campus facilities tothe public.To help faculty, staff and students deal with anxietyand concerns related to the ongoing pandemic,WCJC counselors in April 2020 began offeringvirtual “Anxiety Management” sessions. The45-minute segments, conducted online, coveredsuch topics as social isolation, work challenges,proper rest and nutrition, and coping mechanisms.One group of WCJC students chipped in to helpwith the pandemic response by working at aCOVID-19 screening site in Fort Bend County. Thestudents, part of the WCJC Emergency MedicalService program, were able to apply the experienceto clinical training requirements.WCJC Drama Department students took home awards from the 2020 TCCSTA Play Fest. Seated, left to right, are Jasmine Munoz of East Bernard, andJuan Monroy of Edna. Front row are Casey Dworaczyk of Needville, Alissa Ashcraft of Sealy, Kayleigh Frank of Richmond, and M. Grosser of Wharton.Middle row are Haley Keith of Edna, Hannah Rader of Needville, Camille Thrash of Wharton, Sydney Archer of Boling, and Reighan Perkins of Spring.Back row are Chase Stavinoha of Wharton, Hunter Dworaczyk of Needville, Kodi James of Boling, Idi Ooko of Katy, Troy Guerra of Hockley, Leo Prattof Katy, and Jerry Ramirez of Wharton. Not pictured is Kaitlynn Chaffin of Wharton.MAKINGTHEIRMARKWCJC students, faculty excelled during 2019-20 school yearStudents of WCJC’s EMS program participated in a COVID-19screening in Fort Bend County in the spring of 2020. From leftare Christopher Gilmer of Richmond, Kieran Rosas of Simonton,Bryce Armstrong of Brenham, and Dusty Hixson of Sugar Land.Wharton County Junior College students andfaculty made their mark on the 2019-2020 schoolyear, achieving success in various endeavors.Notable student achievements included: TCCSTA Play Festival Awards. Twelve WCJCstudent actors earned awards, ranging frommakeup and set design to acting and stagemanagement, at the 2020 Texas CommunityCollege Speech and Theatre Association’s(TCCSTA) Play Festival in February 2020. All-State Band. WCJC Band member SophiaHarding of Richmond, a flutist, qualifiedfor the Texas Community College BandDirectors Association’s (TCCBDA) All-StateSymphonic Band. All-State Choir. WCJC Choir members HannahJohnson of Bay City and Nick Paoletti ofSugar Land were selected for the Texas TwoYear College All-State Choir (TYCASC).Sophia HardingHannah JohnsonNick Paoletti
MAKING THEIR MARK (Continued)Faculty achievements included: Faculty and Staff of the Year. WCJC’s Faculty of theYear was Jennifer Jeffery, an instructor of biology,and WCJC’sSupportStaff of theYear wasVictor Mata,a shippingand receivingJennifer JefferyVictor Mataclerk. Therecognition usually occurs during an annualemployee banquet, but the 2020 event wascanceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Excellence in Teaching. Deborah Yancey, aninstructor of associate degree nursing, receivedthe Excellence in Teaching Award for embodyingthe college’s mission to build dreams andtransform lives by making a difference inside andoutside the classroom. Piper Award. WCJC’s Kenneth Grubbearned a 2020 PiperProfessor Award, whichannually recognizes 10outstanding collegeinstructors in Texas.Grubb, an instructor ofhistory, is based at WCJC’sSugar Land Campus.Kenneth Grubb NISOD Awards. Nine WCJC faculty membersreceived Excellence Awards from theNational Institute of Staff and OrganizationalDevelopment (NISOD): Archna Basin, biology;Rudolph Henry, nuclear power technology;TaQuita Hogan-Claiborne, paralegal studies;Jennifer Jeffery, biology; William “Bill” Johnson,sociology; Karen Lescure, English; Yvonne“Bonnie” Maschek, vocational nursing; NataliePittman, computer science; and Jesi Ramirez,developmental math.Wharton County Junior College faculty members were recently recognized by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development(NISOD). Pictured, left to right, are TaQuita Hogan-Claiborne, instructor of paralegal studies; Rudolph Henry, program director of the NuclearPower Technology Program; Yvonne “Bonnie” Maschek, instructor of vocational nursing; Jennifer Jeffery, instructor of biology; Karen Lescure,instructor of English; and Jesi Ramirez, instructor of developmental math. Not pictured are Archna Bhasin, instructor of biology; William “Bill”Johnson, instructor of sociology; and Natalie Pittman, instructor of computer science. