Annual Report 2011-2012

Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive

Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business

Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information

Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management

Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal

Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and

Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering

Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire

Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare

Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial

Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership

in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical

Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile

Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office

Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age

Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary

Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air

Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking

and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise

Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated

Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the

Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary

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Putting the People of Western North Carolina to Work

2011-2012 Annual Report

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President’s Message

It’s an exciting time for A-B Tech Community College.

As one of the larger employers in the county, we provide

more than 1,000 jobs directly through faculty and staff

positions. Now we are about to embark on construction of

new and renovated facilities at the College.

An Allied Health and Workforce Development Building,

funded by a local sales tax, will create about another 1,000

jobs over the next 24-30 months through the hiring of

construction workers, electrical and plumbing specialists

and many other builders.

We are building 21st century facilities to train our students

for 21st century jobs. This building will help us improve existing Allied Health

programs and allow us to add programs in the future.

Since the College’s founding in 1959, A-B Tech has trained more than 8,500

employees for the health care industry. We have trained first responders, skilled

trade workers, hospitality employees and computer-related workers employed

here in our mountains – and we will continue to do so through innovative programs

and constantly asking what the community needs from A-B Tech.

Dr. Hank Dunn


“Graduating from A-B Tech changed my life.”

Teresa Payne, RN

Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise

Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the

Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital

Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice

Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information

Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office

Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical

I am honored to have been elected to chair the Board of Trustees this year. I’m also flattered to serve on our College Foundation Board

which serves such a vital function for A-B Tech.

My first association with this great institution goes back to the early ‘60s when my late

father was employed here. He started as an English instructor and taught technical

writing, English, and accounting prior to his retirement in 1973. When I started my

career in manufacturing, I became an advisory committee member for the Business

Administration Department in the early ‘70s.

In the early years of my career as Human Resources Manager at Square D Company,

A-B Tech didn’t offer many of the disciplines it does today. We’ve changed with the

times and must continue to change if we are to be world class. This correlates with

what we focus on regarding being responsive to customer needs. Over the years the

demand for job-based skills has always existed, but the types of skills required have

changed dramatically.

When we hired people in the manufacturing world, we hired very qualified graduates

from the Engineering and Applied Technology Division – as well as from other

disciplines – because we were a very technically-oriented company. We found that A-B Tech

graduates brought superior skills to the workplace. This still holds true today. An A-B Tech graduate

is always well prepared to enter the working world.

A-B Tech is an essential component of the community from the standpoint that our mission is to

provide education to develop skills to prepare people for the job market, and to enhance the skills

of people who are already in the job market. I see that as a significant and continuing role for us in

the community.

We also have a responsibility to stay abreast of cutting-edge educational techniques and course

content requirements that we offer. Additionally, to be world-class and successful, we must always

listen to our customers – the employers who hire A-B Tech graduates. We must always build our

curricula around what our customers need. That customer focus is so important, and in that respect

we are a partner with the community – the employers who hire our graduates and the graduates

themselves who will use their A-B Tech learned skills in the workplace.

An A-B Tech graduate is always well prepared to enter the working world.

Richard Hurley, Chair

Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise

Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the

Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital

Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice

Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information

Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office


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Trustee Message

Ray Spells, Vice Chair

Joe Brumit

Kaye A. Myers

Tom Alexander

Mary Ruth Fowler

John Parham Jr., MD

David Wyatt

Troy Ball

William A. Hart, Jr.

Carol Peterson

Lin Orndorf, Student Government Association

President

Wayne Brigman

Don C. Locke, Ph.D

Mandy Stone

Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency

Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality

Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/

Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile

Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age Education ª Surgical

Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and

Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College

1 State Aid $23,616,375 38.35%

2 Other Revenues 32,679 0.05%

3 Sales and Services, net 3,358,968 5.45%

4 Student Tuition and Fees 8,206,540 13.33%

5 Investment Income 38,845 0.06%

6 Noncapital Gifts 598,389 0.97%

7 Noncapital Grants 15,866,261 25.76%

8 County Appropriations 8,152,202 13.24%

9 State Capital Aid 1,389,449 2.26%

10 County Capital Aid 208,488 0.34%

11 Capital Grants 41,046 0.07%

12 Capital Gifts 72,065 0.12%

ToTal $61,581,307 100.00%

1 Instruction $23,555,181 39.04%

2 Academic Support 4,610,062 7.64%

3 Public Service 1,305 0.00%

4 Student Services 2,466,922 4.09%

5 Institutional Support 7,750,513 12.84%

6 Operations and Maintenance of Plant 6,511,028 10.79%

7 Student Financial Aid 8,312,397 13.78%

8 Auxiliary Enterprises 3,887,692 6.44%

9 Depreciation 3,189,980 5.29%

10 Other Expense 58,536 0.10%

ToTal $60,343,616 100.00%

Operating and Nonoperating Revenues

Operating and Nonoperating Expenses

2011-2012

Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency

Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality


Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile

Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age Education ª Surgical

Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and

Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College

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The Facts

CReDiT STuDeNTS: 11,124

Males 43.4%

Females 56.6%

Full-Time 41.1%

Minorities 12.5%

Buncombe/Madison Residents 79.7%

Average Age 27.1

NoN-CReDiT STuDeNTS: 16,403

Males 49.8%

Females 50.2%

Minorities 14.5%

Employed (full & part-time) 65.7%

Buncombe/Madison Residents 80.0%

Average Age 40.9

Fall 2012 College PersonnelToTAl Full-Time FACulTy/STAFF NumBeR PeRCeNTAgeExecutive Leadership 7 1.6%

Faculty 175 41.5%

Professional 107 25.4%

Technical/Paraprofessional 40 9.5%

Clerical 62 14.7%

Skilled Crafts 3 0.7%

Service/Maintenance 28 6.6%

Total 422 100%

ToTAl Full & PART-Time FACulTy NumBeR PeRCeNTAgeCurriculum 429 68.5%

Continuing Education 197 31.5%

Total 626 100%

CReDeNTiAlS FT FACulTy PeRCeNTAgeDoctorate 11 6.3%

Master’s 102 58.3%

Bachelor’s 42 24.0%

Less than Bachelor’s 20 11.4%

Total 175 100%

ToTAl emPloyeeS NumBeR PeRCeNTAgeMale 406 40.8%

Female 590 59.2%

Total 996 100%

2011-2012 Professionals A-B Tech Educated

Clients Counseled: 284

Counseling Hours: 713.62

Seminars (i.e. events): 82

Jobs Created: 44

Jobs Retained: 18

incubator graduates*: eTag laser Biopsy RCg Scholars

* Please note that the incubation program can last up to four years.

