Fall 2020 Alumni & Friends Magazine: Embracing Change by Dunwoody Alumni & Friends Magazine

ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE â&#x20AC;¢FALL 2020

EMBRACING

CHANGE

SOLUTIONS, CELEBRATIONS, & TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ALUMNI & FRIENDS MAGAZINE FALL 2020

Contents 1

Letter from the President

A Strong Fall Start

U.S. News & World Report Rankings

Virtual Career Fair

New Gene Haas Manufacturing Lab

New Automation Degree

Leading the Way

A Special Campaign Section

9 .Transforming the Campus

Campaign Milestones

Growing the College

13 .D eveloping the Dunwoody Student 17

Honoring Our Donors

Legacy Makers

20 Calendar of Events

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

DUNWOODY COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY — A LU M N I & F R I E N D S M AGA Z I N E — FA L L 20 20

As we enter the last months of 2020, I know that for many, this is a year that will be remembered for its challenges, tragedies, and disappointments. But as I look back on 2020, my overwhelming feeling is one of pride.

Our Fall semester began on August 17, with an enrollment of 1,281 students, which is within 5.7 percent of last year. I’m proud to say that while other institutions saw doubledigit drops in their enrollment, Dunwoody’s strong Fall start, is a testament to the continued importance of high-skilled, technical careers. We achieved this enrollment thanks to the extensive planning and hard work of our faculty and staff. Our students are experiencing a fall semester that includes access to hands-on learning in our labs, shops, and studios; virtual lectures and learning through our distance education learning tool; and both on-campus, and virtual support options, for students who are struggling or just need a little extra help. I’m proud to say we are accomplishing what many didn’t think was possible. We implemented the Dunwoody Safe program over the summer. Our approach to keeping our students and employees safe involves health screenings at our entrances, masking, social distancing, advanced cleaning techniques, hand and coughing hygiene, and staying home if sick. Our goal was to make sure every interaction that occurs on our campus is a low risk interaction. It required reconfiguring our spaces to create physical distance and running more classes with smaller hands-on class sizes to limit the number of people gathering in a room. These safety precautions allow for around 300 students to be on campus at a given time, spread out across program areas learning by doing. We run multiple cycles a day to achieve the needed handson learning that is the hallmark of a Dunwoody education. Even as we focused on this year’s challenges, we never took our eyes off the future and our Strategic Vision. We are working to grow enrollment to provide a Dunwoody education to a broader audience to help more people succeed and industries thrive. We are growing the School of Engineering, expanding our women’s programming, and developing a new program to address disparities that exist in Minnesota’s workforce.

STAN WALDHAUSER

I am proud of how everyone in the Dunwoody community has taken on those challenges, braved those tragedies, and overcome those disappointments. I am proud to be a part of an institution that won’t be defined by the circumstances of 2020, but by how it continued forward, embraced its mission, and demonstrated the Dunwoody difference. I’ve seen our faculty, staff, and students stay committed to our mission and find new and innovative ways to deliver handson education in a hands off world.

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

The quick pivot to distance education has created an appetite for growth through innovations, and we are working on developing new and leveraging existing partnerships to implement technology and programming to meet student and industry demand. I’m grateful to everyone in our community who, during a very challenging time, provided the support needed to help hundreds of students achieve their dream of a Dunwoody education, and the great careers it makes possible. So as I look back on the past year, I am proud to be a part of a community of friends, alumni, faculty, students, and staff who came together and made 2020 not a year we all want to forget, but one that was worth remembering and celebrating. Now more than ever, stay committed. Be proud. Together we are Dunwoody. Sincerely,

Rich Wagner, Ph.D. President

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STRONG START to Fall Semester