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar held a press conference announcing the Good for Texas Tour: Community College Edition at Wharton CountyJunior College in February 2020. Pictured, from left, front row, are WCJC Board of Trustees member Larry Sitka, WCJC Board of Trustees memberEdee Sinclair, President and CEO of Texas Association of Community College Jacob Fraire, WCJC President Betty McCrohan, WCJC Board ofTrustees member Danny Gertson, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar, former Texas House of Representatives Speaker of the House Dennis Bonnen,and District Judge Randy Clapp. Back row, left to right, are Senior Field Representative and Grants Coordinator at U.S. House of RepresentativeJohn Paul Anders (representing Congressman Pete Olson), Matagorda County Judge Nate McDonald, Bay City Mayor Robert Nelson, andWharton Mayor Time Barker.GOOD FORT E XA STOURTexas Comptroller Glenn Hegar kicked off his “Goodfor Texas Tour: Community College Edition” on Feb. 26at WCJC. During the event, Hegar and other electedofficials spoke on the economic impact of communitycolleges as well as specific economic data impactingWCJC’s Gulf Coast Region.
CORBETTPARKGRANDOPENINGFans pack the stands at the grand opening of Corbett Park in February 2020. The 1.7 million facility was made possible through thegenerosity of Houston resident Duncan Corbett.Corbett Park benefactor Duncan Corbett, left, visits with guests at the CorbettPark grand opening event.February 2, 2020WCJC officially dedicatedCorbett Park, a new ballpark, onFeb. 2 with an event attendedby more than 500 guests.The 1.7 million facility wasmade possible through thegenerosity of Houston residentDuncan Corbett, a longtimefriend of WCJC PresidentBetty McCrohan. Corbett,accompanied by his relativesand friends, attended the specialevent and threw the first pitch tosignify the start of the Pioneers’game against Coastal Bend.More than 500 people turned out for the February 2020 grand opening of WCJC’s Corbett Park. Pictured, left to right, are State Rep. PhilStephenson, Duncan Corbett, WCJC President Betty McCrohan, and WCJC Athletic Director Keith Case.Houston resident Duncan Corbett spent a few light moments with members of the WCJC Pioneers baseball team prior to their Feb. 2, 2020 gameagainst Coastal Bend. The game was held during the official grand opening of the 1.7 million Corbett Park facility.
A A TIME OF Mid Coast CampusCare.In January, WCJC partneredwith El Campo MemorialHospital to open an oncampus medical clinic forstudents, employees andtheir dependents. Locatedin the LaDieu TechnologyCenter on the Whartoncampus, the clinic coversbasic healthcare like sorethroats, fevers, chronicconditions and well-womanexams. Staffing includesa physician assistant, anurse practitioner, andnursing staff.ACHIEVEMENTMid Coast CampusCare, located on the Wharton campus, opened on Jan. 13, 2020. Pictured, from left, are Shelia Webel, registered nurse; KelsieBarta, physician assistant; and Anita Crisp, ECMH’s vice-president of physician services.College Consensus, a ratings website, chose WCJC as one of the Top 50 community colleges in the nation for 2020.WCJC reached milestones in 2019-2020Wharton County Junior College had a busy andsuccessful year in 2020, completing constructionprojects and achieving national recognition.Some of the college’s most memorableachievements for the year included the following: Top 50 Ranking. College Consensus, a ratingswebsite, chose WCJC as one of the nation’s Top50 community colleges for 2020. The rankingswere based on three components: cost, reputation,and success. Publisher rankings and studentreviews were also considered as part of the criteria. Video Production. In the fall of2019, WCJC’s Office of Marketing,Communications, and Advancementproduced a video showcasingcollege departments, faculty, andfacilities. The college overviewvideo featured the college’s 40plus college programs, each ofthe four campuses (Wharton, BayCity, Richmond, and Sugar Land),a look at the college’s cuttingedge training opportunities, andtestimonials from alumni, students,and employees.The college overview video featured college programs, the four campuses, a lookat the college’s cutting-edge training opportunities, and testimonials from alumni,current students, and employees.