2011-2012 Total Students: 26,505*

* Unduplicated Count Source: A-B Tech Fact Book

“A-B Tech’s training programs provide us

with a competitive advantage in the global business environment.”

mike Keenan, Human Resources manager, eaton electrical

342 Health Care professionals

292 University transfer

students

221 First responders

181 Skilled trades workers

90 Chefs, bakers and hospitality employees

77 Computer-related workers

Small Business Center

Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office


Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and

Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business

Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management

Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and

Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection

A-B Tech’s Board of Trustees adopted a new mission statement

for the College, emphasizing the critical role it plays in the area’s

economic development.

Over a three-month period, more than 75 faculty, staff, students

and members of the A-B Tech Board of Trustees participated in

focus groups to determine the vision, mission and values for the

College. A sub-group of 20 met twice to narrow the options and

collectively came up with Vision, Mission and Values statements,

which were approved by the Board of Trustees on February 6, 2012.

Student Success InitiativesSignifying a commitment to student success and institutional improvement, A-B Tech Community

College joined Achieving the Dream, a national non-profit that is dedicated to helping more community

college students and students of color stay in school and earn a college certificate

or degree. Achieving the Dream will help A-B Tech broaden its knowledge of

programs, services and policies that lead to student success and systematically

implement those best practices.

The college success text “On Course: Strategies for Success in College and Life”

by Skip Downing forms the basis for both of A-B Tech’s first-year seminar courses.

Students explore the choices of successful students, assess their learning styles and effective skill levels,

and plan for program completion and graduation. Each course introduces students to all of the resources

at A-B Tech Community College. Incoming students register for one of the two first-semester courses

when they meet with an academic advisor.

Thanks to voter approval of a quarter-cent sales tax increase Nov. 8, 2011, A-B Tech has embarked on a major construction campaign that will provide 21st century facilities to train students for 21st century jobs. The sales tax will provide $129 million for the following A-B Tech construction and renovation projects:

• Construction of Allied Health and Workforce Development Building

• Construction of Buncombe County Public Service Training Facility

Classroom Building

• Renovations at the College’s Enka site

• Campus Sidewalks, Parking Lots and Signage

• Purchase and renovation of 93 Victoria Road

• Renovation of Rhododendron Building

• Renovation of Elm Building

• Renovation of Coman Student Activity Center

Sales Tax Projects

Vision,Mission, Values

Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office







Entrepreneurial Development Foundation and Entrepreneurial InstituteA-B Tech Community College created an Educational and Entrepreneurial Development Foundation

to grow businesses and create jobs in the region by enhancing and promoting existing entrepreneurial

support activities of the College and other community groups.

According to Marilyn McDonald, the Foundation’s Executive Director, the Foundation is one of

a few in community colleges across the nation that focuses on entrepreneurship. “We are taking an

innovative approach. As funds from the state diminish, the College will be prepared for the long-term by

investing in great ideas and supporting the creation of new companies in Western North Carolina.”

The first major initiative of the Foundation is Blazemark Labs, LLC, a mentorship driven, 12-week

accelerator program for companies ready for the seed stage. Blazemark will accept a cohort of 10

companies to participate in the intensive program, which will launch in summer 2013.

Projects in development by the Foundation include a Hacker Space to provide programmers with the

software, equipment, and specialized training to elevate skills in the regional technology workforce and

an Institute for Professional Studies to offer training opportunities for higher-level certifications.

Job BoardA-B Tech launched a job-posting website to help area employers

fill vacancies and the area’s residents find jobs.

Job Board supports employers in area counties by providing free

listings accessible to job seekers 24 hours a day, seven days a

week. Users create an account with Job Board via the A-B Tech

website and apply for jobs or post job openings.

New Initiatives

Sales Tax Projects

“I knew A-B Tech would give me a solid foundation

for any career I chose.”

Steve green, A-B Tech graduate

MadisonYancey

McDowellBuncombe

Henderson

Haywood

MadisonYancey

McDowellBuncombe

Henderson

Haywood

Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive

Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information

Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal

Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics

Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare

Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in

Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile

A-B Tech Community College was one of 16 community colleges in the

state to be recognized for exceptional performance for the 2010-11

school year by the North Carolina Community College System.

The NC Community College System evaluates the performance of

each of its 58 colleges in seven core areas. To obtain Exceptional

status, colleges must meet or exceed all standards. Their students

must also meet or exceed the performance rates of native UNC system

students and achieve at least a 70 percent first-time passing rate on

all state licensure and certification exams.

A-B Tech students had the second-highest passing rates in the state

on licensing and certification exams, at 95 percent.

Skills Gap Symposium

As part of its efforts to boost the area’s economic development, the College hosted a Skills Gap

Symposium to gather information from area employers on the skills they need in their workplace. The

event was co-sponsored by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Development

Coalition of Asheville-Buncombe County and UNC Asheville.

Nearly 100 employers gathered at the Haynes Center at A-B Tech’s Enka site to identify skills gaps and

discuss how to increase their pool of qualified applicants. During the event, employers identified basic soft

skills as a lacking ability in many applicants, and cited the need for applicants who understand attendance,

good quality, a basic understanding of economics, along with problem-solving skills.

Exceptional Rating

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it weren’t for A-B Tech.”

Daniel gorman, A-B Tech graduate, Best young Chef in World 2012

Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive

Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information

Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal

Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics

Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare

Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in

Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile

“I actually got a lot, not just welding experience,

but life experience. My instructors gave me a career, not just a job to go to but something

I am proud to be doing.”

evins Snipes, A-B Tech graduate

Outreach to Students and BusinessesA-B Tech has a strategic and intentional focus on enrollment management and a student outreach plan

aligned with the College mission and strategic objectives.

