oakton educational foundation annual report

OA K TO N ED UC AT ION A L FO U ND AT IO N
A NN UA L REPO RT
July 2014 - June 2015
LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTS
T
he past year was marked by an unforgettable beginning and
a touching farewell. From the grand opening and dedication of the
Margaret Burke Lee Science and Health Careers Center to Peg Lee’s
bittersweet retirement after twenty years of providing exceptional
leadership to the College. It was a year that inspired us to reflect on
legacies and the promise of a bright future.
In thinking about legacy within the context of Oakton, we came to
a holistic definition that is grounded on one’s commitment to a cause
greater than their own. Legacies are created through meaningful, lasting, and energizing contributions to our community. Oakton is fortunate
enough to have been impacted by the remarkable generosity of our
many donors, and to them we say: your legacy is the foundation on
which our College has been built and will continue to grow.
It is with our deepest gratitude that we acknowledge the support of
732 donors who contributed $600,022 to the Educational Foundation
in the past year. As you will see on the pages of this Annual Report, our
collective vision, combined with your generosity, allowed us to award
$492,088 in scholarships to 287 students and $210,000 in grants to 28
college-wide projects and programs. You have helped us build a College
that is admired nationwide for its creative approaches to teaching and
learning.
As we look to the future, we recognize that growth and change are
constants at Oakton as we respond to the new opportunities and
financial pressures surrounding community colleges. We see the
College entering a dynamic new phase in which fundraising will become ever more integrated into our core structure and mission.
We look forward to continuing our work with you by our side, creating
a lasting, positive, and renewable impact on future generations of
Oakton students and on the future of our community.
Joianne L. Smith, President, Oakton Community College
Howard S. Singer, President, Educational Foundation Board of Directors
ENHANCED LEARNING
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Robert Cabana (center), director
of NASA's John F. Kennedy
Space Center, poses with the
Oakton student team who won
Honorable Mention for the Best
System Engineering Paper Award
at the NASA Robotics Mining
Competition.
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ach year, the Oakton Educational Foundation awards grants to faculty
and staff that enable them to enhance and improve Oakton Community
College’s programs and campuses. In the past year, the Educational
Foundation awarded over $210,000 for 28 projects that include:
NASA’s Robotics Contest was helped to an 8th place finish and
Honorable Mention for the Best System Engineering Paper Award at the
Sixth Annual NASA Robotics Mining Competition in May 2015 thanks to a $7,500 grant from
the Educational Foundation. A team of Oakton
students designed and built a remote-controlled
robot that could successfully navigate and mine
rocks on a simulated Martian surface within a
10-minute timeframe. Oakton’s team was one
of 49 colleges and universities—and one of only
three community colleges in the country—
invited to compete in this prestigious contest.
Undergraduate Research Support received a $16,400 grant
for summer research internships. Internship sites included Loyola
Medical Center where students researched an autoimmune disease
affecting skin pigmentation, the University of Illinois’ Department of
Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmacognosy where students identified
cancer-related drug candidates, and the Chicago Botanic Gardens where
students helped save the threatened Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchid. These
experiences allow students to gain practical knowledge of laboratory
procedures, techniques, and organizational skills in the field of research.
Emerging Leaders Program received $13,500 in grant funds to foster
student leadership. In the past year, 51 students developed leadership
skills and a personal plan for success that helped them to interact with
others in a team environment on group projects. Often these students
become active in college life, emerging as chairs of student clubs,
Oakton ambassadors, members of student government, and even as
student representatives on the Board of Trustees.
Health Information Technology (HIT) received a $6,022 grant to purchase 11 iPads to replicate mobile technology in the workplace. Students
will have access to a portable database of thousands of infectious disease
conditions and disorders as part of their classroom assignments in disease
classification. The iPads will also foster information exchanges during
students’ internships to help them create problem lists and support clinical decision-making.
Various departments were awarded funds to host
speakers, authors, activists, and other experts at events
open to students and the public. The Chicago Writers’
Series brought poets Quraysh Ali Lansana, Christopher
Stewart, and Ladan Osman (right), and author/activist
Susan Nussbaum. The Wellness Committee presented
an array of wellness experts who spoke about health
and wellbeing, lifestyle, and nutritional choices. The Women’s and
Gender Studies Program hosted “Who’s Afraid of Feminism?” featuring
noted media critic and blogger Anita Sarkeesian and feminist activist
Veronica Arreola. The Foundation also sponsored last April’s Creating
Justice Symposium, with guest speakers Chicago playwright and leader
of disability culture Mike Ervin, artist and community facilitator Faheem
Majeed, and political-art curator of “Chicagoaxaca” Ivan Arenas.
The Educational Foundation thanks the many individuals, corporations,
and organizations who have helped Oakton achieve the highest possible
standards of quality in higher education.
EXEMPLARY TEACHING
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t the beginning of each academic year, Oakton employees come
together at the All-College Breakfast in celebration of the tireless work
by faculty and staff in advancing student success. At this kick-off event, a
faculty and an adjunct faculty member join the list of acclaimed professors
who have been awarded the Ray Hartstein Awards for Excellence in
Teaching, and each awardee receives a $1,000 grant from the Foundation.
Paul Gulezian, assistant professor of biology and environmental science,
and Peter Sigiols, accounting lecturer, were the 2015 honorees.
Assistant Professor Paul Gulezian joined the College in 2012, specializing in organismal biology, population ecology, and community ecology.
Gulezian earned a doctorate from the University of Illinois in Chicago, and
has published several papers on environmental concerns. His passion
for these subjects and commitment to students extends far beyond the
classroom. He continues to inspire discovery, growth, and synthesis as
students learn about themselves and the natural world around them.
Peter Sigiols began teaching at the College part time in 2013. He
attended Loyola University of Chicago, where he received both a bachelor’s
and master’s degree. In addition, he earned a juris doctor degree from the
John Marshall Law School and his doctorate degree in business administration from Argosy University. Sigiols believes his primary role as an
instructor is to create interactions which foster interest and understanding for individual students. His disciplined work ethic and profound respect
for students truly manifests the spirit of the awards.
The Excellence in Teaching awards exemplify a fitting tribute to one
of the College’s most notable advocates—the founding Chairman of
the Board of Trustees, Ray Hartstein. While Hartstein, passed away in
September 2014 at the age of 96, his legacy lives on through the faculty’s
commitment to exceptional teaching.
The Foundation extends a special thanks to the Student Government
Association (SGA) for their significant contributions of time and funds to
From left: Peter Sigiols, Thomas Tippett, chair of the Educational Foundation Grants
Committee, and Paul Gulezian.
the award. The SGA has subsidized the grants since 1996, contributing
more than $25,000 to the fund. In addition, they spearhead the awarding
process with a student committee that screens the nominations and
provides the Foundation with a list of finalists.
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PHILANTHROPY
SPECIAL EVENTS
Every year, the Educational Foundation hosts various annual events
that help raise public awareness, participation in the cause for community college students, and much needed financial support for Oakton
students. The Foundation kicked off the academic year with Scholar
Chips (right) at Rivers Casino in Des Plaines. In August, Oakton friends,
employees, and alumni enjoyed a night of food and drinks, live music,
and games in Rivers’ The Cube lounge. During the bleak month of
January, the Chicago Bar Association brought warm laughs to the
Performing Arts Center with Bar Wars Episode 6.5 - The Phantom
Museum which parodied celebrities, politicians, and newsmakers
from the previous year. Proceeds from these and other Foundationsponsored fundraising events contributed more than $40,225 to
Oakton’s Foundation Scholarship Fund.
STUDENT PRIZES
Due to the generosity of our donors, the Educational Foundation is
able to offer student prizes that reward excellence and achievement. In
establishing these awards, our donors encourage creativity and motivate students to complete their education in their chosen fields.
A member of Oakton’s Board of Trustees since 1987 and a prominent advocate for world peace, Jody Wadhwa sought to recognize and
elevate community college students at Oakton and throughout Illinois
who embrace the ideals and principals of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin
Luther King Jr. He was influenced by his early experiences in war-torn
India and his belief that higher education can help individuals formulate
nonviolent ways to address change. In 2010, Wadhwa and the Wadhwa
Foundation established the Gandhi-King Peace Essay Endowment,
which recognizes an Oakton student whose essay explores using
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From left: Michael Lundeen and Frank Carello of Legat Architects with Adrienne
Carello; Oakton Trustee Joan DiLeonardi; Margaret B. Lee; and Jackie and Gabe
Wilcox of Legat Architects.
nonviolence to confront on-campus issues of discrimination, racism and
intolerance. To date, four individuals have each received this $500 prize.
In 2014, Wadhwa also created the Gandhi-King State of Illinois Peace
Essay Endowment through the Illinois Community College Trustees
Association (ICCTA). This gives Illinois community college students
the opportunity to compete for a similar $500 prize. The most recent
Oakton recipient of the Gandhi-King Peace Essay Prize also went on to
receive the award at the state level.
The Educational Foundation is proud to steward these endowments to encourage creative thinking among future students on how
to address the social problems facing our community.
In memory of their mother, Foundation staffer Lisa Fischer and her
brother Brian established the Marilyn L. Fischer Endowed Prize
in the Creative Arts in 2009. Outside of her family, Fischer’s pursuits
focused on enhancing her talents in creative writing and the fine arts.
One of her poems appeared in The Saturday Evening Post. The $500
prize made possible through this endowment is offered in alternating
years for creative writing and the visual arts. The award is given to an
Oakton student who has never before won a monetary prize and who,
in the opinion of the judging committees, shows the greatest talent.
