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2012–2014HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS
EXCELSIOR COLLEGE RECOGNIZESWITH SPECIAL THANKSTHE VOLUNTEERS WHO SUPPORTED THE COLLEGETHROUGH OUTREACH, ADVOCACY, AND ENGAGEMENTBETWEEN JULY 1, 2012, AND JUNE 30, 2014.
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENTWhat does it mean to be part of the Excelsior College Alumni Association?It means that no matter when you graduated, and regardless of whetheryour diploma says Excelsior, Regents, or the University of the State of NewYork, you belong to an exceptional group of lifelong learners. There are nodues to pay. There is no application to submit. And yes, membership has itsprivileges. Alumni are invited to participate in networking events across theUnited States and online, as well as in a host of career services, the cost ofwhich is subsidized by the Alumni Affairs Office. Here are some ways in whichgraduates connected with the College during fiscal years 2013 and 2014: More than 750 participated incareer services (resume and coverletter critiques, career counselingappointments, career Web chats,and EC JobLinks). More than 300 attended alumnievents around the country. Forty-two applied for Alumni Awards. M ore than 40 had creative workpublished in the Excelsior ReView. T hirty-nine applied for a seat on theAlumni Advisory Board. The number of Alumni Ambassadorsdoubled from 2012. There are morethan 100 ambassadors from 26states and 4 countries.EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–20143
2 0 1 2 – 2 0 1 4 A L U M N I A S S O C I AT I O NADVISORY BOARD MEMBERSThe volunteers who serve on the Alumni Advisory Board represent the leadership of the AlumniAssociation. The board comprises graduates who apply, undergo a selection process, and areelected by the alumni-at-large each spring. There are 12 seats on the board and each memberserves a three-year term that is renewable once. The composition of the board strategically reflectsthe diversity of Excelsior’s alumni population.PRESIDENTWilliam Senn, BCI ’07, of Nolensville,TN (2011–2015)According to board bylaws, thepresident of the Alumni AdvisoryBoard is an ex-officio member(with vote) of the College’s Boardof Trustees. This is unusual for acollege; it demonstrates the valueExcelsior holds for the voice ofthe alumni.VICE PRESIDENTLCDR Shannon McMillan, AS ’07,BA ’09, of Virginia Beach, VA(2010–2016)Shannon is an active duty member of the U.S. Navy and oftenparticipates in board teleconferences from sea, as he conductsmissions around the globe.SECRETARYRonald Tosto, BPT ’12, of WalnutCreek, CA (2012–2015)Ron came to the attention of theboard in 2012 when he attendedCommencement and the GraduateBreakfast hosted by the AlumniAdvisory Board each year.Daniel L. Coberly, AS ’77, BS ’84,of Hazel Green, AL (2013–2016)A veteran of the U.S. Army, Danhosted an alumni event in Raleigh,North Carolina, in 2014 withfellow and former board membersrespectively, Wayne Oppel, BS ’91,and John Wetsch, BS ’84.4Dan Coberly, AS ’77, BS ’84, one of the hosts of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Alumni Reception.Kadidia Doumbia, BS ’85, ofWashington, DC (2010–2016)A native of Ivory Coast, Kadidia isan educator with a special interestin online education issues forcitizens of third-world countries.She has chaired the board’snominating committee.Dwayn Hanford, BS ’05, ofSpringfield, VA (2012–2014)A veteran of the U.S. Army with amilitary intelligence background,Dwayn is involved in advancingthe mission of Excelsior’s NationalCybersecurity Institute (NCI).where there is limited access tohigher education in rural remoteareas, Jan brought to the boardher particular interest in theunique challenges faced by nontraditional learners residing inisolated areas.Adrienne Mason, BS ’11, of Endwell,NY (2012–2014)*While attending Commencementin 2011, Adrienne signed up to beone of the College’s first AlumniAmbassadors. After fulfilling thatduty, she was elected to the boardwhere she chaired the board’sAmbassador Committee.Janet Ivers, ASN ’05, MSN ’11, ofLibby, MT (2013–2016)*A lifelong resident of Montana,EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–2014
