GAME ON
MEETING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEARNERS ON THEIR PLAYING FIELD
ANNUAL REPORT
ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE •WINTER 2023
ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE WINTER 2023 | ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Contents 1 Letter from the President 2 Collegiate Esports 6 Student Spotlight: John Cullinan 8 Alumni Spotlight: Mike Hoops '68 and Dave Rieke '68 10 Gathering Together: Alumni & Friends Events 12 ACCE Accreditation 14 ABET Accreditation 17 President's Club Donors 24 2021–2022 Student Profile 26 2020–2021 Graduate Profile 27 Audited Financial Report 28 Dunwoody Leadership 29 2023 Calendar of Events
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As I reflect upon the last year, I am humbled and amazed at everything your generosity made possible.
What Dunwoody does matters. It matters to the communities we serve, the industries that hire our graduates, and most importantly — the students who walk through our doors with the hopes of a brighter future for themselves and their families.
Dunwoody’s message is reaching a broader audience. It is resonating with individuals and organizations who understand what access to high-paying, in-demand jobs means to the person receiving their degree, and to the generations that follow.
That momentum allowed us to achieve a lot to be proud of in 2022 — and it has set the stage for an even brighter 2023.
I am proud to report that the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET accredited the College’s Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering — an accomplishment six years in the making. In addition to the initial accreditation of the Mechanical Engineering program, the College was notified that it received renewed ABET accreditation for its Industrial Engineering Technology degree program.
Last January, we opened our new Center for Engineering Excellence on the Dunwoody campus, expanding our labs and hands-on learning spaces by nearly 25,000 square feet. This re-imagined space is now a place where more than 130 engineering students can experiment, design, and create.
The College completed one of the largest renovation projects ever within the Warren Building, thanks to the support of a generous donor. The building, which was originally built as a Cadillac dealership and remodeled in 1967, underwent a complete overhaul of the south side of the building. The space now includes larger, more open class spaces, a new hallway with viewing areas into the shop floor, a remodeled space for faculty, and a reconfigured west entrance into the building.
To accommodate the College’s growing School of Design program, a second large studio space, called Studio X, was created by combining two smaller classrooms. The space is now used by third year architecture students as a studio and collaborative space for lectures, industry review sessions, and workspace.
Another investment in the college community was the launching of an Esports team and the addition of a high-performance gaming arena, which you’ll read more about in this edition of the Alumni & Friends Magazine.
Bringing Esports to the Dunwoody campus is part of our focus and commitment to student life. We know that when students are engaged and feel connected to their college they are more likely to graduate. Ensuring more students graduate and go on to rewarding careers in the technical and skilled trade fields is a big part of our work in closing the skills gap.
Minnesota currently has more than 50 high school esports teams. Dunwoody's Esports program will provide a connection to these high school teams, exposing students to the great education available at Dunwoody.
Dunwoody launched a new mascot: The Dunwoody Hawks. Inspired by both the characteristics of the Hawk — vision, tenacity, and intelligence — and by the family of Hawks that resides near campus.
At Dunwoody, we remain invested in the success of our students. It is what has guided our strategic investments, and our strategic initiatives. I want to thank you for being a part of the legacy and success of Dunwoody College.
Stay committed. Be proud. Together we are Dunwoody. Go Hawks!
Rich Wagner, Ph.D. President, Dunwoody College of Technology
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LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT
GAMING LEVEL ON A COMPETITIVE
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COLLEGIATE ESPORTS: LEARN BY DOING
Dunwoody has officially joined the highly-popular world of competitive online gaming with an official esports team, which embraces the College’s mission of learning by doing. Dunwoody’s Esports team will compete against other college and university teams in Call of Duty, League of Legends, Rocket League, and Valorant.
“The creation of an esports team is a great fit for Dunwoody. This team will allow our students to bridge STEM academic foundations with sports,” said Scott Stallman, Provost of Dunwoody College of Technology. “Esports are a great opportunity for students who are looking to explore new opportunities that allow them to think strategically, while learning new skills and building connections across campus and the entire esports community.”
Extreme Networks Inc. reports that esports programs help to improve campus experiences and to boost overall student recruitment and retention. Dunwoody students interested in joining the esports team participated in team tryouts last semester and have begun preseason scrimmages.
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MEET DUNWOODY’S NEW ESPORTS COORDINATOR: ERIK ALEXANDER
A 2016 graduate of Dunwoody’s Web Programming & Database Development program, Erik Alexander has returned to his alma mater to launch the College’s first-ever competitive video gaming program.
Prior to taking on this new position in September 2022, Alexander worked extensively in the field. He is the founder and president of Era Sports, Inc., an esports tournament app he started while still in school.
“Era evolved into much more than a platform company as we built a space for ourselves in the burgeoning local industry,” Alexander said.
Era is comprised of a team of seven people along with several contract developers. The company currently holds four patents, three issued and one pending.
In addition to founding his own esports company, Alexander has worked as a consultant in the field, providing technical support and advice on navigating the local esports space. He has helped organize fundraising tournaments and served on the Board of Directors for Minnesota’s first esports nonprofit — Minnesota Esports Club. Alexander said he enjoys launching new initiatives and tackling new challenges and was thrilled when he discovered that Dunwoody would be joining other colleges and universities in this highly popular sport.
A member of the Dunwoody Alumni Board, Alexander stayed involved in the College before taking on this new full-time position.
“Dunwoody gave me the skills needed to find my place in esports and help form the industry here in Minnesota,” he said. “I have learned the importance of relationships first and foremost while navigating the environment.”
THE HAWKS: SOARING TO NEW HEIGHTS
Dunwoody is excited to introduce students, alumni, faculty, and community members to the Hawks, a new mascot for their first-ever esports team, campus life, and student activities. The creation of the hawk mascot embodies the pride, dedication, and creativity of Dunwoody’s community.
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“Hawks have always been a part of the Dunwoody landscape and by using the hawk as our new mascot we honor that history,” said Rich Wagner, Ph.D., President of Dunwoody College of Technology. “Hawks are intelligent and creative creatures and we believe that those strengths and skills are reflective of our students and staff.”
Hawks have been living on Dunwoody’s campus for more than a century and the mascot design was inspired by a photo of a hawk that lives there.
BUILDING THE ARENA:
This October, Dunwoody opened the doors to the Hawks Nest, a high-performance gaming arena located on the ground floor of campus. Housed in the former Bennett Room, the space was converted during the summer months and now features 18 state-of-the-art gaming stations for competitive play.
Each station is equipped with high-end gaming equipment, including: HP Omen 45L gaming computers and displays, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090 graphics cards, and Hyper-X accessories.
