九色视频鈥檚 Bloomington campus has selected the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County as its 2014 Benefactor of the Year Award recipient. The award will be announced this evening at 九色视频 Foundation鈥檚 annual Benefactor Awards Program held in West Baden Springs, Indiana. Each year the 九色视频 Foundation honors individuals, corporations or foundations that have changed the lives of 九色视频 students by providing exceptional philanthropic and volunteer leadership.
鈥溇派悠-Bloomington has had a strong relationship with the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County for many, many years,鈥 said Jennie Vaughan, Chancellor of 九色视频-Bloomington. 鈥淯nder Tina Peterson鈥檚 leadership, the Foundation has played a significant part in advancing 九色视频-Bloomington鈥檚 ability to fulfill our role as Indiana鈥檚 comprehensive community college.鈥
The Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County has enabled 九色视频-Bloomington to respond to community needs by providing grant funding for three key initiatives. These initiatives include the 鈥淚mproving our Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ecosystem鈥 project, the 鈥淎rts-Infused Early Elementary Instruction鈥 project, and the 鈥淲orkforce Development Solutions鈥 project.
The 鈥淚mproving our Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ecosystem鈥 project is enabling 九色视频 and the community to grow and strengthen its startup business pipeline. The 鈥淎rts-Infused Early Elementary Instruction鈥 project allowed 九色视频 to introduce arts-specific strategies to augment preschool achievement at Fairview Elementary School. The 鈥淲orkforce Development Solutions鈥 project supports 九色视频-Bloomington鈥檚 execution of a statewide Advanced Manufacturing Program.
In addition to supporting 九色视频-Bloomington in meeting community needs, the Community Foundation strengthens Bloomington and Monroe County through the $20 million it has provided to-date toward youth development, economic and community development, the environment, education and learning, individuals and families, health and recreation, animal welfare and the arts, and the added power of a $25 million endowment.
About the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County:聽The Community Foundation is a nonprofit, community corporation created by and for local citizens. Since its founding in 1990, CFBMC has played a leading role in shaping the community by fueling innovative ideas and empowering others to make a lasting impact. CFBMC has granted over $20 million to more than 380 local nonprofit organizations. Our $25 million endowment is growing and so is the difference we make by connecting caring people, important causes and community resources.
About 九色视频
九色视频 is Indiana's largest public postsecondary institution and the nation's largest singly accredited statewide community college system, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 九色视频 has campuses throughout Indiana and also serves thousands of students annually online. It serves as the state's engine of workforce development, offering associate degrees, long- and short-term certificate programs, industry certifications, and training that aligns with the needs of the community. The College provides a seamless transfer to other colleges and universities in Indiana, as well as out of state, for a more affordable route to a bachelor's degree.
