SPSCC Named 2023 Aspen Prize FinalistThe Aspen Institute has announced that South Puget Sound Community College (SPSCC) is one of ten finalists for the 2023 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. It is an honor to be a member of this prestigious group!The $1 million Aspen Prize—once described by former president Barack Obama as “basically the Oscars for great community colleges”—is the nation’s signature recognition of community colleges that are achieving high, improving, and equitable outcomes for students.“We are incredibly proud and humbled to be an Aspen finalist,” said Dr. Timothy Stokes, president of SPSCC. “Our staff and faculty have spent the last eight years transforming every aspect of what we do so that student success is at the center of our decision-making. Together we have built a campus culture that centers and values every student and I’m thrilled that the results of that work are being recognized on a national level.”Awarded every two years, the Aspen Prize honors colleges that show outstanding performance in five critical areas: teaching and learning, certificate and degree completion, transfer and bachelor’s attainment, workforce success, and equitable outcomes for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds.About SPSCCSPSCC combines small class sizes, world-class faculty and staff, and modern facilities to complete our mission of amplifying student success.Our core themes of student achievement, equity, and learning and engagement are the heart of the work completed by our departments and faculty, and we have been serving the city of Olympia and its surrounding communities for more than sixty years.About the Aspen InstituteThe Aspen Prize is generously funded by Ascendium, the Joyce Foundation, JPMorgan, and the Kresge Foundation.The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program aims to advance higher education practices, policies, and leadership.visit www.aspeninstitute.org

Milgard School of Business | University of Washington-TacomaMilgard MBA - A Rigorous, Relevant CurriculumEnabling business professionals to adapt to the evolving realities of the global marketplace, the Milgard School’s MBA curriculum provides a solid foundation, rooted in business fundamentals identified by regional business leaders. The Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree at the Milgard School of Business is a comprehensive 64-credit graduate degree designed to provide experienced professionals and managers with new tools for responding to the challenges of change.Our program can be completed in only 7 quarters, with classes meeting one night a week and on two Saturdays per quarter. *Milgard's MBA September classes and summer classes may meet on a different schedule. Those following a non-traditional schedule or those entering the program in winter quarter (MBA Gold Cohort) may follow a different schedule that necessitates meeting on multiple nights for some quarters.Our program encourages managers to develop a strong mix of leadership, technological, financial, analytical, relational and communication skills needed to lead organizations facing an increasing pace of change. Our high-quality program is immediately relevant to practicing managers.

Rapid Business Optimization & New Venture CreationThe APEX AcceleratorRapid Business Optimization and New Venture CreationThe Apex Accelerator is a full immersion series of seminars featuring applied experiential exercises focused on Rapid Business Optimization and New Venture Creation. The program represents the state of the art in business and economic development.“Business accelerators are the fastest, most efficient pathway in taking an idea from concept to launch; we are excited to provide the opportunity for accelerated growth to startups and existing businesses. The value of the experience comes with the collaboration among participants and the ‘Doing,’ rather than just the thinking or dreaming of doing, which leads to deliberate and rapid growth with higher success rates.“

Vision, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Strategic & Tactical Expertise, Marketing Analysis & Consultation, New Venture Creation & Human-Centered Design.

Marketing Analysis, Strategic & Tactical Expertise, Management Consultation, New Business Development and Feasibility Analysis, Innovation and Design Thinking. Expert Situational and Data Analyst & Researcher with comprehensive succinct distillation & reporting to upper management. Executive Coaching.

RELN's mission is to provide a professional network for New Hampshire’s Rural School and District Leaders. Together we focus on developing our leadership practice and strengthening the partnership between schools and communities.

PSU Enactus 2018 | Top 32 in the Nation | 457 + US Teams | 2018 ENACTUS National Exposition Regional Champions | PSU ENACTUS | 2016, 2017 & 2018University of New Hampshire | NH Social Venture Innovation Challenge | 2017ENtrepreneurship. Igniting innovation with integrity and passionACTion. The experience of social impact that sparks social enterprise.US. Our Student, academic and business leaders collaborate to create a better world.

Proud to join the U.S. Small Business Administration & Interise in supporting New Hampshire business excellence by joining a national movement with over 75 regional associates supporting and invigorating businesses and economic development.“The Emerging Leaders Initiative is an intensive executive-level series intended to accelerate the growth of high-potential small businesses in America’s underserved cities. Developed by Interise, Boston and the SBA and drawing on the experiences of advisors and business leaders in urban communities across the country, this comprehensive curriculum provides the tools to catapult your company to the next level and help it emerge as a force in your community.”

NORTH COUNTRY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (NCCD) INITIATIVENCCD is a student/faculty collaboration that assists North Country communities to improve sustainability, resilience and health. We believe that your town can grow organically and sensibly, while retaining its identity. Change should come at your direction, in response to a positive view of community leaders - especially entrepreneurs, business leaders, civic groups, volunteers, health care professionals, municipal officials and critical non-profits.

Developed entrepreneurship program for COCC from the ground up, developing an activity based, dynamic, action-oriented curriculum, consulting on building and classroom design for the new Redmond Technology Education Center, and directing the program for the Business Administration Department. Taught courses in entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial management, new venture creation, and business administration, in the classroom and online, and mentored multiple graduates through successful business launch/start-up.

A Legacy of Success.1m to 3m in revenue | 18 months.Small Brewing Company of the Year | GABF 2010Small Brewing Company | Brewer of the Year: Dylan Schatz | GABF 2010GoldSteelhead Extra Pale Ale Golden or Blonde Ale 2012John Barleycorn Barleywine '06 Aged Beer 2010Steelhead Extra Pale Ale Golden or Blonde Ale 2008John Barleycorn Barleywine Barley Wine Style Ale 2007SilverJamaica Red Ale American-Style Amber/Red Ale 2011Steelhead Extra Pale Ale Golden or Blonde Ale 2010BronzeSuper Chili Pepper Madness Herb and Spice 2010Second wave artisan boutique craft brewery (microbrewery < 15000 Barrels/10,500 in 2008) located in Blue Lake, CA population 1200 outside of Arcata in Humboldt County, California.Successfully transitioned/revitalized brand from discounted commodity to Ultra-Premium Competitor through management, sales, strategic repositioning, repackaging and promotional redesign.Revitalized engagement through encouragement.Orchestrated the correction from 7 to 28 states | Achieving Super-normal Growth.Failure to player in three years.

MBA 679/692 Policy & Strategy | MBA CapstoneMBA 630: Managerial MarketingBA 496: Strategic Management | UG CapstoneBA 448: Consumer BehaviorBA 340: Principles of Marketing

BA 35 Strategic MarketingBA 68 Principles of ManagementBA 69 Small Business Entrepreneurship

Team lead for new venture team developing a collegiate business competition. Led infrastructure development and execution - Pioneering project development, event management, marketing, branding, graphic design, web development, logistics and execution - culminating in the annual award of $117,000 to eight 1 to 5 person teams over ten years.Legacy:~ 1.2m in seed funding awarded to collegiate entrepreneurs, ~ 30% of the 64 winners leveraged their winnings and are still in business.