It includes the Student Services division incorporating the Career Pathways Program, a Diversity Recruiter

position, five Recruiters/High School Liaisons and Director working as a team.

Because the biggest obstacle to college completion for many students is a lack of financial resources,

a focus on expanded financial aid enrollment scholarship opportunities and better information about

financial aid is available to promote successful recruitment and retention of a diverse student body.

Recruiters work in a coordinated effort to attend GED classes to meet with students on an individual

basis to encourage them to proceed with credit classes in curriculum programs.

A-B Tech has strengthened its Economic and Workforce Development program by adding resources to

expand its outreach efforts to include all sizes of businesses.

“The benefit is businesses are able to receive the training they need at a

convenient time and in a convenient format. We are able to address the needs

of smaller businesses the same way we always did for the larger industries,”

said Cynthia Hamilton, Director of Economic and Workforce Development.

A-B Tech offers training either at the College or on-site at the business in

computer skills, safety classes, leadership, customer service and industry-

specific training. The intent is to support a larger variety of industries including

health care, hospitality, government, manufacturing, general business and the

burgeoning craft beverage industry.

Highlights

Skills Gap Symposium

Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime

Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical

Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality


Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile

Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-

Age Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing/Desktop Publishing

“A-B Tech prepared me for a new career

in technology.”

lee Hunnicutt, iT Support,

mcguire, Wood & Bissette, P.A.

New Website and LogoThe College launched a redesigned website to enable various segments of the population to easily

navigate to the areas specifically needed. By creating sections for current, future and

continuing education students, as well as for the business community, alumni and friends

and faculty and staff, website users are able to quickly steer through the clean design to

pinpoint the pertinent information.

The words Community College were added to A-B Tech’s logo to help people better

understand the comprehensive nature of the college.

A-B Tech was a pilot college for the North Carolina Community College System

to implement the redesign of Developmental Math (DMA).

Through the use of their creative strengths, the full-time faculty uses active learning strategies coupled

with work force/On Course language to fully engage developmental students.

From the input of the professional advisors in Student Services to the faculty in Arts and Science, the

DMA modules have grown to accommodate a variety of scheduling options. A-B Tech offers the modules

in two-week, three-week, and traditional four-week formats depending on the semester a student enrolls

in a DMA module.

The numbers from the first implementation show that of the 555 students enrolled in the DMA modules,

88.6% successfully completed the modules. The numbers from fall 2012 show that A-B Tech served 1,791

developmental students with an 85% success rate.

Each redesigned course will enhance the Completion Agenda and promote the success of students

across the curriculum at A-B Tech. Each course is supported through an online homework management

system and all course materials are supported through the College’s online learning platform, Moodle.

DevelopmentalMath Redesign

Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime

Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical

Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality


Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile

Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-

Age Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing/Desktop Publishing

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Strategic PlanThe College implemented a strategic plan with priorities to improve

A-B Tech for students, employees and the community. Priorities

include creating the necessary technology infrastructure that

supports both students and the community, and strengthening

community relationships through marketing that promotes the range

of programs, services and events available.

Highlights

A-B Tech Community College reopened the Hemlock Building on the Asheville campus after

closing it due to lead contamination from the first-floor firing range. The building previously

housed A-B Tech’s Emergency Services Academy and other Allied Health and Public Service

Education programs.

The building was cleaned from top to bottom and the HVAC systems, floors, ceilings and

paint were replaced. Community Enrichment, GED, Human Resources Development, English

as a Second Language and Compensatory Education, which were located in the Pines/

Madonna Building, relocated to the Hemlock Building and started classes in October 2012.

Hemlock Reopening

“I am able to speak to experts in different subjects like legal, business licenses, tax numbers or anything I would need to know to

start a business.”

Colleen laroe, owner, make it with yarn

Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems

Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office






The current economy has presented challenges for many persons

in the workforce of Western North Carolina. By honoring its mission statement,

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College has positioned itself to be a major

resource for change and success in the job market. The College focuses on retraining

those individuals without jobs, offering a quality education designed for entry or re-entry

into the workforce or transfer to a senior institution – while providing both academic and

personal support, financial aid and scholarships to those wanting to better their futures.

Working hand in hand with the College, the Foundation Board is committed to serving

the needs of the students through philanthropic endeavors. Diverse in careers and

interests, the Board is unified by both passion and desire to partner with the College by

assisting the financially disadvantaged, through scholarships, and by funding mini-grants

for the faculty.

Two hundred fifty scholarships valued at $241,753 were awarded to A-B Tech students

for the 2011-2012 school year.

It is to the credit and vision of the faculty and administration that programs and courses

are designed to prepare graduates for employment opportunities. The highly trained

and specialized professionals who have graduated from A-B Tech’s Allied Health

programs are significant in number and an integral part of WNC’s award-winning medical community.

Many of the local food and beverage industries depend on a supply of qualified graduates from

A-B Tech’s nationally acclaimed Culinary Arts programs. In addition, the Small Business Center at

Enka provides entrepreneurial development designed to build a strong foundation for long-term

sustainability and growth of companies.

College courses are designed to dovetail with the needs of local and regional businesses.

A-B Tech continues to be a successful catalyst for changing lives, creating jobs and supplying

graduates to the workforce.

The Foundation Board members are proud of the alliance with the College and will enthusiastically

continue in partnership to provide for those in need of a quality education and a viable livelihood.

Kay Crews,Board Chair

Two hundred fifty scholarships valued at $241,753 were awarded to A-B Tech students for the 2011-2012 school year.

