About the COS Foundation

History:

Formed in 1991-92, and established in 1993, the Foundation Board embarked on a long-range plan to raise private funds to be used for educational support and to increase public awareness of the College.   Since 1992, the Foundation has actively raised funds with the intent of helping to keep COS at the forefront of educational quality by developing new programs, improving facilities, providing equipment, and offering student scholarships.

The funds raised by the Foundation Board benefit five areas of priority: 1) advanced excellence in teaching and learning; 2) student scholarships; 3) acquiring and supporting new technologies; 4) completing campus renovations and new building projects; and, 5) enhancing the arts.

Quality education depends on fiscal stability, well-maintained facilities and equipment, up-to-date technology, and a faculty and staff that are current with new and innovative advances in their fields.  Since its inception, the Foundation has worked to assist the Board of Trustees and College staff to maintain its standard of excellence.

The Board:

The Foundation Board is fueled with members who are dedicated and committed to its mission.  The Board is comprised of community members committed to enhancing the College's educational strength and opportunities. 

Members of the 2007-2008 COS Foundation Board include:

Rand Roselli, President
 Retired CalTrans, Community Member 		Kathy Suvia, Co-Vice President
Independent Consultant
Jack Cook, Co-Vice President
Retired Community Member		 Sue Boston
Premier West Bank, Mortgage Services
Margaret Dean
CEO, Siskiyou Development Corporation		 Brian Favero
Independent Pilot
Leah Coplan
Retired Community Member		 Ann Herfindahl
Community Member
Robert Davis
Retired Community Member		 Sharon Stromsness
Retired, Community Member
Terry Taforo
Attorney, Mt. Shasta		 Ronda Gubetta
Branch Manager, Scott Valley Bank - Weed
Harold "Bud" Miller
Retired Community Member		 Robert Rice
Retired Community Member
Rex Cozzalio
Retired Real Estate, Rancher		 Jackie Roy
Public Relations, Madrone Hospice
Stephanie Hoffman
Independent Business Consultant		 Ann Kaster
Community Member

Morris Eagleman
Vice President, Patient Care Services - Mercy Medical Center

Al Bearden
Siskiyou County Probation Department

COS Foundation Staff:

W. David Pelham, Ed.D.
Superintendent / President		 Kent Gross
Controller
Dawna Cozzalio
Director Public Relations & Foundation
 Dawnie Slabaugh
Administrative Specialist,
Public Relations & Foundation Office

Angel Fisher     
 Administrative Secretary, Foundation Office
Volunteer Coordinator, Eagle's Nest Shop  

Connie Warren
Grants & Contracts Analyst

Contributions make it possible for the Foundation Board to accomplish its goals. Donors may make a cash gift, a gift of real estate, a bequest, or a life income gift. There are significant tax benefits for charitable gifts to the College.

In 1998 the Foundation contributed $15,000 to assist with the resurfacing of the track and renovation of the tennis courts. A group of community volunteers manage the Foundation's Weed Campus Eagle’s Nest Shop (Quality-Used Clothing and Merchandise Shop), and other activities on the Weed and Yreka Campuses have been funded throughout the past nine years.

Fund and friend raising events include:

In 1999 the Foundation began presenting grants to campus faculty and staff.  To view funded grants, please click here.  To receive information regarding the COS Foundation, please contact the Foundation Office at 530/ 938-5373 or toll-free, 1 888/ 397-4339.

Send comments or inquiries regarding this page to slabaugh@siskiyous.edu
Last updated: October 18, 2007 01:11:14 PM