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Phyllis Kuryla, BS/BS in Nursing 1988/2010 Arlington, VAShelia Scott, BS 2002 Conover, NCJoseph Lee, BS 2006 Clinton, SCWilliam Senn, BS 2007 Nolensville, TNEllen Joy Letostak, BA 2001 Bogart, GAVirginia Lipke, BS 2004 Atlanta, GASandra Shepard Butterfield, BS in Nursing 1986 Spring Valley, CAAdrienne Mason, BS 2011 Endwell, NYJustin Sloan, BS 2015 Winder, GAAlison Mastandrea, MRN-BS in Nursing 2014 Roscoe, NYThomas Snee, BS 1998 Burke, VALorenzo McFarland, BS 2001 San Antonio, TXArthur Soule, BS 1992 Miami, FLShannon McMillan, AS/BS 2007/2009 Chesapeake, VANancy Spadafora, MS 2012 Stonington, CTMary Clare McNamee, BS in Nursing 2013 Baltimore, MDGary Stark, BS 2003 Waddell, AZGina Medina, MBA 2011 Schenectady, NYMashaundra Steele, MBA 2015 Phenix City, ALSamuel Miller, AS in Nursing 1996 Ruleville, MSChristie Steier, BS in Nursing 2009 Atlanta, GAEdgar Montalvo, BS 1997 Tinley Park, ILRaymond Stinson, BS 2005 Killeen, TXTimothy Moon, AS/BS/MBA/MS 1998/2006/2009 Henderson, NVTimothy Stover, BS 2012 Columbus, OHMichael Morgan, BS 2012 Valencia, CACarlos Suarez, BS 1996 Bronx, NYJulia Musson, BS 1982 Gaithersburg, MDLee Taylor, AAS 2015 Fleming Island, FLPatricia Nedo, AS 2012 Broadalbin, NYZelia Taylor-Pearson, AAS/BS/MS in Nursing1978/1978/2006 Elkton, MDJon Nordgren, AS in Nursing 2012 Pleasant Prairie, WIWayne Oppel, BS 1991 Winston Salem, NCHector Osorio Velasquez, AAS/BS 2009/2010 Fort Belvoir, VAMarcy Stryker, MBA 2012 Delmar, NYClara Teter, AAN/MRN-BS/MRN 2007/2013/2013 Powder Springs, GARonald Tosto, BPS 2012 Walnut Creek, CAAhmad Pelzer, BS 1996 Columbia, MOPaul Troop, BA 1980 Johns Creek, GAJose Perez, BS 1983 Doral, FLAnna Truss, BS 2014 Everett, WADouglas Perry, BS 1978 Madison, INDouglas Tuthill, BS 2000 Johnstown, COPreston Pierce, BS 1979 Canandaigua, NYGordon Virgil, BA 1996 Dallas, TXAlex Prayson, BS 2003 Tulsa, OKMark Wahl, AA/MS in Nursing 2011 Delmar, NYKatharin Rice-Gillis, AAS/BS/MS 2009/2013/2015 Cache, OKSara Waldorf, BA 2003 Warren, MNSteven Rindahl, BA 1996 Cibolo, TXChristopher Warsitz, BS 2011 Beavercreek, OHTiffiny Rivera, BS 2009 San Tan Valley, AZWalter Were, BS 2005 Pittsburgh, PARichelle Rodgers, BS 1980 Joppa, MDJohn Wetsch, BS 1984 Raleigh, NCHeather Rooney, MA 2006 Delmar, NYJane Weyers, MA 2011 Delanson, NYLynn Rossello, AS/AAS/BS 2000/2006/2011 Rensselaer, NYRobert Williams, BS 1995 Owego, NYNicholas Rought, BS 2015 Vestal, NYLloyd Wimer, BS 1998 Coatesville, PAGerald Russell, AS/BS 2010/2014 Petersburg, NYBradley Woodruff, BS 2011 Portland, ORRobert Rydl, AAS 2013 Norfolk, VADaniel Woods, AAS/BS 2001/2003 Stafford, VAKathryn Saintcross, MBA 2012 Delmar, NYMarie Wrinn, BS in Nursing 2010 Tucson, AZHeather Sanford, BS 2013 Johnson City, NYDana Yanulavich, MA 2008 Glenmont, NYLinda Sargent, BS 2010 Fontana, CALaurence Yuen, BS 1995 Causeway Bay, Hong KongDonna Schmitt, BS 2001 Ocala, FLChristopher Zunker, AS 2013 Ladson, SCMelodi Warner, AS 2010 Atlanta, GADanny Scott, AS/BS 2001/2002 Conover, NCEXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2014–20157