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Board of Directors Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation, Inc. CHAIR: KAy CREWS* VICE CHAIR: JOHN ELLIS*

K. Ray Bailey

Joe Brumit

Tracy Buchanan

Dr. Sandra Byrd*

Dr. Hank Dunn*

Jack R. Ferguson

Darryl Hart

Richard B. Hurley*

Mike Kryzanek*

Thomas Maher

Scott McKinney*

Nancy B. Miller

Mary Ann Rice

Bob Roberts

Robby Russell*

Dr. Lary Schulhof*

Steven W. Sizemore

Ann Skoglund

Ray Spells

Nancy Thompson

John G. Winkenwerder

David Wyatt

Pat Wood

Chris young

*Executive Committee

Distributions for Scholarships $241,753 25%

Distributions for Program Support 131,284 13%

Operating Expenses 99,096 10%

Grant Expenditures 329,384 34%

Special Referendum Support 177,379 18%

ToTal ExpEnSES $978,896 100%

Contributions $647,870 69%

Grant Reimbursements 316,568 34%

Investment Income (25,261) -3%

ToTal REvEnUE & SUppoRT $939,177 100%

nET aSSETS 07/01/2011 $7,677,370

nET aSSETS 06/30/2012 $7,637,650

2012 Foundation Budget

Foundation

“At A-B Tech, I learned how to move our

company forward,”

Julie Herren, Vice President,

Precision Products of Asheville

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Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems

A-B Tech students Tiffany McDowell and Jeremy Jackson are the first recipients of the 100 Men and

Women Minority Scholarship awarded through the College’s Foundation.

Established by Samuel Abdul-Allah and Johnnie Grant, the scholarship provided two $1,000

scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year. Additional funds were contributed by community

members who wanted to provide educational opportunities for African-American students enrolled

in curriculum programs at A-B Tech.

Abdul-Allah was inspired to start the scholarship

after listening to a radio show discussing the

disparity in jobs, quality of life and education

between African-Americans and Caucasians. “We

needed to get something done rather than talk

about it. We set up the scholarship to close that

gap,” he said. “We were told about students

already here (at A-B Tech) that needed the help.”

McDowell enrolled in the Dental Hygiene degree

program after graduating with her diploma in Dental

Assisting this past May. As part of her education,

she works at the A-B Tech Dental Clinic, which

is celebrating its 40th year of providing low-cost

dental care.

“As part of a dental health care team, I plan to

provide the community with exceptional patient care

and patient education. I would also like to take part

in volunteer opportunities within the community

when they present themselves,” McDowell said.

Jackson is enrolled in the College Transfer program,

plans to graduate in May 2013, and then enroll in a four-year college to pursue a bachelor’s degree in

exercise psychology. He is also an active member of the Minority Student Leadership Academy at A-B

Tech and volunteers with the Developing Future Male Leaders program, where he mentors elementary

school-age children.

“I like to motivate and inspire youth. youth are the heart of the community, so I plan to encourage them

to get a superior education. I want to ensure our youth remain in school, graduate, and enroll in college.

My aim is to mentor future generations,” Jackson said.

100 Men and WomenMinority Scholarship

From Left to right: Jeremy Jackson, Samuel Abdul-Allah, Tiffany McDowell

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Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems

Guests at the second annual April in Asheville gala

spent a fun-filled evening enjoying the Culinary Arts

and Hospitality Management’s take on a “Picnic on

the Parkway.”

Proceeds from this event provide scholarships for A-B

Tech students. Funding for college can be a deciding

factor in determining if students can continue with their

education to make a better life for themselves and

their families, or if they can re-enter the workforce and

contribute to the local economy.

A portion of the proceeds also goes to support the

amazing work of our nationally-recognized Culinary Arts

and Hospitality Management programs.

Thank you to all the local businesses, community

volunteers, staff, faculty and students who contributed

to the success of this event.

iSlAND SPoNSoRSGrove Park Inn Resort

and SpaBlue Ridge X-RayMission HealthRicoh USA

FRieND SPoNSoRSAloft Asheville DowntownAsheville ElevatorClean EnvironmentsCurate bar de tapasHomeTrust BankMountain Environmental

ServicesRent-All

iN KiND SPoNSoRS/DoNATioNSAsheville Hot Air BalloonAsheville’s Fun DepotAsheville Radio GroupBellagio Art to WearBlue Ridge Food VenturesBouchonBudweiser AshevilleBrinda CaldwellChimney Rock at Chimney

Rock State ParkCorner KitchenDiamond Brand OutfittersFowler Farm Sporting Clays

and Game Preserve

Friends of the WNC Nature Center

Grand Bohemian HotelGrove Park Inn Resort

and SpaKaren DonatelliLobster TrapNantahala Outdoor CenterNew Morning GalleryRezazRuth’s Chris SteakhouseShoji Spa and LodgeLaura SumerbillTraviniaTroy & Sons DistilleryWarren Wilson College Farm

FouNDATioN STAFF CooRDiNAToRS Sana EfirdSusan Haldane

CuliNARy ARTS AND HoSPiTAliTy CooRDiNAToRSScott AdamsBronwen McCormickWalter RapetskiSheila TillmanFaculty and students of

the Culinary Arts and Hospitality programs

April in Asheville

Foundation

Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer

Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice

Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems

Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS

Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture

Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical

Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-

“Thank you” seems inadequate to express my gratitude in being a recipient of the Lavender Fund Scholarship. I am honored and humbled. This award is an extraordinary gift to me and my daughter. She and I started “school” together, me at A-B Tech

and [she] in Head Start at Asheville City Preschool. I am thrilled to be able to set an educational example for her. This award gets me one step closer to my goal of graduation. I will be the first woman in my family to earn a college degree. Thank you for believing in me and trusting me with this gift.

This [Lavender Fund] scholarship is important to me because I am a single mother of three and financially it is difficult for me to attend school and still be able to provide for my family. This has given me the opportunity to show them that education is the key and

no matter what age you are it is never too late to pursue a career. Words cannot express how appreciative I am of receiving this scholarship.

Major: Cosmetology Scholarship: Wells Fargo Project New FuturesI was in the restaurant business for many years achieving sommelier certifications and running the second largest wine list in North and South Carolina. I loved what I was doing, but it did not afford me much time with my three daughters. The restaurant where I was working was officially closed in May 2011. I searched for another position, but could not find one in which I would still be accessible to my daughters, and each position I did find all came with a substantial cut in pay. As a single mother I had to make a decision to return to school which has been a little scary, but has helped my family considerably. I enrolled in the cosmetology program at A-B Tech, which I began in the fall of 2011. At the moment, I am considering school my career and devoting the time necessary to learn everything I can from this experience.

