b'MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT Over the past year, Franklin University has continued to grow robustly by introducing new academic programs, enrolling thousands of new students, expanding our faculty ranks with excellent new professors, and turning out highly professional graduates who hit the ground running. Weve been able to do this in a tough environment for higher education, characterized by serious enrollment and regulatory challenges.One of the main reasons weve been able to sustain our growth is our commitment to building and nurturing strong partnerships. We work closely with community colleges, employers, professional associations and other education providers to expand our reach, enhance our quality, and increase our impact.We work with community colleges to enable their students to transfer seamlessly to Franklin in order to continue their education to the bachelors level and beyond. We partner with employers to offer educational opportunities to their employees that complement and enhance their productivity. We collaborate with industry leaders to align our curriculum with evolving standards and trends. And we join forces with our alumni and donors to support our students and advance our academic excellence. In this issue of Clocktower, you will discover how we leverage the four Ps of marketing - product, price, place and promotion - to better serve our students and partners. You will learn about the unique blend of academic and professional expertise our outstanding faculty members bring to the classroom. And you will meet four of our alumni, who are using the knowledge and skills they honed at Franklin to advance their careers and make a difference in their fields and communities. I am grateful for the trust and support of our partners, who share our vision of creatinga more educated and prosperous society, which extends economic opportunity broadly.I am also proud of our students and alumni, who embody the spirit of lifelong learningand leadership. As we have said for many years, Franklin Makes It Possible!Best regards,Dr. David R. Decker|PresidentUNIVERSITY LEADERSHIPDavid Decker,Ph.D.Bill Chan,MBA 07 Linda SteelePresident Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances Vice President, MarketingMarv Briskey,DBALynne Rouzer,Ph.D. Rick SundermanSenior Vice President, ChiefSenior Vice President, Student AffairsSenior Vice President and Chief Financial + Investment Officer and Enrollment Management Information OfficerCarl Brown12 and 22 Godfrey Mendes,Ph.D. Christopher Washington,Ph.D. Vice President, Campus Services Senior Vice President, Global ProgramsProvost and Executive Vice President, Christi Cabungcal and Strategic Initiatives Academic AffairsChief of Staff and Senior Vice President, AdministrationOFFICE OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS CLOCKTOWER CONTRIBUTORSSherry Mercurio05 and Ed.D. 22 Contact InformationExecutive DirectorOffice of Community Relations Stacy Aichele James McKeesherry.mercurio@skipscoop.com Aaron CassadyJamie Roberty201 S. Grant Ave.Aaron Cassady14 Columbus, OH 43215 Sherry MercurioTyne ZaleskyAssociate Director, Alumni 614.947.6062Engagement and Developmentaaron.cassady@skipscoop.comalumni@skipscoop.com'