The most recent recipient received the prize for Best of Show at the
April 2015 student art exhibition.
STUDENT EMERGENCY FUND
Financial hardships and emergencies create critical barriers for
students to complete college. Once students drop out, most never
return. In an effort to help students facing these problems, two unique
Foundation funds were created by donors seeking to help those who
have exhausted all other resources.
In 2012, former Oakton President Margaret B. Lee created the
Student Success Fund to support students who would not be able
to continue their studies due to emergencies. These include unusual or
unexpected short-term expenses related to job loss, illness of a family
member, or loss of a home due to eviction or disaster. Lee retired June
2015 and, during her final months at Oakton, her legacy as a steward
for student success was cemented in Oakton’s history when more
than $81,900 was raised for Oakton students in her honor. On April 25,
Lee’s friends, family, and colleagues came together at the 30 Years of
Illuminating Minds celebration hosted by the College and the
Foundation, which raised $26,400 for the fund. An additional $55,500
was contributed in Lee’s honor, with $22,000 earmarked for the Student
Margaret B. Lee greets well-wishers at the 30 Years of Illuminating Minds
celebration.
Success Fund and approximately $33,470 for the Dr. Margaret B. Lee
Endowed Scholarship. Oakton’s Student Government Association
thanked Lee for her years of exceptional service to Oakton students by
generously contributing $10,000 to each fund. Last year, 15 students
received grants totaling $3,935 from the Student Success Fund.
In 2013, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guill established the Veterans’
Emergency Assistance Fund to honor Oakton students who honorably
served in the U.S. military. Operating on a smaller scale, these funds are
also used to provide veterans with emergency support. Last year, four
veterans received $1,050 in grants to help them through a financial crisis.
These funds not only boost persistence, they also make it clear to
our students that the Oakton community is here to help them succeed.
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PHILANTHROPY
A L U M N I R E L AT I O N S
In less than three years since its inception, the Office of Alumni
Relations has made great progress in its mission to foster meaningful
and lasting relationships between alumni and the College. The Oakton
Alumni Council, as the governing body of the Alumni Association,
developed activities and networking
opportunities to strengthen alumni
connections with the College and current students. In July 2014, the Council
hosted Oakton’s first Trivia Night at
The Curragh Irish Pub in Skokie. The
sold-out event was a perfect night of
fun and friendraising amongst alumni,
students, employees, and friends of Oakton. The Council also hosted
Aloha Putt Putt at the Des Plaines campus, where more than 100
guests joined for a Hawaiian-themed mini-golf tournament.
From top: Alumnus John MacFarlane is joined by friend, Grace Zeigler (left) and
Linda Lim at Oakton’s firstTrivia Night; Student trustee Will Dixon and other
participants of all ages learned to hula dance at Aloha Putt Putt.
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As a component of the Educational Foundation, the Office of Alumni
Relations has also sought to increase alumni participation in fundraising
activities that support student scholarships at Oakton. During the 2013
fiscal year, when the Office of Alumni Relations came into existence,
48 alumni contributed $5,186 to the Foundation. In the past year, 70
Oakton alumni donated more than $14,700 to scholarships, program
endowments, and the Foundation General Fund. These figures are evidence that Oakton Community College alumni are interested in giving
back and providing financial support to their alma mater when purposeful engagement activities exist to keep them connected.
BUILDING LEADERS AND LEGACIES
On March 4, Oakton celebrated the most substantial project in its
$68.5 million five-year Facilities Master Plan with the dedication of the
Margaret Burke Lee Science and Health Careers Center. The Educational
Foundation also launched its Building Leaders and Legacies naming
campaign at the building dedication, which offers community members
a number of ways to honor family, friends, and colleagues. Less than
four months later, the year came to a close with more than $39,000
contributed and $81,000 pledged to the campaign. Several naming opportunities remain available, ranging in value from $5,000 to $200,000.
More information about the Building Leaders and Legacies campaign
is available at www.oakton.edu/giving.
C O R P O R AT E S U P P O R T
Recognizing the importance of a community college education in
strengthening communities and improving workforce skills, many local
corporations actively support Oakton with donations of funding, property, and employee time via volunteerism. The Educational Foundation
is proud to work with the following companies who invest in scholarships and programs to ensure that Oakton students have the critical
and technical skills required to become successful employees of 21st
century companies: Ace Title Company ■ Chicago Area Health
Information Management Association ■ Daubenspeck and
Associates, Ltd. ■ First Bank of Highland Park ■ Fisher Container
Corporation ■ Glenview State Bank ■ Legat Architects ■ Littler
Mendelson Foundation, Inc. ■ Pearson Education ■ Robbins
Schwartz ■ Takeda Pharmaceuticals ■ TTX Company ■ Turner
Construction ■ Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. ■ U.S. Cellular ■
Wheels, Inc.
KO E H N L I N E M U S E U M O F A RT
Works of art given to the Oakton Educational Foundation join the
Koehnline Museum of Art’s collection of artifacts and modern and
contemporary art currently valued at over $3.5 million. Each year, more
than 10,000 people, including students, alumni, employees, and visitors
from throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, visit the collection. This
year, artworks valued at nearly $195,000 were donated to the Museum
by 12 generous donors, including unique works that will be on permanent
display for public enjoyment. Featured among these donations are:
stainless steel sculpture by Victor Arbogast,
etching by David Bekker,
■ four lithographs by Winifred Godfrey,
■ six drawings by Milton Horn,
■ seven monotype prints and a pastel chalk by Otto Neumann,
■ collection of ceramic horses from the Tang, Wei, and Han Dynasties,
and a set of five antique Chinese opium jars,
■ hand-signed woodcut by Ceil Rosenberg,
■ three paintings by Marjorie Welish.
These additions not only ensure the Museum’s continued vitality,
they also promote cultural awareness and understanding by linking with
College programs in anthropology, humanities, and history. Oakton
students and community residents can enjoy opportunities to appreciate
art thanks to the Koehnline’s generous donors.
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Clockwise from top: Winifred
Godfrey’s Pansy, 1991 lithograph;
Victor Arbogast’s Untitled, 1990
stainless steel sculpture; and
Otto Newman’s Overlapping
Colors, 1963 monotype print.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
In the past year, the Oakton Educational Foundation awarded
$492,088 in scholarships to 287 students. The following
Educational Foundation and institutional scholarships were
available to students between July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015.
Scholarship Awards for all Majors
Alicia Mikulski Scholarship
The Alicia Mikulski Scholarship was established by Oakton’s
Athletics Office in honor of athletic trainer Alicia Mikulski, who
saved the life of an Elgin Community College basketball player
who collapsed during a game between Oakton and Elgin.
Alumni Scholarships
These scholarships are made possible through an endowment
established by the Oakton Alumni Association. Proceeds assist
Oakton students in funding their educational pursuits and honors
them for their academic achievements.
American Association of University Women – Glenview
Branch Scholarship
Established by the AAUW Glenview Branch, this scholarship
supports a returning student who needs financial assistance.
American Association of University Women – Northwest
Suburban Illinois Branch Scholarship
Established by the AAUW Northwest Suburban Illinois Branch,
this scholarship supports a full- or part-time female student from
Des Plaines, Park Ridge, or Mount Prospect who is returning to
college to complete her education.
American Association for Women in Community
Colleges – Oakton Chapter Scholarship
The Oakton Chapter of AAWCC established this scholarship to
help a woman pursue an associate’s degree or certificate.
Bobbi and Gerry Horwitz Golden Scholarship
Bobbi and Gerri Horwitz established this scholarship in honor
of their golden wedding anniversary. The fund supports a fullor part-time student with financial need.
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Buck and Ora O’Neil Scholarship
Oakton’s Director of Athletics and Registrar Services Bruce
Oates created this scholarship in honor of Buck and Ora O’Neil,
lifelong advocates for education. Ora O’Neil was a grade school
teacher and her husband, Buck, was a legendary 1930s baseball
player. The scholarship supports an Oakton student athlete
pursuing an associate’s degree.
Carolyn Parmer Scholarship
Thanks to the generosity of Foundation Director Carolyn Parmer
the John C. and Carolyn Noonan Parmer Private Foundation,
the Carolyn Parmer Scholarships assist Oakton students who
demonstrate financial need.
Christopher Jost Memorial Scholarship
Endowed in memory of Christopher Jost, a non-traditional
Oakton student who lost his life because of an intoxicated driver,
the Christopher Jost Memorial Scholarship provides funding for
a full- or part-time adult student returning to college, preferably
an Eagle Scout. This scholarship was established by David and
Pamela Jost and George Darrell.
Educational Foundation Scholarships
Founded in 1977, the Oakton Community College Educational
Foundation funds programs and projects that promote the
mission, goals, and quality of excellence at the college. These
scholarships are made possible through an endowment
established by the Foundation to provide a perpetual source
of income for scholarships for deserving Oakton students.
Ernest C. Wentcher Scholarships
The Wentcher Educational Foundation provides 10 scholarships
for first-year students, which are renewable for an additional
academic year provided the student still meets the scholarship
criteria. Wentcher Scholars who complete two years at Oakton
are also eligible to apply for a Wentcher Transfer Scholarship,
valued at $10,000 per year for up to two years at a four-year
institution. The Wentcher Foundation focuses on quality
education as a top priority to sustain the nation’s leadership in
the global economy, and scholarships are awarded based on
academic merit, character, and need.