Grant FundingWCJC FOUNDATIONBOARD OFDIRECTORSGordon SorrelPresidentWCJC received grants from foundations, governmental agencies, and individuals totaling approximately 5,568,365 for the year ending August 31, 2020. These awards are used to support WCJC’s academic andvocational training programs as well as for financial support for students.ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGEAdult Education and Family LiteracyAct / Workforce Invest Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . 765,000Purpose: Adult Basic Education Program with supportfrom federal funds, state funds, University of Houston,and Temporary Assistance for Needy FamiliesProgramCOMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMSSenior Citizen Programs in WhartonCounty and Colorado County . . . . . . . . . 423,274(Grant Period Oct.1, 2019-Sept. 30, 2020)Purpose: Nutrition, medical, and socialsupport services for senior citizensWharton County Program: 317,953Colorado County Program: 105,321FINANCIAL AID / SCHOLARSHIPSFOR STUDENTS(All qualified students are eligible to apply.)Carl Perkins Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 241,308Purpose: Technical training program for underserved populations. Funding used for instructionalequipment, educational materials, professionaldevelopment, student scholarships, and tutoringservices for studentsHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo . . . . . . . 80,000Purpose: Scholarships for students enrolled invocational programsHenderson-Wessendorf Foundation. . . . . . 25,000Purpose: Scholarships for graduating seniorsfrom Lamar High School and Terry High SchoolLyondellBasel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000Purpose: Process Technology scholarshipsALLIED HEALTHJohnson Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,000STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESU.S. Department of Education,TRIO/SSS Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252,191per year for 5 years (5th year of project)COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDINGTexas Higher Education FoundationEmergency AssistanceMini Grant – COVID-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,000U.S. Department of EducationHigher Education EmergencyRelief Fund Coronavirus Aid, Relief,and Economic Security (CARES)Act Emergency Aid to Students . . . . . . . 1,530,303U.S. Department of EducationInstitutional Portion of the HigherEducation Emergency Relief FundCoronavirus Aid, Relief, andEconomic Security (CARES) Act . . . . . . . 1,530,303U.S. Department of Education MinorityServing Institution Portion of theHigher Education Emergency ReliefFund Coronavirus Aid, Relief, andEconomic Security (CARES) Act . . . . . . . . 214,986WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT/CONTINUING EDUCATIONTenaris S.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000Purpose: Instructional equipment and suppliesfor the Manufacturing Technology programTexas Workforce Commission:FY19 Skills Development FundCOVID-19 Special Initiative for SmallBusiness (Grant Period June 8, 2020-June 30, 2021). . 115,000Texas Workforce CommissionSkill for Small Business Program(Grant Period Jan. 15, 2019-Dec. 31, 2020). . . . . . . . 21,000Suzanne ArmourThe WCJC Foundation golf tournament at the El Campo Country Club in February2020 raised more than 30,000 for student scholarships. Pictured above, left toright, are Suzanne Armour, vice president of the WCJC Foundation, winning ExelonGeneration team members James Molina, Linda Gonzalez, and John Gonzalez, andWCJC President Betty McCrohan. Also, not pictured, is team player Chad Faucett.Vice PresidentLandon McClainFOR STUDENTBENEFITWCJC Foundation raised funds for scholarshipsThe Wharton County Junior College Foundation awarded areahigh school graduates a dozen 4,000 scholarships to attendWCJC in the fall of 2020.Scholarship recipients for 2020 were: Boling High School – Christian Clapp andCortney Whetstein East Bernard High School – Carah Chilek andJose Cubias El Campo High School – Isaiah Miller andJessika Schulze Louise High School – Esmeralda Mendezand Elizabeth Rogers Needville High School – Wyatt Jordanand Jesus Ortiz Wharton High School – Evelyn Gomezand Chloe VillarrealSince 2017, the foundation has offered financial assistancethrough funds raised from the golf tournament to recent highschool graduates from WCJC tax district high schools includingBoling, East Bernard, El Campo, Louise, Needville, and Wharton.The foundation’s most recent tournament, which raised morethan 30,000, was in February of 2020 at the El Campo CountryClub. Originally scheduled for the fall of 2019, the event hadto be postponed due to inclement weather. The winningtournament team was sponsored by Exelon Generation.Betty McCrohanJanette McDonaldStewart MorrisGus MullinsLloyd NelsonVince Reina, Jr.Amy RodAmanda SitkaJohnny VeselkaTreasurer
2019 -2020FINANCIAL OVERVIEW2019-2020 REVENUE SOURCESTotal RevenueTuition & Fees2019-2020 Revenue Sources 54,450,146 18,208,28133%State Appropriations 13,427,40425%Grants & Contracts 12,930,36424%Ad Valorem Taxes 7,532,90114%Income Investments 1,008,2631%Auxiliary 688,4611%All figures for Fall 2019 unless notedPell Grant AwardsAcademic Year 2019-2020Number of AwardsValue of Awards2,069 8,078,258Unduplicated Credit Students6,904Unduplicated Enrollment by CampusWharton CampusSugar Land CampusRichmond CampusBay City Campus1,6932,9611,520173Dual Credit & Concurrent Enrollment634Distance Education (Internet/ITV)1,667Annual Unduplicated Credit Enrollment 9,240Academic Year 2019-2020Source: Wharton County Junior College District Annual Financial Report forthe Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2020Academic Year 2019-202019-2020 BUDGET EXPENDITURES2019-2020 Budget Expenditures 54,060,629Instruction 20,815,27039%Instructional Support 8,116,42215%Operations/Maintenance 5,094,0149%Academic Support 3,431,9476%Scholarships 7,696,78514%Student Services 4,613,2939%Public Service 1,679,6973%Depreciation 1,776,8523%Auxiliary Expenses 771,1652%3,4542,30949543021651%33%7%6%3%Student me Faculty Educational sociate/Certificate2220%60%8%12%Student ResidencyTexas ResidentsIn-District ResidentsOut-of-District ResidentsTuition Exempt Residents1,3205,25718919%76%3%Other Unduplicated Noncredit EnrollmentContinuing Education (Workforce)Continuing Education Adult AvocationAdult Education and LiteracyGEDESLTotal ExpendituresStudent AgeUnder 2020-2425-2930-3940 Outside Texas/ForeignApproximately 1,559 students attendedmore than one campus.2%Other 654,472WCJC Facts & FiguresInterest 36,507 1%Other 28,677 1%Source: Wharton County Junior College District Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended August 31, 2020Student nicAsian/Pacific IslanderIndian/Alaskan 17436044430%44%12%13% 1% 1% 1%Faculty Teaching StatusTotal FacultyFull-TimePart-TimeAverage Age30118311861%39%51Full-Time Faculty Length of Teaching Service5 Years or Less556-10 Years4211-15 Years3616-20 Years27More than 20 Years23Student: Faculty Ratio30%23%20%15%12%22:1WHARTON CAMPUS911 Boling HwyWharton, TX 77488979.532.4560SUGAR LAND CAMPUS14004 University Blvd.Sugar Land, TX 77479281.243.8447RICHMOND CAMPUS5333 FM 1640Richmond, TX 77469281.239.1500BAY CITY CAMPUS4000 Avenue F, Ste. BBay City, TX 77414979.318.7355
WHARTON SUGAR LAND RICHMOND BAY CITY2019-2020 President’s Report to the CommunityProduced by theWCJC Office of Marketing and CommunicationsEditorZina CarterContributorsMary KoczanowskiCheryl MachicekBenjamin SharpEden CommunicationsFor more information, call or write:Wharton County Junior CollegeOffice of the President911 Boling HighwayWharton, Texas 774881.800.561.WCJCwcjc.eduWCJC is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution
WE VALUE DIVERSITY. At Wharton County Junior College, we value the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff. The unique experiences and perspectives that this diversity provides the college community are invaluable. The college remains dedicated to the advancement of diversity, inclusion, equity, and anti-racism in the college and in
