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Gateway Foundation Names Capital Campaign Chairs
Leo R. Flischel, Joseph W. Gross and Robert W. Zapp have been named co-chairs of the “Fulfilling the Promise” capital campaign soon to be launched by the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation.
“We are delighted that these talented, well-known community leaders have agreed to provide leadership to this important endeavor,” said Gateway President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. G. Edward Hughes. “Their extraordinary leadership ability and strong commitment to higher education will be invaluable to the success of our upcoming campaign.”
Flischel, who recently retired as chairman of the board of Woolpert Inc., is the chief operating officer for the campaign, which will be segmented by industry. Gross, president and CEO of St. Elizabeth Health System, chairs the initiative’s health care division. Zapp, president and CEO of The Bank of Kentucky, leads the banking and financial services division.
“Through their various executive and volunteer efforts, Lee, Joe and Bob have forged strong working relationships with a number of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati businesses and organizations,” said Laura F. Cook, Gateway vice president of resource development and external affairs and Foundation executive director. “They are exceptional ambassadors for Gateway and will serve as the pillars of a successful campaign. They will be joined shortly by co-chairs for two other campaign divisions.”
All three serve as directors of the Foundation, which Flischel also chairs.
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Operating Funds for Gateway Buildings Budget Bright Spot
The Kentucky budget debate ended in a compromise that provides for a 3% reduction in funding for higher education, compared to the originally proposed 12%. On the bright side, the budget enacted by the General Assembly and signed by Governor Steve Beshear also includes funds needed to open and operate two new buildings at Gateway and others within the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. The Allied Health Sciences Center is scheduled for completion this summer, while the Center for Advanced Manufacturing is expected to be complete by January 2010.
The budget allocates $21.3 million to construct a new urban campus in Covington, provided state revenues exceed projections. The legislation also contains language that will enable the current Covington Campus to be sold, and proceeds used toward creating the new urban campus.
“This is a very challenging economic time and, under the circumstances, the budget will help Gateway continue to be able to meet many of the needs of students and the region,” said Gateway President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. G. Edward Hughes. “Although the college will face difficult decisions in determining how best to use the limited resources available, we are grateful to the members of the Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus, the House and Senate leadership, and the Governor for their tireless efforts on behalf of higher education. We are also thankful to the many friends of Gateway who contacted their legislators on our behalf.” |
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Design Students Showcase Their Talent May 1
Students graduating from Gateway’s Visual Communication program will display their talent from 6 to 8 p.m. May 1 at the college’s annual Portfolio Exhibit, held this year at Leapin’ Lizard art gallery at 726 Main Street in Covington.
“The exhibit showcases the best work of our most experienced students,” said Toni Bloom, chair of the Business & Information Technologies Division. “Individual student displays include a broad variety of work that reflects what the students have learned and produced in the various design, advertising and multi-media classes they have completed.”
Package design, corporate identity systems, posters, publications and web design are among the genres represented. Included are designs that won awards in the Cincinnati Ad Club’s local competition.
The event is sponsored by the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation and is open to the public. Reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, please contact Toni Bloom at (859) 442-4113 by April 28.
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Gateway to Host Night of Excellence
Gateway’s second annual Night of Excellence award convocation will occur May 9 at 7 p.m. at the Boone County Public Library in Burlington. More than 100 students will be recognized for academic excellence and/or leadership. “It’s a way to recognize our best and brightest,” said Amber Decker, event chair and director of grants and contracts. In addition to academic and leadership awards bestowed by faculty members, the event features readings by winners of the college literary contest and winning performances from Trend Fusion, the school’s annual hair and makeup show. |
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Gateway to Graduate an Estimated 600 Students May 16
Gateway will confer credentials on approximately 600 students at its annual commencement ceremony May 16 at 7 p.m. at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center.
“Graduation is the high point of the academic year,” said Gateway President Dr. G. Edward Hughes. “We expect to confer a record number of credentials to a record number of graduates this year. It’s another indication of the value of education to the vitality of the community and to helping students improve their personal quality of life.”
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Open Enrollment Under Way
As one year ends, preparations are under way for the next. Gateway is accepting applications now for the summer and fall terms. Summer terms begin May 19, June 2, and July 9. The 15-week fall semester begins Aug. 13.
“We are offering eight different sessions this fall to provide greater scheduling flexibility to our students,” said Ingrid Washington, dean of students. “There are three five-week sessions beginning Aug. 13, Sept. 17 and Oct. 28, respectively. Eight-week sessions begin Aug. 13 and Oct. 14. A 10-week session begins Sept. 17, and a 12-week session starts Sept. 3.” Course schedules for all terms are online at www.gateway.kctcs.edu under “Current Students.”
For new students, registration is a three-step process that includes completing an application, submitting COMPASS test scores or a previous college transcript, and scheduling an appointment with Gateway’s Academic Advising Center. The center advises all new students to ease their transition into college.
To participate in open registration, prospective students must have completed the first two steps. Applications are available online at www.gateway.kctcs.edu or at Gateway campuses in Boone County, Covington/Park Hills, Edgewood and Highland Heights. Prospective students can call (859) 441-4500 to talk with admissions, financial aid or academic advisors. Tuition at Gateway is about half the cost of any public university in Kentucky, a fact that can save students thousands of dollars over two years.
Gateway offers over 200 credentials in 30 program areas including manufacturing and industrial technology, business administration and information technology, education and early childhood development, nursing and allied health, cosmetology, and visual communications.