First Bank of Highland Park Scholarship for Opportunity
An active partner with Oakton, the First Bank of Highland Park
established this scholarship to support a student in need.
Frank J. Chulay Scholarship
The Frank J. Chulay Endowment Scholarship, sponsored by his
family and friends, honors Frank J. Chulay, former mayor of
Lincolnwood, for his contributions to Lincolnwood and to
Oakton. This scholarship assists a student actively participating
in student government at Oakton.
Glenview Community Church Women’s Association
Scholarship
The Glenview Community Church Women’s Association
Scholarship provides vital financial assistance to support a
woman’s academic and professional goals.
Glenview State Bank Scholarship
A generous supporter of Oakton, Glenview State Bank
established this scholarship to help students complete an
associate’s degree.
Glenview Women of Today Scholarship
Sponsored by Glenview Women of Today, this scholarship
supports a woman, preferably from Glenview, who needs
financial assistance. This award was inspired by Joanne Masri,
a past Oakton scholarship recipient, and exemplifies Oakton
students helping other Oakton students.
Dr. Gregory C. James Scholarship
The Dr. Gregory C. James Memorial Scholarship, sponsored by
family, friends, and colleagues, honors the late Gregory James,
a beloved member of the Oakton community who served the
College as assistant vice president of Student Affairs, Office of
Access, Equity, and Diversity. This scholarship supports a student
who is either from an underrepresented or economically disadvantaged community or who has overcome personal adversity.
Students awarded the Dr. Gregory C. James Scholarship value
education as a pathway to personal success as well as a way
to empower their community.
Harry Tankus Scholarship
During the Foundation’s 30th anniversary celebration in May
2007, Gerald Horwitz provided the lead gift to establish a
scholarship endowment in honor of Harry Tankus. A member
of the Educational Foundation’s Board of Directors since 1977 –
and a friend of Oakton from the time the college opened its
doors in 1969 – Harry Tankus’ wisdom and vision have played
a significant role in growing the Foundation’s endowment to its
current level of $13 million.
HSBC Scholarship
Sponsored by HSBC – North America, this scholarship supports
a full- or part-time student in financial need.
HSO Distinguished Scholar Award
This scholarship endowment was created by students and alumni
of the Oakton Honors Student Organization who wanted to provide financial assistance to future generations of honor students.
Inez and Keith Dixon Scholarships
The late Keith Dixon – one of Oakton’s most generous benefactors
– established this award in memory of his wife Inez who
attended Oakton, and it provides financial assistance to a fullor part-time student at Oakton.
Joan B. and Frank B. Hall Scholarship
Serving Oakton Community College for more than 20 years,
Joan Hall was elected to the Board of Trustees in 1985 and again
in 1991. During her tenure as a trustee, she served as Chairman
of the Board and liaison to the Educational Foundation. Established by Mrs. Hall in honor of her late husband Frank, this
scholarship rewards an adult student returning to complete an
associate of arts degree or entering a retraining program.
Joyce Properties Scholarships
Pat and Gary Joyce, owners of Joyce Properties, wished to show
their appreciation for many years of growth and achievement in
their real estate management company. They established this
scholarship for a student of color residing in Evanston and
attending Oakton full or part time.
Junior League of Evanston - North Shore Scholarship
Established the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore, this
scholarship supports a woman enrolled full-time who plays an
active role in community service.
Karen Kline Wilmette Harbor Rotary Club Scholarship
Sponsored by the Wilmette Harbor Rotary Club, this scholarship
rewards a student who lives in Wilmette or Evanston. The
scholarship fund fulfills the Rotary’s mission and is in memory
of former Rotarian, Karen Kline.
Local P.E.O. Scholarship
The P.E.O. Sisterhood of Des Plaines established this scholarship
in memory of Marian Price and Roberta Skelton, long-time
members known for their generosity and kindness. The
scholarship assists a full- or part-time female student involved in
community service.
Lois E. Henrikson Memorial Scholarship
A long-time member of the Northwest Suburban Illinois Branch
of the American Association of University Women, Lois
Henrikson’s advocacy for empowering women through higher
education inspired her husband and family to establish this
scholarship for a returning female student from Des Plaines,
Park Ridge, or Mount Prospect.
Dr. Lynn Dee Metz Scholarship
John R. Metz established this endowment in honor of his wife,
Lynn, to recognize her many accomplishments. The Dr. Lynn Dee
Metz Scholarship is for a single parent pursuing a career.
Dr. Margaret B. Lee Endowed Scholarship
Established by contributions from Oakton employees, friends,
and family in honor of Oakton Community College’s third
president, Margaret B. Lee, this scholarship provides financial
assistance to a full- or part-time student at Oakton.
Marilyn and Wallace Appelson Scholarship
Oakton’s Educational Foundation Directors established this
scholarship in honor of Marilyn Appelson, former executive
director of the Foundation. Through her leadership spanning
more than two decades, the Foundation has evolved into one of
the region’s most successful community college foundations.
The Marilyn and Wallace Appelson Scholarship assists a fullor part-time student enrolled in any major.
Mary and Paul LeGere Scholarship
Adele LeGere, a much admired (and now retired) Oakton
professor of mathematics, endowed this scholarship in honor
of her children Mary and Paul LeGere. The scholarship assists a
returning student who demonstrates superior academic ability
and has a commitment to helping others.
Mary and Philip Simonsen Scholarship
Mary Ellen and Donald Simonsen established this scholarship
endowment in memory of Mr. Simonsen’s parents. The
Foundation awards this scholarship annually to a single parent.
Michael Gilson Memorial Scholarship
The Michael Gilson Memorial Endowment pays tribute to Michael
Gilson, the son of founding Oakton Trustee, the late Paul Gilson,
and his wife, the late Phyllis Gilson. Funds from the endowment
provide an annual scholarship award to a returning student.
Michael J. Wall Memorial Scholarship
Oakton Trustee Joan DiLeonardi endowed this scholarship in
honor of her late brother, Michael J. Wall. The fund provides
support for a full- or part-time non-traditional male student
enrolled at Oakton.
Mickey and Fred Sider Memorial Scholarship
Hal Sider and Holly Sider Smith created this scholarship in
memory of their parents, Mickey and Fred Sider, and it provides
tuition, fees, book, and equipment support for a full- or part-time
Oakton student.
Morton Grove Woman’s Club Scholarship
In 1993, the Morton Grove Woman’s Club established this
scholarship to assist and encourage Morton Grove women
to return to college.
Nancy Graziani Memorial Scholarship
The Nancy Graziani Memorial Scholarship honors the late wife
of the sponsor Charles Graziani, a former Oakton Educational
Foundation director. This scholarship benefits a student who
actively participates in community service.
Norbert and Morita Rapoza Scholarship
Established by Morita Rapoza in memory of her husband,
Norbert Rapoza, this scholarship supports a student studying a
field within the liberal arts and provides transportation assistance
for recipients with disabilities.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
The Oakton OCCurrence Scholarship Endowment
Established by Oakton’s student newspaper and funded by the
Student Government Association, this scholarship provides
financial assistance to Oakton students.
Oakton Faculty Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Oakton Faculty Association in memory of
deceased faculty, this scholarship assists students with their
education and honors them for their academic achievement.
The Ray and Rhea Hartstein Family “Books for Knowledge”
Scholarship
Established by the children of Ray and Rhea Hartstein in honor of
their parents, this scholarship covers the cost of a student’s
books for one academic year.
Robert L. Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Established by Elizabeth Karacic in memory of her father and
Oakton staff member, Robert Nelson, this scholarship provides
financial assistance for a full-time student who is a member of
the Oakton baseball team.
The Seabury Scholarships
The Seabury Foundation helps individuals access a variety of
educational opportunities to transform their circumstances and
overcome academic barriers. The Foundation created these
scholarships to support non-traditional, full-time students who
have completed a GED and are returning to school with the
intention of completing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Stanley and Kristin Stevens Family Fund
Created by Kristin and Stanley Stevens, an Educational
Foundation director, the scholarships help full- or part-time
students.
Thomas and Terese Conway Scholarship
Terese Conway endowed this scholarship in honor of her
late husband, Thomas, a professor of history at Oakton who
influenced countless lives in and out of the classroom during
his long tenure at the college. Funds from this scholarship
support a full-time student who demonstrates financial need.
Rosemary Geisler Scholarship
Colleagues and friends established the Rosemary Geisler
Scholarship to honor Rosemary Geisler, past president of the
Distributed Systems Division of Comdisco and an Oakton
Educational Foundation director from 1991 to 2011.
Thomas TenHoeve Scholarship
The Oakton Community College Educational Foundation
Directors established the Thomas TenHoeve Scholarship in
honor of Thomas TenHoeve, the second president of Oakton
Community College. This scholarship assists a second-year
student who demonstrates leadership and service to the
College.
Rivers Casino High School Scholarships
Created by generous partner Rivers Casino, these scholarships
help Maine West graduates and full-time Oakton students
pursue their academic and professional goals.
Thomas M. and Jeri A.Tippett Scholarship
Foundation Director Tom Tippett and his wife, Jeri, endowed
this scholarship to help a full- or part-time student seeking
to earn a college degree.
Rivers Casino Des Plaines Scholarships
Also created by Rivers Casino, these scholarships help
Des Plaines residents who are full-time Oakton students
pursue their academic and professional goals.
UPS Cares Scholarships
The UPS Cares Scholarship, sponsored by United Parcel
Service, provides financial support for a first-year student.
