Vol 2.  Issue No. 1  Fall/Winter 2002

Development Director's Corner

The Riverland Community College Foundation recently unveiled a new grant program for Professional Development and Program Enhancement. Grant dollars are dedicated to enhancing student learning and/or improving the College's abilities to serve the Riverland community. Grant projects must relate to the College's mission and directly affect students and/or community members served by the College.

During the first year of the program, the Foundation awarded $4000 in grants.

• Bill Dowden, Instructional Support Manager, Web Cam for College's Web Page
• Jim Schneider, Media Technician, technology upgrades for Albert Lea Campus Lecture Hall
• Dave Lillemon, Men's Athletic Director and Physical Education Instructor, Baby Anne and Junior Anne CPR mannequins
• Sue Howard, Physical Therapist Assistant Director, "FALLS" awareness service learning project
• Jerry Girton, Theatre Director and Faculty Member, Guthrie Touring Show performance of Molly Sweeney

• John Penley, Construction Electrician Instructor, attendance at National Fire Code Protection Association Conference
• Maryann Bush, Counselor and Koryn Smith, Director of Placement and Graduation Services, adjunct faculty handbook development
• Sue Howard, PTA Director, attendance at SEED Diversity Awareness and Education project

This new Riverland Foundation program is an exciting opportunity for staff and faculty to enhance Riverland's learning environment. A special thank you to all of the businesses, community members, alumni, faculty and staff who donated to these funds during our annual campaign.

For more information about this program, please contact:

Heidi Schara
Director of Instituitional Development and Foundations