Foundation Board

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.

2012 COS Foundation Board members

Greg Messer, President
President & Managing Partner, ExperShare LLC
Jack Cook, Past President / Treasurer
Retired Community Member
Margaret Dean, Vice President
CEO, Siskiyou Development Corporation
Sue Boston
Community Member
Connie Marmet
Owner, Marmet Consulting

Robin Styers

Manager, Roseburg Forest Products

Robert Davis
Community Member
Sharon Stromsness
Community Member
Deborra Brannon
Executive Director, MCTV-15
Ronda Gubetta
Branch Manager, Scott Valley Bank - Weed
Rennie Cleland
Community Member
Robert Rice
Community Member
Cheri Young
Owner, Edgewood Custom Interiors
Jack Runnels
Community Member

Dennis Sbarbaro

Community Member

Randall Lawrence
President - College of the Siskiyous

Chris Vancil

COS History Instructor

Dawna Cozzalio
Retired, College of the Siskiyous

COS Foundation Staff

Sonia Wright     
Director of Institutional Advancement

Kent Gross, Controller

Dawnie Slabaugh, Administrative Specialist
Institutional Advancement

Connie Warren, Grants & Contracts Analyst

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


To receive information regarding the COS Foundation, please contact the Foundation Office at (530) 938-5373 or toll-free, (888) 397-4339.

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