Ward M. Woodhead Memorial Scholarship
The Oakton Educational Foundation endowed the Ward M.
Woodhead Scholarship in tribute to Ward Woodhead, a former
director of the Foundation, who gave his time, energy, and
support to the College.
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Scholarship Awards Based
on College Major
Accounting, Business, or Financial Services
Capital Point Financial Group Scholarship
Established by Capital Point Financial Group Ltd, this scholarship
provides financial assistance to a full-time second-year Oakton
student studying business, accounting, or financial services.
Curtis and Phyllis Gripp Memorial Scholarship
The former director of accounting at Oakton – and former
accountant for the Educational Foundation – Curtis Gripp and his
wife Phyllis were consistent contributors to the College. Friends
and family of the Gripps established this endowment in their
memory to assist a student enrolled in accounting or business.
Estelle Ellison Gold Memorial Scholarship
Brad Ellison established this award in memory of his mother,
Estelle Ellison Gold, who encouraged him to enroll in Oakton’s
accounting program after he graduated from Northwestern
University. His positive experience at Oakton, combined with
passing the CPA exam on the first try, motivated him to endow
the scholarship.
Horwitz Business Award Scholarship
Gerald Horwitz established the Horwitz Business Award for a
student pursuing a career in finance or business.
International Air Cargo Association of Chicago Scholarship
The IACAC promotes interests of international air cargo
transportation in the Midwest area of the United States. The
Association established this scholarship for a student who
plans to pursue a career in business transportation.
Dr. Rolf Weil Scholarship
This scholarship honors Rolf Weil, past president of Roosevelt
Univesity. Established by Gerald Horwitz and Horwitz &
Associates, it supports a student pursuing studies in education
or business.
Engineering, HVACR, Manufacturing, or Technology
Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Program
Scholarship
Long-time Oakton faculty member Chad Ganger established this
scholarship upon his retirement to support a full- or part-time
student in the HVACR program.
Ann and James LaPalermo Scholarship
Established by Ann and Jim LaPalermo, this scholarship supports
a full- or part-time student studying RFID technology and in
financial need.
David S. Jakes Technology Scholarship
Oakton alumna and friend Joanne Masri created this scholarship
to honor David Jakes and assist a student studying technology.
George Tootelian Scholarship for Engineering Students
Created by the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers, North
Suburban Chapter, and the Physics-Engineering Club in memory
of beloved Oakton physics professor George Tootelian, this
scholarship assists a full- or part-time student studying
engineering.
Irving M. and Sylvia Footlik Foundation Scholarship
The Irving M. and Sylvia Footlik Foundation Scholarship supports
an engineering student enrolled in the manufacturing technology
program. Long-time advocates for the College, Irving and Sylvia
Footlik also provided funding for the renovation of the 285-seat
theater and backstage dressing rooms in the Performing Arts
Center and for the Footlik Center for Manufacturing and
Engineering at the Ray Hartstein Campus.
Wadhwa Scholarship
The Wadhwa Scholarship supports a student enrolled in the
pre-engineering curricula. Established by Jody Wadhwa, an
Oakton Trustee, and his family, the scholarship recognizes the
importance of an educated citizenry.
Fine Arts, Performing Arts, English, or Modern
Languages
Arthur A. Henrikson Memorial Scholarship
The Henrikson family created this scholarship in memory of their
beloved father to help a first-generation college student studying
art and living in Des Plaines, Park Ridge, or Mount Prospect.
Drummer Family Scholarship
Established by Michael and Carlee Drummer in honor of the late
Roy and Rita Drummer and Caryl Rader, the Drummer Family
Scholarship provides assistance to a student majoringin art,
English literature, or photography.
Gail Albracht Memorial Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Albracht in honor of their late
daughter, this scholarship benefits a full- or part-time student
majoring in English. An English professor at Oakton, Gail Albracht
was admired for her dedication and capacity to shape and
express ideas with cogency and power.
Marjorie Whitman Memorial Scholarship
Established by her husband Bob Whitman, friends, and colleagues
in memory of Oakton Trustee Marjorie Whitman, the Marjorie
Whitman Memorial Scholarship recognizes her legacy as a lifelong learner, a compassionate leader, and a mentor to students.
She will always be remembered for her zest for life and her willingness to help others. The scholarship is awarded to a student
enrolled in fine arts, performing arts, or modern languages.
Michael Spiers Memorial Scholarship
The Michael Spiers Endowment Scholarship honors Michael
Spiers, former director of the Workforce Board of Northern
Cook County, an agency dedicated to providing training for
unemployed and underemployed individuals. Recognizing his
love of learning and devotion to serving humanity, his mother
Blanche Keno, his wife Lynn, family, and friends endowed this
scholarship for a student enrolled in the computer graphics
and design program.
Health and Nursing
Alan Garland Memorial Scholarship
A gift from the Geraldine J. Laff Foundation, this scholarship
honors the late Alan Garland, loving husband of June, who
served the Educational Foundation for 20 years. The scholarship
recognizes a full- or part-time student majoring in nursing who
demonstrates financial need.
American Legion Auxiliary Nurses Scholarships
Sponsored by the American Legion, Skokie Post No. 320 and
Auxiliary, these scholarships recognize and provide financial
assistance to students in the nursing program.
Annette Dewett Nursing Scholarships
Annette Dewett, a treasured Oakton student employee for
more than 20 years, loved her career as a nurse and served the
profession with distinction for 45 years. Established by Hal and
Karen Sider, this scholarship continues Annette’s legacy for
future generations of nursing students.
Lowell F. and Elaine S. Beertema Scholarship
The importance of learning – and making education accessible
to as many people as possible – were paramount to Lowell
Beertema, an executive with Skokie-based G.D. Searle and Co.,
and an adjunct instructor of engineering at Oakton from 1980
to 1988. His wife, the late Elaine Beertema, established this
endowment in his honor for Oakton students enrolled in
engineering.
Oakton Performing Arts Center Scholarship
Sponsored by the Oakton Performing Arts Center, this
scholarship provides assistance to a student who intends
to major in theater or music.
Graphic Design or Photography
Barbara H. Steffey and Sandra M. Weiss Memorial Scholarship
Distinguished Professor of Nursing Barbara Steffey was an
extraordinary teacher, a dedicated and caring nurse practitioner,
a faculty leader for two decades, and a mother of Oakton
benefactor Melinda Steffey. She directed the High Risk Nursing
Students program and played a key role in preparing disadvantaged students for careers in nursing. Sandra Weiss was the
mother-in-law of Melinda Steffey. This scholarship is in memory
of both remarkable women and provides funding for a student
enrolled in the nursing program.
Robert R. Duncan Memorial Scholarship
Created in honor of Robert Duncan, past chair of the automotive
technology program, this scholarship benefits a student enrolled
in the automotive technology program who has completed at
least eight credit hours.
Dr. J. Dawn Mercedes Memorial Scholarship
Dawn Mercedes’ partner, Lauren Vitek; her parents, Sandra and
Joe Fisher; and friends from Oakton and around the country
established this scholarship to honor the memory of J. Dawn
Mercedes, associate professor of art and graphic design. It
benefits a student enrolled in graphic design or photography.
Birdell Eck Provus Endowment Scholarship
Established by her daughter in memory of Birdell Eck Provus,
a former Oakton student and a member of “Acting Up”, a drama
troupe for older adults, this scholarship supports a student
enrolled in the certified nursing assistant program.
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Butler Family Foundation Nursing Scholarships
The Butler Family Foundation and Lynne Butler Adams
established this scholarship endowment to assist students
enrolled in the nursing program.
Mike Mabley Memorial Scholarship
Fran and the late Jack Mabley, long-time supporters of education
and the College, endowed this scholarship fund to provide
assistance for students pursuing a career in the health sciences.
Butler Family Foundation Health Endowment
The Butler Family Foundation and Rhett Butler established
this scholarship endowment to assist students enrolled in a
health-related field.
Morris Goldberg Memorial Scholarship
Established in memory of Morris Goldberg by Bobbi and Gerald
Horwitz and continued by the Goldberg family, the Morris
Goldberg Memorial Scholarships benefit students enrolled in
nursing.
Florence Nightingale Scholarship
This scholarship, established by the Oakton Nursing Student
Nurses Club, honors nursing leaders and assists a student
who is studying to become a nurse.
Health Information Technology Scholarship
Sponsored by Chicago Area Health Information Management,
Illinois Health Information Management, and Judy Ferraro, this
scholarship assists a student enrolled in the Associate in Applied
Science Health Information Technology Program.
Illinois Health Improvement Association Scholarship
As a way of enhancing and improving health care in Illinois,
the Illinois Health Improvement Association offers this scholarship to assist a student enrolled in a health care program.
Joyce Kernan Memorial Scholarship
Joyce Kernan, the founder of A-Abiding CARE, a home health
agency, taught nursing at Oakton for many years. Her leadership
and vision enabled the College’s Basic Nurse Assistant Training
program to become one of the best in the nation. Her daughter,
Valerie Trausch, and sons, Brian and Michael Kernan, established
this scholarship for a single mother enrolled in the BNAT program.
Marilou Wasseluk Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored by the Student Nurses Club, the Marilou Wasseluk
Memorial Scholarship honors the exemplary service of Marilou
Wasseluk, the former chair of Oakton’s nursing program, who
lost a valiant battle with cancer.
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North Shore Visiting Nurse Foundation Scholarships
Established by the North Shore Visiting Nurse Foundation, this
endowment fund provides a perpetual source of income to
increase the number of qualified nurses practicing in north
suburban Chicago. It provides support to nursing students
who exemplify high personal and scholastic standards.
