Blue Knights volleyball, 2021
Nursing pinning ceremony, 2021
Blue Knights baseball team volunteers at The Open Door, 2021
Inver Hills drive-by graduation, 2021
Salute to veterans, 2020
EMS mass casualty drill, 2021
2020-2021
ANNUAL REPORT
DCTC HyFlex classroom model, 2021
Day of Service, 2020
Inver Hills classroom model, 2021
TABLE OF CONTENTS 02
Letter from the President
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Letter from the Executive Director and Board Chairs
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Our Bold, Shared Future
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Shared Services and Alignment Update
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Workforce Development Scholarships
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Scholarships Change Lives
DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE 12
Alumna Spotlight | Jordyn Breitbarth
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Donor Spotlight | Bill Johnson Center for Architectural Technology and Design
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DCTC News Briefs
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 17
Inver Hills News Briefs
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Alumna Spotlight | Tatem Rios
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Duke Cannon Supply Co. Endowed Scholarship
BOARDS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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DCTC Foundation Board of Directors
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DCTC Financial Information
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Inver Hills Foundation Board of Directors
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Inver Hills Financial Information
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DCTC Foundation Donors
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Inver Hills Foundation Donors
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The Gift of Education
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Meet Our Staff
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD CHAIRS
This last year presented many challenges, yet also opportunities to collectively adapt to the unfamiliar and find new ways to carry out important work. You—our steadfast advocates, dedicated partners, and loyal donors—were critical to our success. Thank you! As we continue into the future, your partnership remains essential to help students succeed by removing obstacles, build a more equitable and resilient community, and ultimately support student persistence
Dear friends,
to graduation. As we strive to do this good work, we remain committed
Our faculty, staff, and students continue to successfully navigate a primarily online learning environment, on-campus
to the responsible stewardship of the financial resources generously
safety protocols, and personal and professional fatigue within a landscape of continually changing community
entrusted to us.
guidance. I’m so proud and grateful for their resiliency during this difficult time. Even while managing the pandemic, our colleges have continued to move forward as aligned institutions. This fall we
Kim Shaff
rolled out our new 2021-2025 Strategic Plan. Through this shared plan, we are committed to closing our educational
DCTC and Inver Hills Foundation Executive Director
equity gaps and increasing access to higher education and student success. We will increase access through additional outreach efforts to high schools, to historically underserved populations, and to adults looking for career advancement. Both colleges successfully completed accreditation reviews from the Higher Learning Commission. Inver Hills passed its four-year Assurance Review, and DCTC passed its 10-year Comprehensive Evaluation with the condition that we provide an update at our next four-year review on our new processes for assessing student learning. The colleges worked very hard to prepare for these reviews, and it gave us opportunities to identify areas of strength and opportunity.
On behalf of the Dakota
The Inver Hills Community
County Technical College
College Foundation Board
Foundation
thank
is incredibly grateful for
you. Thank you for your
your partnership and shared
dedication, engagement, and
mission to provide resources
your unwavering commit-
that transform the lives of
ment to change the lives of
students. I am excited to lead
advance the goals of economic prosperity and equity within our communities.
students and to continue to
the Inver Hills Foundation
Sincerely,
elevate DCTC as one of the
Board
and
continue
best
foster
the
community’s
We also completed a five-year Title III grant. The grant supported work across both colleges to better serve adult students. This included the implementation of an early alert system, a new Center for Teaching and Learning, expanded course delivery options, and expanded outreach to senior citizens, CareerForce Center clients, and currently or formerly incarcerated students. In closing, our Foundations continue to increase their engagement with the broader community. We invite you to join us in this work. Everyone’s collective experience and creativity is needed to not only achieve our strategic plan but to
Michael
Board,
education
programs
to
in the nation. Great things
enthusiasm of supporting
were accomplished last year, education programs were
students. While the pandemic has changed how we reach
improved, and students achieved great success. We are
out to the community, it confirmed that support provided
eager to accomplish more through new and existing part-
by generous donors puts students on the path to success.
nerships and additional donor support. Your generosity fuels the work of creating futures and life-long growth.
Jake Sedlacek Inver Hills Foundation Board Chairperson
Stephen Engel DCTC Foundation Board Chairperson
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OUR BOLD, SHARED FUTURE
SHARED SERVICES AND ALIGNMENT UPDATE In 2013, DCTC and Inver Hills began transitioning to a shared
President Berndt reported that the Alignment Committee
leadership structure. Sharing services and expertise between
helped to identify and leverage the ways the colleges comple-
the two colleges is an alignment strategy intended to make
ment each other, especially in providing more academic and
core functions more effective and cost-efficient. Our guiding
career options for students.
vision is to best meet the needs of our students, business and industry partners, and surrounding communities by working together.
and Marketing, for example, carry out responsibilities on
Inver Hills and DCTC counselors and advisors communicate
both campuses. Increased collaboration has resulted in major
with each other across campuses. We are also looking at more
cost savings for both institutions.
ways faculty at each college can work together.”
“Navigating alignment has evolved over the years to become
President Berndt added that listening carefully to the
less reactive and more thoughtful and student-centric,”
concerns and suggestions from colleagues at both colleges
said Michael Berndt, Inver Hills and DCTC president. “We
has been a key component of alignment planning.
vision while bringing faculty and staff together for shared events and training.”
on a process to better align the mission, vision, and values of
mission statements of both schools, while maintaining the
both colleges.
heart of the former statements.
In 2020, both institutions celebrated 50th anniversaries
The respective mission statements now read:
and, given their shared status, used the tagline, “Two proud
• Learn, discover, and build a better future: DCTC is
histories, one bold future.” Coming off those yearlong
dedicated to education for employment and life-long
celebrations, it seemed fitting to review—through a shared
growth.
lens—the documents that guide each college’s daily work. While each college has its own focus, some fundamentals
opportunities each school has to offer,” the president said. “One way we are accomplishing that objective is by having
Alignment Committee tasked with clarifying our collaborative
Those three words and phrases have been added to the
liberal arts, to be more informed about what programs and
Departments such as IT, Operations, HR, Safety and Security,
have developed a more planful approach that includes an
Over the last academic year, DCTC and Inver Hills embarked
“We want students at both colleges, one technical and one
“We are always asking how we can do things together,” he said. “Understanding how our distinct college missions strengthen each other is not only integral to that process, but also gives us the wisdom to best serve our students and be a good steward of our resources.”
• Learn, discover, and build a better future: Inver Hills is dedicated to the power and promise of education.
apply to both. In talking with various stakeholders—including
Simple yet meaningful, the refreshed missions capture the
students, faculty and staff, and community partners—three
shared spirit of what community and technical colleges offer.
tenets revealed themselves as key outcomes for students at
They will help guide our work as shared institutions into the
both colleges. The mission workgroup embraced the words
next 50 years.
learn, discover and build a better future as foundational to the work of both colleges.
Learn, discover, and build a better future: DCTC is dedicated to education for employment and life-long growth.
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Learn, discover, and build a better future: Inver Hills is dedicated to the power and promise of education.
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WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SCHOLARSHIPS ENCOURAGE PURSUIT OF HIGH-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS DAKOTA COUNTY TECHNICAL COLLEGE
INVER HILLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Early in 2021, Uponor donated $10,000 to support Workforce
Amy went on to say Walser Automotive Group contributed
Inver Hills received two scholarship donations totaling
Development Scholarships (WDSs) at Dakota County
$10,000 specifically for students enrolled in the Auto Body
$10,000 that will be matched by the WDS program for a
Technical College (DCTC).