Alumni Advisory Board members at a board meeting in Albany, NY.Wayne A. Oppel, BS ’91, of WinstonSalem, NC (2009–2015)In his fifth year on the board,Wayne has served in many ways:he has been an officer, conductedmultiple webinars as part ofthe Alumni Speaker Series, anddeveloped the concept for theAlumni Ambassador program.Danny Scott, AS ’01, BS ’02, ofHickory, NC (2007–2013)*A veteran of the U.S. Navy andtwo-term board member whoserved as vice president, Dannycontinues to actively recruitservice members and attendalumni events around the country.Shelia Scott, BS ’02, of Hickory, NC(2013–2016)A U.S. Navy veteran, Shelia is anew board member with a specialinterest in helping her fellow veterans complete a college degree.Marie Wrinn, BS innursing ’10, of Tucson, AZ(2011–2014)*Like many boardmembers, Marie wasa graduate award winner. She’salso a prominent “face” on theCollege’s alumni and nursingFacebook pages.Sandra Butterfield, BS in nursing’86, of Spring Valley, CA(2014–2017)A lifelong nurse and adjunctnursing professor, Sandy iscommitted to helping nursesadvance both academically andprofessionally.Former board member Danny Scott, AS ’01,BS ’02 and his wife, current board memberShelia Scott, BS ’02, speak with alumni inNorth Carolina.Sara Waldorf, BA ’03, of Warren, MN(2006–2013)*Sara completed an astoundingseven-year term on the AlumniAdvisory Board, including a twoyear term as president.*Outgoing board memberJennifer Gentry, AS in nursing ’04,BS in nursing ’11, of Portland, TX(2014–2017)A two-time Excelsior graduate, thisyear Jennifer will earn her thirdExcelsior degree —a master ofscience in nursing.EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–20145
HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERSAbdisalam Abdi, BS 2013 Edmonton, ABKatina Faulk, MBA 2012 North Wales, PAAndre Adams, BSB 2012 Albany, NYAlecia Fiscus, BS 2002 Lewisville, TXCatherine Adams, BS 2016 Albany, NYJudith Fleisher, BS 2005 Hillside, NJRichard Adams, BS 1987 Ellicott City, MDAlfreda Fraser, AS in Nursing 2013 Morrow, GAJohn Amidon, BAG 1999 Austin, TXJoseph Frazier, BS 2003 Manassas, VAJemill Bland, AA in Business 2012 Killeen, TXAreatha Fryer, MAL 2008 Albany, NYDavid Bliss, BNX 2012 Holly Springs, NCPaula Gabris, AS 2011 Rensselaer, NYMary Beth Bobik-Kadylak, BS 2012 Johnson City, NYDuane Garrett, BGB 1990 Azusa, CAStephanie Brugger, BS 2012 Troy, OHJennifer Gentry, AAS/BS in Nursing 2004/2011 Portland, TXSandra Butterfield, BS in Nursing 1986 Spring Valley, CADaniel Coberly, AS 1977, BS 1984 Hazel Green, ALGregory Cole, BS 2013 Fayetteville, NCMichael Coleman, BS 2013 Stafford, VATracy Coles, BS 2014 Hempstead, NYMinnie Comithier, AS 2003, BA 2012 Schenectady, NYWilliam Comstock, BS 2009 Estero, FLDebora Coombs, AAS/BS in Nursing 2008/2012 Chambersburg, PA6Michael Gladden, BMI, MGB 2005/2010 Escondido, CAMichael Gonzales, BS 2004 Parker, AZJeffrey Grote, BS 1997 White Plains, MDToby Hamlin, AS 2008 Ravena, NYDwayn Hanford, BS 2005 Springfield, VAJames T. Hatt, BS 1995 Silver Spring, MDRichard Hernandez, BS 2006 Killeen, TXJanet Ivers, ASN 2005, MSN 2011 Libby, MTPamela Cork, ASN 1995, MSN 2013 Lillington, NCKellie Kearsing, AA 2013 South Glens Falls, NYPhilip Coston, BS 1992 Chesterfield, VAMegan Keenan, AS in Nursing 2011 Nassau, NYRebecca Crane, AS in Nursing 2003 Bedford, INPhyllis Kuryla, BS 1998, BRN 2010 Lorton, VAJohn Crocker, AS 1977, BA 1979 New York, NYJoseph Lee, BGB 2006 Clinton, SCCecil Crumrine, BSB 1986, MAL 2006 Mesquite, TXEllen Joy Letostak, BA 2001 Bogart, GAEugene Cuthbert, BS 2013 Killeen, TXKatharine MacGregor, BA 1997 Voorheesville, NYMarisa D’Aurizio, BS 2013 Schenectady, NYAdrienne Mason, BS 2011 Endwell, NYKenneth Desforges, BIX 2010 Riverside, CALorenzo McFarland, BS 2001 Silver Spring, MDValerie DiCioccio, BS 2009 Albany, NYShannon McMillan, AS 2007, BS 2009 Virginia Beach, VABasem Dimetry, AS in Nursing 2011 Hickory, NCMary McNamee, BRN 2013 Baltimore, MDEdgardo Donovan, BS 2004 APO, APGina Medina, MGB 2011 Schenectady, NYJonathan Douglass, BSN 2013 Moncks Corner, SCSamuel Miller, AS in Nursing 1996 Ruleville, MSKadidia Doumbia, BS 1985 Washington, DCEdgar Montalvo, BS 1997 Tinley Park, ILTasha Ellsberry, AAS/BS in Nursing 2012/2014 Jacksonville, FLTimothy Moon, AS/BS/MGB, 1998, 2006, 2009 Henderson, NVEXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–2014
Donna Schmitt, BS 2001 APO, AEDanny Scott, AS 2001, BA 2002 Phoenix, AZShelia Scott, BS 2002 Phoenix, AZWilliam Senn, BCI 2007 Nolensville, TNTom Snee, BS 1998 Burke, VAGary Stark, BS 2003 Waddell, AZLuis Sterling, BS Enrolled Windermere, FLTimothy Stover, BEX 2012 Columbus, OHCarlos Suarez, BGB 1996 Bronx, NYZelia Taylor-Pearson, AA/BS 1978, MS 2006 Elkton, MDMichael Morgan, BS 2012 Lacey, WAPatricia Nedo, AS 2012 Broadalbin, NYJonathan Nordgren, AS in Nursing 2012 Pleasant Prairie, WIMaureen Obie, AA 2010 Schenectady, NYVirginia O’Malley, AS 2012 Glenmont, NYWayne Oppel, BS 1991 Winston Salem, NCHector Osorio Velasquez, AAS/BS 2009, 2010 Triangle, VAAhmad Pelzer, BMI 1996 Columbia, MODouglas Perry, BS 1978 Madison, INPreston Pierce, BS 1979 Canandaigua, NYLawrence Pleasants, AAB 2001, BS 2011 Woodbridge, VAClara Teter, AAN/MRN-BS/MRN, 2007, 2013, 2013 Powder Springs, GARonald Tosto, BPT 2012 Walnut Creek, CAPaul Troop, BA 1980 Alpharetta, GAMichelle Vega, BS 2011 San Antonio, TXGordon Virgil, BA 1996 Dallas, TXMark Wahl, AA/MSN, 1984, 2011 Delmar, NYSara Waldorf, BA 2003 Warren, MNChristopher Warsitz, BS 2001 Dayton, OHJohn Wetsch, BS 1984 Raleigh, NCJane Weyers, MAL 2011 Delanson, NYRobert Williams, BS 1995 Owego, NYPatrick Williams, BS 2006 APO, AESteven Rindahl, BA 1996 Black River, NYBradley Woodruff, BS 2011 Tempe, AZRichelle Rodgers, BS 1980 Elkton, MDDaniel Woods, AAB 2001, BS 2003 Stafford, VAHeather Rooney, MA 2006 Delmar, NYMarie Wrinn, BRN 2010 Tucson, AZLynn Rossello, AS 2000, AAT 2006, BIX 2011 Rensselaer, NYDana Yanulavich, MA 2008 Glenmont, NYChristopher Zunker, AS 2013 Elizabeth, CORobert Rydl, AAT 2013 Norfolk, VAKathryn Saintcross, MBA 2012 Delmar, NYHeather Sanford, BS 2013 Johnson City, NYLinda Sargent, BS 2010 Fontana, CAEXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–20147
YEARS IN REVIEWConnecting ExcelsiorAlumni WorldwideThe chatter among Excelsiorgraduates is growing in cyberspace. With more than 155,000alumni all over the world, socialmedia platforms are excellenttools for fostering a sense ofcommunity among graduates.Created by Edgardo Donovan,BSL ’04, the Excelsior CollegeAlumni Association Groupon LinkedIn boasts more than2,700 members. This open groupis a great way for graduates toconnect. And like the College’sAlumni Association Facebookpage, it can also encouragepersistence in enrolledstudents and help inanswering the questions of prospectivestudents. In fact, one of theCollege’s biggest social mediacheerleaders is former AlumniAdvisory Board member MarieWrinn, BRN ’10, who postscomments and photos fromevery alumni event she attends,including the annual Commencementcelebration.(population 46,551), which hasa rich cohort of Excelsior gradsthanks to an academic partnership with the local communitycollege, a traditional chapter isexactly what we have.It began in 2010, when Robert“Bob” Williams, BS ’95, formerpresident of the AlumniAdvisory Board, started gaugingthe interest of local grads heknew in the area through email,phone, and in-person outreach.A couple of years later, oneof the College’s first AlumniAmbassadors, Adrienne Mason,BS ’11, teamed up with Bob tohost a small alumni luncheon ata local café that was attended byalumni, students, faculty, andstaff. As Excelsior’s partnership with Broome CommunityCollege grew stronger, morestudents, alumni, and volunteersin the area were identified. MaryBeth Bobik-Kadylak, BS ’12and Heather Sanford, BS ’13enthusiastically called studentsand alumni to drum up excitement for a second successfulevent. And yes, plans for a thirdevent are in the works.Sharing the AlumniPerspectiveAs the Excelsior brand becomesmore recognizable, the value ofyour degree increases. Therefore,as the College moves forward inits strategic planning, the voiceof the alumni body is important.In 2013, the following alumniparticipated in the College’sStrategic Planning Forum byproviding feedback to the College on issues of importance toits graduates: Dwayn Hanford,BS ’05; Ken Desforges, BIX’10; Paul Troop, BA ’80; andWilliam Senn, BCI ’07.