IN REVIEW
YEAR
2024-25
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Community remains at the heart of who we are and all we do at Germanna.
Across the greater Fredericksburg region, we continue to be a driving force for opportunity, growth, and positive change. As Germanna selects its next president, our commitment to our students, partners, and communities remains steadfast. The nationwide search for Germanna’s permanent president will begin soon, involving input from the local college board, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
14,396*
TOTAL STUDENTS*
5%
CREDIT ENROLLMENT
18%
WORKFORCE ENROLLMENT
COMPARED TO PRIOR ACADEMIC YEAR
18%
DUAL ENROLLMENT
11%
AFRICAN AMERICAN ENROLLMENT
AGE
ETHNICITY
GENDER
MILITARY AFFILIATION
Under 18
18-19
20-21
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-49
50-64
65+
2,582
3,038
2,207
1,616
1,380
955
725
1,130
782
91
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Hispanic
Multi-Race
Native American
Pacific Islander
Unknown
2,695
748
6,902
2,361
832
51
31
886
Female
Male
Unknown
7,875
6,189
442
Active Duty
Veteran
No/Unknown
121
691
13,694
TOTAL STUDENTS
14,396*
WORKFORCE ENROLLMENT
Compared to prior academic year
18%
DUAL ENROLLMENT
Compared to prior academic year
18%
AFRICAN AMERICAN ENROLLMENT
Compared to prior academic year
11%
AGE
Under 18
18-19
20-21
22-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-49
50-64
65+
2,582
3,038
2,207
1,616
1,380
955
725
1,130
782
91
ETHNICITY
African American
Asian
Caucasian
Hispanic
Multi-Race
Native American
Pacific Islander
Unknown
2,695
748
6,902
2,361
832
51
31
886
GENDER
Female
Male
Unknown
7,875
6,189
442
MILITARY AFFILIATION
Active Duty
Veteran
No/Unknown
121
691
13,694
CREDIT ENROLLMENT
Compared to prior academic year
5%
Demographic data reflects combined credit and non-credit student populations. *Combined unduplicated number of credit and non-credit students for academic year 2024-25.
STUDENTS
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Germanna nursing students shown at the Health Sciences Connected Community Fall Festival in September 2024
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Germanna student Lincoln Kwok (left) shown speaking with Dr. Pamela Yeung, representative from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, at the conclusion of the Partnership launch
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
(from left) Ann Marie Anderson, Dr. Kingsley Haynes, William Thomas, Frankie Gilmore, Rhonda Fried, Wanda Pinoh-Stroh, Adam Fried, Barbara J. Fried, Bruce Davis, Jack Rowley, and Dr. Pamela Yueng cutting the ribbon to the Barbara J. Fried Building
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
A family engaging with Germanna resources at the Workforce Open House and Job Fair
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
A representative from Bingham & Taylor (right) speaking with an attendee during the Community Resource Fair
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Professor Stephanie Bettis (right) participating in a dental activity with a student during the camp
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Dr. Janet Gullickson outside the V. Earl Dickinson Building
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Class of 2026 Early College inductees at the 2024 Induction Ceremony
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
A student exploring a human anatomy model
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Dr. Gullickson shown with Germanna students
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Germanna Scholars class of 2024
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
Students engaging with each other during the STEM Camp
NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting
impact on students’ earnings.
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year, welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year, welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
(from left) Dr. Janet Gullickson, Immediate Past College President, Dr. John Stroffolino, Associate Dean of Health Technologies, Dr. April Morgan, Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies, Dr. Nanette Graham, Associate Vice President for Health Sciences, representatives from Anthem, and Melissa Leecy, Vice President for Community Engagement shown at the check presentation
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year, welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
Tina Lance, Dean of Business and Workforce Development (right), shown with Wendy Zelazny, Senior Vice President of Membership & Strategic Growth of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, as they explore one of the electrical simulation machines
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year, welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
Kevin Dillard and Mary Jane O’Neill pictured at the Stafford County Center ribbon cutting
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year, welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
College Recruiter Jessie Harper (left) and Workforce Instructor Jim Charapich presenting at the Right Road Re-Entry Resource Fair
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year, welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
A volunteer helping with a mobile food pantry event
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS THAN EVER
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year, welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
A 2025 Smart Start participant
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area Campus in April 2025
On April 24, 2025, Germanna was recognized nationally by the Carnegie Classifications as an institution that serves as a model for studying how campuses can foster student success. As the only community college in the Commonwealth to receive this prestigious recognition, this designation is a testament to how well Germanna advances student success, measuring access, achievement, and the resulting impact on students’ earnings.
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR
STUDENT SUCCESS
In September 2024, Germanna’s nursing program received a $500,000 Virginia Department of Health grant to launch an “Earn to Learn” apprenticeship initiative. In
partnership with Mary Washington Hospital, the program gives nursing students paid, hands-on clinical experience while they complete their studies—helping them learn more, graduate faster, and join the workforce with less financial burden.