Collision Technology, Automotive Technician, or GM ASEP
total of $20,000. Thomson Reuters provided $5,000, which
programs. Walser aims to diversify the industry by increasing
supported 10 students in STEM programs with an additional
the number of women, BIPOC students, and veterans pursuing
$500, for a total of $3,000 in scholarships this year. Allina
these programs of study.
Health provided a $5,000 donation that will be matched with
“Uponor’s $10,000 donation helps fund $2,500 Workforce Development Scholarships for the 2021–2022 school year,” said Amy Eppen, foundation development director. “Uponor’s scholarship support is earmarked for students earning degrees
Amy added that the Minnesota State Legislature will match
in the Architectural Technology, Networking Administration
Uponor and Walser’s donations, doubling the amount
and Industrial Engineering Technician programs.”
and ultimately providing 16 $2,500 scholarships for DCTC
Workforce Development funds and will provide a total of four $2,500 EMS scholarships. These donations provided four additional scholarships for students.
students pursuing high-demand occupations. “In 2020–2021, DCTC was awarded $136,250 in WDS support,”
“
Amy said. “The college hopes to award 62 scholarships for a
I am truly grateful for the Workforce Development Scholarship I was awarded. The funds will allow me to focus on my coursework to be successful in my field of study. The funds will also ease the financial burden on myself and my family. This scholarship is a blessing to me and will not be taken for granted.
”
DCTC HVAC student and WDS recipient
total of $155,000 in 2021–2022.”
“
I am greatly honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Workforce Development Scholarship. As a nursing student, this scholarship will help me cover some of my tuition and motivates me to keep striving and studying hard, and it is by your grace I am pursuing my career aspirations. On behalf of me and my family, we want to thank you for your support in helping me chase my dreams. I will always be grateful for this.
”
Inver Hills Nursing student and WDS recipient
“Allina Health EMS is proud to be able to support scholarships at Inver Hills Community College,” said Susan Long, Allina Health EMS vice president of operations and Inver Hills Foundation Board member. “We, like many EMS agencies, are looking to hire great new people to our team, and these scholarships will help students complete their educational programs so they can begin their careers and provide care in their communities in their new roles.” Inver Hills was awarded $118,750 in Workforce Development Scholarships in 2020–2021. In 2021–2022, the college has awarded 52 scholarships for a total of $130,000.
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If your company would like to participate in the Workforce Development Scholarship match, please contact: Elsbeth Howe | Development Director EHowe@inverhills.edu 651-450-3407 Amy Eppen | Development Director amy.eppen@dctc.edu 651-423-8265
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JULIAN LAFERLA
SCHOLARSHIPS CHANGE LIVES BRAULIO CESAR ARCEO-MENDOZA My name is Braulio Cesar Arceo-
for movies. One day I dream that I will
Mendoza, but people call me Leo. I
work for a big animation studio like
am a 2019 Apple Valley High School
Toei or Pixar.
graduate but was born in Sahuayo, Michoacán, Mexico. At the age of 2, my parents and I came to the United States in search of a new start and specifically a better life for me. My first language was Spanish, but I quickly became fluent in English through the E.L.L program in elementary school. I am normally the person that likes
the reason that people tend to gravitate toward me. I am very involved in several clubs at DCTC - Student Senate and MSLA (Multicultural Student Leadership Association). For my future, I wish to grow exponentially and be successful. My major is Graphic Design and I chose it because from a young age I have always loved drawing and thinking of stories
name
is
Katie
Duoos
received my bachelor’s degree from an
the Upskill @ Inver scholarships for the
expensive liberal arts school. I find the
Winter 2021 term. This scholarship has
instruction at Inver Hills to be a better
had a significant impact on my career.
value for the money. My instructors are excellent, and I have received top-
As a stay-at-home dad I have been out
notch assistance from the support
of the workforce for ten years, and I
staff. You should feel very proud of
was uncertain that I wanted to return
the quality of education your college
to my previous career. This scholarship
working at a part-time job, but I do not
helped me try out some classes from
wish to go into a full-time job because
outside my area of expertise, and I have
I want to focus all my time and energy
enjoyed them so much that I now plan
Thanks again for the meaningful ways
on my education. My parents cannot
to embark on a new career path as a K-12
you help students.
afford to pay for my college because of
art teacher. Your generosity has literally
their low education and inability to find
changed my life, and I wanted you to
a better wage. There is currently no one
know how much I appreciate that.
much less graduated from college. I am the first to attend college and graduate with, at least, an associate’s degree. My scholarships, the David Lindberg
provides, and I am certain to promote your school to others.
ASHLEY NEIL There is not a single day that goes by
hospital-acquired infection. I was
that I do not secretly say “thank you” to
unable to pay for groceries, text books,
all the benefactors that graciously gave
or even a simple notebook to take notes
me scholarships to attend Inver Hills
in. Each semester I desperately prayed
Thank you for providing students like myself with generous
Community College’s Paralegal Program.
that I would receive a scholarship
scholarship support!
I cannot begin to express my sincerest
from the college, because there was
gratitude to Dakota Electric and Anytime
no other way that I could attend my
Fitness for their support in helping me to
classes. And each semester, a miracle
obtain my paralegal certificate.
letter would arrive in my email, stating
Memorial Endowed Scholarship and the Rhodes Family Endowment Scholarship, have helped me afford not just tuition but also gas money, household bills, and medical bills.
I had received yet another scholarship.
and
semesters. I am utilizing the tutoring
Ever since I can remember I have always
I’m from Prior Lake, Minnesota.
program and I am a member of TRIO.
wanted to work in the legal field. My
I graduated from Prior Lake Senior
I have attended the Strengths Based
lifelong dream has always been to
High School and I’m a huge Minnesota
Leadership Program and I volunteer
become an attorney, but mounting
Twins fan. My family includes my Mom
my time outside of school whenever
school loans from my undergraduate
– Cindy, Dad – Dan, Stepmom – Peggy,
the opportunity arises. Once I earn my
degree and constant medical bills have
and Brother – Matt. Several years ago,
degree, my goal is to find a career in
always impeded my path. Today, my dream has become a reality.
member with a 3.82 GPA. This is all due in part because
I was living with chronic back pain that
Software Development where I will be
I may not be an attorney, but I am now a corporate paralegal,
someone gave me a chance and extended a helping hand in
caused me to be out of the workplace
able to give back to others with my time
working in Asset Management Law for Thrivent Financial.
the form of scholarships. I am elated and profoundly humbled
for many years. I was diagnosed with
and knowledge.
degenerative disc disease and have had
My education is my number one
multiple surgeries since then to lessen but I started to manage my pain through living a healthier lifestyle. Once my health improved, it became apparent that I needed to further my education and find a purpose. Like many, I’m a first-generation college student and completed 31 credits last year while maintaining a 3.98 GPA.
Those scholarship letters are the sole reason why I can now buy groceries and begin to pay off my medical and student loan bills. I graduated as a Phi Theta Kappa
At the time I was enrolled in my paralegal courses, I was facing a large amount of medical bills, student loan debt and a severe
to have received incredible scholarships that have paved the way towards a better life.
priority, and I am willing to put all of
the pain. Every day was a challenge,
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picking me to be one of the recipients of
I do not have a very good income
KATIE DUOOS My
I also wanted to share that while I
in my family that has gone to college,
to have a laugh or make other people happy even if my day hasn’t been the best and I think that is
I wanted to express my deep gratitude for
my time and effort towards achieving my degree. I put this [scholarship] support to good use by
Provide the invaluable gift of higher education through scholarships, emergency assistance, food support,
paying for books, school supplies, and a much-needed desk
and more. With your help, DCTC & IHCC students can reach their goals and find success!
and chair. You have taken a lot of financial burden off of me.