My short term academic goals are to complete the cosmetology program with an associate’s degree and maintain my current GPA of 4.0. I want to continue my education after graduation in an effort to feed my love and knowledge of the field. I also want to build relationships with my clients, while building a dependable clientele for myself. I hope to eventually have a successful business of my own. I also

hope that through my being more available to my daughters, that I will be able to support them in their journeys to success.

Another dream of mine has been to assist Main Stay with their program to find jobs for single mothers. I have made donations and volunteered with them in the past, but it would be wonderful to be able to provide more than a suit for a job interview. Sometimes a haircut can boost someone’s confidence where words cannot.

April Wilson

Quotes of Appreciation – Lavender Fund Scholarship Students 2012-13

Rachelle Sorensen-Cox Michelle Howard

Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer

Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and Crime Scenes ª Criminal Justice

Technology ª Criminal Justice Administration and Management ª Culinary Arts ª Cybercrime Technology ª Dental Assisting ª Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems

Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS

Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture

Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical

Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-

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Major: Associates Degree Nursing Scholarship: Madison County FundI have a five year old daughter that I have had sole custody of since she was born. I have never received any child support. My last job was at Meadowbrook Family Care Home where I worked as a live-in caregiver/supervisor for three and a half years. Prior to that, I worked at MAHEC Family Health Center for seven years as a Business Office Specialist. I am trying to improve our lives by going back to school.

My short term goal is to complete each semester of the Associate Degree Nursing program with the highest grades possible. I hope to continue to achieve a 4.0 GPA. My long term career goal, after I graduate from A-B Tech, is to find full time employment as a nurse while continuing my education to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Once I am established in my career, in five to 10 years, I plan to volunteer not only as a nurse but in other ways as well to help my community such as homeless shelters, and through my church as it is deeply involved in community outreach. I also plan to volunteer where I can be used for disaster and mission trips, not only in the United States, but outside of the country as well.

Jill Heim

April Wilson

Quotes of Appreciation – Lavender Fund Scholarship Students 2012-13

Major: College Transfer (Associate Degree Science) Scholarship: Shapiro-Green Endowed Scholarship

I am currently employed at the yWCA of Asheville as a lifeguard, a swim instructor assistant, and a gym attendant. I work roughly 21 hours per week. I absolutely love what I do. Before employment at the yWCA, I worked for the U.S. Forest Service as a lifeguard at Sliding Rock for a full summer.

My short term goals are to graduate from A-B Tech with an Associate of Science. I plan to transfer to Appalachian State University where I will major in exercise science and minor in nutrition. While I am still enrolled in A-B Tech, I also plan to become a certified personal trainer and a fitness counselor.

My long term goals are to join the health division of the Air Force with a solid foundation in physiology and well-balanced nutrition. I would like to improve our nation’s defense by advising about the best possible healthy lifestyles. I plan to spend several summers with the National Outdoor Leadership School and gain the certifications to teach backpacking skills, wilderness first-aid courses, and careful use of the environment. My greatest dream is to help improve the health of our nation and environmental resourcefulness.

With the knowledge I will gain by continuing my education in exercise and nutrition, I strongly desire to improve our community’s health statistics. Especially for women, I think it is important for people to know that they are strong, capable, and beautiful. I truly believe that a happy, healthy body is one of the first steps in creating a happy, loving community.

Jazmin Harrell

Foundation

Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics

Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial

Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical

Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy

Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding

Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network

Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction

2012 K. Ray Bailey Invitational Golf Classic The K. Ray Bailey Invitational Golf Classic is held annually in early June at the Mount Mitchell Golf Club.

For the past nine years, the proceeds of this tournament provided scholarships to A-B Tech students

creating vital educational and professional opportunities that may have otherwise been out of reach.

CouRSe SPoNSoRSSSC Service Solutions

golD SPoNSoRSBowers, Ellis & Watson Architects

Mission Health System

SilVeR SPoNSoRMechanical Systems & Services

BRoNze SPoNSoRSA-B Emblem

Arby’s

Bank of America

Campbell Shatley, PLLC

CarePartners Health Services

Golden Ray Foods Services, Inc.

Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites

Holston Gases

Insurance Service of Asheville

J. Jackson Teague, III, DDS, PA

Learning Environments

Padgett & Freeman

Title Company of NC

Wells Fargo

Williams Family Dentistry

WRESA

TeAmSArby’s

Bank of America

Bowers, Ellis & Watson Architects

Campbell Shatley, PLLC

CarePartners Health Services

Clean Environments

Dixon Hughes Goodman PLLC

Fairway Divas

First Citizens Bank

GMIA Team

Golden Ray Food Service

Homewood Suites/Hampton Inn & Suites

Hart Funeral Service

M.B. Haynes Corporation/ Biltmore Oil

Holston Gases

Learning Environments

McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A./WCI

Mechanical Systems & Services

Merrill Lynch/Jerry Keller

Mid South Forms

Mills Manufacturing


Padgett & Freeman

PSNC Energy/Wachovia Wells Fargo

Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company

SSC Service Solutions

J. Jackson Teague, III, DDS, PA

TD Bank

Title Company of NC

Tyco Valves & Controls, Black Mountain

Wells Fargo

Western Regional Education Service Alliance (WRESA)

Williams Family Dentistry

Thank you to all the local businesses, community volunteers, staff and faculty who helped to make the tournament a success.

Dental Hygiene ª Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology ª Digital Media Technology ª Early Childhood ª Electrical Systems Technology ª Electronics Engineering Technology ª Emergency Medical Science ª Entrepreneurship ª Essential Police Operations ª Esthetics

Technology ª Fire Protection Technology ª Foodservice Technology ª General Occupational Technology ª GIS Fundamentals ª Healthcare Business Informatics ª Hospitality Management ª Human Resources Management ª Human Services Technology ª Industrial

Mechatronics ª Industrial Systems Technology ª Information Systems Security ª Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical

Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy

Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding

Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network

Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction

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Hole SPoNSoRSApple Tree Honda

BMW of Asheville

Clean Environments

Colonial Life

David Gantt Law Office

Dixon Hughes Goodman, PLLC

Eaton Corporation

Emory Electric, Inc.

Fairway Divas

First Citizens Bank

Forest Commercial Bank

Friday Services, Inc.