Singer Family Nursing Scholarship
Foundation President Howard Singer and his wife, Alisa,
established this scholarship for a student enrolled in nursing.
Skokie Hospital Health Careers Scholarships
Sponsored by NorthShore University HealthSystem, this
scholarship endowment supports a full- or part-time student
pursuing a career in science or health care.
William E. Spaulding Scholarship
Endowed in memory of the late William E. Spaulding, Trustee
Emeritus of the Oakton Community College Board of Trustees
who served from 1979 to 1993, this scholarship assists a
full- or part-time student enrolled in the nursing program.
History
James R. Williams Scholarship
James R. Williams was the past director of the Des Plaines
Historical Museum and past president of the Des Plaines
Historical Society. The scholarship was established by Williams,
colleagues, and friends for his efforts to further public awareness
of Des Plaines history. It is given to a student who has demonstrated interest in the study of history.
Law Enforcement
Denise Freeman Memorial Scholarship
Denise (Niecy) Freeman served as a public safety officer at
Oakton from early 1984 until fall 1985 when she died in a car
accident. The Freeman family established this scholarship to
provide financial assistance to a student pursuing a career in
law enforcement.
Music
Neustadtl Family Scholarship
This scholarship honors the memory of Victor Neustadtl, a
prolific composer whose works include the opera Das Inner
Lichts, performed in Prague in 1930 under conductor Jurt Adler.
Established by Dodie Weinstein and Bob Goldberg, the scholarship support a student pursuing a major in vocal and/or
instrumental music.
Political Science
Village of Skokie, Excellence in Professional Government
Management Scholarship
In honor of the engaged citizenry who instated the Councilmanager form of government in the Village of Skokie during
1957, this scholarship endowment provides funding for a fullor part-time student who lives in Skokie and aspires to a career
in government administration.
Psychology
Fisher Family Psychology Scholarship
Endowed by Foundation Director Don Fisher and his wife, June,
the Fisher Family Psychology Scholarship provides assistance to
a student enrolled in psychology classes who plans to pursue an
advanced degree in psychology.
Dr. Michael S. Maling Scholarship
Longtime benefactor for education, the Crain-Maling Foundation
established this scholarship to honor Michael S. Maling and
assist a student pursuing a career in clinical psychology.
Science, Health, Electronics or
Early Childhood Education
Bob and Marge Whitman Technical Scholarship
Established by Bob Whitman, long-time friend and generous
supporter of Oakton, this scholarship endowment assists a
high-achieving student studying physics or electronics.
Chilton Family Scholarship
Foundation Director Joan Richards and the Chilton family
established this scholarship endowment in memory of Sue
Stanford Chilton and Lt. Col. Frank Chilton. The scholarship is
given to a student enrolled in a science, health, electronics, or
public service field.
The Eugene and Phyllis Goldman Scholarship Fund
Created by Eugene and Phyllis Goldman, this scholarship provides
financial assistance to a student studying environmental science
and sustainability.
Sylvia Footlik STEM Scholarship
Foundation Director Sylvia Footlik, one of Oakton’s most
generous benefactors, endowed this scholarship to assist a
full- or part-time traditional student planning to major in science,
technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Dr. Mark Walter Memorial Scholarship
Established by contributions from Oakton employees and friends
in memory of Mark Walter, professor of chemistry, this scholarship recognizes an outstanding student enrolled in science or
health careers. Through Walter’s tireless efforts and extraordinary
vision, Oakton is one of very few community colleges in the
nation with an undergraduate research program in science.
Women in Science and Engineering Scholarship
Established by Don Koop, former Educational Foundation
director and vice president of human resources at John Crane,
this scholarship supports a female science or engineering student.
Social Science, Psychology, Music, or Women’s
Studies
Eugene and Marcy Abrams Scholarship
Established by contributions from Oakton employees, friends,
and family in memory of Oakton Professor of Psychology
Eugene Abrams and his wife, Marcy, the Eugene and Marcy
Abrams Scholarship is given to a student enrolled in social
science or music.
Oakton Women’s Institute
Sponsored by the former Oakton’s Women’s Institute, this
scholarship provides financial assistance to women enrolling in
classes and program with a focus on women.
Study Abroad
Korbel Study Abroad Scholarship
Linda Korbel, Oakton’s dean of Languages, Humanities, and the
Arts, created this scholarship to promote and inspire intercultural
connection by supporting a full- or part-time student enrolled in a
study abroad program.
Substance Abuse Counseling
William A. Koehnline Scholarship
Established by the Educational Foundation to honor Oakton’s
founding president, the William A. Koehnline Scholarship
supports an Oakton graduate who is planning to pursue a degree
in the arts or humanities at a four-year college or university.
Institutional Scholarship Awards
Honors Scholarships
The Honors Scholarships are an institutional fund that provides
financial assistance to full-time students in Oakton’s Honors
program who have the intention of completing two years of
undergraduate work before transferring.
Brian HeathTeper Scholarship
Created by Victoria Oberman, this scholarship supports a
student who has overcome personal struggles and has chosen
to transform his or her life while working to become a certified
alcohol- and drug-abuse counselor.
Oakton Community College Academic Merit Scholarships
The College funds these scholarships for high school students
who are in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating
class and who are continuing their education at Oakton.
Scholarship Awards for Oakton
Graduates
Oakton Community College Board of Trustees Scholarships
Established in 1978 by the Oakton Board of Trustees, these
scholarships recognize academic achievement by Oakton
students.
Charles D. and Betty J. Thayer Scholarship Endowment
Established by Oakton lecturer Cheryl Thayer in memory of her
parents and in honor of Rick Smelter, professor of history at
Oakton, this scholarship supports an Oakton graduate who has
been accepted into a baccalaureate program in the field of
social sciences.
Ray Hartstein-Brunswick Educational Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship rewards an Oakton graduate who has demonstrated high achievement and educational excellence in pursuit
of an associate’s degree and is planning to continue studies in
business, social science, or education at a four-year institution.
The Ray Hartstein Educational Excellence scholarship is made
possible by the Brunswick Public Charitable Foundation, which
endowed this scholarship in honor of Ray Hartstein, an Oakton
Board of Trustee member for 33 years.
Oakton Community College Excellence Scholarships
The Oakton Board of Trustees established Excellence
Scholarships to provide support for entering or continuing
students who have made, or who show promise of making, a
significant contribution to the College in areas such as academic
achievement, student leadership, the arts, or athletics.
To request changes to the scholarship title, sponsor name, or
awarding guidelines, scholarship sponsors should contact the
Educational Foundation at 847.635.1893.
Rivers Transfer Scholarship
Established by Rivers Casino, these scholarships support full- or
part-time Oakton graduates who will continue their studies at a
four-year institution.
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DONORS
The following individuals, corporations,
foundations, and organizations made gifts
to the Educational Foundation between
July 1, 2014, and June 30, 2015.
HERITAGE O A K SO C IET Y
($10,000 and up)
Mr. Patrick Albano
Mr. Philip Bergquist
Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Costanza
Mr. Alan L. Kooperman
John C. and Carolyn Noonan Parmer Private
Foundation
Oakton Student Government Association
Otto Neumann LLC
Dr. Terry N. Trobec
Mr. Frederick Wackerle
Mr. Robert L. Whitman
SILVER O AK S OC IETY
($5,000 - $9,999)
Mr. William Albracht
Ms. Rose C. Edelstein
Irving M. and Sylvia Footlik Foundation
Dr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Goldman
Mrs. Joan Hall
Ms. Bonnie Lucas and Dr. Stuart Sondheimer
Schneider Electric North America
Foundation
Seabury Foundation
Mr. David Sokol
Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Tankus
Ms. Cheryl L. Thayer
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Tippett
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W HIT E O AK SO CIETY
($1,000 - $4,999)
American Legion Auxiliary Skokie Unit #320
Ms. Ann Marie Barry
Ms. Theresa Bashiri-Remetio
Career Education Corporation
Ms. April M. Chermak
Chicago North MSBL Organization
Mr. Anthony B. Churchill
Dr. Constance L. Churchill
Cummins Allison Corporation
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Darrell
Daubenspeck and Associates, Ltd.
Dr. Joan W. DiLeonardi
Mr. and Mrs. James E. Dvorak
Ernest C. Wentcher Educational Foundation
Mrs. Sylvia Footlik
Glenview State Bank
Dr. and Mrs. Allan Goldberg
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Guill
Mr. John G. Hall
Mr. Rob Hillerich
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Horwitz
Mr. Paul R. Johnson
Junior League of Evanston-North Shore
Mr. Richard G. Katz
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kiser
Ms. Linda Korbel
Mr. Helmut Laubers
Dr. Margaret Lee
Legat Architects
Mrs. Adele LeGere
Dr. Erick J. Mann
Ms. Mum R. Martens
Ms. Grace E. Martinez
Maryville Academy
Ms. Joanne C. Masri
Ms. Bonnie Metzner
Morton Grove Women’s Club
Oakton Business Services Department
Oakton Classified Staff Association
Mrs. Debra Oberman
Mr. and Mrs. James O’Shea of Oak Park, IL
Mr. and Mrs. James O’Shea of
Westchester, IL
Mr. and Mrs. Matthew O’Shea
Ms. Teresa M. O’Sullivan
Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Oudenhoven
Mr. Michael A. Provenzano
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rodriguez
Rotary Club of Skokie Valley
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Singer
Mr. Nicholas G. Sinnott
Mr. Douglas Smagur
Dr. Joianne Smith
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Stevens, J.D.