$500K GRANT EXPANDS PAID NURSING TRAINING
On May 1, 2025, Germanna and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries launched a partnership to strengthen job placement and internships. The new cohort-based internship model connects students with local employers and real-world experience, aiming to secure 140 full-time jobs for Germanna graduates while supporting the regional workforce.
GOODWILL PARTNERSHIP MATCHES STUDENTS WITH EMPLOYERS
On January 23, 2025, Germanna unveiled its new Stafford County Center, featuring two state-of-the-art buildings—the Kevin L. Dillard Health Sciences Building and the Barbara J. Fried Building. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a milestone in serving Northern Virginia and included local and state officials who supported the project.
RIBBON-CUTTING OPENS STAFFORD COUNTY CENTER
On March 20, 2025, Germanna hosted a Workforce Open House and Job Fair at the Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology in Central Park, welcoming military-connected students, veterans, and their families. The event provided an opportunity to connect with local employers and explore Germanna’s infrastructure programs and career pathways.
CONNECTING VETERANS WITH JOBS AND TRAINING
On November 19, 2024, Germanna hosted a Community Resource Fair, connecting students and community members with vital local services. More than 35 community partners participated, offering free haircuts, health screenings—including vision, hearing, blood pressure, and glucose checks—plus snacks and raffle prizes.
CONNECTING STUDENTS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY SERVICES
From June 9–11, 2025, Germanna hosted its first Operation Health Sciences Camp at the Stafford County Center, giving middle school students hands-on experience in healthcare careers. Sponsored by Claude Moore, Mary ashington Healthcare, and the Germanna Educational Foundation, the camp featured interactive activities led by faculty and Stafford County Emergency Medical Services.
HEALTH CAREERS CAMP FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
During her tenure, Dr. Gullickson launched programs like the Germanna Guarantee Program and the 100% online College Everywhere, expanded partnerships in education, healthcare, and industry, and advanced equity through initiatives like Black Minds Matter. Her leadership secured over $20 million in grants, earned national recognition, and delivered major milestones including the opening of the Stafford County Center in 2024, the planned Turnage Health Sciences Building at the Locust Grove Campus, and Future Educators Academy, Virginia’s first community college lab school.
A VISIONARY LEADER’S IMPACT
Since 2014, Germanna’s Gladys P. Todd Academy has partnered with Fredericksburg City and Spotsylvania County schools to empower high-achieving high school students from underrepresented backgrounds. The program enables students to earn an associate degree before graduating high school. Nearly 200 students have completed the program over the past 11 years.
THE GLADYS P. TODD ACADEMY: EMPOWERING FUTURE COLLEGE GRADUATES
Germanna welcomed over 400 K-12 students and their families for a day of discovery and hands-on learning at the annual STEAM-H Day on April 5, 2025, at the Fredericksburg Area Campus. The event provided young learners with a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating worlds of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Health through interactive activities and games.
ENGAGING K–12 STUDENTS IN STEAM-H
To honor Dr. Gullickson’s legacy, the Germanna Educational Foundation established a permanent fund in her name. The Dr. Janet Gullickson Student Empowerment Fund, a branch off of the College’s Germanna Cares program, will continue Dr. Gullickson’s life work by addressing food insecurity, removing barriers, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to pursue their own path to success.
CONTINUING HER COMMITMENT TO
STUDENTS
Also launched in 2014, Germanna Scholars is a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn an associate degree by their high school graduation. Thanks to strong support from student advocate Joe Daniel, the program has graduated 220 students since it began, preparing them for a smooth transition to the four-year school of their choice.
GERMANNA SCHOLARS: EARLY SUCCESS, LIFELONG IMPACT
From July 21-24, 2025, we partnered with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office to host a STEM Camp for local students ages 6-14. Aimed at inspiring future scientists and engineers, the camp provided over 200 students from kindergarten through ninth grade with engaging, hands-on scientific experiments and opportunities to connect with Germanna faculty and industry experts, fostering early interest in STEM fields.
STEM CAMP REACHES 200+ LOCAL STUDENTS
Germanna reaffirmed its commitment to expanding access and opportunity this year,welcoming more students than ever before. The College served over 14,000 students across credit and non-credit programs, a new milestone that reflects our community’s trust in Germanna to provide affordable, high-quality education for learners at every stage of life.
WELCOMING MORE STUDENTS
THAN EVER
On April 30, 2025, Anthem presented Germanna with a $10,000 check to support the College’s new doula training program, with an additional $5,000 gift from Mary
Washington Healthcare funding student scholarships. Launched in August 2024 by nursing faculty, the doula program aims to reduce rising maternal mortality rates in Virginia and expand access to community-based maternal care in the Fredericksburg region.