YEAR IN REVIEWVolunteer EngagementIn February, 16 AlumniAmbassadors gathered onlinefor the first-ever AmbassadorMeet Up. The purpose of thisvirtual gathering was to providea space where Ambassadorscould get to know one anotherwhile also brainstorming ideasfor furthering the alumniprogram. Participant feedbackwas positive and future meetups will be held to supportAmbassadors and providean opportunity for volunteernetworking.OrganizationAmbassadors:Giving in the WorkplaceThe fall 2014 issue of ExcelsiorCollege Magazine included acall to action asking AlumniAmbassadors to help supportExcelsior students and graduatesworking for the same employer.As the only Excelsior grad atthe childcare center where sheworks, Ambassador EstherStiel, BS ’13, of Brooklyn, NewYork, instead hosted a pizzaparty for her colleagues whereshe provided information aboutthe College’s academic programsas a means of encouragingothers to consider Excelsior asan option for degree completion.Alumni Advisory BoardMember Shannon McMillan,AS ’07, BS ’09, is always on thelookout for potential Excelsiorstudents. As a lieutenantcommander for the U.S. Navy,he has a captive audience ofsailors on his ship and heconsiders it his mission to adviseShannon McMillanthem on how they can earn adegree while in the military. Heprovides them with informationabout Excelsior’s degreeprograms and even guides themthrough the enrollment process.This year, he gave a presentationabout Excelsior to nearly30 potential students whilestationed in Southeast Asia.Alumni Ambassador Esther Stiel (second from right), gathered colleagues together to tell them about the academic programs at Excelsior College.8EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2014–2015

Being the Eyes and Earsof the CollegeWith alumni all over the world,it’s hard to determine the needsof all Excelsior graduates.That’s why we love it when you,as volunteers, call us and say,“I have an idea for somethingthat will benefit many Excelsiorstudents and/or graduates.”Such was the case last summerwhen Jennifer Gentry, AS inNursing ’04, BS in nursing’11, MS in nursing ’15, joinedthe Alumni Advisory Board. Asa nursing administrator for theChristus Spohn hospital systemin Corpus Christie, Texas, and,at the time, a student earningher third Excelsior nursingdegree, Jennifer saw a need fora testing site in that area for themandatory clinical performancein nursing exam (CPNE ). Sheworked with her employer andthe School of Nursing to findan appropriate facility at whichto establish the site. After nearlya year, Excelsior was able toestablish an agreement withJennifer GentryChristus Spohn Hospital inAlice, Texas, and this summerbegan hiring faculty to staff thetesting facility.Flexibility: It GoesBoth WaysPerhaps you’re one of the manyAmbassadors who feel theflexibility of Excelsior’s alumnivolunteer program makes iteasy for you to continue givingyour time and expertise whenand how it works for you. Well,with a small Alumni Affairsstaff, that flexibility works forus, too.Having a cadre of volunteersto call on for expertise, oftenon short notice, enables us tomultiply our efforts thanks toyour efforts. So, whether it’sa call to Alumni AmbassadorChristopher Warsitz, BS ’11, totap his expertise on planning aroad race or an email to AlumniAmbassador David Bliss,BS ’12, asking for his help inpromoting a nuclear technologysocial media campaign, orasking Alumni Advisory Boardmember Sandy Butterfield,BS in nursing ’86, to sharebrochures about the College’snewest nursing initiative — onethat helps veterans obtaina bachelor’s degree innursing — with the veterans sheteaches, we rely on your supportin big ways and small.Christopher WarsitzDavid BlissSandy ButterfieldEXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2014–20159