Takeda Pharaceuticals
Dr. and Mrs. Thomas TenHoeve
Turner Construction
Mr. John Wade
Ms. Cheryl Warmann
Ms. Mickey Wenger
Wheels, Inc.
Wilmette Harbor Rotary Club
Dr. Mary Jane Alt Wilson
Ms. Phyllis Woloshin
Xiaoyuan Xie
PR A IRIE OA K SO C IETY
($500 - $999)
AAUW Northwest Suburban Illinois
American Association of Women in
Community Colleges-Oakton Chapter
Mr. Jason C. Beaman
Mr. Jonathon Blumenthal
Mr. William J. Commer
Mrs. Terese K. Conway
Mrs. Louise Curry
Mr. Matthew J. Czyl
Ms. Kathleen De Courcey
Mr. Clarence DeGroot III
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dillon
Mr. Daniel P. Doherty
Mrs. Marilyn R. Drury-Katillo
Mr. Steven J. Eder
Mr. Ben Ehrenpreis
Mr. Fred M. Fox
Mrs. Eiko W. Fricke
Ms. Cheryl Gelder-Kogan
Mr. Matthew Heller
Mr. Arthur Earl Hurter
Illinois Community College System
Foundation
Illinois Society of Professional EngineersNorth Suburban Chapter
Mr. William Jacoby
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Kravis
Leadertech Systems of Chicago, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Little
Mr. Luis and Mr. Mario Maldonado
Ms. Jane Malik
Dr. Gary A. Mines
Mr. Cedric C. Minor
Ms. Ramona R. Nitzschke
Mr. Robert J. Nowak
Dr. Luanne Olson
Mr. William A. Paradise
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Parker
Ms. Cynthia A. Pazik
Dr. Douglas A. Propp
Ms. Vicki L. Prot
Mrs. Morita Rapoza
Mr. and Mrs. Patric Rastall
Mr. Joshua C. Reid
Mr. Otto Reinisch
Mr. Brian A. Richard
Mr. Trent and Ms. Joan Richards
Ms. Debra A. Salvi
Ms. Doreen L. Schwartz
Ms. Gerri H. Sizemore
Mr. Craig Sokol
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Thompson
TMA/Technology and Manufacturing
Association
Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.
Mr. Demitrios Vranas
Mr. Anthony Ventrella
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wall
Mr. Emory W. Williams
OAK LEAF S O C IETY
($100 to $499)
9660 Golf Road Inc.
Ace Title Company
Ms. Lynne B. Adams
Ms. Deborah L. Albano
Mr. Tyler S. Albright
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Allee
Mr. Steven G. Amari
Ms. Karen Anderson
Ms. Sue Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald L. Angst
Mr. Sark Antaramian
Dr. Michael D. Anthony
Ms. Marilyn Antonik
Mrs. Marilyn Appelson
Mr. Maurice Archer
Mrs. Martha Atherton
Mr. and Mrs. William Attea
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd N Aylin
The Autobarn Volkswagon
Ms. Robyn R. Bailey
Mr. Robert W. Bakke
Dr. Jelena Bankovic
Mr. Patrick Barrett
Ms. Jennifer Batza
Mr. Brandon S. Beaman
Ms. Pamela Bell
Ms. Anita Bender
Mr. and Mrs. Joel Bernstein
Mr. Emil S. Berzinski
Ms. Vicki Bialek
Ms. Amy Blumenthal
Ms. Joan W. Boggs
Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Bolinder
Mr. Daniel Bonis
Mr. Robert J. Bonk
Ms. Marlys Jean Brandell
Brookfield Zoo
Mr. Dennis Brooks
Ms. Michele M. Brown
Dr. Anna Marie Brummett
Ms. Peggy Bunyon
Ms. Alyse Cohen Burman
Mr. Robert R. Burton
Mr. and Mrs. John Busey
Ms. Carol Bustamante
Ms. Deborah A. Bux
Dr. Bruce K. Carlson
Ms. Margaret M. Carney
Ms. Kathleen Carot
Mr. George Carpenter
Dr. Michael Carr
Dr. John C. Carzoli
Mr. Patrick V. Casali
Central Valley Studios Inc.
Ms. Lisa Cherivtch
Chicago Area Health Information
Management Association
Chicago Botanic Garden
Chicago Shakespeare Theater
Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Chulay
Ms. Sarah S. Church
Ms. Susan L. Cisco
CIT Group, Inc.
Ms. Jo Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Colantonio
Mr. Sebastian Contreras, Jr.
Ms. Elena L. Couto
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold D. Cowen
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh F. Coyle, Jr.
Mr. Steven Crow
Ms. Eileen Cukierski
Ms. Viki Cvitkovic
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth G. Daubenspeck
Ms. Leona W. Davis
Ms. Mary Ann De Groot
Mr. Dennis P. De Salvo
Mrs. Jane M. DeBaun
Mr. and Mrs. James Debelina
Ms. Cynthia L. DeBerg
Mr. Alexander A. DeLonis
Mr. Ronald Denham
Ms. Christine R. Dentamaro
Des Plaines Park District
Mrs. Monica A. Dillon
Mr. Patrick Dillon
Draw the Button, Inc.
Mrs. Leslie Dubin
Ms. Karen Lynne Duboff
Ms. Mary Kay Duncan
Patrick Dunne
East Bank Club
Economy Disposal Service, Inc.
Leon Edelman
Mr. and Mrs. Ryan Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Terrence C. Eiden
Dr. Kenneth L. Ender
Ms. Karen Epps
Ms. Maya Evans
Mr. Stephen B. Evans
Extenet Systems, Inc.
Falcon Picture Group, LLC
Ms. Cheryl A. Feldner
Ms. Kathleen Ferrarell
Ms. Judy A. Ferraro
Ms. Alysa Fields
Ms. Helene Block Fields
Ms. Laura Fine
Fisher Container Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. William E. Fishman
Forfar Foods, Inc.
Four Winds Casino Resort
Ms. Dawn Foxx
Mr. Kyle Frank
Freeborn & Peters, LLP
Mr. Joseph Freimuth
Ms. Judy Friedman
Ms. Margaret Gas
Mr. Puamuh Ghogomu
Ms. Virginia Gibbons
Ms. Elizabeth Gilbert
Mr. and Mrs. Barton M. Gordon
Ms. Gretchen Grad
Mr. James K. Green
Ms. Valerie A. Green
Ms. Michele H Greenberg
Ms. Barbara U. Groshon
Mr. Ralph Guderian
Ms. Laurie F. Gunning
Mrs. Jennifer Guy
Mr. Philip Gwanyama
Ms. Verona Haffenden
Ms. Safa Hamed
Dr. Thomas P. Hamel
Dr. Gregory Hamill
Dr. Colette Hands
Ms. Patricia N. Harada
Harbor Shores on Lake Geneva
Ms. Lori Harris
Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Hartstein
Mrs. Rhea E. Hartstein
Herms Palace
Ms. Gloria Herrick
John W. Herzog
Mr. James V. Hickey
Mr. Richard Hirschmann
Mr. Ben Ho
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DONORS
Ms. Leona Hoelting
Homerun Sports and Fitness, LLC
Horton Chiropractic, Ltd.
Mr. Russell V. Hyde
Illinois Community College Trustees
Association
Illinois Health Information Management
Association
Inframe Productions
Dr. Merrill Irving, Jr.
Dr. Alice Marie Jacobs
Jacqueline M. Fournier Insurance Agency, Inc.
Ms. Stacey Jahnke
Ms. Maureen T Jancila
Jennifer Rupert Insurance Agency, Inc.
Jennings Volkswagen, Inc.
Jerk Modern Jamaican Grill AKA TGL Group,
LLC
John G. Shedd Aquarium
Johnny’s Kitchen & Tap AKA Starting Line, Inc.
Jones Sign Company, Inc.
Ms. Mary F. Kakenmaster
Dr. James S. Kakos
Mr. Victor Katis
Mr. Daniel Kaufman
Mrs. Blanche Keno
Mr. Steven Kermisch
Mr. and Mrs. Neil King
Kingston Mines
Ms. Cheryl Koronkowski
Ms. Beth Korosic
Ms. Renee Kozimor
Mrs. Toby Kriss
Ms. Janice Kroll
Ms. Kathleen A. Kuhlman
Mr. Michael J. Lannan
Ms. Anne L. Laurence
Lawyers Post Graduate Clinics, Inc.
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Ms. Maria Lazanyi
Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Lee
Mrs. Mary LeGere
Mr. and Mrs. Lew Leibowitz
Mr. Jason Leitner
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Levin
Mr. and Mrs. Julian Levy
Libertyville School District 70
Lima Excavation Contractors, Inc.