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Phi Theta Kappa Chapter Established
Gateway has inducted 63 members into its newly formed chapter of Phi Theta Kappa national honor society. “This is an historic event in the life of Gateway, as the college observes the formal chartering of the Beta Tau Pi chapter of Phi Theta Kappa and simultaneously inducts the founding members,” said Dr. G. Edward Hughes. “Phi Theta Kappa is the two-year college version of the more well-known Phi Beta Kappa, an academic honor society that recognizes student scholars. The faculty and staff chapter advisors, the PTK officers and inductees deserve our deepest gratitude for establishing the chapter and our appreciation for their scholarship and service,” Dr. Hughes said. Chapter officers include students Teri Meyer, Covington, president; Jessica Glover, Latonia, vice president; Kari Becker, Cold Spring, secretary; Donna Moore, Covington, treasurer; and Melissa Miller, Dayton, public relations officer. Eligibility guidelines for membership in PTK include enrollment at a regionally accredited institution offering an associate degree program, completion of at least 12 hours of coursework toward an associate degree, and a grade point average of 3.5. |
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Criminal Justice Students Form Association
Gateway students majoring in criminal justice have created a new chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association.
“As students in a new program, many of us felt we should do something to contribute to the success of the program and to help build value in our education credentials,” said Chris McGreevy, local chapter president and vice president of the Student Government Association. “We are seeking public service opportunities as well as additional training opportunities to enhance our members’ overall understanding and appreciation of the science of criminal justice.”
Chapter officers, in addition to McGreevy, include Brandie Boyle, vice president; Eden Perkins, secretary; Matt Crooker, treasurer; Steven Hornsby, sergeant at arms; and Jennifer Harmeier, public relations officer. Criminal Justice Instructor Tim Chesser serves as the faculty advisor.
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Gateway Students Benefit from Turfway Partnership
For the second year in a row, Gateway students benefited from a partnership with Turfway Park. A poster designed by student Kristin Mason was selected as the commemorative poster for Turfway’s annual Lane’s End Stakes race. “Having Turfway as a client was very interesting,” Mason said. “Our class visited the track and was briefed thoroughly on the project. Track officials did an excellent job of explaining the challenge, and then we did research on our own. I really enjoy working with clients and meeting their expectations. I find that an exciting part of the creative process.” The poster was unveiled at the park’s annual Call to the Post Luncheon in March. Proceeds from poster sales and the luncheon benefit the scholarship fund of the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation. Turfway presented Gateway with event proceeds of $2,000 at the luncheon March 19. “We are very grateful to Turfway Park for its participation in this partnership,” said Gateway President Dr. G. Edward Hughes. “It provides real-world experience to our students and showcases Gateway’s role in the community.” Mason is also the recipient of a $500 Turfway/Gateway Community and Technical College visual communication scholarship sponsored by the Gateway Foundation. |
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Student Teri Meyer Receives Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Scholarship
Teri Meyer of Covington is one of three local student recipients of an Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Scholarship. The $2,000 scholarship is sponsored by Toyota. Presently a Gateway student taking classes at the Urban Learning Center, Teri Meyer will be a sophomore when she attends Gateway’s campus this fall. Meyer is working to obtain an associate of science degree. She plans on attending Northern Kentucky University or Thomas More for a bachelor's degree in Human Services. “My goal is to work as an advocate for people with disabilities. This is something near to my heart, because I am legally blind myself. I feel honored to be receiving this scholarship. It will help me a great deal financially, once I get on the Gateway campus this fall,” Meyer said. Meyer is a volunteer in the literacy program at the Kenton County Adult Education where she helps illiterate adults learn to read. She is president of Animal Assistance of Northern Kentucky and beautification director of the Levassor Park Neighborhood Association. Meyer is a member of the Northern Kentucky Council of the Blind as well as the Kentucky Council of the Blind. A Student Government Association senator, Meyer tutors other students and served on the Student Choice Awards 2007 selection committee. She was recently elected president of the Gateway chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. |
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Laura Cook Named Outstanding Woman of Northern Kentucky
Laura Cook has been named one of the Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky. Cook is Gateway’s vice president of resource development and external affairs and also serves as executive director of the Gateway Community and Technical College Foundation. “I am deeply honored to join the ranks of the many women who have so diligently served this community and received this award over the past 23 years,” Cook said. Cook has received numerous awards. She was named one of the 10 Top Women in PR, Marketing, and Advertising by Cincinnati Women’s Business in 2006. In addition, she has received the Amigo Award through Covington’s Hispanic Resource Center, Public Relations Society of America’s Prism Award, IABC Bronze Award and many more. Active in many community organizations, Cook is a board member and communications council chair for Southbank Partners and membership chair of the Family Nurturing Center board where she is president-elect. She has been involved with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for many years as a committee chair. Cook chaired the Leadership Northern Kentucky media day and serves on other committees. “Laura is a unique individual who models high ethical standards in her professional and personal life. She is a person of faith, but does not proselytize. She is an organizational wizard, yet she does not stifle creativity. She immerses herself in every detail of an activity, yet she understands the big picture. Most of all, Laura brings a passion to her work that becomes infectious to those with whom she works,” said Gateway President Dr. G. Edward Hughes. The 24th annual Outstanding Women of Northern Kentucky Awards program is sponsored by Toyota. |
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Gateway Community and Technical College is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and offers educational opportunities to more than 3,000 students in 30 program areas. Classes are offered at four Gateway locations: Boone County, Covington/Park Hills, Edgewood and Highland Heights. Students earn associate degrees, diplomas and certificates at the two-year college. Through partnerships with 400 local businesses, Gateway provides customized, short-term training to more than 3,000 other people. Find out more at www.gateway.kctcs.edu. Gateway Community and Technical College is one of 16 colleges that comprise the Kentucky Community and Technical College System. For most Kentuckians, higher education begins here. For more information, visit www.kctcs.edu.
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