Alice & Bill Hart

Hart Funeral Service

HomeTrust Bank

Inform Systems Data Documents

Jacob Holm

M.B. Haynes Corporation/ Biltmore Oil

McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A./WCI

Merrill Lynch/Jerry Keller

Mid South Forms

Office Environments

Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore, PA


PSNC Energy/Wachovia Wells Fargo

Roberts & Stevens

Smith Drayline

Snyder Paper

Southeastern Container

TD Bank

The Van Winkle Law Firm

Tyco Valves & Controls, Black Mountain

RegiSTRATioN DeSK SPoNSoRBMW of Asheville

iN-KiND SPoNSoRS A-B Emblem

Arby’s

Bank of America

Country Club of Asheville

Etowah Valley Golf Course

Golden Ray Food Services

Grove Park Inn Golf Course

Kenmure Golf Club

Maggie Valley Country Club

McGuire, Wood & Bissette, P.A.

T.A. Miller & C.J. Reece


Mount Mitchell Golf Club

Musgrove Mill Golf Club

Old North State Golf Club


Rental Uniform Service

Share Corporation

PlANNiNg CommiTTee Mike Ray, Chair

K. Ray Bailey

Lou Bissette

John Ellis

Steve Jones

Anita Metcalf

Ken O’Connor

Judy Ray

Lary Schulhof

Carol Stanford

David White

John Winkenwerder

Chris young

FouNDATioN STAFF CooRDiNAToRS Sana Efird

Susan Haldane

Chris McGuire

Mark Newman

Foundation

Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical

Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age

Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating

and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer

Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and

Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer

Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and

SCHolARS CiRCle ($3,000-$5,999)

AnonymousKenneth and Glenda

CahillDr. H.D. and Kay CrewsDr. Don Locke Asheville Independent

Restaurant Association Bowers, Ellis and Watson,

Architects, P.A.CareFusionThe Harry F. and Elaine

Chaddick FoundationConfrérie de la Chaîne

des Rôtisseurs Foundation

Mechanical Systems and Services

Mission Health Care Foundation

Progress Energy Service Company, LLC

Womansong of Asheville, Inc.

CiRCle oF exCelleNCe ($1,000-$2,999)

AnonymousJoe and Janice BrumitDr. Connie BucknerJohn Cecil Dr. Rock DoddridgeDr. Hank and Darlene

DunnMelissa Fender Thomas and Kay FingerJoseph Fox Hamilton Gregory Dr. Roger and Anita

MetcalfKen O’Connor Manuel Ovies Dr. Ron and Lori PaulusScott and Sandra

Petrucha

Dr. Lucian and Mary Ann Rice

Dr. Lary and Jan SchulhofDrs. Joseph and Beverly

SgroPamela Silvers Clinton Smoke Raymond Spells, Jr.Dr. James J. Teague, IIIChristiana Tugman Ted and Terry Van DuynJohn and Cynthia

WinkenwerderDavid and Willa WyattA-B Tech Biology

DepartmentAT&T North Carolina Campbell Shatley, PLLCCandler Lions ClubClean Environments of

Asheville, Inc.Eblen Charities Walnut

Cove Members Association

Friends of NCVMA Foundation, Inc.

Hampton Inn/Homewood Suites of Asheville

Holston GasesHomeTrust BankInsurance Service of

Asheville, Inc.Labyrinth Learning, Inc.Learning Environments,

Inc.Lowe’s Buchan Club, Inc.Meritor, Inc.Mission HospitalPadgett and Freeman

Architects, PAPepsi-Cola Bottling

Company of Hickory, NC, Inc.

Progress EnergyRicoh USARuth’s Chris Steak House

– Biltmore

Taylor & Murphy Construction Co., Inc.

The Grove Park Inn Resort & Spa

The Lewis Institute, Inc.Tyco Valves & ControlsUpper Hominy Volunteer

Fire & Rescue Department

W. P. Hickman CompanyWestern North Carolina

Culinary AssociationWilliams Family DentistryWRESA

CiRCle oF KNoWleDge ($500-$999)

Thomas and Joan Alexander

Dr. Marvin and Judy Brauer

Dr. Sandra and Jones Pharr Byrd

Charles Clemons Mayme Crowell Scott Donald and Maggie

CarnevaleCurry First Charles Frederick Steve and Jean Wall

GreeneJonathan Greene William and Alice Hart, Jr.Robin Keith Craig Madison Kay Manley Dr. Glenn and Nancy

MillerElizabeth Nealon Max Queen Kristie Quinn Anne Roberson RoysterJohn and Leigh RuhlM. Jean Stines Paul Richards and

Lisa Szymanski-Richards

Shaun Tate John and Nancy

ThompsonBill and Lynn Wells A-B Tech Cosmetology

StudentsA-B Tech Green Power

Campus ClubA-B Tech Hospitality

Education StudentsACF Charlotte ChapterAloft Downtown AshevilleAsheville Contracting Co.,

Inc.Asheville Elevator Co.,

Inc.Asheville Savings BankBaking and Pastry Arts

Club of Central Piedmont Community College

Carolina High Country Section 1103 of the American Society for Quality Education Endowment Fund

Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP

Eaton ElectricalFirst Citizens Bank and

Trust CompanyHart Funeral Service, Inc.Heirloom Hospitality

Group, LLCMerrill LynchMidSouth Forms and

SuppliesMills Family Foundation,

Inc.Mountain Environmental

Services, Inc.NC Association of

Veterinary TechniciansNorth Buncombe ECA

HomemakersPSNC EnergyRent All, Inc.

2011-2012Charitable Contributions

THANK YOU to Our Generous Donors!

PReSiDeNT’S CiRCle ($100,000+)Anonymous

TRuSTeeS CiRCle ($50,000-$99,999)Wells Fargo BankWomen for Women

FouNDATioN CiRCle ($25,000-$49,999)CarePartners FoundationThe Janirve FoundationSisters of Mercy of NC

Foundation, Inc.