Littler Mendelson Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Gloria E. Liu
Mr. Eugene Lockwood
Mr. Donald Lopotko
Mr. Jonathan D. Low
Loyola University Museum of Art
Mr. Daniel N. Luber
Mr. Allan F. Luc
Ms. Susan Lutz
Ms. Deborah K. Lynn
Mr. William E. Maloney
Mrs. Sujie Man
Mr. Eugene F. Marlowe
Ms. Roxann Marshburn
Ms. Judith E. Mayzel
Mr. Jonathan McFarlane
Dr. Cheryl McKinley
Ms. Ann B. Michael
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Miller
Ms. Denise Mills
Mr. Zoran Miodragovic
Ms. Mary Mittler
Moraine Valley Community College Foundation
Ms. Denise Mytko
Mr. Gary Newhouse
Niles Township High School District 219
North Shore Kosher Bakery
Northbrook Symphony Orchestra
Northlight Theatre
Northwest Municipal Conference
Ms. Rose Novil
Nuns4Fun
Oakton Community College Public Safety
Mr. Bruce Oates
Oceanique
Ms. Beverly K. Offen
Dr. Mary A. Olson
Mr. Felix Ortiz
Mr. Jhosa Pagulayan
Mr. Tony Palermo
Mr. Donn S. Pall
Ms. Cynthia Panagiotaros
Ms. Kristine Panopio
Mr. Joshua S. Paparone
Mr. Peter E. Parker
Ms. Diane Pascale
Mr. Richard M. Pastor
Pearson Education
Ms. Mary Ann Pellegrino
Ms. Janet Peterson
Ms. Stella Pillay
Mr. David J. Pizzolato
Dr. Nancy Prendergast
Mr. Thomas Prince
Ms. Minda Raffe
Ms. Jennifer M. Rattner
Ms. Cindy Rawlings
Ms. Mary Reinke
Ms. Robin G. Remich
Mr. and Mrs. Trent Richards
Mr. and Mrs. James Riebandt
Ms. Barbara Rizzo
Robbins Schwartz
Ms. Sherry L. Rosner
Royal Swings, Inc.
Mr. Michael Rubin
Sima E Rubin
Ruth H. MacCartney Revocable Living Trust
Ms. Kristi Ryken
Mr. Steven Rzewnicki
Mr. John A. Salvi
Mr. Michael J. Salvi
Dr. David A. Sam
Ms. Rosemary Satinover
Mr. Hassan Sayeed
Mr. August W. Schaefer
Mr. George Scharm
Dr. Katherine Schuster
Ms. Nancy A. Schwabe
State Representative Carol Sente
Shalom Kosher Bakery
Ms. Carole Shapero
Mr. Paul W. Siano
Mr. and Mrs. Hal Sider
Ms. Nancy Nash Sidlin
Ms. Juanita Sigg
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Slade
Mr. Terry Slocum
Mr. David H. Smith
Ms. Natasha Smith
Snap-On Industrial
Ms. Christine J. Sobek
Mr. Chris Soetarman
Mr. Robert Sompolski
Ms. Ida N. Sondheimer
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Sprung
Mr. William Stafford
Starr M. Robinson and Associates, P.C.
Mr. Victor P. Stasica
Mr. John Stryker
Superior Athletic Advantage
Ms. Katharine Susko
Ms. Dolores M Suarez Svachula
Ms. Leah Swanquist
The Sweet Oasis, Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Synnestvedt, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. W.K. Tamminga
Ms. Loredana Tapia
Tel Aviv Kosher Bakery
Mr. and Mrs. Howard and Ann Tennes
Ms. Laura Thelen
Mr. Ronald J. Thomas
Ms. Jan Thompson-Wilda
Dr. Patricia Thrash
Ms. Susan Tiplitsky
Mr. and Mrs. George Tomaszewski
Tress Beauty Lounge
Mr. Richard E. Trueheart
TTX Company
Mr. Jonathan Turnbull
Two Rivers Conferencing, LLC
U.S. Cellular
Ms. Leslie A. W. Van Wolvelear
Mrs. Ellie M. Vanden Brink
Mr. Richard Vavra
Dhaval Vyas
Wadhwa Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Wadhwa
Waikato Enterprises, Inc.
Ms. Anne Walsh
Wayne Messmer & Associates
Mr. Girard Weber
Mr. Maurice E. Weitlauf
Ms. Fairinda West
Mr. Robert Widmer
Ms. Stacy E. Wiegers
Ms. Ruth Williams
Ms. Susan J. Williams
Dr. and Mrs. Eric Witherspoon
Dr. Lynn Woodbury
Mr. Bradley Wooten
Zanie’s Comedy Nite Club
Mr. Martin Zeidman
A CO R N SO C IETY
(Up to $99)
Adler Family Association
Ms. Bonnie A. Agnew
Ms. Diana L. Allen
Ms. Katie Anastasiadis
Ms. Maria C. Arciniegas
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Arden
Mr. Milo S. Atlas
Mr. and Mrs. Naved Baig
Mr. Frederick S. Baker
Harsimrat Kaur Banipal
Barnaby’s Family Inn
Barnaby’s of Northbrook
Ms. Barbara Barry
Ms. Martha J. Barsky
Mr. Todd Bastable
Ms. Elaine Beatovic
Rabbi Marc E. Berkson
Dr. Trudy Bers
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bertog, Sr.
Ms. Elizabeth Bird
Mr. Paul Boisvert
Mr. Ikram Bokhari
Mr. Edward E. Bothfeld
Ms. Karishma Brownlee
Brunswick Zone – Niles
Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Bultinck
Ms. Jinhee Canfield
Mr. Clifton C. Capp
Ms. Lara Caprini
Ms. Gloria Capungan
Chicago Bears Football Club
Chicago Brauhaus
Chicago Cubs
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Chiswick
Cinemark USA
Mrs. Janet L. Coats
Mr. Dale Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Cohen
Mr. Michael L. Comm
Mr. Tobias Constien
Ms. Bea Cornelissen
Costco
Ms. Amanda Cromwell
Ms. Anna Cuomo-Paul
Mr. John Curtis
Mr. Eric F. Dahlinger
B.J. Daquila
Mr. Thomas E. Dautel
Dima David
Ms. Jean Davidson
Dr. Carol A. Davis
Ms. Linda M. Davis
Mrs. Lynn Dykstra Davis
Ms. Marilyn Davis
Ms. Cheryl Devenny
Ms. Carol Di Cola
Dover Straits
Mr. Mohsen Ebrahimi
Ms. Bella Ruth Ehrenpreis
Ms. Georgene G. Eisenberg
Mr. James and Mrs. Karen Fabbrini
Ms. Barbara J. Favia
Ms. Christine F. Feighery
Ms. Marita Cervenka and Mr. Jay Fester
Ms. Mindy Finnigan
Ms. Lisa Fischer
Mr. Leo Fisher
Mr. Daniel Foster
Dr. Robert Frank
Mr. Craig and Mrs. Dara Freiberg
Ms. GNA Garcia
Ms. Marsha Garfield
Mr. Erv and Mrs. Rosemary Geisler
Mr. Jeff and Mrs. Ellen Gendelman
Ms. Vicki K. Gerson
Mr. Majid Ghadiri
Mr. Arnold H. Ginsburg
Ms. Mary E. Gipson
Glenview Park District
Glessner House Museum
Mr. Michael Golenzer
Ms. Linda Goodwin
Ms. Emilie E. Gordon
Ms. Julia Gray
Graziano’s
Mr. William and Mrs. Nancy Green
Ewa Haptas
Ms. Malgorzata Haptas
Ms. Kristian Harris
Ms. Joy C. Harrison
Dr. Alan J. Hartstein
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Hartstein
Mr. and Mrs. Joel M. Hartstein
Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Heimann
Ms. Caren Hejza
Ms. Doris J. Henschel
Mr. Carlos E. Hernandez
Mr. William and Mrs. Diana Himmelstein
Ms. Sandy L Huffman
Mr. David Humphrey
Ms. Amie Hyman
Ms. Angela M. Imbrogno
IO
Ms. Katherine C. Ipjian
Mr. Timothy D. Ipjian
Ms. Renee Jackson
Ms. Sara L. Jensen
Ms. Kristin Jobski
Dr. Mary C. Johannesen-Schmidt
Dr. Raymiel L. Kandelman
Ms. Ethelle Katz
Ms. Barbara P. Keeley
Mr. Moritz Kellerman
Dr. Helen C. Kiefer
Ms. Megan R. Klein
Dr. Soter G. Kokalis
Shaindel Kost
Ms. Yvonne J. Kostic
Mr. Joseph J. Kotowski
Mr. James Kowols
Mr. David S. Kupperman
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DONORS
Mr. Robert Lambert
Ms. Judy A. Langston
Ms. Doreen Larson
Mrs. Loretta LaVere
Mr. and Mrs. Peter Levy
Ms. Cynthia Lidd
Little Villa Restaurant
Ms. Laura LoBello
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lucke
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lundeen
Ms. Paula A. Luszcz
Lynfred Winery
Ms. Cynthia Lynn
Ms. Eleanor Lyon
Ms. Wanda Maldonado
Mr. John Widera and Ms. Toni Mammana
Ms. Marietta Marcin
Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire
Mr. James L. Martz
Ms. Barbara Chinn Maung
Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Mell
Mr. Paul Messina
Mia Hamm Foundation
Mr. Robert Mills
Ms. Ethel Mittenthal
Mr. Kenneth B Moritz
Ms. Susan B. Moser
Mr. and Mrs. Hanz G. Mueller
Moeen Mujeeb
Ms. Victoria Murphy
Kayon Myles
Krishnan Narayanan
Ms. Roberta Nash
Ms. Connie Negron
Mrs. Linda L. Neisler
Ms. Elaine Nekritz
Mr. Calvin and Mrs. Elaine Nelson
Mr. Edet Nsemo
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Oak Park Festival Theatre
Oakton Faculty Association
Ms. Dorothy Olson
O’Reilly Autoparts
Ms. Marion Oudenhoven
Ms. Stacie Pacini
Palm Beach County Courthouse/
15th Judicial Flower Fund
Palm Court Restaurent
Ms. Linda Park
Ms. Thelma Parker
Ms. Chimanlal I Patel
Mr. Andrew L Patino
Mr. Les Pauls
Ms. Jamie Petersen
Ms. Carolyn Peterson
Ms. Christine M. Petray
Philly G’s Restaurant
Ms. Maria Pondo
Ms. Julia Poroshkova
Ms. Annette M. Prince
Mr. Samuel Pudi
Mr. Kevin Purtell
Ms. Terri L. Quam
Mr. Thomas W. Rapp
Ms. Michele Reznick
Riggio’s Restaurant
Ms. Margaret L Riva
River Trails Park District
Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Rochman
Ron of Japan, Inc.