Give now at:
dctc.edu/give
inverhills.edu/giving
Thank you!
I am an active member of our Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Katie, recipient of Thomson Reuters Scholarship & Dakota
and have made the President’s List for the past five consecutive
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BLUE KNIGHTS ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT: JORDYN BREITBARTH 2016 GRADUATE EARNING DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY AT BRIAR CLIFF Jordyn Breitbarth graduated from Dakota County Technical
Today, Jordyn is completing her Doctor of Physical Therapy
Originally from Hilo, Hawaii, a city of nearly 44,000 residents
College in May 2016 with her Associate of Science (A.S.) in
(D.P.T.) at Briar Cliff University, a private, Franciscan liberal
on the Big Island and located at the base of Mauna Loa, an
Individualized Studies. Jordyn focused her studies on Exercise
arts university in Sioux City, Iowa.
active shield volcano, Jordyn graduated from Hilo High
& Sport Science coursework. She also played two seasons (2014–2015 and 2015–2016) for the Blue Knights softball (OF, SS) and women’s soccer (GK) teams.
“I just started my third year,” she said, “which consists of
School, Class of 2014.
clinical rotations at various locations in the Midwest. Right now, I’m leaning towards being an acute care physical
After graduating from DCTC, Jordyn attended Wayne State
therapist. This would consist of working in a hospital setting
College in Wayne, Nebraska, where she played NCAA DII
and potentially working with patients who just came out of
softball for the Wildcats in the NSIC Conference. She played
surgery, patients who suffered from strokes, or patients who
for two seasons (2017 and 2018), excelling on the field and in
have infections such as pneumonia and have suffered from
the classroom. Jordyn credits her time competing as a Blue
general deconditioning.”
Knight as the catalyst that helped her thrive in the NCAA.
“
Jordyn was an outstanding player and a leader on and off the field. She always gave her best effort and was a leader by example. She was looked up to by the coaches and her teammates.
”
Mark Obarski
Women’s Head Soccer Coach | Men’s Head Soccer Coach Dakota County Technical College
matter of hours. And despite all the diversity, there is a strong sense of community in Hawai’i, and I know I’ll always have people in my corner back home. I’m looking forward to the day that I can give back to the community that raised me.” Jordyn got married in June 2021. Her husband, Jared Guthrie, is a fleet manager at K&B Transportation. “We met at Wayne State College and got married in Wayne, Nebraska, as well,” Jordyn said. “COVID cancelled our original wedding plans of having it back home in Hilo. It’s only fitting
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that our original Caribbean honeymoon plan got cancelled, too.”
Jordyn is a very gifted athlete who has always striven to be the best. She has always competed hard both on the field and in the classroom. She will achieve at the highest level!
“I love the diversity of Hawaii,” she said. “There is diversity in
For their honeymoon, Jordyn and Jared opted to go on a 3,000-
the people—locals like to call it a ‘mixed plate’ of ethnicities.
mile road trip across six states, visiting numerous national
There is diversity in the land and climates; you can drive from
and state parks. They reside with their two cats, Winston and
the black-sand beaches to the snow on top of Mauna Kea in a
Winona, in South Sioux City, Nebraska.
”
Tom Cross Head Softball Coach | Assistant Director of Student Life Dakota County Technical College
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THE BILL JOHNSON CENTER FOR ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN FIELDSTONE FAMILY HOMES RENOVATES THE ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY AND INTERIOR DESIGN PROGRAM AREA
involved in the trades, and this will be a wonderful way for that to continue on for generations beyond his and ours. Thank you to DCTC for allowing us to partner with you on this project. It is deeply meaningful to our family.” “It was an honor to work with everyone at DCTC in evolving a memorial scholarship idea into this new space named for our dad, Bill Johnson,” Bryan Wolfe said. “Today was a good day for the college, our family, and all who remember good things Bill did not only in the construction industry, but in everyday life. There are hundreds of people he positively influenced and supported by doing good things.” Bryan added that Fieldstone Family Homes hopes in partnering with DCTC on this project that students find their passion to build ideas, dreams, and businesses in design, construction, or related trades. “We need people in this industry now more than ever, and humbly gift this support to keep our dad’s legacy alive,” he said. Dakota County Technical College hosted a ribbon-cutting
and Inver Hills Foundations, spoke at the event, which was
ceremony on campus in Rosemount, Minnesota, for the newly
attended by a large group of Fieldstone Family Homes family
renovated Architectural Technology and Interior Design
members, including Maureen Johnson, Bill’s widow, friends,
program area (Suite 2300). The event took place Thursday
former and current Fieldstone employees, trade partners
afternoon, September 15, 2021, and included a short program
who worked on the renovated space, business associates, and
and tour.
members of the DCTC campus community.
Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc., of Burnsville, Minnesota,
Trent Johnson, Troy Johnson and Bryan Wolfe, sons of Bill
renovated the area as a way to honor Bill Johnson, the family
Johnson and Fieldstone Family Homes owners, spoke at the
patriarch, who passed away in October 2020. The learning
event. Tadd Johnson, another son and a Fieldstone real estate
suite is now named The Bill Johnson Center for Architectural
specialist, also addressed the attendees.
Technology and Design.
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Kim Shaff wished to thank Fieldstone Family Homes for their generosity in supporting students and the college’s mission: Learn, discover, and build a better future: DCTC is dedicated to education for employment and life-long growth. “We are incredibly grateful that Bill’s sons, Trent, Troy and Bryan, chose to honor the legacy of their father, Bill Johnson, at DCTC,” Kim said. “The Fieldstone Family Homes renovation produced a beautiful and valuable learning space for students that is also an extraordinary tribute to their father. We are honored to have The Bill Johnson Center for Architectural
“We are honored to have the opportunity to recognize our
Technology and Design at DCTC and look forward to a long
Michael Berndt, DCTC and Inver Hills Community College
dad, who was a father figure to so many, in this way!” Trent
partnership with Fieldstone Family Homes, Inc., and the
President, and Kim Shaff, Executive Director of the DCTC
Johnson said. “He was always a proponent of people getting
Johnson family.”
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DCTC NEWS BRIEFS
BLOGS.DCTC.EDU/DCTC-NEWS New Vet Tech Area on Campus
New Inver Branding/Website
The Veterinary Technician program has a newly designed, modern space on site in Rosemount. Located on the southwest side of the main building, the Vet Tech area features three laboratory spaces, two surgical suites, two X-ray rooms, a kennel space, and a large grassy, chain-link enclosure. Vet Tech faculty reported that they will house cats, dogs and rodents on campus. They’ll also be able to accommodate more students and help more animals from local rescues in Minnesota.
There is a fresh look coming to Inver Hills, with a new logo, branding, and website. The new logo is modern, eliciting the feel of “hills” in the design. The branding update solidifies green as the main color to go with our lovely campus nestled in hills and trees. And the new website, expected to launch in early 2022, will have a streamlined layout and modern feel, making it easier for prospective students, current students, and visitors to locate the information they are seeking.
Family-Friendly Meeting Space
Sue Flannigan: MNARNG Outstanding Service
The new Family-Friendly Meeting Space (Room 2-140) allows student parents to meet with an admissions representative, advisor, instructor or tutor on campus without the need to arrange childcare during the meeting. Children have a safe place to play with age-appropriate items while the parent is free to focus on
Sue Flannigan, military and veteran services coordinator, received the first-ever Outstanding Service Award from the Minnesota Army National Guard Education Services Office. Justin Falness, MNARNG education services officer, presented Sue with the award
their meeting. MN Reconnect funded and Operations built the space; Sharon Bergen, ECYD faculty, helped with the design. Ideas are already in the works to expand the concept.
Anne Johnson: 2021 Employee of the Year Anne Johnson, MBA, vice president of student affairs, was recognized for her passion to go the extra mile and encourage collaboration across campus. She contributes selflessly to the college mission while showing boundless support for student success. Anne oversees the Student Affairs division that covers a wide range of areas from Accessibility Services to Admissions to Advising to Athletics to Career Services to Financial Aid to TRIO to Student Life.
VP Mike Opp Retires Mike Opp, EdD, vice president of academic affairs, retired after more than 20 years of service. Mike took on the role of transportation and industry dean in 2002, serving for more than 11 years before accepting the position of vice president in 2013. “My experience as an administrator at DCTC has been challenging and extremely rewarding and everything you could ask for in a career,” Mike said. “DCTC was a perfect fit for me and was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.”
PSEO Entices Students to Enroll Enrollment of high school students seeking college credit through Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) has increased by 21 percent in the last three years. Natalie Shrestha, DCTC Academic & Financial Aid Advisor, works with those students. “Before the state required all students be told about PSEO, our students were primarily interested in the majors DCTC offers,” Natalie said. “Now, we see students looking to try out college, get a feel for what they are capable of, and work towards their goals.” The number of PSEO students grew from 1,108 in FY19 to 1,394 in FY21. 16
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INVER HILLS NEWS BRIEFS
in February. Sue has supported student veterans, military students and their families for nearly four decades in her role managing the college’s Military & Veteran Services Office and Club V.A.L.O.R.
Randi Goettl: 2021 Employee of the Year A licensed graduate social worker, Randi Goettl is a feverish advocate for developing a more inclusive and disability-conscious institution through building key partnerships, designing inclusive programming, encouraging consciousness of barriers to access, and challenging current institutional systems that prevent access. Highlights of Randi’s tenure include launching an academic coaching program and piloting a co-collegiate peer mentorship program.
Jerry Jacobsen Scholarship 2020 Gerald Jacobsen started teaching mathematics and computer science at Inver Hills in 1971 during the college’s second year in operation. Gerald was known as “Jake” by his Inver colleagues; his wife, Joan, called him “Jerry.” Jerry passed away September 19, 2020, after suffering injuries from a bike accident. The Jerry Jacobsen Memorial Scholarship continues Jerry’s legacy by supporting students in the Computer Science program and serves as a tribute to his many years of teaching, mentoring, and preparing students for success.
Alumna Spotlight: Anecia Larsen Anecia Larsen graduated from Inver Hills in 2018 with her A.A. degree. Anecia was an engaged participant in TRIO Student Support Services. She transferred to the University of Wisconsin– Eau Claire, where she’s earned not only her B.A. in Creative Writing, but also her B.A. in Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies. An advocate for people whose voices are ignored or misrepresented, Anecia plans on becoming a top-selling fiction author with a feminist perspective.
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ALUMNA SPOTLIGHT: TATEM RIOS 2019 ENGINEERING FUNDAMENTALS GRADUATE STUDYING CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AT U OF M
Tatem Rios, 21, graduated from Inver Hills Community College
Scholarship, WAAIME Scholarship, Anna M. Kuhl Scholarship
in 2019 with an A.S. in Engineering Fundamentals, a Transfer
and Crystal Group Innovation Scholarship. In 2018, her
Pathway A.S. in Chemistry and an Associate of Arts (A.A.).
submission won the Why Inver? Essay Contest Scholarship.
Tatem began her college career at Inver Hills at age 16 as a
Tatem reported that without the financial support of
Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) student from East
scholarships, she would have had to take a break from her
Ridge High School in Woodbury, Minnesota. She graduated
studies to save money. Throughout her higher education
from East Ridge in 2018.
journey, she has applied for more than 100 scholarships.
Today, Tatem, a first-generation college student, is earning her
“I will be graduating from the University of Minnesota debt
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (B.Ch.E.) at the University
free,” she said. “My advice to students is to apply for as many
of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering. She’s also
scholarships as you possibly can. I’ve spent many hours
minoring in Computer Science. She’s set to graduate with
searching the internet for scholarships and writing essays
her B.Ch.E. in May 2022. Her academic goals are centered on
and it has paid off in the end. Stay persistent and don’t
earning a Ph.D. in Materials Science or Chemical Engineering.
give up.” Tatem works while going to the U of M as a lab technician
Tatem is still connected to Inver Hills through her
at H. B. Fuller, a major American manufacturing company
work as a member of the college’s Alumni Association
supplying industrial adhesives worldwide. She got her start
Board of Directors. As a member of the Society of
at H. B. Fuller as a research and development (R & D) intern.
Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), Tatem helps
Tatem has taken full advantage of internship opportunities
raise awareness, provide access, and prepare Hispanic
that have come her way. She served as both an R & D intern and an analytical chemistry and QA/QC intern at Innovative Surface Technologies (ISurTec), a biotechnology company that researches, develops and manufactures coatings for medical devices. She landed those internships via the SciTech Internship Program. During the summer of 2020, Tatem was accepted into the ExxonMobil Latinos On Fast Track (LOFT) Fellowship program through the Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF). She is a Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF) Scholar—HSF empowers
students and professionals to become leaders in the STEM field.
“
Tatem and I have stayed in touch since she graduated from Inver Hills. She has become a friend—and as much a mentor to me as I have ever been to her. Tatem is working to raise awareness about PSEO and community colleges with the goal to increase access. I look forward to seeing what this dynamo will do from here.
”
Joan Carter, PE (MN, IA, CA) Engineering Faculty Inver Hills Community College
students and parents with the knowledge and resources to successfully complete their higher education goals. Over the course of her academic career, Tatem has received more than 10 scholarships, including an Edward & Cora Remus Scholarship, Dr. Irving Pressley McPhail Endowed
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DUKE CANNON SUPPLY CO. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP MINNEAPOLIS-BASED COMPANY SUPPORTS STUDENTS WITH NEW SCHOLARSHIP “In both ways, we provide a daily respite for hardworking men
one step closer to their goal. The Duke Cannon endowment
that our competitors cannot match,” Ryan said. “We feel very
recognizes the value of community college and the students
fortunate to support Inver Hills and the college’s nursing and
we serve, and demonstrates their significant commitment to
EMS programs for future frontline workers. We are forever
giving back.”
grateful to these workers and applaud those entering the field.” Kim Shaff serves as executive director of the Inver Hills and
Duke Cannon Supply Co. provides superior-quality grooming
Dakota County Technical College foundations. Kim welcomed
goods designed to better the day of hard-working men. Products
the support for two Inver Hills programs that train the
include soaps and deodorants, shave gels and balms, beard goods,
frontline healthcare workers of the future.
colognes, and other essentials to get a man clean, feeling good, and
“We are so grateful for this new partnership with Duke Cannon
Duke Cannon Supply Co., a premium men’s grooming products
Ryan O’Connell serves as CEO and president of Duke Cannon
company based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, made a donation
Supply Co. Ryan reported that each quarter Duke Cannon gives
to the Inver Hills Foundation to endow a new scholarship at
back to causes supporting veterans and frontline workers.
Inver Hills Community College. The Duke Cannon Supply Co.
The Duke Cannon Supply Co. Endowed Scholarship for EMS
Endowed Scholarship supports students in the Emergency
and nursing students provides a wonderful opportunity for
Medical Services (EMS) and Nursing programs at the college.
the Duke Cannon team to give back to their community in
“Award criteria for the new scholarship include consideration for student life circumstances and career goals,” said Elsbeth
a manner consistent with the company’s values and track record of giving back.
Howe, foundation development director. “Eligible students
“Duke Cannon has consistently given back to veterans and
must be enrolled for at least six credit hours.”
frontline worker causes since its founding on Veterans Day
Elsbeth noted that special consideration is given to underrepresented students, including: • First-generation college students • Low-income students
2011,” Ryan said. “Among others, some of the organizations that Duke Cannon has previously supported include Folds of Honor, Mission 22, Navy Seals Foundation, Honor Flight, and K9s for Warriors.”
• Students with disabilities
Ryan added that the Duke Cannon mission is to better the day
• Veterans
of hardworking men. The company achieves this mission in
• Dependents of veterans
two ways:
• Nontraditional students • Single parents
1. Providing a full assortment of personal care products, e.g., soaps, shampoos, deodorants, etc., that are functionally superior and designed with distinct scents 2. Providing content that is fun and relevant to hardworking men.
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smelling great.
Supply Co.,” Kim said. “They saw a need in our community
From Target to Tractor Supply, and Carhartt to ULTA.com, Duke
and chose to invest in Inver Hills students to help fill it. This
Cannon goods are available in more than 30,000 retail locations
scholarship will help students reduce their tuition and get
where men (or the women who buy for them) shop.
Lowell Miller Stolte Board Chair Environmental Technical Leader Koch Companies Services – EHS
Joel Trinkle Board Vice Chair Senior Air Quality Consultant Vice President Barr Engineering Company
Scott Kadrlik Board Treasurer CPA/Managing Partner Meuwissen, Flygare, Kadrlik & Associates
REVENUE Contributions & Grants
$340,405
Investment Income, net
$112,407
Equipment In-Kind
Jeff Schoenecker Vice President of Utility Services Dakota Electric Association
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Bernard Kolnberger Utility Services Manager Dakota Electric Association
Dan Sjolseth President Superior Service Center
Jim Bjorklund Branch Operations Manager Ziegler CAT
Angela Liedke Community Relations Manager DARTS
Dr. Amy Diede, M.D. Family Medicine Apple Valley Medical Center
$157,679
Total Revenue
$814,836
EXPENSES Scholarships/Assistance Programs
Scott Manwarren Area Business Manager Gold Country Seed
Administrative (Includes College In-Kind)
Stephen Engel RD&E Director Ecolab
Total Expenses
Ryan O’Gara Government Affairs Liaison SKB Environmental
COLLEGE FINANCIALS
Emily Fox-Williams Attorney Dakota Law, P.L.L.C.
Jeannette Appold Content Acquisition Editor Thomson Reuters
$204,345
College In-Kind
Equipment Ann Byre Board Secretary Vice President of Pharmacy Services Allina Health
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DCTC 2020–2021 FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOUNDATION FINANCIALS
DCTC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
$269,613 $5,979 $209,055 $175,560 $660,207
REVENUE Tuition & Fees, net State Appropriation
$8,155,000 $13,563,000
Grants
$7,727,000
Other Net Revenues
$3,619,000
Total Revenue
STUDENTS ENROLLED
28%
ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR
32%
OF STUDENTS HAVE FINANCIAL NEED & ARE PELL ELIGIBLE
323
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
$261,524 AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS
466 NUMBER OF TIMES
STUDENTS VISITED THE FOOD PANTRY OR LUNCH BOX
$33,064,000
EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits
$22,479,000
Purchaed Services
$3,362,000
Supplies, Repairs & Maint.
$2,662,000
Depreciation
$2,460,000
Financial Aid, net
$1,601,000
Other Expenses
$1,304,000
Total Expenses
$33,868,000
Net Expenses over Revenues ($804,000)
TOP FIVE CITIES OF STUDENT RESIDENCE Apple Valley • Farmington • Hastings Lakeville • Rosemount
LARGEST PROGRAMS Automotive Technician Electrical Construction & Maintenance Individualized Studies Practical Nursing Veterinary Technician 23
Farid Saed Lab Planning Consultant
Angela Amann Attorney LeVander, Gillen and Miller, PA.
Sonja Simpson CEO & Founder iONIS Solution
Steve Doody Financial Advisor Edward Jones
Mark Skarohlid VP & General Manager Collins Aerospace
Jake Sedlacek Board Vice Chair Community Relations and Economic Development Manager Xcel Energy
Peggy Johnson Community Relations Director Dakota Electric Association
Gerry Thomas Financial Consultant
Jim Collins Board Treasurer Managing Director CompuCom
Susan Long Vice President of Operations Allina Health
COLLEGE FINANCIALS
Doug Larson Board Chair Vice President of Regulatory Services Dakota Electric Association
Aaron Lundquist Finance Committee Chair Audit Senior Deloitte
REVENUE Contributions & Grants
$304,574
Investment Income, net
$55,204
Equipment In-Kind
$1,000
College In-Kind
$165,889
Total Revenue
$526,667
EXPENSES Scholarships/Assistance
$270,776
Programs
$26,055
Administrative (Includes College In-Kind)
$183,687
Total Expenses
$480,518
Tuition & Fees, net
$9,145,000
State Appropriation
$16,164,000
Grants
$8,947,000
Other Net Revenues
$2,415,000
Total Revenue
STUDENTS ENROLLED
37%
ARE STUDENTS OF COLOR
28% OF
STUDENTS HAVE FINANCIAL NEED & ARE PELL ELIGIBLE
204
SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
$220,081 AWARDED IN SCHOLARSHIPS
REVENUE
435 NUMBER OF TIMES
STUDENTS VISITED THE FOOD PANTRY OR LUNCH BOX
$36,671,000
EXPENSES Salaries and Benefits
$25,847,000
Purchased Services
$2,885,000
Supplies, Repairs & Maint.
$2,283,000
Depreciation
$2,316,000
Financial Aid, net Other Expenses Total Expenses
$2,464,000
TOP FIVE CITIES OF STUDENT RESIDENCE Apple Valley • Cottage Grove • Eagan Farmington • Inver Grove Heights
$1,523,000 $37,318,000
Net Expenses over Revenues ($647,000)
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INVER HILLS 2020–2021 FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOUNDATION FINANCIALS
INVER HILLS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LARGEST PROGRAMS Business Pathway Liberal Arts Nursing Pre-Nursing 25
DCTC FOUNDATION DONORS 2020 - 2021 ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS
OVER $50,000 Terex Corporation Ziegler/CAT
$25,000–$49,999 Dakota Electric Association
$10,000–$24,999 Daimler Trucks North America Flint Hills Resources Kopp Family Foundation Patrick & Janet Thompson Family Foundation Pepsi Beverages Company Uponor Walser Automotive Group Xcel Energy
$5,000–$9,999 Barr Engineering Co. Dakota Aggregates Feldmann Imports Home Federal Savings Bank Interstate Power Systems, Inc. Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild
$1,000–$4,999 Apple Autos Michael Berndt Gerald & Elle Blomquist Broken Clock Brewing Cooperative Cannon Equipment Chart Industries Compeer Financial Connexus Energy Deere & Company Eagan Rotary Community Service Foundation Friends of Veterans Harold Gifford Hayden Murphy Equipment Company Inbound BrewCo Anne Johnson Scott Kadrlik James Kosmo Lake Country Power Electric Trust Minnesota Asphalt Pavement Association Minnesota Trucking Association Minnesota Valley Transit Authority Minnesota Veterinary Medical Foundation
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Jarrod Peterson Sherry Rawlins Republic Services Duane Roberts Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Sheldahl Flexible Technologies SKB Environmental Superior Service Center Renee Thurmes TKDA
$100–$999 56 Brewing Rabbi Morris Allen #AllTheThingsMN Angela Amann Ampronix Chad Anderson Apple Valley Yellow Ribbon Jeannette Appold Brenda Arneson Jon Ausdemore Leonard Axelrod Jessica Ayub BAE Systems Pamela Baker Jamie Bankston Judy Becker Sharon Bergen Michael Birchard Jim Bjorklund Blackbaud Giving Fund Cheryl Brogger Ann & Cullen Byre Candace Carlstrom Lisa Carpentier Bryan Carpentier CHS Foundation Chuck and Penny Moorse Family Continental Diamond Jeffrey Copeland James Cradle Donald Deutsch Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club Stephen Engel DeAnn Engvall Amy Eppen Ron Erickson Amy Evanson Joel Fogarty Fox Family Foundation Juliette & Jimmy Francis Diane M Frandrup Samuel Gibson
Julia Glenn Scott Glime Gold Country Seed Dick Graham & Pat Powers Ron Gruenes Scott Gunderson Christina Haan Nicholas Hale CJ Ham Mary Hamann-Roland Whitney Hansen Caroline Harris Gary Hebert Thad Hellman Steve Helmueller Cindy Her Mark Hickman Chris Hinrichs Inver Hills Community College Bookstore Inver Wood Golf Course Todd Jagerson Torry Jeranek Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area Beth Johnson Jennifer Johnson Trent Johnson Nikki Klehr Bernie Kolnberger Andrew Kormanik Diane Kraft Betty Krueger Bruce Kunkel Patrick Lair Lakeville Brewing Co. Connie Larson Dr. Mary Lebens Renee Lemieux Levander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. Janet Lorenzen Brenda Lyseng Erin Manthey Scott Manwarren Marco Shannon Marting Rachel Marzahn Becky Jo Maas Girard Tim McCluskey Merchants Bank Nicole Meulemans Microtel Inn & Suites Inver Grove Heights David Milton Minnesota Rokkr
Minnesota Wild Stacia Monck Motorwerks BMW Michael Murphy Christine Myrah Patrice Nadeau Michael Nelson Lawrence Nelson Brian Oakley Ryan O’Gara Dale Olson & Alice McGuiggan Mike Opp Park Dental Foundation Keith Paterson Kathleen Paukert Paul Eggen Insurance Kendrah & Andy Pearson Riley Pederson Rich Peterson Pine Bend Paving Ryan Pitman Planned Parenthood North Central States Edward Plaster Pro Tech Automotive Michael Rasmusson Red Cow RF Moeller Jeweler Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy Ricki and Sons Rihm Family Companies Cori Robinson Scott Roelke Rosemount Rotary Club Kari Rusch-Curl Dave Rustad Farid Saed Marie Saunders Sandra Scherb David Schlosser Jillene Schluessler Connie Schmidt Schmitty & Sons Transportation Peter Schmitz Josh Schoaf Natalie Shrestha Richard Simonsen Sonya Simpson Carie Statz Stearns Electric Association Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric Lyle Stelter Linda & Lowell Stolte David Stricker
Jodie Swearingen Scott Swenson Tambah & Sons Construction Darrell Tangen John & Alison Tauer Marlo Teal Dr. Ron Thomas Eugene Thurmes Gary Thurmes Brenda Thurmes Jacqueline Tonn Harold Torrence Total Wine & More Joel Trinkle Trinkle Family Giving Fund Jim Unger USTA Northern Megan Vave Vikings Lakes Anna Voight Jason Wetzel Wings Financial Credit Union Sara Woodward YourCause Emily Zimmer Michele Zywiec
UP TO $100 3rd Act Craft Brewery Travis Ahlquist Meriem Aman Abigail Anderson Heath Baumgard Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine Tracey Beebe Sarah Berns Nathan Blommel Michelle Boe Laurel Boerger
Jesse Boots Bourbon Butcher Reyne Branchaud-Linsk Breadsmith Carol Broback Nathan Campeau Can Can Wonderland John Carlson Laina Carlson Dave Carpentier Jenny Carpentier Joan Carter Allison Chuick Cole’s Salon - Burnsville Jim Collins Billie Copley Thomas Cross Barbara Curchack Tammy Davis Rose Davis DCTC Bookstore DCTC Brewing & Beer Steward Program Jason Dean Dawn Easley Albert Eiden Emagine Entertainment Erbert and Gerbert’s Robert Erickson Libby Fahrenkamp Susan Farmer Karen Filloon Cheryl Fitzgerald-McNelis Brandon Folson Scott Foster Emily Fox Williams Mary Jo Gardner Gertens Giving Foundation
Glassing Florist Blake Goehring Randi Goettl Granite City Food and Brewery Israel Gray Cindy Greenseth Greg’s Meats Processing Joan Gudorf Shelby Hamblin Natalie Hammer Kathy Hanneman Bruce Hartung Craig Held Ann Hess Jill Holden Peggy Johnson Weston Jorde Barbara Jorenby Thomas Kennedy Michael Kirby Michael Kisch Michelle Kleeberger Abby Klehr Brett Kolles Ketmani Kouanchao Matthew Kruger Christine LaMott Sean LaPlant LicensePlate Arts Angela Liedke Kerry Lurken Laurence Margolis Kalli Matsuhashi Micah McLellan Katherine McMenomy Christopher Metsgar Elizabeth Miller Julie Miller Rusty Mitchell
Gail Morrison Colleen Moser Danni Munro Bell Museum Lanh Nguyen Taiwo Olafeso Cynthia Partello Sadie Pendaz-Foster Becky Pogatchnik Red’s Savoy Pizza Tatem Rios Jennifer Robinson-West Jason Sadler Scott Sandok Eric Satre Maureen Scallen Failor Doug Shoemaker Dan Sjolseth Andrew Slama Tanya Smutka Geralyn Sorensen St. Paul Saints Margaret Steeves Jimmy Steffen Terry Stong Stephen Strom Janine Swanlund Heidi Swanson Target Inver Grove Heights Textile Center Robert Trewartha Julie Tuerk Valley Natural Foods Melissa Wind Katy Winecke Erica Wood Zerorez of Minnesota
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBER Duane Roberts
ENDOWMENTS Achievement Fund Allied Health Endowment Automotive Endowment Bara Arens Endowment Carl Eastvold Endowment David Lindberg Memorial Endowment DCTC General Endowment John Popowski Endowment Karen Ames Memorial Endowment Landscape/Horticulture Endowment
Met Con Endowment Nathan Blomquist Legacy Endowment Oberto Family Endowment Peggy Rasmussen King Memorial Endowment Rhodes Family Endowment Sheryl Buss Endowment The Carl Eastvold Fund of DCTC ThomasCarr Endowment Ziegler/CAT Endowment
Foundation staff make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the donor listing and apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact foundation@dctc.edu or 651-423-8265 with any questions or concerns.
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INVER HILLS FOUNDATION DONORS 2020 - 2021 ORGANIZATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS OVER $50,000
$100–$999
Kopp Family Foundation
Rabbi Morris Allen & Dr. Phyllis Gorin AllTheThingsMN Angela Amann Susan Armstrong Arthur J. Gallagher Foundation Stephen Baugh David Bellows Susan Berg-Williams Berg-Williams Foundation Roger Betz Nicole Bietz LaDonna Boyd Reyne Branchaud-Linsk Heather Brient-Johnson Ann & Cullen Byre Christopher Jorgenson Donor Advised Fund CHS Foundation Jim Collins Barbara Curchack Hilary Dahlman Sally Dahlquist Dakota County Technical College Continental Diamond Sandra Diestler Kristin Digiulio Steve Doody Lisa DuRose Eagan Kick-Start Rotary Club Sharon Hartfield Edison Robert & Louise Elliott Stephen Engel Maureen Ervin Carrie Estebo Elizabeth Fahrenkamp James Fallon Kim Favre Carrie Flesch Juliette & Jimmy Francis Laura Funke Angela Gallant Scott Glime Randi Goettl Gold Country Seed Dick Graham & Pat Powers Jerry Grant Deanna Green Cindy Marschel Greenseth CJ Ham Mary Hamann-Roland Doug & Kathy Hanneman Robert Harris Steven Hartlaub Thad Hellman Cindy Her Elsbeth Howe Terry Hurtgen Interact Communications, Inc. Inver Hills Community College Inver Hills Community College Bookstore
$25,000–$49,999 Dakota Electric Association Travelers Foundation Duke Cannon Supply Company
$10,000–$24,999 Xcel Energy
$5,000–$9,999 Allina Health American Center for Philanthropy Bremer Bank Charities Aid Foundation of America (CAF) Home Federal Ruth & George Doffing Foundation St. Paul Park Newport Lions Club Ben & Mary Stephens Thomson Reuters Corporation
$1,000–$4,999 Michael Berndt Blackbaud Giving Fund Collins Aerospace Rose Davis Cathy DeSutter Eagan Rotary Foundation Pamela Fergus Cheryl Greene Joan Jacobsen Sandy Klas Doug Larson Constance Manos-Andrea Minnesota State University Moorhead Rita Mudd Gayle Ober Judy Pechacek Renaissance Charitable Foundation, Inc. Paula Robinson Mark Ryan Saint Paul College Sambatek Inc. SKB Environmental Stephen Strom Superior Service Center Janine Swanlund The American Gift Fund The Summitt Foundation of the Minnesota Community Foundation TKDA Twin Cities Orthopedics Patricia Veale Veterans of Foreign Wars POST 4452 West Corp Winona State University
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Inver Wood Golf Course Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area Beth Johnson Lauren Johnson Scott Johnson Trent Johnson Anne Johnson Grace Jones Scott Kadrlik Angela Kain Elizabeth Kaufenberg Lora Kincade Scott Klaehn Vicky Knickerbocker Rob Kolomyski Matthew Kruger Patrick Lair Lakeville Brewing Co. Mary Lebens James Leslie LeVander, Gillen and Miller, PA Bruce Lindberg Amy Lofquist Susan Long Donald Lund Brenda Lyseng Shoua Madland Bradley Manley Larry Margolis Wendy Marson Andrew Martin Shannon Marting Michael Marzinske Merchants Bank Christopher Metsgar Microtel Inn & Suites Inver Grove Heights David Milton Minnesota Wild Rusty Mitchell IV Gail Morrison Carrie Naughton Navigate Forward Network for Good Benjamin Nguyen Northland Community & Technical College Foundation Ryan O’Gara Wendy Olson Jennifer Parta Priscilla Pastrana Paul Eggen Insurance Kendrah & Andy Pearson Personal Wealth Partners Christine Petrich Pine Bend Paving Planned Parenthood North Central States Pro Tech Automotive Barbara Read Red Cow RF Moeller Jeweler
Keith Richter Rick Bronson’s House of Comedy Ricki and Sons Marv Riedesel Rihm Family Companies Wendy Robinson Minnesota Rokkr Rosemount Rotary Club Robert Rumpza Kari Rusch-Curl Dave Rustad Farid Saed Aaron Salasek Scott Sandok Clare Sanford David Schlosser Connie Schmidt LeAnne Schmidt Schmitty & Sons Transportation Josh Schoaf Jake Sedlacek Sonja Simpson Wallace Simpson Holly Slattery Sharon Slettehaugh Benjamin Smith Tanya Smutka State Farm Companies Foundation Janet Stodola Shane Stroup Zachary Sullivan Thomas Sullivan Gerald Swarsensky Scott Swenson Tambah & Sons Construction & Services The College of St. Scholastica Gerald Thomas Gary Thompson Heidi Thury Total Wine & More Milissa Troen Dan Underwood United Health Group USTA Northern Dan Van Kampen Brenda VanVossen Vikings Lakes Paul Wegner Kathy Wille Wings Financial Federal Credit Union Erica Wood Monica Ibarra Wylie YourCause Ziegler/CAT Michele Zywiec
UP TO $100 3rd Act Craft Brewery Amazon Smile David Anderson
Jamie Banicki Amanda Jaworski Barklind Breadsmith Bay Leaf Indian Cuisine Tracey Beebe Sarah Berns Peter Beurskens Michael Birchard Jim Bjorklund Laurel Boerger Nichelle Bottko Bourbon Butcher Charvette Boyd Cheryl Brogger Toni Brown Can Can Wonderland Kimberly Capocasa Laina Carlson Janelle Carlson Casey Carmody Lisa Carpentier Joan Carter Donald Cassidy Allison Chuick Cole’s Salon - Burnsville Anthony Collins Gregory Dahlstrom Lance Davis Tammy Davis DCTC Bookstore DCTC Brewing & Beer Steward Program Emily Dowdle
Dawn Easley Dean Eddy Albert Eiden Emagine Entertainment DeAnn Engvall Amy Eppen Erbert and Gerbert’s Robert Erickson Amy Evanson Libby Fahrenkamp Maureen Failor Charles Finne IV Susan Flannigan Juliette Francis Eric Fulcomer Mary Jo Gardner Gertens Rosie Giefer Barbara Ginther Glassing Florist Meri Golden Granite City Food and Brewery Greg’s Meats Processing Bruce Hartung Joel Warren Harvieux Nathaniel Hemstad Chris Hinrichs Lance Huebscher Signe Ilstrup Peggy Johnson Michelle Johnson Keith Kelley Susan Killeen
Michelle Kleeberger Brett Kolles Ketmani Kouanchao Kristian L Oyen, Attorney at Law Rosemary Krumrie Christine LaMott Ellen Lansky Sean LaPlant Sara Lenertz LicensePlate Arts Angela Liedke Nicole Lombardi Douglas Scott Long Joan Marchio Rachel Matthes Ann McCaughan Youssef Messiha Bell Museum Annie Nguyen Quynh Nguyen Eric Owusu Cynthia Partello Kathleen Paukert Bernadette Pawlenty Sadie Pendaz-Foster Mary Petrie John Pogue John Prztarski Cindy Prztarski Rebecca Raimann Cheryl Redinger Red’s Savoy Pizza Marty Reibert
Thomas Reis Tatem Rios Mary Rogers Ruth Rosseau Eric Satre Patricia Schlagel Anita Schneider James Schneider Carol Schoen Alyssa Sell Doug Shoemaker Jennie Simning St. Paul Saints Charles Stieg Lowell Stolte Linda & Lowell Stolte Target Inver Grove Heights John Tauer Textile Center Mary Thompson Robert Trewartha Jim Unger Valley Natural Foods Dorothy Vogel John Wagner Shannon Williams Melissa Wind Sara Woodward Larry Wright Jennifer Yamada Zerorez of Minnesota Emily Zimmer
Larry & Karin Margolis Steve & Jean McGroarty Alan & Sharon Miller Connie Manos-Andrea Julia McGregor Mark V. Mohr Gail Morrison Janice R. O’Keefe Dave P. Page Christopher A. Plount Tia & Mike Radant Susan Rasmussen
Thomas A. Reis Duane Roberts Mary Rogers Matthew W. Simoneau Dane Smith Sharon L. Speich Gerald Swarsensky Dean & Tami Swenson Wayne & Kelly Truscinski Mark Weigel Gloria & Bill Welp Tim & Rebecca Wynes
LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS Phil & Pat Anderson Rose Ann Anderson Josephine Books LaDonna Boyd Reyne & Deke Branchaud-Linsk Marilyn R. Buckingham Ann B. Carlon Rose & Gary Davis Mary S. Dimick Pam Fergus Cheryl Frank Meg Forney & Jon Fagerson
Lee Ann Joy Gersmeyer Brent Glass Dick Graham & Pat Powers Nathan Hanson John & Madeline Jensvold Richard Jewell Tom J. Klas Don & Sylvia Langworthy Jon H. Larson Jim Leslie Thay Lo William J. Lucking