FORMING THE TEAMS:
Organized as an extra-curricular activity, Dunwoody first conducted a student survey to gauge interest and determine which online games the College would compete in. The response was overwhelming. In fact, 20 percent of the student body indicated some interest in participating.
Based on the results, the College selected Call of Duty, League of Legends, Valorant, and Rocket League to compete in, and joined the National Esports Collegiate Conference (NECC), along with the Valorant League, cVal, and Call of Duty league, CCL.
Tryouts for the varsity and junior varsity teams for each of the four games were held during the fall with the final teams announced at the end of the semester. Each team is comprised of three to five students, depending on the game.
In addition to players, the Esports program includes other opportunities for students to become involved, including as coaches, “shoutcasters,” social media content creators, and graphic designers. Club activities are also being organized for those who just want to play for fun.
Follow the Teams on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/dunwoodyhawksesports
CALL OF DUTY
KEEGAN GUNKEL
VARSITY CAPTAIN
Software Engineering
Exp. Graduation: May 2023
WILLIAM STORMS
JUNIOR VARSITY CAPTAIN
Automated Systems & Robotics
Exp. Graduation: May 2023
LEAGUE OF LEGENDS
VINCENT BIEVER
VARSITY CAPTAIN
Automated Systems & Robotics
Exp. Graduation: May 2024
JOHN VUE
JUNIOR VARSITY CAPTAIN
Software Engineering
Exp. Graduation: May 2024
ROCKET LEAGUE
JASON ANDERSON
VARSITY CAPTAIN
Web Programming & Database Development
Exp. Graduation: May 2024
CURRAN MCGRAW
JUNIOR VARSITY CAPTAIN
Architectural Drafting & Design
Exp. Graduation: May 2023
VALORANT
JIEQI LUO
VARSITY CAPTAIN
Automated Systems & Robotics
Exp. Graduation: May 2024
ANDREW LEIKAM
JUNIOR VARSITY CAPTAIN
Computer Engineering
Exp. Graduation: May 2026
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A PIVOT FROM PLANS TO PRODUCTION
ONE STUDENT’S DECISION TO CHANGE HIS CAREER
Walking into Dunwoody’s Machine Shop almost two years ago, inhaling the scent of metal and oil with each stride, John Cullinan was filled with excitement.
As he strolled through the shop floor, passing by rows of manual mills and lathes similar to those used by generations before him, he crossed into the area that housed the modern, high-tech CNC milling machines skilled workers use in manufacturing centers today.
He instantly knew he was standing in the space where he was supposed to spend the next two years of his life.
It was a decision not taken lightly. After all, he was already a college graduate, having earned a degree in mechanical engineering from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul. More education would come with a price tag. He wondered if it was wise to pursue this opportunity: “Am I going to find a job when I am done with this degree?”
Growing up in Cottage Grove, about half an hour east of Minneapolis, Cullinan was drawn to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. And he liked working with his hands.
After spending a year in his chosen field doing design work, he realized he needed more.
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“I got tired of handing prints over for machinists to make things,” Cullinan said.
“I wanted to be on the end where I can receive prints and then turn them into real actual parts that people can hold and are tangible.”
His earlier higher education experience included some limited hands-on learning, but was “nothing like what we do at Dunwoody,” he said. It was just enough to whet his appetite for what could be.
Cullinan had heard only good things about Dunwoody from former teachers and employers, all of whom had had some contact with the College over the years. That reputation persuaded him to enroll in the two-year Machine Tool Technology program.
It was the right fit.
Pride twinkled in his eyes as he described the process of making a hammer using the manual side of the shop during his first year of the program.
“We machined the handle, hollowed it out, made the inserts that are removable, and polished it up,” Cullinan said. “It’s like a piece you would sit on top of your fireplace — it’s so nice!”
He was hired as the student worker, a position that enabled him to spend hours in the machine shop outside of class, helping faculty with needed tasks and gaining even more knowledge of the machines he had fallen in love with working on.
That summer, Cullinan worked on a gift for his uncle’s upcoming wedding. With the help of Associate Professor Brian Nelson, who teaches the second-year section, he programmed one of the HAAS CNC machines to etch his uncle’s last name on the bottom of a cast-iron skillet. The result looked like a high-end piece for an experienced chef.
Nelson recognized Cullinan’s attention to detail and his innate drive to succeed.
“John understands what he wants from life, formulates a plan and does the work,” Nelson said. “These traits will serve him well in his future career.”
As part of his role as a student worker, Cullinan escorts prospective students through a tour of the machine shop during monthly Open Houses. He likes to tell them that Dunwoody is a place that opens doors for job opportunities and every Friday, representatives from industry come in, actively scouting for designers, engineers, and machinists to fill well-paying jobs.
He tells them that Dunwoody has taught him three aspects of manufacturing: traditional, CNC, and the software side using programs like SOLIDWORKS, 3D modeling, and Mastercam.
“With that combination of traditional machining, modern machining, along with the software, it makes you a no-brainer candidate for employers,” he said.
Cullinan is excited about the job opportunities that lie ahead for him once he graduates in May.
“In the field of machining, a lot of machinists will tell you they’re either a mill guy or a lathe guy,” Cullinan said. “I love running the mill. It’s such a cool machine that has stood the test of time for a better part of close to 100 years, and it is so cool to learn a trade that has been carried on for so many years.
“I know that I will leave here with a job.”
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Celebrating a Friendship of over 50 Years
Dave Rieke ’68 and Mike Hoops ’68 (Automotive Service Technology) met at Dunwoody in the fall of 1966 and have remained friends ever since. Both took different career paths, but have remained close for over a half century. Both are devoted Dunwoody fans. The pair recently sat down to talk about their strong friendship, Dunwoody in the ’60s, and their hopes for the College.
DAVE AND MIKE: It was September in 1966 and we met in auto class. It was funny as nobody knew anybody. We were students from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin — there were no friendships anybody brought into this, so it was a situation in which we all created new friendships. We did not know what people’s personal or common interests were, but of course, we were into cars, and we all bonded as cohorts given our love of the automobile. At that time, students paired off to work for a four-week training module. It was through this pairing that we started a friendship that spans more than 50 years.
There were probably about 40 of us who started together, and within two or three months, about half the class had left. We believe that many students came with a belief that we would start working on vehicles immediately. But Dunwoody grounded us in the basic automotive systems prior to allowing us that opportunity. Some left over the model, others left for financial reasons, and others left because they did not work up to the level required by Dunwoody.
During the late ’60s, it was a good time to be in school, and it was also a bad time because we were facing the future of the Vietnam War and we
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had that military shadow over us. The War was a daily worry that most students carried. We saw first-hand students drop out as 19 year olds and be in an Army uniform within 60 days. We decided to enlist in the Navy Reserves together and serve. Fortunately for us, at that time, the Dunwoody Education Model was 18, four-week learning modules. Students could drop out at the end of a module and return to pick up classes. We were able to drop our classes in March 1968 and return eight weeks later. During that period, we went to Naval Recruit Training also known as Boot Camp. We returned to classes as sailors or at least with sailor hair.