“Chapter” BuildersWith an alumni population astransient as Excelsior’s —30 percent of our graduates are affiliated with the military—buildinga traditional alumni chapter canbe challenging. But in the smallcity of Binghamton, New YorkMembers of the Binghamton NY Alumni Chapter at their 2013 event.8EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–2014
Hamlin, Kellie Kearsing,Katharine MacGregor,Gina Medina, Patricia Nedo,Heather Rooney, LynnRossello, Kate Saintcross,Mark Wahl, Jane Weyers,and Dana Yanulavich.Staff alumni write thank you notes to Annual Alumni Campaign donors.Staff Alumni ShowTheir SpiritAmong the College’s morethan 155,000 alumni is a groupof 75 graduates, closer to theCollege than most. They notonly hold Excelsior degrees,but they also hold jobs atthe College. They work asadmissions counselors, advisors,financial aid representatives,and unit managers, amongother roles. They have theunique perspective of knowingwhat it’s like to be an Excelsiorstudent—a working adult withmyriad responsibilities andsteadfast determination.In fact, there’s a dedicatedgroup always willing to contacttheir fellow alumni— on theirRick Hernandez welcomes alumni in Texas.own time—to say “thankyou for making a gift to theCollege’s Annual Campaign”or “I hope to meet you atthe next alumni event.” Theyinclude: Andre Adams, MinnieComithier, Marisa D’aurizio,Valerie DiCioccio, AreathaFryar, Paula Gabris, TobyMoreover, one staff gradhas even started an annualtradition. For the pastfew years, CSM RichardHernandez, U.S. Army(Ret.), BSL ’06, who worksfor Excelsior as an educationcounselor at Fort Hood inTexas, has hosted a cocktailreception on the eveningprior to the Fort HoodGraduation Ceremony.It’s a spirited eveningwherein alumni andstudents gather withcounselors and Collegestaff to celebrate theiraccomplishments.As staff alumni, theirdual investment in theCollege shines throughnot only in time andtalent, but treasure aswell. In 2013 –2014, this uniquepopulation contributed a totalof 18,791.85 to the ExcelsiorCollege Annual Campaign.EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–20149
ALUMNI EVENT RECAPSWHAT: CAPITAL REGION ALUMNI EVENTWHEN: August 14, 2012WHERE: Albany Pump Station (C.H. Evans Brewery)WHO:24 alumni, students, faculty, and staff gathered with hostMegan Wilcox, AS in nursing ’11, Alumni Advisory Board member, fora casual gathering with food and drinks to welcome the newest classof graduates and share Excelsior stories.WHAT: CENTRAL TEXAS ALUMNI EVENTWHEN: November 14, 2012WHERE: Shilo Inn Suites, Killeen, TexasWHO:More than 50 Excelsior alumni, students, staff, and guestsgathered for a cocktail reception hosted by Command Sgt. Maj.Richard Hernandez, U.S. Army (Ret), BSL ’06. The event took place onthe eve of the annual Fort Hood commencement ceremony, affordingthe opportunity for alumni and students to meet some of our newestmilitary graduates. Attendees included Alumni Ambassador MichelleVega BS ’11 and several Fort Hood education counselors who turnedout to celebrate and support Excelsior’s successful grads. Morephotos available at www.facebook.com/ECalumni.WHAT: PHOENIX ALUMNI RECEPTIONWHEN: February 10, 2013WHERE: Phoenix Airport MarriottWHO:Nearly 40 alumni, students, staff, faculty, and prospectivestudents gathered for an afternoon reception hosted by theAlumni Advisory Board. Class years ranged from 1975 to 2012 andgraduates shared many diverse and inspiring stories about howExcelsior helped them achieve their educational and professionalgoals. Among the attendees was Alumni