CFO among top area financial professionals honored by


the Dayton Business Journal Mrs. Brunette’s leadership


Central State University’s Vice


President for Administration and Finance and CFO, Colette P. Burnette, was recognized as one of 14 finalists for the 2011 Dayton Business Journal CFO of the Year award. Mrs. Burnette is a member of the Presi- dent’s administrative cabinet and is responsible for financial management of a $43 million University budget and campus facilities that include a physical plant with 34 buildings and more than 500 acres. In addition, Mrs. Burnette oversees a number of specialized administrative func- tions, including Human Resources, Purchasing, Controller, Budget and Planning, Auxiliary Services, and the WCSU campus radio station.


has fostered a series of University capital improvements and new fa- cilities while maintaining a fiscally responsible debt level—despite a national economic downturn. Mrs. Burnette says her leadership is supported by a very strong and committed team of dedicated staff. Mrs. Burnette earned her B.S. in Engineering (Information Systems) from The Ohio State University and an M.S. in Busi- ness Administration with honors from Georgia College. She is also the recipient of the Chief Information Officer of the Year Award from the Thurgood Marshall Fund.


Endowed Chair Campaign Preparing for a bright future Brilliant leadership marks


the John W. Garland Presidency (1997-2012) and student-centered guidance by the “First Family.” A popular observation made by alumni and friends is that jointly President Garland ‘71 and First Lady Carolyn Farrow-Garland ‘70 have generously given their professional and personal best to support and nurture their alma mater in countless ways.


Today the Division of


Institutional Advancement is asking for support to accomplish President John W. Garland’s goal—the establishment of the University’s first Endowed Chair.


A University Endowed Chair honors and recognizes superior


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performance and leadership while providing invaluable financial support above and beyond salary for use in research, teaching, or service activities. It serves as a powerful faculty recruitment tool, and the greater the number of chairs a school has endowed, the more prestigious and attractive it becomes to prospective students, faculty, and administrative leadership.


The University Endowed Chair Campaign hopes to raise $1.5 million by June 30, 2012 and is designed to honor President John W. Garland for his meritorious service to Central State University.


When you become a major donor to the campaign by making a


gift or a fulfilled pledge of $1,000 or more by June 30, 2012, your name will be placed on a plaque that will be prominently displayed on campus.


Make your gift today to


the Central State University Foundation—the memorandum should read: University Endowed Chair.


Mail your gift to: Central State University Foundation 1400 Brush Row Road PO Box 1004 Wilberforce OH 45384


Gifts may also be made by phone. Contact the Division of Institutional Advancement at (937) 376-6570.


Colette P. Burnette, Vice President for Administration and Finance and CFO, with her recognition from the Dayton Business Journal.


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