With nearly 1,300 students returning, College employs safety measures to continue “Born to Do” legacy After months of preparation and planning, Dunwoody College of Technology started its new academic year on time, with 1,281 students returning for their first day of classes on Aug. 17. Fully embodying its “Born to Do” motto, Dunwoody continues to work to keep students, employees, and visitors safe, while still delivering the high-quality education the College is known for. Students returned to in-person, physically-distanced, hands-on learning in restructured labs and shops with smaller class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios. Lectures are being delivered virtually and student support is being offered both in-person and online. The hybrid model is allowing the College to reduce the number of individuals on campus at any one time and provide an atmosphere where every interaction is a low-risk interaction. “The past several months have been both challenging and rewarding. I’ve seen our faculty, staff, and students stay committed to our mission and find new and innovative ways to deliver hands-on education in a hands off world,” said Rich Wagner, President of Dunwoody. “Despite the circumstances, we are grateful to have our students back on campus and remain vigilant in providing proper safety measures to facilitate this return.” These measures were developed as part of the Dunwoody Safe plan, a comprehensive approach to delivering handson education, in a safe, physically-distanced way due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This plan requires students and employees to wear face coverings, maintain physical distancing, stay home when they are sick, and complete daily temperature checks. All aspects of the plan meet or exceed recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and the Minnesota Department of Health. While the College budgeted for a smaller fall start, added scholarships and a tuition freeze helped keep the enrollment decline to less than 6 percent, which was better than projected.

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U.S. NEWS RANKINGS On Monday, Sept. 14, U.S. News & World Report released its annual “Best Colleges” education rankings of the nation’s colleges and universities. Dunwoody College of Technology was the recipient of three top honors on the 2021 list. BEST IN MIDWEST – 25TH Dunwoody once again made the list for best Regional Colleges – Midwest. This year, Dunwoody ranked 25th in the region and was the top ranked regional college in Minnesota. To be considered for the category, colleges must focus on undergraduate education, but grant fewer than half their degrees in liberal arts disciplines. The rankings are split into four regions: North, South, Midwest, and West. BEST COLLEGE FOR VETERANS – 2ND Dunwoody also ranked as the Number 2 Best College for Veterans, Regional Colleges – Midwest.

U.S. NEWS

& WORLD REPORT

To be considered for the list, BEST COLLEGE institutions must be certified RANKINGS for the GI Bill, participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program, have enrolled a minimum of 20 veterans and active service members, and be in the top half of their U.S. News ranking category.

2021

TOP PERFORMERS ON SOCIAL MOBILITY MIDWEST – 62ND When it comes to Social Mobility, Dunwoody ranked 62nd in the Midwest and was just one of three schools from Minnesota to make the list. The Social Mobility ranking looks at the percentage of economically disadvantaged students enrolled at the college who receive federal grants and their subsequent graduation rates.

To read more about the rankings, visit USNEWS.COM/BEST-COLLEGES

Virtual CAREER FAIR Like everything else in 2020, Dunwoody’s annual Fall Career Fair looked a bit different this year. But despite the change from on-campus to online, the event still demonstrated that Dunwoody students remain in high demand. More than 142 companies and 229 company representatives attended the virtual event on Wednesday, Sept. 30, which was held online from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and spoke with students from all academic departments. “It was great to see so many employers signing on and speaking with our students about employment opportunities in their fields,” said Director of Career Services Rob Borchardt. “From engineering to construction and manufacturing, students were presented with a wide range of employers and employment opportunities.” In fact, of the companies that attended, nearly 200 unique

jobs were posted to the College’s online career site, with at least 750 job leads for our students. And like in past years, Dunwoody students took advantage of the opportunity, with nearly 200 participating in the event and logging 800 conversations with potential employers. The online fair was able to replicate the feel of our previous career fairs by having students wait in multiple virtual lines at a time so they could speak one-on-one with company representatives. “Overall, this was a great event for the College, and, more importantly, for our students and future graduates,” Borchardt said. “I’ve already heard from a number of students who think the career fair will lead to employment.” This won’t be the only chance for students to connect with employers. The College will hold its annual Spring Career Fair on February 24, 2021.

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INTRODUCING

THE GENE HAAS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION LAB MACHINE SHOP REMODEL IMPROVES STUDENT LEARNING AND SOCIAL DISTANCING

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Over the summer, Dean of Manufacturing & Robotics E.J. Daigle and his faculty spent days reconfiguring lab spaces so they would meet social distancing requirements as part of the Dunwoody Safe plan, which works to preserve as much hands-on learning on campus as possible during the global pandemic. The machine shop required extra attention due to its’ size and number of large pieces of equipment. Thanks to a generous grant from the Gene Haas Foundation, Manufacturing & Robotics was able to implement not only a safer environment, but also a major upgrade. The Foundation has worked with the College for years, including providing training, equipment donations, and student scholarships. “This update actually allows us to replicate the latest and greatest that you're going to see in machining in the Twin Cities metro area,” Daigle said. “Many of the employers who hire our students work in the aerospace or medical field. And the shops that you see out in industry are going to be well-lit with state-of-the-art equipment like you see at Dunwoody now.”