DeAN’S CiRCle ($15,000-$24,999)AnonymousDr. John C. Bernhardt, Jr.Jack and Carolyn FergusonCharlene HemmeBradley JonesSSC Service Solutions

HoNoRS CiRCle ($6,000-$14,999)Patricia C. FreemanThomas and Nancy MaherDr. William Sabo Edward and Irma Sadler Asheville Radio GroupBank of AmericaBlue Ridge X-RayChildren’s Welfare LeagueThe GEM FundState Employees’ Credit

Union Foundation

Landscape Architecture Drafting ª Leadership in Hospitality ª Manicuring/Nail Technology ª Marketing and Retailing ª Mechanical Engineering Technology ª Medical Assisting ª Medical Laboratory Technology ª Medical Office Administration ª Medical Sonography ª Medical

Transcription ª Mobile Development ª Mobile Web Application Developer ª Networking Technology ª Nursing ª Office Administration ª Office Management ª Pharmacy Technology ª Phlebotomy State ª Practical Nursing ª Radiography ª Science ª School-Age

Education ª Surgical Technology ª Surgical Technology ª Sustainability Technology ª Therapeutic Massage ª Veterinary Medical Technology ª Web Technologies ª Welding Technology ª Word Processing and Desktop Publishing ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating

and Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer

Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Accounting ª Air Conditioning, Heating and

Refrigeration Technology ª Architectural Drafting ª Arts ª Automotive Systems Technology ª Baking and Pastry Arts ª Basic Law Enforcement Training ª Basic Network Administration ª Business Administration ª Career Promise Pathways ª College Transfer

Pathway ª Computer Engineering Technology ª Computer Information Technology ª Computer Integrated Machining Technology ª Computer-Aided Drafting Technology ª Construction Management Technology ª Cosmetology ª Courts and the Law ª Criminal Investigations and

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FoundationTD BankThe Title CompanyWells Fargo Foundation

AmBASSADoRS CiRCle ($250-$499)

Anonymous

Marlene Anderson RodenK. Ray and Glenda BaileyKevin and Angela BeattieRichard Allen BenfieldLarry Boyd Caroline Brigmon Tracy and Scott BuchananAngela Calhoun Chastity Case Jeffrey W. Cawley Mona Cornwell Joan Crowell MarshallWilliam J. Curtin, IIIKathryn Daughton Ronald Deal Dorian Dehnel Martha Dickens Scott Douglas Eugene Edwards David Edwards and Helen

WickhamSana P. Efird Carol Fleming Arnold and Bernice GreenDouglas and Jean HaldaneDr. Deborah HarmonJudith Harris William Hoglen David Holcombe Rebecca Howell Rev. Ivory E. Hunter, Jr.Richard Hurley Charles and Sharon KillianDr. Dennis King Michael Kryzanek Robert Lanning Carol Little Raymond McClintonMarilyn McDonald Camille Metcalf Sue H. Olesiuk Philip PaxtonBruce and Carol PetersonSidney Powell Kelly Randolph Robby Russell Fred and Jacquelyn SimmsM.L. and Sara Smith

Amanda Soule Dr. Beth Stewart Daniel Stokoe Andrew and Holly StraussJames Sullivan Jennifer Taylor Paul and Mary Anne WarlickKaye Waugh Laura Webb Dr. David White Shelley White John Witherspoon Pat and Hubie WoodAsheville Eye AssociatesAsheville Radio GroupBiltmore Oil Company, Inc.BMW of AshevilleDavid Gantt Law OfficeFairway DivasGrove Park Inn Resort

& SpaMB HaynesMcGuire, Wood & Bissette,

P.A.NC Association of Electrical

Contractors FundSouthern Appalachian Radio

Museum, Inc.WCI, Inc.Woy Family Charitable

Gift Fund

FRieNDS ($1-$249)

Anonymous Anonymous AnonymousCarol Adams Dr. Steven Adams Inez Alexander James Alexander Dorothy Allman Justine Ambat Ann C. Anderson Lani Anderson Leslie Anderson Christy Andrews Robert and Evelyn AndrewsWilliam and Elizabeth

AnthonyMelissa Aschenbrenneryona Ash Liz Atkinson Spencer and Marion AtwaterNian Avery Chef Eric Backer Elizabeth Bailey

Jonathan Bailey Tamara Baldwin Vanette Baldwin Martha Ball Rex and Evelyn BallardTamala Barnett Alexa Bazley Joelen Bell Eve Bennett Thomas Benoit yousef Benomran Vicki Biggers Spencer Black Shelly Blackburn Robert and Carol BlackwellBob Bolak Dr. Woodson BolingerMr. and Mrs. Thomas BoltonPhyllis Boone Judy Borum John and Judy BoughanBobby Bowens Dr. J. Wilson BowmanLinda Brandt Jonathan Bricker Joseph N. Briggs Thomas Brooks Juanita Brown Laura Brown Willard and Faith BrownJennifer Browning Barnard and Nancy BryantLinda Burke Helen Burrell Lisa Bush Marilee Bush Bennie Byrd Brinda Caldwell Jackie Caldwell Jan Caldwell Erin Cameron C. Barbara CampbellJudy Carver Peter and Lisa CarverGreg Catevenis Brenda Causey Elaine Cave Evelyn Chapman Stewart Chason Ardell and Linda ChatmanThomas and Virgilia ChurchMary Alice Church-SteurerJean Clayton Stanley and Annette CockeDr. Copper Coggins

Dr. Marvin and Miriam ColeLaura Coppedge Sherry Cordell Timothy Cox Bridgett Crawford Evan Todd CreasmanDebbie Cromwell Karma Crouch Joseph Crowell Charles Cummings Vernon Daugherty Calven Davidson Rhonda Davidson Sherry Davidson John Davis Joshua Davis Mark Dehler Richard DeLuca Leah Delvin Michael and Jane DempseyJulia Dennis Gigi Derballa Bonnie Devlin Thomas and Marjorie DevlinSusan Donato Dr. Kathie Doole Veronica Dooly Annie Dowdell Thelbert Dowdy Rebecca Doyle Dr. Kevin Drumm Angela Dunagin-SellersRobert Edgerton James Edmonds Karen Edwards Dr. Robert EldridgeSylvia Eller John Ellis Pamela Ellis Kim England John English Joe and Dorcas EpleyJoyce Evans Lisa Evans Bethany Faber Charles Farmer Chris Fay Matthew Fender Aimee Feste Alma Fisher Brenda Fisher Martha Lee Fisher Christine Fountain Ned Fowler Christian Franklin