Ms. Roberta Rosell
Roto Mazda Subaru
Mr. Alan M. Rubin
Ms. Sheila Russakov
Mr. Cary Schawel
Ms. Rosemarie Scher
Ms. Marjorie L. Schulz
Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schwartz
Ms. Lynn W. Seinfeld
Mr. Muhammad Shabbir
Hitender Shah
Ms. Jaleh T. Sherbini
Ms. Ann Shilladey
Ms. Julie Ann Shotsberger
Mrs. Marcelle Siatta
Mr. John and Mrs. Roberta Siegel
Ms. Karina M. Slawacki
Ms. Kathleen Slezak
Mr. David B Sloane
Mr. Ronald H. Smith
Mr. Steven Spera
Ms. Glenna Sprague
Mr. and Mrs. Murray L. Sprung
Mr. Richard Stacewicz
Ms. Sylvia Stacey
Mr. Mike Stillerman
Mr. and Mrs. David Stolman
Superdawg Drive-In
Ms. Peggy Swedroe
Ms. Aneta Tamraz
Mr. Ivan G Temesvari
Ms. Beata Pilch
Mr. and Mrs. Albert J. Thomas
Three Tarts Bakery and Cafe
Ms. Katharine Tillotson
Timeline Theater Company
Mr. Terry Torson
Ms. Janice Traficanti
Ms. Kathleen Trewin-Kuhlman
Untouchable Gangster Tours
Ms. Cheryl A. Valloni
Mr. Gerald Van Kollenburg
Ms. Susan Vanderberg-Dent
Ms. Marina Velent
Ms. Jillian L. Verstrate
Ms. Robin Vivona
Ms. Riddhi R. Wagadia
Mr. Jesse Wallace
Ms. Wendelyn Wallace
Ms. Carol D. Ward
Mr. Daniel Ward
Ms. Anne Walsh
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Watts
Wayne Messmer & Associates
Mr. Girard Weber
Dr. Glenn Weiner
Mr. Maurice E. Weitlauf
Ms. Fairinda West
Ms. Valerie Westphal
Mr. Robert Widmer
Ms. Stacy E. Wiegers
Ms. Ruth Williams
Ms. Susan J. Williams
Ms. Marcia A. Wineberg
Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Winston
Dr. and Mrs. Eric Witherspoon
Mrs. Sandra Wittman
Mr. Ross H. Wolfson
Dr. Lynn Woodbury
Mr. Bradley Wooten
Ms. Xia Yue
Mr. Dennis P. Zachara
Zanie’s Comedy Nite Club
Mr. Martin Zeidman
Ms. Marianne Zelewsky
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Zimbler
Mr. and Mrs. Mark Zolno
A Note to Donors… You deserve to be
properly recognized for your contributions
and we strive for 100 percent accuracy.
If we have made an error in the scholarship
or donor listings, please contact the
Educational Foundation at 847.635.1893.
E D U C AT I O N A L F O U N D AT I O N B A L A N C E S H E E T
As of June 30, 2014 and 2015*
2015
2014
$26,550
1,819
14,283,982
$7,772
2,177
14,657,763
$14,312,351
$14,667,712
$600,022 Raised by 732 Donors
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Accrued interest
Investments
Total assets
5
6
7
8
9
4
6
3
4
3
2
10
LIA B ILITIES A ND N ET ASSETS
7
2
Liabilities
Due to Oakton Community College
Annuities payable
$329,635
8,868
$315,657
17,738
Total liabilities
$338,503
$333,395
Net Assets
Unrestricted funds
Undesignated
Designated
5
1
1
Who Gave
Where the Dollars Go
4,647,398
3,054,045
4,567,444
3,287,903
Total unrestricted net assets
$7,701,443
$7,855,347
Temporarily restricted
Permanently restricted
3,030,533
3,241,872
3,392,897
3,086,073
Total net assets
$13,973,848
$14,334,317
Total liabilities and net assets
$14,312,351
$14,667,712
1. Instructional Programs
4.0%
1. Oakton Employees
21.3%
2. Technology
8.9%
2. Corporations
13.3%
3. Student Stipends
3.1%
3. Alumni
4.6%
4. Cultural Events
8.1%
0.1%
4. Foundation Directors
and Oakton Trustees
4.8%
5. Campus Improvements
6. Assistance to Individuals
1.3%
5. Organizations
3.8%
7. Workforce Development
0.1%
6. Foundations
1.6%
8. Other
7.1%
7. Friends of Oakton
9. Merit Awards
0.9%
10. Scholarships
66.4%
50.6%
*Extracted from the audited financial statements as performed by Sikich LLP for the financial year ending June 30, 2015. Copies are available for review at the Oakton Educational Foundation Office.
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W AYS T O G I V E
CASH
These gifts are fully tax deductible. The Foundation accepts gifts by
cash, check, or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, and Discover).
ONLINE GIFTS
Gifts and pledges may be made online at www.oakton.edu/giving.
GIFT IN KIND
Gifts of goods and services are always welcomed. There are many
different needs at the Foundation, and these donations can be distributed
where best suited to advance the College’s mission of student success.
M AT C H I N G G I F T S
Many employers sponsor matching gift programs and will match contributions made to Oakton by their employees. To find out if your or your
spouse’s company has a matching gift program, check with your
Human Resources department and request a matching form to be
submitted to the Foundation along with your gift.
S TO C K G I F T S
A gift of stock saves two ways. You avoid capital gains tax on the
increased value and you receive a deduction for the full market value
of the stock at the time you make the gift.
SENIOR GIVING
Seniors aged 70½ and over may be able to benefit tax-wise by
making a donation of up to $100,000 from their Individual Retirement
Accounts (IRAs) directly to the Oakton Community College Educational
Foundation. Although the IRA Charitable Rollover expired again (for
the fifth time!) on January 1, 2015, bipartisan legislation to make it
permanent has been introduced in both houses of Congress. Most
recently, this provision was included as part of the America Gives
More Act of 2015 (H.R. 644), which overwhelmingly passed the
House on February 12, 2015 and awaits Senate action. Please check
with your financial adviser for more information.
BEQUESTS
A bequest is a gift of any amount or property made to the Educational
Foundation in a donor’s will or trust. Bequests play a vital role in
Oakton’s future. Although the Foundation will not receive your gifts
for many years, sharing your plans will enable us to acknowledge your
thoughtfulness and generosity. You also will have the assurance that
your gift and its designated use are understood by the College.
Bequests may be made in various ways and the type of bequest most
appropriate for your situation can be determined by consulting with
your attorney and/or financial advisor.
For additional ways of giving and further information regarding the options above, contact Lisa Fischer at 847.635.1611.
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F O U N D AT I O N B O A R D O F D I R E C TO R S July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015
OFFICERS
Vicki Prot, FreightCar America, Inc.
Howard S. Singer, President
Cindy Rawlings, North Shore Community Bank & Trust Company
Sylvia Footlik, Senior Vice President
Joan C. Richards, Wheels, Inc.
Brian K. Little, Vice President
Jeffrey Rodriguez, United Parcel Service (UPS)
Carolyn Noonan Parmer, Vice President
August W. Schaefer, Underwriters Laboratories
Eugene Slade, Vice President
Howard S. Singer
Victor Stasica, Treasurer
Eugene Slade, Walgreen Company (retired)
M E M B E R S O F B OA R D O F D I R E C TO R S
Alyse Cohen Burman, AP Lifeline
Stanley M. Stevens, Attorney (retired)
Harry Tankus, John Crane, Inc. (retired)
Arnold D. Cowen, American Designer Cabinets (retired)
Thomas M. Tippett, Allstate Insurance Company (retired)
Ken Daubenspeck, Daubenspeck and Associates
Jay Wadhwa, Comcast SportsNet Chicago
Victor Stasica, First Bank of Highland Park
Donald E. Fisher, Fisher Container Corporation
Sylvia Footlik, Footlik and Associates
OA K TO N L I A I S O N S
Hank Galatz, W.W. Grainger, Inc.
Jody Wadhwa, Board of Trustees
Mark Glennerster, John Crane, Inc.
Michael Carr, Administration
Barbara Groshon, Bank of America-Merrill Edge
Luanne Olson, Faculty
Steven Kermisch, Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
Allen B. Kravis, United Stationers, Inc. (retired)
F O U N DAT I O N S TA F F
Margaret B. Lee, President, Oakton Community College
Carl Costanza, Special Assistant to the President
Brian K. Little, Zurich North America
Elena Couto, Manager of Development and Alumni Relations
Daniel N. Luber, New England Securities/Rabjohns Financial Group
Lisa Fischer, Coordinator of Resource Development
Carolyn Noonan Parmer, Attorney (retired)
Amanda Reuter, Administrative Assistant
Dr. Douglas Propp, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital