Lynn Rossmann Women of Distinction Scholarship

Lynn Rossmann named this endowment for all the women who choose to further their education at a four-year California public institution. Lynn herself worked as a counselor/psychologist at the college from 1976 to 2008 and was instrumental in advancing the re-entry program there. The program consisted of an Introduction to College class and a Careers class, both of which she taught, and intensive individual counseling. Scholarship candidates mostly came from underrepresented and economically disadvantaged communities. Awardees expressed their gratitude by writing thank you letters to the donor, and sharing their hopes and aspirations as they continued their educational journeys. In addition to re-entry, Lynn represented the counseling department on the Academic Senate and the Financial Aid Appeals Committee. Lynn transmitted her enthusiasms and commitment to all the counselors whom she had the good fortune to recommend to be hired. "West Valley College has given me so much," says Lynn, "and I am proud to have been fortunate enough to return something of significance to its students.