Kristen Franklin Belvin Freeman Kenneth and Patricia FrenkeLynne GabaiCharles and Barbara

GardnerRebecca GarlandBruna GaspariniElizabeth GentryLeila Ghannad Barbara GillikinJoan GilmoreRandee Goodstadt-EvansLinda Goodwill Angela Goodwin Kevin Green Sara Gresko Susan Groh Robin Grooms Glenna Gunter Susan Haldane Lisa Hale Christine HalvorsonDavid Hamlett Shirley Spencer HaneyCheryl Harper Mary Harper James Harrell Dan and Tricia HartzogMichele Hathcock Robin Hayes Shari Hayes Dr. Harvey and Jean HaynesJane Headland Dr. Joel and

Margaret HedgecoeElizabeth Hester Beth Hickey Kathy Hipps John HoflandCheryl Holder Lee Holmes Patricia Horlick Dolly Horton Sherian Howard Dr. Richard and Debra

HowellJudith Hoy Carolyn Hughes Tony and Linda HuntsingerMelissa Hyatt

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Amy Johnson C. Lisa Johnson Janice Johnston Frances Jones Michael and Cynthia JusticePatsy Keever Caroline Keller Barry Kempson Peter Kennedy Dr. Robert and Linda KiefferIgor Kirilin Nita Kirkpatrick Kevin Kiser Kevin Knott Peter Kolodich Sun Kondal John R. Kouris Christina Lang Lisa Lankford J. Frank Lattimore Sterling Lawrence Ronald Layne Bill and Heather LeeDr. Philip Leftwich Kathryn Lemieux Lynn Lewis Robert and Linda LewisHelen Linkous Barbara Loeb William Loflin Carl Loftin Joanna Long Sheri Lussier Erika Lytle Carla Maddux Laurie Manley Nancy Markhoff John and Betty MartinJudith Mauney Robert and Lou Ann

McAfoosJudith McDougald Therese McGannonMarcie Annamora McGrath

Lease McIntosh Scott McKinneyDan McLamb and Bonnie

Weyher Jill McNabb Steve Metcalf and Donna

Ball-MetcalfFrank Miceli Kristi Miller Charles Minnich Joyce Moncada Nancy Moore Jerome and Tamma

MoriartyRonald and Anna MorinDr. Sharon and Tim

MorrisseyDr. William and Lee MynattSkye Myrick Gretchen Naff Linda Nelms Nancy Nelson Mark Newman Sandra K. NewmanJames Gregory NewtonEric Noblett Virginia Norton Stephanie O’Brien Todd Oldenburg and Claire

Shipley Joe and Joann OlliffRichard Keith OwensGarnet Pace Nga Pace Lee Pack Phyllis Pack Justin Page Louis and Georgia PanchyMelanie Parham Stephen and Roberta ParisNan Patton Karen Pauly Kari Payne Lowell and Sally PearlmanEllen Perry Sherrye Perry Melinda Peterson W. Bruce and Carol

Peterson

Brenda Phillips Michael Pires and Stephanie

Oguin Margaret Poist Nancy Polansky Bobby and Gail PooreCarolyn Poplett Howard Powell Herman and Diane Prakke Marcell Proctor Karen Pruett Melissa Quinley Sherry Ratzlaff Shirley Ray Debra Reese Marel Rice Don Roberts Robert Roberts Brenda Robinson Carmen Robinson Dr. David Rogers Irene Rosenthall William and Carole RoskindJonathan Ross Carol Rovello Carrie Sanders Robert and Carolyn

Scott, Jr.Linda Seals Newton and Sherry ShieldsMona Shope April Sides Dotty Skeens Ross Sloan Ashly Maag and Jane

Smith Benny Smith Bernard Smith Janice Goffney and Warren

Smith Dr. Myron and Karen SmithSara Smith Mitchel Sorin Jill Sparks Marsha Springs Carol Stanford Diana Steinmetz Ben and Lucy StellaMandy Stone

Ben F. Streets, III Zaneta Summers Michael Sumner Nancy Sumner George Sutton Charles Swendsen Donna Taylor Dr. Robert Taylor Carol Thigpen Sheila Tillman Elizabeth Tindall Kathy Toler Jeffrey Tollison Scott Tomkins Sharon Trammel Paula Trilling Nancy Troxler John and Angela TuckerDonna Turner Phyllis Utley David Van Kleeck Ralph Van Praag Phyllis Boyd VanhoyBrian Vaughn Heather Vaughn William and Mary WaddellAnn Wait David Walker Charles Wallin Tammy Ward Robert and Sylvia WarrenBecky Watkins Valerie Watts Belinda Webb Linda Wells Tamara Wells Norman West Buddy and Mary WhelessAlfred and Shirley

WhitesidesJohn Wiener Robin Wiggins Vera Williams Brian Willis Melissa Wilson Glenda Wolfe Billy Woody Monique Worley

Louis and Nancy WrightRobert and Mary Brent

WrightTraci Wright Lisa york Laurel young Marjorie young Porscha yount Lisa Zanzig A-B Tech Massage Therapy

StudentsApple Tree HondaColonial Life InsuranceCranfill, Sumner & Hartzog,

LLPCulinary Competition

DonationsEmory Electric, Inc.Forest Commercial BankFriday Services Inc.Gould Killian CPA Group,

PAGreat Beginnings Pediatric

and Adolescent Dental Specialists

Harvest Temple Church of God in Christ

Inform Systems Data Documents, Inc.

Jacob Holm Industries Inc.Law Firm of Roberts &

Stevens, P.A.Lucy AnneOffice Environments of

Asheville, Inc.Patla, Straus, Robinson &

Moore, PAPPC Converting LLCSmith Dray Line and

StorageSoutheastern Container, Inc.Southern SolutionsThe Iris and Durward

Everett Endowment FundThe Raleigh Jaycees

Community Impact Fund, Inc.

The UPS Store #3801Wholesale Glass and

Mirror Co

340 Victoria RoadAsheville, NC 28801 828-254-1921

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