GIFTS SUPPORT NEW DOULA SCHOLARSHIPS
On April 10, 2025, Germanna and The Oberle Academy launched a partnership to expand career and technical education for high school students and adult learners in the Fredericksburg area. Germanna faculty provide hands-on training in skilled trades like electrical, HVAC, welding, forklift operations, and solar energy, building on a decade-long collaboration to support regional workforce development.
EXPANDING SKILLED TRADES EDUCATION WITH OBERLE ACADEMY
The Stafford County Center expansion was made possible by collaboration among the Stafford Economic Development Authority, The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region, Mary Washington Healthcare, local government, Shore United Bank, Dario Construction, architect John Berger, and federal support from Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Generous donations from Mary Jane O’Neill, Rhonda and Adam Fried, and Kevin Dillard were also key to realizing this vision.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT MAKES EXPANSION POSSIBLE
Germanna partnered with Failsafe-ERA on April 12, 2025, to host the Right Road Re-Entry Resource Fair geared towards helping formerly incarcerated citizens make a successful return to society. The event hosted a vendor and networking fair, a presentation about Germanna’s educational offerings, and shared employment opportunities and other college resources.
SUPPORTING RETURNING CITIZENS THROUGH EDUCATION
Through Germanna’s partnership with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, the College serves as a pick up location for monthly Mobile Food Pantry events, making free groceries easily available to our communities.
PROVIDING FRESH FOOD FOR OUR COMMUNITY
On July 29, 2025, Germanna’s Smart Start: First-Gen program gave first-generation college students a head start through a free class and activities designed to support them on their Germanna journey and connect them to college resources.
HELPING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS START STRONG
“”
I never thought I’d live to see this age—let alone be in a position where I’m leading, learning, and creating space for others to believe in second chances. My journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s made me who I am.
- Korey Russell, Germanna Student and President of the Student Government Association
Pictured: Engineering Adjunct Instructor Rodney Estwick leading a demonstration in the classroom
Germanna was awarded over $300,000 from the National Science Foundation to expand its innovative mechatronics program—broadening career pathways and workforce development across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
I never imagined myself teaching. But once I saw students light up when something finally clicked, I was hooked. That moment—when the theory becomes real and they realize they can do this—that’s the most rewarding part of my job.
- Dr. Harry Schoeller, Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology
“”
Launched just last year, the Future Educators Academy partners with local school divisions and higher education partners to prepare aspiring K-12 educators for a career in the classroom. With a 94% retention rate, our first
cohort of FEA students is successfully gaining real-world experience and building the skills needed to educate our community in the future.
- Mary Beth Dodson, Future Educators Academy Coordinator
“”
In November 2024, Germanna launched the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship program, funded by AWS and a $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant shared with Virginia community colleges. This four-week program offers hands-on training in datacenter operations, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, preparing students for high-paying tech jobs in Virginia’s growing data center industry.
Pictured: The first cohort of the AWS program graduates shown at the completion of their program on November 8, 2024
In October 2024, Germanna expanded in north
Stafford County with the opening of two new buildings at the state-of-the-art Stafford County Center. The $20 million project, the largest ever undertaken by the College’s Educational Foundation, features a 74,000-square-foot complex designed to address critical workforce needs in healthcare, cybersecurity, and information technology.
Pictured: Germanna students entering the Stafford County Center after its grand opening
Germanna hosted two successful Career &
Internship Fairs on October 29, 2024, at the
Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania, and again on April 16, 2025, at the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper. Open to students, alumni, and the public, these events provided valuable opportunities to connect with local employers offering full-time and part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer roles.
Pictured: A representative from the Prince William County Police Department engaging with an attendee at the Career and Internship Fair on the Fredericksburg Area Campus
Throughout the year, Germanna hosted its quarterly free Student Shop Days, providing students and their families with access to food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, baby supplies, household items, and more—completely free of charge. These events offer vital support to over 400 students and families annually, helping to reduce barriers and ensure that basic needs don’t stand in the way of academic success.
Pictured: A Germanna nursing student shown at one of the College’s Shop Days events
Germanna’s Fredericksburg Area Campus came
alive with energy from June 2-5, 2025, as more than 30 young men participated in the Academic Scholars Institute (ASI) Summer Academy—a program designed to equip middle school students from Orange County with the tools to succeed in higher education and beyond.
Pictured: ASI participants engaging with one of Germanna’s welding simulators during their trip to the Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology
In July 2025, Dr. Janet Gullickson retired after eight years as Germanna’s first woman president and nearly 50 years in higher education. Since her 2017 appointment, she has led transformational growth, expanding the College to serve 14,000 students annually and boosting enrollment, retention, and graduation rates above state averages.
I never thought I’d live to see this age—let alone be in a position where I’m leading, learning, and creating space for others to believe in second chances. My journey hasn’t been easy, but it’s made me who I am.