ALUMNI EVENTS AND ENGAGEMENTWHAT: ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETINGWHEN: July 11, 2014WHERE: Excelsior College, Albany, NYWHO:For the first time, the annual meeting of the AlumniAssociation was held at Excelsior College. While the meetingalways occurs in conjunction with the annual Commencementfe s t i v i t ie s, i t hadformerly been par tof the New GraduateBreak fast with theAlumni Advisory Boardheld at The DesmondHotel on the day afterC ommenc emen t . Tobetter accommodate thetravel schedules of ourAlumni Ambassador Tracy Coles,graduates, the meetingBS ’14, with Darlene Legault of thewas moved to the morning Office of Student and Faculty ServicesofCommencementDay and took place at the conclusion of the Open House atthe College. This allowed many more graduates to attend andlearn about the ways in which they can become involved in theAlumni Association. Per the association bylaws, the meeting wasconducted by the Alumni Advisory Board, the 12-member groupthat serves as the leadership of the Excelsior College AlumniAssociation. Among the attendees was Alumni AmbassadorTracy Coles, BS ’14, of Hempstead, New York, who walked atCommencement to receive her degree in liberal arts.WHAT: DINNER WITH 12 STRANGERSWHEN: October 30, 2014WHERE: University Club, Chicago, ILWHO:Excelsior alumni gathered in the Windy City for anintimate dinner hosted by alumnus and trustee Garry Jaunal,BS ’92. The group, none of whom had ever met, are not onlyExcelsior graduates but also donors to the College’s AnnualCampaign. Excelsior College Provost Mary Beth Hanner andDirector of Development Marcy Stryker attended the dinner toprovide an update on the College.10 10WHAT: CENTRAL TEXAS ALUMNI RECEPTIONWHEN: November 19, 2014WHERE: Courtyard by Marriott, Killeen, TXWHO:This was the fourth consecutive year that Excelsiorstudents, graduates, staff, and guests gathered on the eveningprior to the Fort Hood graduation ceremony to celebrate some ofthe College’s newest graduates and share stories of post-degreesuccess. Once again, the event was hosted by CSM RichardHernandez, U.S. Army (Ret.), BS ’06, who is the College’seducation counselor stationed at Fort Hood. More than 50 peopleattended, including other education counselors from Fort Hood,College staff from Albany, and Alumni Ambassadors John Amidon,BAG ’99, Frank Cash, BS ’13, and Eugene Cuthbert, BS ’13.Alumni Ambassador Richard Hernandez, BS ’06 (far right), greetsalumni from Central Texas.WHAT: MEET THE DEAN ALUMNI EVENTWHEN: April 27, 2015WHERE: Carmine’s Restaurant, Washington, DCWHO:Dr. Robert E. Waters, dean of the School of PublicService, spoke with studentsand alumni about his visionfor Excelsior’s fifth school.Also in attendance were stafffrom Excelsior’s DC Center,Alumni Advisor y Boardmember Dwayn Hanford,BS ’05, and the followingAlumni Ambassadors: MarkBowman, BS ’00, RichelleRodgers, BS ’80, and Tom Dwayn Hanford, BS ’05, welcomes guestsSnee, BS ’98.EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2014–2015

WHAT: DINNER WITH 12 STRANGERSWHEN: June 7, 2015WHERE: Maggiano’s Restaurant, Atlanta, GAWHO:At the second event of its kind, a group of loyal alumnidonors gathered for an intimate dinner hosted by AlumniAmbassador Paul Troop, BA ’80. The group was joined by Director ofDevelopment Marcy Stryker and Alumni Affairs Manager ReneeKelly in a lively discussion about the importance of supporting theCollege’s students and the Excelsior brand.Strangers turned friends at the alumni dinner event in Atlanta.The Skills, Qualities, and Roles of the 21st CenturyPublic Servant, a panel discussion sponsored by theSchool of Public Service in Washington, DC.2015 CDPHP Workforce Team Challenge road racein Albany, New York.School of Nursing Recruitment Event in CorpusChristi, Texas, where faculty from the School ofNursing recruited local alumni to serve as examinersat the College’s new CPNE testing site.Andre Adams, BS ’12, is one member of a dedicated group of “staffgrads” who are employed at the College. They work as admissionscounselors, academic advisors, financial aid representatives, andunit managers, among other roles. They are always willing to reachout to the fellow alumni — on their own time — to say “thank you formaking a gift to the College’s Annual Campaign” or “I hope to meetyou at the next alumni event.” They frequently fill the Alumni Affairsinbox with emails that usually begin “Here’s a great grad you shouldknow about .”Additionally, alumni were invited to attendthe following regional events this year andvolunteers either participated or conductedoutreach for these events:Excelsior College Washington DC Center OpenHouse for students, alumni, and partners of theCollege.Students and alumni at the National Cybersecurity Institute’scyber networking event at Excelsior’s Washington, DC Center.Revolutionary Learning: Using Games andSimulations to Solve Critical Issues in Public Health,a symposium sponsored by Excelsior’s Center for Gameand Simulation-Based Learning in Washington, DC.Dawn Titus, BA ’97, and Andre Adams, BA ’12 at the CDPHPWorkforce Team ChallengeNational Cybersecurity Institute (NCI) Cyber Networknetworking event for cyber alumni and students inWashington, DC.EXCELSIOR COLLEGE HONOR ROLL OF VOLUNTEERS 2014–20151111

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