So we carried on with our Navy Reserve weekends and our coursework, getting great hands-on experience. Our lives consisted of this schedule — study, work, study, eat, sleep, and start it again the next day. We would be remiss if we did not mention the time clock, which was a big deal back then. That said, it did develop a work ethic, punctuality, and ensured our expertise so that we would be work ready on day one. Also, when we were students, the endowment was paying for most of our education, so we knew that if we did not follow the rules as well as develop to our full potential…you know the highway is right next to the campus.
During our time at Dunwoody, there was a lot of excitement with the opening of the new Warren Cadillac building. Henry E. Warren gave a partial donation of the Warren Cadillac dealership building for the auto and welding programs, and we were thrilled to move into the new building. The energy and exhilaration of having our own building rubbed off on us. Once we graduated from Dunwoody and completed our active duty in the Navy, we launched our careers. Although we lived about 10 miles from each other for several years, with growing families and varied interests, we did not see each other as much. Now that we are retired, we can pick up where we left off. We are also lucky as our wives clicked right away and have a strong friendship. Today, we enjoy visiting each other’s homes and being active outdoors together, including fishing, hunting, hiking, traveling, making maple syrup — you name it.
ABOUT MIKE HOOPS: Although Hoops was an automotive grad, his career took some twists and turns. After graduation, he was employed by a small independent shop before going on active duty in the Navy in November of 1968. He returned from the Navy and worked as a mechanic for several years at L & W Chevrolet in Hector and farmed part-time.
In the late ‘70s Hoops was hired by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and moved into a career that eventually led to being a State Park Supervisor.
His last career change happened at age 55 and took him from Gooseberry Falls State Park into retirement when he became an elk hunting guide in Montana, something that he still is doing.
Hoops lives on the North Shore of Lake Superior and fills his spare time as Township Supervisor (a position he's held for 18 years) and is a member of the county Planning Commission and Board of Adjustment.
Hoops has a passion for tapping maple trees and collecting the sap to produce maple syrup. In the mid-2000s, Hoops joined Dunwoody’s Alumni Board and volunteered to conduct “Planned Giving” interviews for the College, serving over the next six years.
Today, Hoops is a member of Dunwoody’s Legacy Makers Society, a growing group of devoted donors who have chosen to include the College in their estate plans. Mike has shared that “he bleeds Dunwoody.”
ABOUT DAVE RIEKE: After graduating from Dunwoody, Rieke started a repair shop in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. Like Hoops, he also went on active duty in the Navy in November of 1968.
As we both reflect on when we started at Dunwoody, the advice we both wished we had heard louder would be to develop personal relationships and good customer service skills as you will need these interpersonal skills throughout your career, and to enjoy all that you are learning, doing, and creating. We loved the hands-on learning!
We are thrilled about what the future holds for the College. Leadership is so important and Dunwoody is thriving today. We are confident that Dunwoody will continue to be successful in educating students and helping them launch their careers, reach their full potential, and develop in their fields while meeting the workforce needs of today and tomorrow.
In the fall of 1970 Rieke returned to his home in Fairfax, Minnesota and began farming with his family.
Along with farming, he did automotive repair work in the farm shop as well as maintaining all the family’s equipment and vehicles. During a couple of years in the early ‘70s he was able to work part time with Mike at L & W Chevrolet.
The farm, now in its fifth generation, grows soybeans and corn and custom feeds hogs. Rieke served as Clerk on the Town Board for 45 years. As an active member of several other local boards, including the county Board of Adjustment and Planning Commission as well as advising young people, Rieke keeps busy in his community. His passion is electric cars and renewable energy.
Dunwoody gave both of us the self-confidence to launch our careers. The College is a great model for technical education and is a cut above what other schools are doing out there.
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GatheringTogether
Kate Dunwoody Society Luncheon
November 16, 2022
More than 400 people gathered on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at the Metropolitan Ballroom & Clubroom to celebrate women pursuing technical careers. This year’s annual Kate Dunwoody Society Luncheon & Program, presented by Mortenson, raised more than $70,000 in support of scholarships for women at Dunwoody. Held in honor of one Dunwoody’s founders, Kate Dunwoody, the luncheon featured keynote speaker Kate Agnew, Vice President of Engineering at Kyros.
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It was another great day for golf, when more than 140 people hit the links on Monday, Aug. 8, in support of scholarships for students at Dunwoody College. The 18th Annual Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament was once again held at Edinburgh Golf Course in Brooklyn Park. This year’s event, which was sponsored by Mortenson Construction and Brenton Engineering/Quest Industrial – ProMach Brands, raised more than $30,000 for scholarships.
This year’s President’s Dinner, which is held in recognition of Dunwoody’s top supporters, was held on Thursday, Sept. 22, at the Golden Valley Country Club. The event also included the presentation of two Dunwoody College Partnership Awards. The Shamrock Scholarship Challenge was recognized for its success at helping more than 365 students pursue an education in construction-related programs. As a challenge grant, the College was also able to leverage the donation to raise additional contributions from others interested in helping students pursue these in-demand careers.
The Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation was also recognized for its support of two strategic initiatives at the college: expanding access to technical education and growing the Women in Technical Careers scholarship program. One grant helped launch the new Pathways to Careers program supporting under-represented students, and the Project Career Access grant helped 23 non-traditional students pursue a certificate or associates degree. Their support of the WITC program has led to more than 90 women earning degrees in career fields where women are under-represented.
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ALUMNI & FRIENDS GOLF TOURNAMENT AUGUST 8, 2022
President's Dinner | September 22, 2022
DUNWOODY EARNS ACCE ACCREDITATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Dunwoody College of Technology has received American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) accreditation for its Construction Project Management Associate of Applied Science degree program. The accreditation highlights the program’s strong, comprehensive curriculum, along with a network of supportive industry partners.
“We are now one of just 16 programs in the United States with accreditation for our associate's degree,” said Scott Stallman, Ph.D., Provost at Dunwoody. “We always knew that we had a high quality program and this accreditation gives us the stamp of approval to show to both students and future employers of those students that Dunwoody is nationally distinguished.”
The accreditation process is vigorous and required a long, ongoing effort from the College. The process involves an application from Dunwoody, followed by a candidacy period in which the leadership team is required to submit a self-study report. After the report, a team of construction education leaders from around the country visited the College to verify the accuracy of the report.
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The College passed this process with program strengths recognized by the visiting committee. Among these strengths, the committee acknowledged the flexibility of the program and key partnerships in the Minneapolis-area construction industry, which provide career opportunities and financial support for students. The committee also recognized Dunwoody’s administration and their strategic initiatives to reach underserved and nontraditional students with scholarship and mentoring programs. Of the administration, Heather Gay, the Construction Project Management Program Director, was recognized for her effective leadership and strong support for students and faculty.
AMERICAN COUNCIL FOR CONSTRUCTION EDUCATION
The mission of ACCE is to be a leading global advocate of quality construction education; and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs. Accreditation benefits include:
STUDENTS: Are able to identify programs that offer quality construction education that provides links to college degrees as well as rewarding construction careers.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS: Access to nationally recognized assessment tools to improve the education process and instructional techniques. The accreditation enhances high school recruitment efforts and recognition by educators and counselors.
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY: Address the need for a highly skilled and educated workforce and ensure the quality of the educational experience received by new entrants.
“Dunwoody’s Construction Project Management program earning the ACCE accreditation is a great recognition of the program and learning experience that the college and faculty have created, as well as the quality of graduates these Dunwoody programs are preparing for jobs in the construction industry,” said Brad Kruse, Senior Estimator at Mortenson and Dunwoody Program Advisory Committee member.
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“This accreditation is so important, not only to our college, but especially for our students,” said Heather Gay, Director of Construction Management, Surveying, Civil Engineering, and Business Management at Dunwoody. “We are teaching the future leaders of the construction industry and this accreditation adds an extra layer of validation to their hard work.”
DUNWOODY EARNS ABET ACCREDITATION
FOR MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
This past fall, Dunwoody College of Technology was notified that the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET has accredited the College’s Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
“ABET accreditation is the gold standard for college and university engineering programs,” said Dunwoody President Rich Wagner, Ph.D. “We are extremely proud to join the elite list of schools that have earned this designation.”
In addition to the initial accreditation of the Mechanical Engineering program, the College was notified that it received renewed ABET accreditation for its Industrial Engineering Technology degree program.
ABET ACCREDITATION ADDS VALUE
Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision, and safety are of the utmost importance. Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn.
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ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities, and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia, and government with expertise in the program discipline. ABET Accreditation also makes it easier for graduates to earn Professional Engineering Licensure.
ENGINEERING GRADUATES AT DUNWOODY SOUGHT AFTER BY INDUSTRY
Dunwoody’s Mechanical Engineering degree is a four-year, professional undergraduate degree, which prepares graduates for careers in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, transportation, and quality control/testing. The program provides project-based learning that is focused on hands-on creation and problem solving.
Dunwoody’s Industrial Engineering Technology degree is a Bachelor of Science completion degree, which prepares graduates to work as manufacturing engineers, industrial engineers, and quality engineers. Coursework is projectintegrated and focuses on the processes and systems that lead to more efficient, higher-quality manufacturing.
For students, earning a degree from an accredited engineering program means that the educational experience meets global standards for technical education in their profession. It can also enhance employment opportunities, as many multinational corporations require graduation from an ABET-accredited program.
“Receiving ABET accreditation is proof of the high-quality and rigorous engineering program we provide here at Dunwoody,” said School of Engineering Dean William Hudson, Ph.D. “With strong placements for our engineering graduates, and requests from employers for more, we already know that employers see the value of a Dunwoody degree.
Hudson added that Dunwoody’s student-centered approach is a good fit for students who learn best in a small-campus environment.
More information about ABET, its member societies, and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at abet.org.
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"The addition of ABET accreditation is another reason why students can feel confident in choosing Dunwoody.”
MAKE THE CONNECTION CONTINUE THE TRADITION
95% Job placement rate
13.8 Job inquiries per graduate for the 2020-2021 school year
$53,025
Average starting salary of a Dunwoody graduate
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– 2022 PRESIDENT'S CLUB DONORS
Thank you! More than 2,100 gifts by more than 1,000 donors, including alumni, friends, faculty, staff, corporations, community organizations, and foundations were given to Dunwoody College of Technology between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022. This Annual Report highlights donors who supported the College at the President’s Club level or higher ($1,000 and above). Dunwoody appreciates and values donations at any level. Thanks to the generous support of all our donors, Dunwoody College has been able to continue changing lives, building opportunities, and developing leaders by providing a world-class technical education experience. As a private, non-profit organization, Dunwoody College could not exist without the generous support of its donors.
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John J. Adamich '54
AGC of Minnesota Foundation
AIA Minneapolis
Aid Electric Corporation
Ajax Metal Forming Solutions, LLC
Bernard P. and Cindy L. Aldrich
Allan Mechanical, Inc.
Alliiance
Allweather Roof
Sverre H. '38 and
Miriam R. Ambjor Estate
American Center for Philanthropy
Jean H. Milton
The American Foundation for Charitable Support
The Barrett Family Foundation
Andersen Corporate Foundation
Clifford I. and Nancy C. Anderson
Earl H. '60 and Roberta J. Anderson
APi Group, Inc.
Archkey Solutions
Aspen Capital Company, Inc.
Robert W. Asproth '62
Association for Facilities Engineering
Linwood L. '62 and Ellen Ayotte
BAM! Automotive
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Marilyn and William Ryerse
Donor Advised Fund
Banner Engineering Corp.
J. Becher & Associates, Inc.
James Ford Bell Foundation
Ronald R. and Jacquelyn Belschner
Benevity Community Impact Fund
Sue A. Bennett
M. James and Nancy R. Bensen
David R. '73 and Cindy R. Berg
James W. '73 and Jacqueline M. Bernier
Best Buy Foundation
Bill Bieber through the Bieber Family Foundation
Bonfe's Auto Service, Inc.
Border States Electric Supply
Otto Bremer Trust
Darrell A. '54 and Sadie A. Brommer
Steven C. '68 and Lynette Bryant
BTD Manufacturing
Michael K. '73 and Marcia K. Buck
Buhler, Inc.
Robert M. '58 and Bonnie Bunger
Steven A. Burt '88
Campos EPC, LLC
Robert W. Carlson Foundation
Carolyn Foundation
Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota
Palen Family Foundation
Arthur J. Popehn ’40 Family Foundation Fund
CenterPoint Energy
CenterPoint Energy Foundation
Richard I. Chantry '77
Charities Aid Foundation of America
Kent E. and Mary M. Christensen
Theodore J. and Alexandra Christianson
David L. '60 and Elizabeth A. Christopherson
Hutchins B. and Randi H. Coburn
J. Randal and Sharon D. Cochrane
Ron '54 and Darlene A. Cradit
David P. and Katherine P. Crosby
Harvey O. '61 and Joyce L. Dahl
Everette J. and Jackie Daigle
Elizabeth A. DeBaut
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
Demar Foundation, Inc.
Christy Denault
Roger L. '61 and Rosemary K. Dickhausen
DLMC Foundation
Donald D. Dolan '64
John R. ’41 and Ida Mae Dolny Trust
Donaldson Foundation
Mary Eckmann
Patricia A. Edman
Egan Company
Joel A. '60 and Mary Ann Elftmann
Elness, Swenson, Graham Architects, Inc.
Emerson Automation Solutions
Bruce W. and Mary Jane Engelsma
James D. and Elizabeth H. Engelsma
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Engelsma Family Foundation
Entegris, Inc.
Mark H. '68 and Diane Falconer
Claire M. Ferrara '11
Theodore A. Ferrara '77
Todd J. Ferrara '80
Fidelity Charitable
Axberg and Stegora Family Giving Fund
Furman Family Fund
Kittay Family Fund
Krolczyk Family Fund
Jenkins Charitable Fund
Susan C. Larson Charitable Fund
McGrath Charitable Gift Fund
Dale A. Nordquist ’74
Family Charitable Fund
Padiyath-Seth Family Giving Fund
Richard Rezanka ’88
Charitable Account
Gregg and Kathryn Stedronsky Fund
Janet G. Stellpflug
Charitable Foundation
Theis Family Fund
Dawn M. Fish and Lorne L. Brunner
Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation
Teresa M. Fleischhacker
Jim and Sue Fox
Fox Investments
Gary H. '62 and Jacqueline R. Frana
Douglas D. '74 and Kathleen G. Fransen
Matthew M. and Elizabeth C. Furman
General Mills Foundation
George Family Foundation
Goodin Company Foundation
Graco Foundation
Carl P. '57 and Shirley J. Graf
Laura K. Graf and Kristopher D. Bearson
Gray Family Education Foundation
Grazzini Brothers & Company
Daniel H. Grider, Sr. '62
Griffiths Foundation
Ruth E. Grigsby
Beverly N. Grossman
Grotto Foundation
Paul W. Grunau and Jeanie M. Hart Grunau
Robert M. Guezuraga
Gulf Coast Community Foundation
Joanne and Jerry Robertson Fund
Paul M. and Patricia D. Gust
Gene Haas Foundation
Heidi and Steven M. Hamilton
Michael J. '85 and Shelly A. Hanson
Hawai'i Community Foundation
Francis Y. C. '39 and Julia W. Dang Endowment Fund
Andrew R. Hecker and Kerrie A. Grannan-Hecker
Elayne R. Hengler Trust
Carolyn E. Herrmann
C.G. Hill & Sons, Inc.
Jack '67 and Joan L. Holmes
Victoria M. and Curtis A. Holt
The Vicki and Curt Holt Charitable Fund
Daniel Holte '57 Estate
Michael A. Hoops, Sr. '68 and Nancy J. Mancini
Donald E. '65 and Marlys A. Hora
Horwitz
William B. and Mary K. Hudson
David W. Huml
Hunt Electric Corporation
Institute of Packaging Professionals
Karen A. and Robert W. Isaacson
Allen C. '74 and Mary Anne Jaedike
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
Budd L. ’43 and Jerralyn N. Kehne Foundation
Donald B. Jeffers '60
Blake M. Johnson '98 and Cynthia J. Eicher
Gary L. '61 and Carol L. Johnson
Gregory A. Johnson '88
Katherine F. Johnson
Melanie Johnson
Jerald A. Jones '62
JTH Lighting Alliance, Inc.
Richard J. and Renee C. Juelich
Daniel E. Jurek '69
Diane C. and Rodger W. Kemp
Mark D. '77 and Susan R. Kemper
Key Construction Services, LLC
Stacey J. Key
Thomas M. and Martha B. Kieffer
Kenneth M. Klapmeier
Knutson Construction Services, Inc.
Kopp Family Foundation
Ruth H. Kovacs
Kraus-Anderson Construction Company
Catherine G. Kriske
Timothy K. Larsen
John '63 and Janet Larva
Steven B. and Angela B. Lee
LeJeune Steel Company
Michael L. and Cynthia M. LeJeune
Jim and Norma Leslie Family Foundation
David K. Lewandowski
Liberty Diversified International
Keith V. Lightfoot '52
Ronald L. Logli '67
The Longview Foundation
David and Kitty Crosby
Ellie Crosby
Robert and Teri Crosby
Mary C. Dolan
Lucy C. Mitchell
Thomas P. and Margaret A. Lowe
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Harold J. '73 and Bonita L. Luhmann
David M. and Elizabeth S. Lyman
Joseph M. '82 and Lisa Lynch
Maggie Foundation
Dean A. Mahlke '52 Estate Manufacturers Alliance
Marvin Windows and Doors
Roger and Nancy McCabe Foundation
Peter A. McDowall '85
Tammy L. and Michael R. McGee
M. G. McGrath, Inc.
Nicholas T. Meinhardt
Paula Merns
Metal Craft and Riverside Machine & Engineering, Inc.
Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
Roman H. Meuwissen '61
Frederick C. and Christine H. Meyer
Robert B. and Sue H. Midness
Minneapolis City of Lakes
Rotary Foundation
The Minneapolis Foundation
Bruce '68 and Barbara A. Bachman Fund
Dye Family Legacy Designated Beneficiary Fund
Charles M. Harrington Fund #26012
Charles M. Harrington Fund #3611-9
Dick and Joyce H. McFarland Family Fund
Gary N. and Barbara J. Petersen Fund
Keith and Barbara Watschke Fund
Grace B. Wells Fund
Wells Family Fund
Minneapolis Kiwanis Foundation
Minneapolis Women's Rotary
Minnesota Air, Inc.
Minnesota Ceramic Tile Contractors Association
Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association
MinnWest Bank
Mint Roofing, Inc.
Morgan Stanley GIFT Frank & Amy Strezo
Morrie's Classic Cars
David C. and Kathleen M. Mortenson
James C. '62 and Judith G. Mortenson
M.A. Mortenson Company
Mortenson Family Foundation
Jack T. '71 and Judy Mowry
MSP Assembly of Architects (NOMA)
Mulcahy Nickolaus LLC
Dale M. and Janice M. Mulfinger
Michael C. '75 and Candi Murphy
Patrick B. Murray '03
Phillip E. Nalbone and David Decker
National Association of Women in Construction
National Christian Foundation Twin Cities
The Sime Family Donor Advised Fund
National Electrical Contractors Association
Brian and Sue Nelson
Conrad L. '71 and Diane M. Nelson
Norwood G. '60 and Muriel B. Nelson
Ray & Nylene Newkirk Family Foundation
Nordic Mechanical Services
Dale A. '74 and Marilyn A. Nordquist
Northland Concrete & Masonry Company, LLC
Douglas E. Ollila and Jane E. Harper
Wayne S. '68 and Gwen M. Olsen
Onan Family Foundation
OneNeck IT Solutions
Open Door Foundation
Opus Design Build LLC
Opus Foundation
The Opus Group
Joseph P. O'Shaughnessy '81
Julie A. Owen and Diane Holland
The Patch Foundation
PEC Solutions LLC
The Pentair Foundation
Darrin E. and Lorrie P. Peterson
Pipefitters Local Union No. 539
Cynthia S. and Addison Piper
Piper Sandler Companies
Matching Gifts Program
Edward A. '66 and Janet I. Potratz
Power/mation
Precise Products Corporation
Prime General Contractors LLC
Production Engineering Corp.
ProMach, Inc
Protolabs Foundation
Pye-Barker Fire & Safety
Larry A. '77 and Diane M. Raasch
Kimberly A. and Willie B. Randolph
Anthony J. Ravnikar '86
RBC Foundation - USA
John W. '63 and Arlene B. Risch
Riverway Foundation
RMS Companies
Cynthia W. and John A. Robin
Steve W. '60 and Darlene J. Robinson
Rochester Area Foundation
T. Emil and Dorothy
Gauthier Family Fund
Doug '67 and Gail M. Rolland
John C. '60 and Glenyce L. Ross
Michael J. Rossing '68 and Renita Dellwo
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation
Becker Family Fund
R&D Oliveira Foundation
The Jim ’55 and Elizabeth Swanson Family Fund
SALA Architects
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Charles S. and Mimi Salmon
Thomas A. Salmon
Carlos A. Santos
Douglas D. '96 and Kelli Ann Schieffer
Arlan A. Schonberg Foundation
Donald C. '71 and Tammy L. Schroden
Gary W. '65 and Carolyn L. Schulz
Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
C. Martin and Martha R. Schuster
Schwab Charitable
Anonymous
Austin Charity Fund
Paul S. Davis ’79 and Cynthia A. Davis Charitable Fund
Half The Sky Fund
Ineke and Chip Leer
Julie Owen Charitable Fund
Kevin Rolf '73
Heidi and Michael Wilson
M H Wilson Fund
Paul A. '90 and Faith A. Shariff
Mark G. '87 and Penny M. Sherry
Helen M. Shore
Jesse Skluzacek '97
Talla Skogmo Interior Design
Thomas B. and Gai Skramstad
The Smith Family Trust
Robert R. '60 and Janice Soltau
Steven A. and Karen Sonnenberg
Sowles Co.
Bonnie Speer McGrath
Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Company
Frank Starke
Gregg E. and Kathryn A. Stedronsky
David '11 and Katie Steinhafel
Gregg W. and Denise E. Steinhafel Family Foundation
Anna Steinke and Jason Bethke
Daniel Steinman
Dennis Steinman
Thomas F. '73 and Carolyn Stertz
Joseph F. '64 and Eileen M. Stitz
Robert W. '63 and Arlene M. Strom
Sundance Family Foundation
Swanson & Youngdale, Inc.
Taher, Inc
Target Corporation
Tennant Foundation
Gregory P. Theis
Thomson Reuters Community Relations Program
Thrivent Charitable Impact & Investing
The Robert ’70 and Colleen Porter Fund
TMS Johnson, Inc.
Tolomatic, Inc.
The Toro Company
Leslie R. '73 and Donna J. Trapp
Lawrence A. Trom '64
Twelve Consulting Group Inc
Ulteig Engineers, Inc.
Uponor
Van Meter Inc.
Vanguard Charitable
The Ken ’64 & Kathleen M. Konrad Fund
Viking Electric Supply, Inc.
John J. '01 and Kristina M. Viktora-Croke
Marcy J. Vonne '93
Timothy A. '66 and Challis G. Voth
Rich and Valerie B. Wagner
Bernard E. '57 and Janet L. Wagnild
Walser Foundation
The WCA Foundation
Mary L. Webster
Elmer D. '74 and Elaine J. Wedel
J. A. Wedum Foundation
Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign
Wells Fargo Foundation Educational Matching Gifts Program
WEM Foundation
John P. '79 and Nancy H. Werler
Werler Family Charitable Foundation
WESCO-Anixter
WestAIR Heating & Cooling
Charles B. and Ann M. Westling
Fred C. and Maureen K. Williamson
Winona Heating & Ventilating, Inc.
Eleanor C. and Frederick Winston
Kenneth I. Wolfe
Kirtland C. and Nicole Woodhouse
C. Ben and Donna J. Wright
Alan E. '69 and Luanne F. Wussow
Xcel Energy Foundation
Xcel Energy, Inc.
Marvin G. ’70 and Dorothy L. Zweig
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LEG AC Y MAKERS
Thank you to the donors who have included Dunwoody in their estate plan. In addition to our Legacy Makers listed, 15 have requested to remain anonymous.
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A private, non-profit college, Dunwoody is grateful for everyone who chooses to support our mission of changing lives. Each year, financial support impacts hundreds of students and staff by providing tuition assistance, scholarship support, funding equipment, and other classroom resources. Big or small, these gifts are vital to keeping Dunwoody strong and helping educate our future leaders.
From online giving to estate planning, there are many ways our alumni and friends help support the College.