- Korey Russell, Germanna Student and President of the Student Government Association
“”
A NEW CHAPTER OF GROWTH
AND GIVING BACK
A NEW CHAPTER OF GROWTH AND GIVING BACK
After years of putting her children first, LaTanya Glasco is now pursuing her own dreams—earning a business degree and serving as an early college advisor at Germanna. A former cook and lifelong mentor, she’s found purpose guiding students and growing alongside them. With her daughters cheering her on, she proves it’s never too late to live fully.
LEARNING AT ANY AGE
LEARNING AT ANY AGE
After arriving from Korea over 50 years ago, Yong Gick began her American education journey with a GED class. Now 78, she holds a bachelor’s degree and still takes classes at Germanna. A retired budget analyst, yoga instructor, translator, and marathon runner, Yong is driven by lifelong curiosity. Her story proves it’s never too late to learn, grow, and inspire others.
FINDING PURPOSE THROUGH MENTORSHIP AND SERVICE
FINDING PURPOSE THROUGH
MENTORSHIP AND SERVICE
After years of moving as a military child, Jocelyn Borges found stability and purpose at Germanna. Though making friends was hard, academics came naturally. Now active in mentorship and Phi Theta Kappa, she plans to become a math teacher—shaping a future rooted in service and education.
FACULTY
“”
I never imagined myself teaching. But once I saw students light up when something finally clicked, I was hooked. That moment—when the theory becomes real and they realize they can do this—that’s the most rewarding part of my job.
- Dr. Harry Schoeller, Chair of Engineering and Engineering Technology
GLOBAL MEDICAL EXPERTISE
IN THE CLASSROOM
GLOBAL MEDICAL EXPERTISE IN THE CLASSROOM
Dr. Jagwinder Singh’s journey began with medical studies overseas, including clinical rotations in London, England. Now an assistant professor at Germanna, Dr. Singh blends global experience and innovation to prepare future healthcare professionals.
NURSING PROFESSOR SHAPING CONFIDENT CAREGIVERS
NURSING PROFESSOR SHAPING CONFIDENT CAREGIVERS
Kellie Hall knew she wanted to be a nurse by fourth grade. After earning her certified nurse aide credential in high school, she spent decades in hospice and leadership roles before discovering her passion for teaching. Now a full-time professor at Germanna, she mentors future nurses with warmth, wisdom, and grit—helping them believe in themselves.
VETERAN MENTOR
EMPOWERING I.T. LEADERS
VETERAN MENTOR
EMPOWERING I.T. LEADERS
From military service to the classroom, Keith King brings real-world I.T. experience and a passion for mentorship to Germanna. A first-
generation college student and veteran, he empowers students to pursue industry credentials that lead to careers. Through teaching and community engagement, he’s inspiring the next generation of leaders.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Germanna was awarded over $300,000 from the National Science Foundation to expand its innovative mechatronics program—broadening career pathways and workforce development across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.
Pictured: Engineering Adjunct Instructor Rodney Estwick leading a
demonstration in the classroom
Germanna nursing students shown at the Health Sciences
Connected Community Fall Festival in September 2024
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
$500K GRANT EXPANDS
PAID NURSING TRAINING
In September 2024, Germanna’s nursing program received a $500,000 Virginia Department of Health grant to launch an “Earn to Learn” apprenticeship initiative. In partnership with Mary Washington
Hospital, the program gives nursing students paid, hands-on clinical experience while they complete their studies—helping them learn more, graduate faster, and join the workforce with less financial burden.
GIFTS SUPPORT NEW
DOULA SCHOLARSHIPS
On April 30, 2025, Anthem presented
Germanna with a $10,000 check to support the College’s new doula training program, with an additional $5,000 gift from Mary Washington Healthcare funding student scholarships. Launched
in August 2024 by nursing faculty, the doula program aims to reduce rising maternal mortality rates in Virginia and expand access to community-based maternal care in the Fredericksburg region.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
(from left) Dr. Janet Gullickson, Immediate Past College President, Dr. John Stroffolino, Associate Dean of Health Technologies, Dr. April Morgan, Associate Dean of Nursing and Health Technologies, Dr. Nanette Graham, Associate Vice President for Health Sciences, representatives from Anthem, and Melissa Leecy, Vice President for Community Engagement shown at the check presentation
LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS
In November 2024, Germanna launched the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship program, funded by AWS and a $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant shared with Virginia community colleges. This four-week program offers hands-on training in data center operations, HVAC, electrical, and mechanical systems, preparing students for high-paying tech jobs in Virginia’s growing data center industry.
Pictured: The first cohort of the AWS program graduates shown at the completion of their program on November 8, 2024
Germanna student Lincoln Kwok (left) shown speaking with Dr. Pamela Yeung, representative from the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, at the conclusion of the Partnership launch
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
GOODWILL PARTNERSHIP
MATCHES STUDENTS
WITH EMPLOYERS
On May 1, 2025, Germanna and Rappahannock Goodwill Industries launched a partnership to strengthen job placement and internships. The new cohort-based internship model connects students with local employers and real-world experience, aiming to secure 140 full-time jobs for Germanna graduates while supporting the regional
workforce.
