Defiance College President Richanne Mankey shared an overview of the college as it celebrates 175 years in education to the Bryan Rotary Club.
Defiance College challenges its students to “DEFIne Your Future,” to help them find their future, define it, and realize that potential.
Archivist Barb Sedlock spoke about the history of the college beginning in 1850. Then Mankey shared about some of the programs on campus. The college is now in the NAIA competing in athletics and can give out scholarships. Six months after graduation, 96% of students are either employed or in graduate school.
The 1850 Promise Program is for students living in 11 counties surrounding Defiance College who, if they qualify and can commute, will graduate debt free. Jacket Journey is a career readiness program.
Employers come on campus and share what type of skills they are looking for, and this information guides instruction for the students to be prepared for the job market. Jacket Journey is required and is for credit.
The McMaster Symposium advances humanity through community-based research needs overseas, across the nation, and in local communities. This program is 20 years old.
DC Academy is for students who are not yet college-ready. They take college-level courses for one semester, not for credit, but are given support in time management and study habits. This helps them determine whether they are right for college, trade school, or employment.
Defiance College graduates students to lead distinctive lives in their chosen profession through a spirit of service by preparing them to know, to understand, to lead and to serve.
Pictured are Rotarian Jenny Horn, Defiance College President Richanne Mankey, Archivist Barb Sedlock, Vice President of Institutional Advancement Scott Wills.