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Donald L. Anderson '50
Darlene Basford
M. James and Nancy R. Bensen
James W. '73 and Jacqueline M. Bernier
Victoria L. Bleise
Ann L. Bollmeier '76
David F. Boudreau
Curtis P. '69 and Jenelle H. Brumm
Steven C. '68 and Lynette Bryant
Michael K. '73 and Marcia K. Buck
David M. Buending '78
Dora M. Burdick
Ruth Busta
Robert W. and Virginia D. L. Carlson
Ron '54 and Darlene A. Cradit
Raymond G. '60 and Jennifer L. Crowder
Garnett B. ’54 and Sandra F. Deters
David D. '62 and Johanna Dethmers
Vernon L. '48 and Shirley Discher
Carol J. and Alfred R. Einberger, Jr. '78
Morris L. '62 and Kristi Eisert
Joel A. '60 and Mary Ann Elftmann
Larry G. '73 and Janet L. Enerson
Andrew J. Engelhart '98 and Rob Schultz
Helen T. Esala
Theodore A. Ferrara '77
Todd J. Ferrara '80
Daniel H. Grider, Sr. '62
Gordon D. '56 and Carol N. Groseth
Helmer L. Haakenson '48
Janice A. Hansen
John T. Hanson
Michael J. '85 and Shelly A. Hanson
Ronald J. '63 and Karen M. Henningsen
Michael A. Hoops, Sr. '68 and Nancy J. Mancini
Edward L. Hutz '64
Mary M. Jensen
Gary L. '61 and Carol L. Johnson
Jerald A. Jones '62
David W. '70 and Deborah L. Kalina
Donald F. Karpinski '49
Charles E. and Mary F. Kiester
Janna R. King
Kenneth H. '64 and Kathleen M. Konrad
Ronald D. '67 and Nancy Kreinbring
Robert J. '70 and Cindy L. Larsen
Jamie W. ’81 and Jane Lerbs
Chell C. '90 and Amy L. Luesse
Shaun P. and Karin L. Manning
Frank D. McVay '81
Fred J. '64 and Gale R. Menger '73
Curt D. '75 and Carol Meyer
William A. Miller '63
James C. '62 and Judith G. Mortenson
Norwood G. '60 and Muriel B. Nelson
Harold G. Nesbett '65
Raymond K. '65 and Nylene J. Newkirk
Andrea L. Newman and Thomas Kroll
Terri L. Oestmann '13
Bob '75 and Mary S. Peck
DeWayne S. '65 and Lois A. Petersen
Gary N. and Barbara J. Petersen
Joann Peterson
Kay Phillips and Jill Mortensen
Arthur J. Popehn '40
Robert L. '70 and Colleen Q. Porter
Donald E. and Mary Anne Ryks
Doris M. Schmidt
Becky S. and Robert E. Seemann
Daniel L. Smith '52
Frank Starke
Mary Jane Steinhilpert
James C. Swanson '55
James A. '74 and Sonja I. Tilbury
Donald B. Urquhart '50
Maurice J. Wagener '57
Rich and Valerie B. Wagner
Darlene Weis
Howard D. Wells '71
Marinus V. Westerham '62
Orlow Widvey '51
William F. Wieseke '62
Heidi M. and Michael F. Wilson
C. Ben and Donna J. Wright
Alan E. '69 and Luanne F. Wussow
Marvin G. '70 and Dorothy L. Zweig
THE DUNWOODY FUND | Support the College across all programs and departments. Gifts are directed to student scholarships, faculty, curriculum, materials, and technology.
PLANNED GIVING | Consider Dunwoody in your estate planning. There are many ways a gift to Dunwoody can help align your charitable giving with your overall financial and estate plans.
ENDOWMENTS | An endowment gift is a gift to an established fund that is permanently invested. When you make an endowment gift, you create a steady stream of annual income to support our good work.
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES | Named gifts provide Dunwoody with opportunities to recognize exceptional contributions with naming rights. These include scholarships, endowed faculty positions, academic departments, or facilities. Named gifts are often given in honor or memory of a friend or family member.
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24 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY — ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE — ANNUAL REPORT 2022 STUDENT PROFILE 2021-2022 ENROLLMENT BY DEPARTMENT 411 CONSTRUCTION SCIENCES & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY 275 ROBOTICS & MANUFACTURING 109 AUTOMOTIVE 111 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 263 DESIGN 142 ENGINEERING 20 BUSINESS 42 RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY ENROLLMENT BY PROGRAM | TOP 10 93 | CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT 70 | BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE 70 | AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TECHNOLOGY 69 | COMPUTER NETWORKING SYSTEMS 61 | INTERIOR DESIGN 46 | INDUSTRIAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY 60 | WELDING & METAL FABRICATION 185 | ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE 50 | MECHANICAL ENGINEERING 89 | ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING & DESIGN FALL 2021, DAY 8 ENROLLMENT BY DEGREE LEVEL BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | 157 2+3 BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE | 70 2+2 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE | 141 CERTIFICATE | 56 ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE | 950 TOTAL FALL ENROLLMENT (DAY 8 NUMBER) 0 300 600 900 1200 1500 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 1,359 1,382 1,281 1,358 1,305 FALL 2021, DAY 8 UNDECLARED/NON-MATRICULATING: 8
COMING BACK TO SCHOOL
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GED
and enrolling at Dunwoody.
and enrolling at Dunwoody.
YEARS 4.5 YEARS Average length of time between
completion
Average length of time between a student’s previous high school experience
students
you know?
Nearly half of Dunwoody
have previous college experience Did
HOME SCHOOL 0.6% 46% 641 Number of students who received a scholarship $231,750 WITC Scholarship funding distributed $3,087,904 In scholarship funding distributed (includes WITC/P2C scholarships) $231,196 P2C Scholarship funding distributed 1,198 Number of students who received Financial Aid $2,113,818 In federal grants awarded $1,632,471 In state grants awarded
5. WHITE BEAR LAKE
1. MINNETONKA
2. WAYZATA
3. ROBBINSDALE-ARMSTRONG
FIVE HIGH SCHOOLS DUNWOODY STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM $3,400 Average scholarship amount *WITC – Women in Technical Careers *P2C – Pathways to Careers 18% Women (247) 21% Students of Color (295) 29% First Generation (403) 11% Veterans (158) 64% Students Ages 17-22 (886) 24 - Average Age
4. EDINA
TOP
95% EMPLOYED IN FIELD OF STUDY 3.4% EMPLOYED IN UNRELATED FIELD OF STUDY 1.3% UNEMPLOYED* 95% JOB PLACEMENT RATE 2019/20 GRADUATES 2020-2021 ACADEMIC YEAR PLACEMENT $53,025 AVERAGE STARTING SALARY PER GRADUATE 13.8 JOB INQUIRES PER GRADUATE 283 COMPANIES THAT HIRED DUNWOODY GRADUATES GRADUATES BY STUDENT GROUP FIRST GENERATION | 137 VETERANS | 53 WITC | 18 P2C | 12 Exclusions: Continued Education, Waiting for Union, Medial, Military, Not Seeking Job, Unknown WOMEN | 103 STUDENTS OF COLOR | 115 2021–2022 ACADEMIC YEAR GRADUATION 26 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY — ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE — ANNUAL REPORT 2022 GRADUATES BY DEPARTMENT 150 CONSTRUCTION SCI. & BUILDING TECH 65 SCHOOL OF DESIGN 19 HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY 38 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 130 ROBOTICS & MANUFACTURING 16 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 33 AUTOMOTIVE 6 BUSINESS
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
27 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY — ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE — ANNUAL REPORT 2022 Assets 2021 2022 Total Current Assets $11,205,108 $24,780,904 Investments & Other Assets $35,265,273 $30,976,006 Net Property, Plant & Equipment $19,425,519 $19,714,416 Total Assets $65,895,900 $75,471,326 Liabilities & Net Assets 2021 2022 Total Current Liabilities $3,303,701 $3,983,164 Total Long Term Liabilities $3,973,905 $3,731,517 Total Liabilities $7,277,606 $7,714,681 Total Net Assets $58,618,294 $67,756,645 Total Liabilities & Net Assets $65,895,900 $75,471,326
Year Ended June 30, FY 2022, Audited Revenues $ Percent (%) Total Tuition & Fees $27,784,511 53.3% Government Grants $3,780,126 7.3% Annual Gifts & Contributions $19,520,376* 37.5% Investment Income $823,411 1.6% Other $172,029 0.3% Total Revenue $52,080,453 100% Expenses $ Percent (%) Total Student Programs $22,044,256 60.0% Academic Support $5,238,008 14.2% Management & General $7,834,377 21.3% Fundraising $1,652,209 4.5% Total Expenses $36,768,850 100%
JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2022
AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT |
*Restricted gifts for future scholarships.