EXPANDING SKILLED
TRADES EDUCATION WITH
OBERLE ACADEMY
On April 10, 2025, Germanna and The Oberle Academy launched a partnership to expand career and technical education for high school students and adult learners in the Fredericksburg area. Germanna faculty provide hands-on training in skilled trades like electrical, HVAC, welding, forklift operations, and solar energy, building on a decade-long collaboration to support regional workforce development.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
Tina Lance, Dean of Business and Workforce Development (right), shown with Wendy Zelazny, Senior Vice President of Membership & Strategic Growth of the Fredericksburg Regional Chamber of Commerce, as they explore one of the electrical simulation machines
EXPANDING IN STAFFORD
In October 2024, Germanna expanded in north Stafford County with the opening of two new buildings at the state-of-the-art Stafford County Center. The $20 million project, the largest ever undertaken by the College’s Educational Foundation, features a 74,000-square-foot complex designed to address critical workforce needs in healthcare, cybersecurity, and information technology.
Pictured: Germanna students entering the Stafford County Center after its grand opening
(from left) Ann Marie Anderson, Dr. Kingsley Haynes, William Thomas, Frankie Gilmore, Rhonda Fried, Wanda Pinoh-Stroh, Adam Fried, Barbara J. Fried, Bruce Davis, Jack Rowley, and Dr. Pamela Yueng cutting the ribbon to the Barbara J. Fried Building
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
RIBBON-CUTTING OPENS
STAFFORD COUNTY
CENTER
On January 23, 2025, Germanna unveiled its new Stafford County Center, featuring two state-of-the-art buildings—the Kevin L. Dillard Health Sciences Building and the Barbara J. Fried Building. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marked a milestone
in serving Northern Virginia and included local and state officials who supported the project.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
MAKES EXPANSION POSSIBLE
The Stafford County Center expansion was made possible by collaboration among the Stafford Economic Development Authority, The Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region, Mary Washington Healthcare, local government, Shore United Bank, Dario Construction, architect John Berger, and federal support from Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine. Generous donations from Mary Jane O’Neill, Rhonda and Adam Fried, and Kevin Dillard were also key to realizing this vision.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
Kevin Dillard and Mary Jane O’Neill pictured at the Stafford County Center ribbon cutting
OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL
Germanna hosted two successful Career & Internship Fairs on October 29, 2024, at the
Fredericksburg Area Campus in Spotsylvania, and again on April 16, 2025, at the Daniel Technology Center in Culpeper. Open to students, alumni, and the public, these events provided valuable opportunities to connect with local employers offering full-time and part-time jobs, internships, and volunteer roles.
Pictured: A representative from the Prince William County Police Department engaging with an attendee at the Career and Internship Fair on the Fredericksburg Area Campus
A family engaging with Germanna resources at the Workforce Open House and Job Fair
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
CONNECTING VETERANS
WITH JOBS AND TRAINING
On March 20, 2025, Germanna hosted a Workforce Open House and Job Fair at the Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology in Central Park, welcoming military-connected students, veterans, and their families. The event provided an opportunity to connect with local employers and explore Germanna’s infrastructure programs and career pathways.
SUPPORTING RETURNING
CITIZENS THROUGH EDUCATION
Germanna partnered with Failsafe-ERA on April 12, 2025, to host the Right Road Re-Entry Resource Fair geared towards helping formerly incarcerated citizens make a successful return to society. The event hosted a vendor and networking fair, a presentation about Germanna’s educational offerings, and shared employment opportunities and other college resources.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
College Recruiter Jessie Harper (left) and Workforce Instructor Jim Charapich presenting at the Right Road Re-Entry Resource Fair
SUPPORTING STUDENTS
Throughout the year, Germanna hosted its quarterly free Student Shop Days, providing students and their families with access to food, clothing, shoes, hygiene products, baby supplies, household items, and more—completely free of charge. These events offer vital support to over 400 students and families annually, helping to reduce barriers and ensure that basic needs don’t stand in the way of academic success.
Pictured: A Germanna nursing student shown at one of the College’s Shop Days events
A representative from Bingham & Taylor (right) speaking with an attendee during the Community Resource Fair
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
CONNECTING STUDENTS
TO LOCAL COMMUNITY
SERVICES
On November 19, 2024, Germanna hosted a Community Resource Fair, connecting students and community members with vital local services. More than 35 community partners participated, offering free haircuts, health screenings—including vision, hearing, blood pressure, and glucose checks—plus snacks and raffle prizes.