ENDOWMENTS Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship Anytime Fitness Endowed Scholarship Barbara J. Miller Memorial Endowed Scholarship Building Brighter Futures Endowment Carl Richards/Tom “Bo” Johnson Endowed Scholarship Catherine & David DeSutter Opportunity Endowed Scholarship Cheryl Frank Emerging Leader Endowed Scholarship CHS Stewardship Endowed Scholarship Debi Malicki Memorial Endowed Scholarship Dennis Anderson Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Doug Differt STEM Endowed Scholarship Doug Knapp Endowed Scholarship Duke Cannon Endowed Scholarship Ellen McGee Endowed Scholarship Employee Scholarship Plus Endowed Scholarship Eva Morgan Endowed Scholarship Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge #1 Endowed Scholarship Frederick and Margaret L. Weyerhaeuser Nursing Endowed Scholarship George Slipka Accounting Endowed Scholarship Gordon Shumaker Endowed Scholarship
John H. Thill Endowed Scholarship Laurence J. Margolis Endowed Scholarship Linda Lee Harder Endowed Scholarship Mark A. McAfee Endowed Scholarship Marti Breiter Lilja Endowed Scholarship Mecca and Dave Page Endowed Scholarship Phuong B. Nguyen Memorial Endowed Scholarship Robert and Alexandra Klas Endowed Scholarship Ruth and Art Gessner Memorial Endowed Scholarship Walter & Ester Pechacek Endowed Scholarship
Foundation staff make every effort to ensure the accuracy of the donor listing and apologize for any errors or omissions. Please contact foundation@inverhills.edu or 651-450-3407 with any questions or concerns
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YOUR GIFT WILL CHANGE THE FUTURE. Donating to the foundations of DCTC and Inver Hills transforms lives, ensures college is accessible for all students, and helps make dreams come true.
WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE CASH Cash gifts provide funds for scholarships, emergency grants, and program support. Gifts can be used to create a named scholarship in honor of a loved one or mentor. You can also establish a permanent scholarship endowment of $25,000 or more. The gift of an endowment provides scholarships for many years, thus having an impact far into the future.
JOIN OUR LEGACY SOCIETY The Legacy Society is an exceptional group who generously
• Will • Revocable living trust, charitable reminder trust, or charitable lead trust • 401k, IRS, or other qualified plan • Charitable gift annuity • Life insurance policy • Savings account or certificate of deposit • Stock, real estate, or other assets
If you are 70½ or older, use your IRA charitable rollover to
gift program, please check with your company’s Human
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR INVER HILLS FOUNDATION
the Foundation in your:
More than 1,000 companies and corporate foundations
To learn more about your company’s employee matching
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FOUNDATIONS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS
contact a development director to learn more about including
TAX-FREE GIFT FROM YOUR IRA
organizations such as DCTC and Inver Hills Foundations.
ELSBETH HOWE
include the College Foundation in their estate plans. Please
CORPORATE MATCHING GIFT in the U.S. currently match employee gifts to nonprofit
KIM SHAFF
make a tax-free gift. This allows you to transfer any amount up to $100,000 directly to the Foundation without paying
Kim Shaff is the Executive Director
Elsbeth serves as development direc-
of Dakota County Technical College
tor and is responsible for grant-writ-
and Inver Hills Community College
ing,
Foundations where she oversees devel-
the alumni association and schol-
opment, alumni, grants, scholarships,
arship administration at Inver Hills
and community relations.
Community College. She seeks to con-
Kim has a Master’s degree from the
nect and introduce alumni and com-
University of Utah in Human Ecology
munity members with engagement
and also holds Bachelor’s degrees in
opportunities at the college.
fundraising,
event-planning,
Psychology and Human Development & Family Studies. Before
Prior to this, Elsbeth served as executive director at Students
joining the colleges in 2014, Kim worked at several non-profits
United, an advocacy and scholarship nonprofit organization. The
assisting and advocating for low income individuals and families.
majority of her career has been in higher education, and her roles
Kim enjoys spending time with her daughters and friends,
have included lobbyist, instructor and student senate advisor. She
using her creativity, challenging herself with DIY projects, and
graduated from Drake University and earned her law degree from
exploring nature’s beauty.
the University of Iowa. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in philanthropic studies from Indiana University.
income tax on the distribution.
Elsbeth and her husband have three children, a daughter at the University of Minnesota, a son at Century College and one son in
Resources department.
high school.
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EQUIPMENT DONATIONS Support programs by donating equipment or cash to purchase equipment.
CHRIS HINRICHS
AMY EPPEN
BUSINESS & ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR DCTC AND INVER HILLS
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR DCTC FOUNDATION
As the Business and Accounting
As Development Director, Amy builds
Coordinator, Chris is responsible for
relationships with local organizations
all things financial such as donations,
and business partners while sharing
financial reporting, general ledger,
the great work at DCTC. She is respon-
endowments, audits, accounts receiv-
sible for fund-raising, grant-writing,
able/payable, and bank reconciliations.
event-planning,
Chris started at Inver Hills in 1990
ing scholarships. As the Alumni
working in Records & Registration,
Association manager, she engages with
Financial Aid, and Academic Affairs.
DCTC students as they approach gradu-
She completed her BS Degree in Accounting in 2001 and began
ation and oversees the Alumni Advisory
and
administer-
doing accounting and grant management for the Customized
Board, coordinates events, and leads the annual fund drive.
Training team. She has been working for the Foundation since 2017.
Amy joined DCTC in August of 2009 as an Enrollment Advisor
In her free time, Chris enjoys camping, motorcycling, hiking, and
and Financial Aid Specialist, following her role as a One Stop
spending time with her husband and two sons. One of her sons
Services Counselor at the University of Minnesota. While there,
is a recent DCTC graduate of the Electrical Lineworker program.
she completed her Master’s degree. Amy is married to Matt, a high school teacher and basketball coach, and they have two daughters. The Eppens enjoy spending
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WE EXTEND OUR DEEPEST APPRECIATION TO THE MANY SPONSORS WHO SUPPORTED THE 2021 VIRTUAL GALA. YOUR GIFTS ENSURE THAT STUDENTS ARE SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM AND BEYOND.
PREMIER PLATINUM LEVEL
PLATINUM LEVEL
GOLD LEVEL
SILVER LEVEL
Rosemount Rotary
SDK
The Summitt Foundation
BRONZE LEVEL Alice McGuiggan & Dale Olson Family Giving Fund CHS Cindy Her Dr. Mary Lebens Drake Bank Eagan Kick Start Rotary LeVander, Gillen & Miller, P.A. Merchants Bank Morris Allen & Phyllis Gorin
Paul Eggen with State Farm Insurance Personal Wealth Partners Planned Parenthood North Central States ProTech Automotive Rihm Family Companies Shannon M. Marting Stephen Engel Tambah & Sons Construction Wings Financial Foundation
DCTC and Inver Hills are affirmative action, equal opportunity employers and educators. This information is available in an alternate format by calling 651-450-3884 or TTY/Minnesota Relay at 1-800-627-3529.
