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Transformations:
COA Foundation Newsletter
Connecting with community, alumni, donors and friends.
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Photo left to right: Elizabeth White, Accounting & Payroll Manager; Ciara Spence, Development Assistant, COA Foundation; Susan Gentry, Chief Financial Officer.
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Photo left to right: Angie Godfrey-Dawson, Director, Financial Aid; Emma Boyce, Assistant Director, Financial Aid; Anne McKell, Financial Aid Specialist
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In order to award scholarships for students effectively, a team of employees at COA work diligently to enable awarding goes smoothly. The COA Foundation office works closely with Financial Aid and the Business Office to identify students and provide accurate data. In the 2018-19 academic year, over $100,000 additional scholarship funds were awarded to students with financial need than the year before. The Foundation is grateful for these dedicated individuals and their efforts to help COA students each and every day.
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Highlights and Happenings
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COA participated in Belk Charity Day and received $58 to go toward unrestricted funds. Thanks to all who shopped!
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Meet Susie the Mannequin!
The new mannequin, purchased through funds available from the Zack D. and Martha A. Owens Trust, aids in lab instruction for COA's Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs. Big thanks to Mike and Kim Chalot for their support!
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The Rebekah Assembly First District provides scholarship funds annually, earmarked for a Dare County resident with a financial need. Thank you to the Rebekah Lodge ladies for their continued support!
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To celebrate Surgical Technology week, COA Foundation recognized two graduates of the 1979 class. Susan Meads and Brenda Murphy (center) have worked in the healthcare industry for 40 years. Employed by Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, they were in the first graduating class of COA's Operating Room Technician program, now known as Surgical Technology.
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Danny Perry, graduate of College of The Albemarle, takes a photo with Amy Alcocer, Executive Director, COA Foundation. Perry graduated from the college's auto mechanic program in 1973.
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COA Performing Arts Center presents:
"Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus"
Based on the teleplay by Val DeCrow and Andrew J. Fenady
Inspired by a simple, poignant letter written over 100 years ago by eight-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon to the editor of the New York Sun — and by the timeless editorial response printed on the front page.
Click on the poster below for showtimes and ticket information:
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New Scholarships Established
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The Susan K. Preston Memorial Scholarship: An annual scholarship established by GEM Day Services, Inc. in the Outer Banks. The gift of $5,000 will provide funding for residents of Dare, Currituck and/or Tyrell counties who are enrolled in the Nurse Aide program or who work as a Certified Nurse Aide. Preference will be given to students who plan to work with dementia patients. See
here for article.
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The Lynn Bryant Scholarship: An annual scholarship established by Outer Banks Hotline. The scholarship, funded with a gift of $3,000, will provide emergency funding for a student enrolled in any program of study at any of COA's campuses who is in need of, or has received, crisis intervention services. Click
here for article.
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The Albemarle Soil & Water Conservation District recently donated $4,000 to begin a new schoalrship for the Agribusiness Technology program. Students enrolled full-time in the Agribusiness program and a resident of Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Pasquotank or Perquimans County are encouraged to apply. To learn more about the Agribusiness Technology program, click
here.
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The Candis R. Richardson Memorial Scholarship: Established by Twiddy & Company Realtors with a gift of $2,000, this annual scholarship will benefit a COA student enrolled in courses with a strong emphasis on business, management, analytics and/or entrepreneurship, while maintaining a 3.0 GPA. To see more about this scholarship and efforts of the Foundation, click
here.
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The formal signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Dare County and College of The Albemarle (COA), solidifying $250,000 in scholarship support for the
Dare County Guarantee Scholarship Program
, was held September 3, 2019. Click
here
for information on how to apply.
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Thank you to everyone who came out in support of the T-Off Event on August 23 at The YMCA at the Pines of Elizabeth City. Click on the link below to view photos of the golf tournament and the high tea event.
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The
2017-2019 Report to the Community is now available on COA's website. Click
here to view.
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COA's 11th President: Dr. Jack Bagwell
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On September 20, the Board of Trustees named Dr. Jack Bagwell the 11th President of College of The Albemarle. Dr. Bagwell brings to COA nearly 28 years of experience in the community college setting. Dr. Bagwell takes the reins December 2nd. To read more about Dr. Bagwell, click
here
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College of The Albemarle Foundation disbursed $368,000 for scholarships during the 2018-2019 academic year and raised $546,000 through pledges, in-kind gifts and property donations.
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Thank you to our Community Sponsors! Your support of the Foundation's efforts is vital to ensuring COA has a lasting footprint in our service area for years to come.
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Blue and Orange Advocates
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Premier Partner
The Harley V. Cole Irrevocable Trust
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Sustainer
Dr. Evonne Carter
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Patron
Marion and Wilma Harris
Oliver S. Etheridge
William "Jeff" Spears
Lynn Hurdle Winslow
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Friend of COA
Michelle Askew
Charles M. Byrne
Robin D. Harris
Russell Lay
Michael Lopes
H. T. Sugg
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Performing Arts Center Sponsors
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Would you like your business featured? Call
The Foundation
office today to become a Community Sponsor!
252-355-0821, ext. 2263
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Announcements & Upcoming Events
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Today,
November 1, COA programs will be featured at First Friday Art Walk in Downtown Elizabeth City. Head downtown from 4:00-7:00 p.m. to get information on programs and visit the COA Foundation table for the latest on the Alumni Association.
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The Foundation Scholarship Luncheon will be held
Sunday, November 3, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at The YMCA at the Pines in Elizabeth City. Please contact the Foundation Office to RSVP at 252-335-0821, ext. 2265.
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Mark your calendars: Eat, Drink, Educate will be
Friday, March 27, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. at the Professional Arts Building, Roanoke Island Campus. More details to follow!
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