PROVIDING FRESH FOOD
FOR OUR COMMUNITY
Through Germanna’s partnership with the Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank, the College serves as a pick up location for monthly Mobile Food Pantry events, making free groceries easily available to our communities.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
A volunteer helping with a mobile food pantry event
HELPING FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS START STRONG
On July 29, 2025, Germanna’s Smart Start: First-Gen program gave first-generation college students a head start through a free class and activities designed to support them on their Germanna journey and connect them to college resources.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
A 2025 Smart Start participant
INSPIRING THE
NEXT GENERATION
Germanna’s Fredericksburg Area Campus came alive with energy from June 2-5, 2025, as more than 30 young men participated in the Academic Scholars Institute (ASI) Summer Academy—a program designed to equip middle school students from Orange County with the tools to succeed in higher education and beyond.
Pictured: ASI participants engaging with one of Germanna’s welding simulators during their trip to the Fredericksburg Center for Advanced Technology
Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting Professor Stephanie Bettis (right) participating in a dental activity with a student during the camp
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
HEALTH CAREERS CAMP
FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS
From June 9–11, 2025, Germanna hosted its first Operation Health Sciences Camp at the Stafford County Center, giving middle school students hands-on experience in healthcare careers. Sponsored by Claude Moore, Mary Washington Healthcare, and the Germanna Educational Foundation, the camp featured interactive activities led by faculty and Stafford County Emergency Medical Services.
ENGAGING K–12 STUDENTS
IN STEAM-H
Germanna welcomed over 400 K-12 students and their families for a day of discovery and hands-on learning at the annual STEAM-H Day on April 5, 2025, at the Fredericksburg Area Campus. The event provided young learners with a unique opportunity to explore the fascinating worlds of
Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Mathematics, and Health through interactive activities and games.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
A student exploring a human anatomy model
STEM CAMP REACHES 200+ LOCAL STUDENTS
From July 21-24, 2025, we partnered with the Spotsylvania Sheriff’s Office to host a STEM Camp for local students ages 6-14. Aimed at inspiring future scientists and engineers, the camp provided over 200 students from kindergarten through ninth grade with engaging, hands-on scientific experiments and opportunities to connect with Germanna faculty and industry experts, fostering early interest in STEM fields.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
Students engaging with each other during the STEM Camp
PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS
“”
Launched just last year, the Future Educators Academy partners with local school divisions and higher education partners to prepare aspiring K-12 educators for a career in the classroom. With a 94% retention rate, our first cohort of FEA students is successfully gaining real-world experience and building the skills needed to educate our community in the future.
- Mary Beth Dodson, Future Educators Academy Coordinator
Class of 2026 Early College inductees at the 2024 Induction Ceremony
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
THE GLADYS P. TODD ACADEMY: EMPOWERING FUTURE COLLEGE GRADUATES
Since 2014, Germanna’s Gladys P. Todd Academy has partnered with Fredericksburg City and Spotsylvania County schools to empower high-
achieving high school students from
underrepresented backgrounds. The program enables students to earn an associate degree before graduating high school. Nearly 200 students have completed the program over the past 11 years.
GERMANNA SCHOLARS: EARLY SUCCESS, LIFELONG IMPACT
Also launched in 2014, Germanna Scholars is a dual enrollment program that allows students to earn an associate degree by their high school graduation. Thanks to strong support from student advocate Joe Daniel, the program has graduated 220 students since it began, preparing them for a smooth transition to the four-year school of their choice.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
Germanna Scholars class of 2024
HONORING
DR. GULLICKSON
In July 2025, Dr. Janet Gullickson retired after eight years as Germanna’s first woman president and nearly 50 years in higher education. Since her 2017 appointment, she has led transformational growth, expanding the College to serve 14,000 students annually and boosting enrollment, retention, and graduation rates above state averages.
Dr. Janet Gullickson outside the V. Earl Dickinson Building
Germanna graduates shown at the 2025 Spring Commencement
A VISIONARY LEADER’S IMPACT
During her tenure, Dr. Gullickson launched programs like the Germanna Guarantee Program and the 100% online College Everywhere, expanded partnerships in education, healthcare, and industry, and advanced equity through initiatives like Black Minds Matter. Her leadership secured over $20 million in grants, earned national recognition, and delivered major milestones including the opening of the Stafford County Center in 2024, the planned Turnage Health Sciences Building at the Locust Grove Campus, and Future Educators Academy, Virginia’s first community college lab school.
CONTINUING HER COMMITMENT TO STUDENTS
To honor Dr. Gullickson’s legacy, the Germanna Educational Foundation established a permanent fund in her name. The Dr. Janet Gullickson Student Empowerment Fund, a branch off of the College’s Germanna Cares program, will continue Dr. Gullickson’s life work by addressing food insecurity, removing barriers, and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to pursue their own path to success.