Year Ended June 30, FY 2022, Audited
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
Alumni Association
Board Leadership
Derek Clarkin '05 Architectural Drafting & Estimating Alumni Association Board President
President
Prime General Contractors LLC
Administration
Rich Wagner, Ph.D.
President
Patricia Edman
Vice President
Human Resources
Katie Malone
Chief of Staff
Tammy McGee
Vice President of Administrative Services & Chief Financial Officer
Brian Nelson
Vice President
Institutional Advancement
Cindy Olson
Vice President
Enrollment Management
Scott Stallman, Ph.D. Provost
DUNWOODY LEADERSHIP | October 2022
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nancy M. Dahl Dunwoody Board Chair
Chief Executive Officer
IQ Strategic Partners
Kimberly A. Randolph
Dunwoody Board Vice Chair
Vice President, Conceptual Design & Planning, Integrated System Planning
Xcel Energy
Cynthia Wagener Robin Dunwoody Board Secretary
Vice President of Operations
Morrie’s Classic Cars
Theodore J. Christianson Dunwoody Board Treasurer Managing Director, Merchant Banking
Piper Jaffray PJC Capital Partners LLC
Bernard P. Aldrich
Retired, Chair of the Board Apogee Enterprises
Robert Bodor President and Chief Executive Officer Proto Labs, Inc.
Hutch Coburn Senior Vice President End of Line ProMach
Board of Trustees
Who Completed Terms in 2022
Matthew M. Furman
Chief Communications & Public Affairs Officer
Best Buy
Paul W. Grunau
Chief Learning Officer APi Group, Inc
Victoria M. Holt
Director and Business Executive
James D. Engelsma
Vice President Kraus-Anderson Financial Services Group, Inc.
Claire M. Ferrara
2011 Heating Cooling Systems Design President & Majority Owner Standard Heating & Air Conditioning
Laura K. Graf
Chief Legal Officer Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Andrew Hecker Chief Executive Officer Concept Machine
Karen A. Isaacson
Vice President, North American Distribution - Operations Emerson Automation Solutions
Arthur W. Johnson Chief Executive Officer Infinity Systems, Inc.
Thomas M. Kieffer
Velma J. Korbel
Vice President and Chief DEI Officer APi Group
David M. Lyman
Principal Lyman Executive Search
William J. Mateikis Partner Odgers Berndtson
Bonnie Speer McGrath Chair
TIGER 21 Minneapolis
Dale A. Nordquist
‘74 Industrial Electronics Board Chair Granite Partners
Julie A. Owen Chief Operating Officer Innovative Office Solutions
Jon Reissner President Activar, Inc.
Jeffrey S. Schipper '00 Machine Tool Technology '21 Engineering, Drafting, & Design Chief Operating Officer Teamvantage
Hillery S. Shay Vice President Marketing and Communications Children's Minnesota
Mark G. Sherry
‘87 Architectural Drafting & Estimating Technology
Executive Vice President M.A. Mortenson Company President Mortenson Development, Inc.
Steven A. Sonnenberg
Former Chairman Emerson Automation Solutions
Gregg E. Stedronsky
Retired, Vice President of Engineering, Global Safety and Environment General Mills
Gregory P. Theis
Vice President of Liberty Packaging North Liberty Diversified International
Maureen A. Tholen
Vice President, Sustainability, Safety, & Industrial Group Business 3M
Rich Wagner, Ph.D. President Dunwoody College of Technology
HONORARY TRUSTEES
Clifford I. Anderson
Former President Crown Holdings, Inc.
Robert W. Carlson, Jr.
Former Chairman of the Board Quadion Corporation
David P. Crosby
Managing Director, Investment Banking
Piper Jaffray & Company
Joel A. Elftmann
‘60 Machine Tool Technology
Former Chairman of the Board FSI International
Charles E. Kiester
Former Vice President 3M
Cornell L. Moore Of Counsel Dorsey & Whitney, LLP
Raymond K. Newkirk ‘65 Machine Tool Technology Owner Custom Mold & Design Teamvantage, Inc.
Gary N. Petersen
Retired President/ Executive Vice President/ Chief Operating Officer Minnegasco
Donald E. Ryks
Former Vice President General Mills
Maurice J. Wagener ’57 Automotive Service Technology
Morrie’s Classic Cars
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Alumni & Friends Calendar of Events
FEBRUARY
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 1
Florida Alumni & Friends Luncheon
Noon | Seasons 52 Naples, FL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3
Informal Dunwoody Gathering at The Minnesota Breakfast
7:45 a.m. | The Club at the Strand Naples, FL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22
Arizona Alumni & Friends Luncheon
11:30 a.m. | Las Sendas Golf Club Mesa, AZ
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24
Arizona Alumni & Friends Luncheon
11:30 a.m. | Briarwood Country Club
Sun City West, AZ
MARCH
THURSDAY, MARCH 2
LEAD Speaker Series
7:30 a.m. | McNamara Center
Dunwoody College
Speaker: Susan Denk
Principal & Founder, White Crane Construction LLC
APRIL
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
LEAD Speaker Series
7:30 a.m. | McNamara Center
Dunwoody College
Speaker: Chase Hawkins
President & CEO, Carousel Motor Group
THURSDAY, APRIL 27
50-Year Club Luncheon
11:30 a.m. | McNamara Center
Dunwoody College
Induction of the Class of 1973
MAY
THURSDAY, MAY 4
LEAD Speaker Series
7:30 a.m. | McNamara Center
Dunwoody College
Speaker: Colette Campbell
Chief Talent Acquisition & Diversity Officer
Bremer Bank
AUGUST
MONDAY, AUGUST 14
Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament
Registration & Boxed Lunch, 11:00 a.m.
Shot Gun Start, 12:30 p.m.
Location: Edinburgh Golf Course
Brooklyn Park, MN
EDINBURGH GOLF COURSE | 8700 Edinbrook Crossing, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 dunwoody.edu/golf MONDAY, AUGUST 14, 2023 EDINBURGH GOLF COURSE Alumni & Friends Golf Tournament 19th ANNUAL Mark Your Calendar! 29 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY — ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE — ANNUAL REPORT 2022
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