Ambassador Brad Woodruff,BS ’11; faculty members Dr. Anton Camarota (School of Business &Technology) and Karen Faith, MA (School of Liberal Arts); and NancyOndra, baccalaureate online coordinator for the School of Nursing.WHAT: BINGHAMTON, N.Y. ALUMNI RECEPTIONWHEN: October 30, 2013WHERE: Lost Dog Café, Binghamton, N.Y.WHO:Twenty alumni, students, faculty, and staff joined formerAlumni Advisory Board president Robert Williams, BS ’95 andcurrent Alumni Advisory Board member Adrienne Mason, BS ’11 foran hors d’oeuvres reception to meet Excelsior alumni and studentsin the area. Terri Faddon from Broome Community College, one ofExcelsior’s community college partners, joined the group to connectwith some of her advisees and BCC grads who went on to earnbachelor’s and master’s degrees from Excelsior.WHAT: CENTRAL TEXAS ALUMNI RECEPTIONWHEN: November 13, 2013WHERE: Shilo Inn Suites, Killeen, TexasWHO:More than 50 alumni, students, and staff gatheredfor a cocktail reception hosted by Command Sgt. Maj. RichardHernandez, U.S. Army (Ret.), BSL ’06. The event took place on theeve of the annual Fort Hood commencement ceremony, affordingthe opportunity for alumni and students to meet some of our newest10military graduates. Attendees included former Alumni Advisory Boardpresident John Amidon, BA ’99 and U.S. Department of Defenseeducation counselors from Fort Hood who turned out to celebrateand support Excelsior’s successful grads.WHAT: WASHINGTON, D.C. ALUMNI RECEPTIONWHEN: February 12, 2014WHERE: Excelsior’s Washington, D.C. CenterWHO:Nearly 30 alumni gathered in the nation’s capital asone of winter’s worst snowstorms moved up the East Coast. Dozensof other alumni from the D.C. metro area who planned to attendwere unable to make it due to the impending storm. But those whogathered found warm camaraderie in Excelsior’s Dupont Circlefacility, as they shared inspiring stories about how Excelsior helpedthem achieve their educational and professional goals. The event washosted by Harry Kantrovich, director of Excelsior’s Washington, D.C.Center, and attended by Alumni Advisory Board members KadidiaDoumbia, BS ’85 and Dwayn Hanford, BS ’05.WHAT: SAN DIEGO ALUMNI RECEPTIONWHEN: March 2, 2014WHERE: Hyatt Regency Mission BayWHO:More than 30 alumni, students, and staff gathered for anafternoon reception hosted by Alumni Ambassador Ken Desforges,BIX ’10. Class years ranged from 1972 to 2013 and graduatesshared many diverse and inspiring stories about how they discoveredExcelsior. Among the attendees were Alumni Advisory Boardmembers Ron Tosto, BPT ’12 and Marie Wrinn, BS in nursing ’10.WHAT: CAPITAL REGION ALUMNI EVENTWHEN: August 6, 2013WHERE: Bailey’s Cafe, Saratoga Springs, NYWHO:More than 20 alumni from the ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s joinedstudents, faculty, and staff for a casual reception where they sharedinspiring stories. Attendees included several staff members who arealso Excelsior graduates.WHAT: RALEIGH-DURHAM-CHAPEL HILLALUMNI RECEPTIONWHEN: June 1, 2014WHERE: Embassy Suites Brier CreekWHO:More than 30 alumni and students from the ResearchTriangle gathered for an afternoon reception hosted by TrusteeEmeritus John Wetsch, BS ’84, and Alumni Advisory Board membersDan Coberly, AS ’77, BS ’84, and Wayne Oppel, BS ’91. Graduatesshared inspiring stories about how they discovered Excelsior. Amongthe attendees were Alumni Advisory Board members Dwayn Hanford,BS ’05, and Shelia Scott, BS ’02; former Alumni Advisory Boardmember Danny Scott, AS ’01, BS ’02; and Alumni AmbassadorsDavid Bliss, BNX ’12, and Gregory Cole, BS ’13.EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2012–2014
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BSL '04, the Excelsior College Alumni Association Group on LinkedIn boasts more than 2,700 members. This open group is a great way for graduates to connect. And like the College's Alumni Association Facebook page, it can also encourage persistence in enrolled students and help in answering the ques-tions of prospective students. In fact .