Students shown on the Fredericksburg Area
Campus in April 2025
Dr. Gullickson shown with Germanna students
TOTAL STUDENTS SERVED
SCHOLARSHIPS
$989,920
EMERGENCY NEEDS*
$78,742
INSTRUCTION
$53,711
FOOD & TRANSPORTATION
$16,593
FACULTY/STAFF DEVELOPMENT
$13,198
TECHNOLOGY & SUPPLIES
$23,202
TOTAL
$1,175,367
2,225
SCHOLARSHIPS
TOTAL AMOUNT
OF SCHOLARSHIPS
$989,920
SCHOLARSHIPS
AWARDED
695
$14,796,379
$16,083,540
$26,582,282
$29,422,942
$35,667,817
TOTAL FOUNDATION ASSETS
$10,461,799
$12,114,530
$9,453,537
$12,629,195
$13,628,468
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
SOURCE OF FUNDING
Contributions
Foundation
Support
Investments
Events
Rental Income
Other
$1,351,537
$531,927
$1,115,087
$158,342
$819,528
$3,696,177
ASSETS
Cash
Investments
Insurance
Property
$772,625
$13,628,468
$113,399
$20,255,704
*Emergency need support includes: Great Expectations, Truist, SNAP 50/50, Gossweiler Emergency Fund, CAPS, Employee Emergency Funds. Foundation assets, marketable securities, source of funding, and asset breakdown are based on fiscal year reporting. Note: Annual report is for Academic year, but Fiscal (Calendar) year numbers are used. Scholarship estimates use Academic Year numbers.
SOURCE OF FUNDING
Contributions
Foundation Support
Investments
Events
Rental Income
Other
$1,351,537
$531,927
$1,115,087
$158,342
$819,528
$3,696,177
ASSETS
Cash
Investments
Insurance
Property
$772,625
$13,628,468
$113,399
$20,255,704
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
$10,461,799
$12,114,530
$9,453,537
$12,629,195
$13,628,468
MARKETABLE
SECURITIES
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
$14,796,379
$16,083,540
$26,582,282
$29,422,942
$35,667,817
TOTAL FOUNDATION
ASSETS
As I look back on this year, one truth stands out: everything we’ve accomplished at Germanna is because of you. I am deeply grateful for our students, our dedicated faculty and staff, and for you—our loyal supporters. Your generosity fuels our mission, changes lives, and strengthens our community.
I support Germanna because I’ve seen its power to transform lives—firsthand. The single parent earning a degree to provide for their family. The first-generation college student breaking new ground. The working adult gaining skills for a better job. These successes don’t happen by chance—they happen because you choose to give.
Your support removes barriers, creates opportunities, and opens doors that might otherwise remain closed. Without you, too many of these stories might never be written.
As we look ahead, I ask you to stay engaged. Whether by making a gift, volunteering your time, or sharing our mission with others, your involvement ensures every student has the resources they need to succeed.
From the bottom of my heart—thank you for believing in Germanna and in the lives we change together. I am honored to work alongside you to build a stronger, more vibrant future for our students and our community.
With gratitude,
Rhonda Fried
President, Educational Foundation Board
As I look back on this year, one truth stands out: everything we’ve accomplished at Germanna is because of you. I am deeply grateful for our students, our dedicated faculty and staff, and for you—our loyal supporters. Your generosity fuels our mission, changes lives, and strengthens our community.
I support Germanna because I’ve seen its power to transform lives—firsthand. The single parent earning a degree to provide for their family. The first-generation college student breaking new ground. The working adult gaining skills for a better job. These successes don’t happen by chance—they happen because you choose to give.
Your support removes barriers, creates opportunities, and opens doors that might otherwise remain closed. Without you, too many of these stories might never be written.
As we look ahead, I ask you to stay engaged. Whether by making a gift, volunteering your time, or sharing our mission with others, your involvement ensures every student has the resources they need to succeed.
From the bottom of my heart—thank you for believing in Germanna and in the lives we change together. I am honored to work alongside you to build a stronger, more vibrant future for our students and our community.
With gratitude,
Rhonda Fried
President, Educational Foundation Board
GERMANNA GIVING EVENTS
GERMANNA GALA
May 29, 2025
Raised $435,000
GOLF TOURNAMENT
April 28, 2025
Raised $33,165
GIVE DAY
October 5, 2024
Raised $175,054
LEADERSHIP
Virginia Community College System
Dr. David Doré, Chancellor
Virginia State Board for Community Colleges
Mr. Michael Eric Wooten, Chair
Mr. Mark J. Hourigan, Vice Chair
Mr. David Elmore
Dr. Sasha Gong
Mr. Jeffrey V. Haley
Mr. Wiley Johnson
Mr. Bruce Meyer
Mr. Anthony Miller
Ms. Alethea Robinson
Mr. Jeremy Satterfield
Ms. Christine Woodall Thompson
Ms. Terri Thompson
Mr. Brett Vassey
Ms. Joan Wodiska
Mr. Michel Zajur
Germanna Leadership
Dr. Van Wilson, Interim President
Dr. John M. Davis, Vice President of Administrative Services
Ms. Veronica Curry, Interim Vice President of Student Services
Dr. Shashuna Gray, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Ms. Karen Foster, Interim Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Melissa Leecy, Vice President for Community Engagement
Local College Board
Ms. Ann Marie Anderson, Chair, At-large, Culpeper County
Ms. Shirley Eye, Vice Chair, City of Fredericksburg
Ms. Deborah Fairfax, King George County
Dr. Joy Fortune, Caroline County
Ms. Frankie Gilmore, Culpeper County
Dr. Kingsley Haynes, Orange County
Mr. Tim McLaughlin, Spotsylvania County
Mr. Jack Rowley, Stafford County
Ms. Gail Temple, Madison County
Foundation Board
Ms. Rhonda Fried, President
Mr. Wendell Anderson, Treasurer
Dr. Van Wilson, Secretary
Ms. Ann Marie Anderson
Dr. Fafa Baker
Mr. Edward C. Dalrymple, Jr.
Mr. Joseph R. Daniel
Ms. Eileen Dohmann
Ms. Shirley Eye
Mr. Todd Gillingham
Mr. Joel Griffin
Ms. Wenonah Ingram
Mr. Samuel Kessler
Dr. Patti Lisk
Mr. Kevin McGhee
Ms. Brooke Miller
Mr. Jack Rowley
Mr. Edwin Watson
Emeritus Members
Mr. John “Butch” Davies, III
Mr. Bruce Davis
Mr. Kenny Dotson
Ms. Georgia Fauber
Ms. Pam Glascock
Mr. Edward “Ted” Hontz
Ms. Connie Kincheloe
Mr. J. William Price, III
Dr. David Sam
Mr. William Thomas
Ms. Ann Tidball
Mr. Brian Whetzel
Foundation Real Estate Board
Mr. Jack Rowley, President
Mr. Charles Payne, Vice President
Mr. Richard Collawn, Treasurer
Dr. Van Wilson, Secretary
Mr. Edward C. Dalrymple, Jr.
Ms. Rhonda Fried
Mr. Paul Janney
Mr. Benjamin Keddie
Mr. William Thomas
LEADERSHIP
Virginia Community College System
Dr. David Doré, Chancellor
Virginia State Board for Community Colleges
Mr. Michael Eric Wooten, Chair
Mr. Mark J. Hourigan, Vice Chair
Mr. David Elmore
Dr. Sasha Gong
Mr. Jeffrey V. Haley
Mr. Wiley Johnson
Mr. Bruce Meyer
Mr. Anthony Miller
Ms. Alethea Robinson
Mr. Jeremy Satterfield
Ms. Christine Woodall Thompson
Ms. Terri Thompson
Mr. Brett Vassey
Ms. Joan Wodiska
Mr. Michel Zajur
Germanna Leadership
Dr. Van Wilson, Interim President
Dr. John M. Davis, Vice President of Administrative Services
Ms. Veronica Curry, Interim Vice President of Student Services
Dr. Shashuna Gray, Vice President of Academic Affairs and Workforce Development
Ms. Karen Foster, Interim Associate Vice President of Human Resources
Ms. Melissa Leecy, Vice President for Community Engagement
Local College Board
Ms. Ann Marie Anderson, Chair, At-large, Culpeper County
Ms. Shirley Eye, Vice Chair, City of Fredericksburg
Ms. Deborah Fairfax, King George County
Dr. Joy Fortune, Caroline County
Ms. Frankie Gilmore, Culpeper County
Dr. Kingsley Haynes, Orange County
Mr. Tim McLaughlin, Spotsylvania County
Mr. Jack Rowley, Stafford County
Ms. Gail Temple, Madison County
Foundation Board
Ms. Rhonda Fried, President
Mr. Wendell Anderson, Treasurer
Dr. Van Wilson, Secretary
Ms. Ann Marie Anderson
Dr. Fafa Baker
Mr. Edward C. Dalrymple, Jr.
Mr. Joseph R. Daniel
Ms. Eileen Dohmann
Ms. Shirley Eye
Mr. Todd Gillingham
Mr. Joel Griffin
Ms. Wenonah Ingram
Mr. Samuel Kessler
Dr. Patti Lisk
Mr. Kevin McGhee
Ms. Brooke Miller
Mr. Jack Rowley
Mr. Edwin Watson
Emeritus Members
Mr. John “Butch” Davies, III
Mr. Bruce Davis
Mr. Kenny Dotson
Ms. Georgia Fauber
Ms. Pam Glascock
Mr. Edward “Ted” Hontz
Ms. Connie Kincheloe
Mr. J. William Price, III
Dr. David Sam
Mr. William Thomas
Ms. Ann Tidball
Mr. Brian Whetzel
Foundation Real Estate Board
Mr. Jack Rowley, President
Mr. Charles Payne, Vice President
Mr. Richard Collawn, Treasurer
Dr. Van Wilson, Secretary
Mr. Edward C. Dalrymple, Jr.
Ms. Rhonda Fried
Mr. Paul Janney
Mr. Benjamin Keddie
Mr. William Thomas