Alumni & Friends Winter 2023 Magazine and Annual Report

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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!

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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

REFER A STUDENT

Do you know a hands-on learner who is looking for a path to a great career in a high-demand field in technology or the high-skill trades? Someone who would benefit from small class sizes and project-integrated learning?

If you know an innovative, problem solver who in interested in one of the more than 40 degree programs Dunwoody has to offer, we'd love to get in touch.

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$17.4
– 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.

toWays Give

DUNWOODY.EDU/WAYS-TO-GIVE

Connect with us today: development@dunwoody.edu

Phone: 612.381.3064

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

25 DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY — ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE — ANNUAL REPORT 2022 PREVIOUS COLLEGE EXPERIENCE MILITARY 11% GED 3.8% 10
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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