“I AM THRILLED AT THE OPENING OF THE GENE HAAS MANUFACTURING INNOVATION LAB AT DUNWOODY COLLEGE,” SAID KATHY LOOMAN, SPOKESPERSON FOR GENE HAAS FOUNDATION. “IN RECENT YEARS, I HAVE WITNESSED E.J. AND HIS TEAM’S COMMITMENT TO PROVIDING HIS STUDENTS AND LOCAL COMPANIES TRAINING IN CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES IMPACTING INDIVIDUALS’ LIVES AND COMPANIES’ PRODUCTIVITY.”

To take a virtual tour of the lab, visit

DUNWOODY.EDU/VIRTUAL-TOUR and scroll down to Haas Manufacturing Innovation Lab

The remodel included: • A new epoxy floor coating • 206 new LED light fixtures • New paint, including painting the celling a bright white to improve lighting • Installing a Lista work bench, chair, and second monitor at each CNC machine • New tool cabinets • Extending the wall down another bay, creating more work space for the machine shop • New wall graphics, including four 65-inch displays to showcase student work And, of course, the remodel also included some new equipment. On the CNC side, there is now a Haas VF2 CNC Machining Center thanks to Tolomatic. The VF2 allows students to work on bigger parts, holds more tools, and is more rigid, which allows for tighter tolerances. The other new addition is a Boy Injection Mold press Stratasys Inc. put on permanent loan with Dunwoody. The new press doubles the current injection molding capabilities and allows students to see newer technology. For the manual shop, two of the Bridgeport mills were rebuilt and each manual machine now has a table, vise, and workbench with a tool box, which means students spend far less time checking out tools from the tool crib and greatly improves social distancing. “Prior to the remodel, students sat on one end of the shop, kept their tools in a box on the other end of the shop and had to go to a third location to machine,” Daigle said. “With everything in one place, students are much more productive. One of the students said, ‘it’s like having my own office in the shop where I can do my computer work and set up my machine.’” The benefits of the upgrade extend beyond the Machine Tool Technology students. Nine different programs on campus use the lab each semester. “A huge thank you to the Gene Haas Foundation for making this renovation possible this summer,” Daigle said. “The Gene Haas Manufacturing Innovation Lab remodel means that hands-on learning at Dunwoody is not only safer — it’s also better than ever.”

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help them stay ahead of the pack,” said E.J. Daigle, Dean of Robotics & Manufacturing at Dunwoody. “We’re excited to bring this program to Dunwoody students who have the curiosity and willingness to experiment, giving them a competitive advantage in today’s workforce.” Dunwoody’s lab spaces feature state-of-the-art equipment, much of it donated by industry partners like Rockwell Automation, Cognex, FANUC, and Zeiss. Instructors have industry experience and professional certifications and work closely with industry leaders to make sure curriculum and equipment aligns with the current and future state of manufacturing. Students gain real, hands-on experience and graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to be leaders in their field. Automation & Controls Engineering Technology is the latest addition to the College’s existing Robotics & Manufacturing programs, which continue to prepare students for a wide variety of design, technology, and engineering positions, creating high-precision, high-quality products across a range of industries.

NEW AUTOMATION & CONTROLS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DEGREE LAUNCHING THIS FALL Bachelor of Science degree prepares students for a successful career as a Controls Engineer, Automation Engineer or Mechatronics Engineer The Fall 2020 semester also saw Dunwoody College launch a new bachelor's completion program: Automation & Controls Engineering Technology (AENT). Automated control systems rely upon state-of-the-art computer controls, sensors, and machine learning algorithms. These systems are used to control modern manufacturing facilities, power generating plants, building automation systems, and even automobile traffic patterns. With a degree in Automation & Controls Engineering Technology, graduates will excel at engineering and managerial positions that focus on designing, implementing, testing, and trouble-shooting even the most complex automated systems. “Now more than ever, knowledge of automation technology has become pivotal to manufacturing companies that are looking for workers with the technical and business skills to

The four-semester program consists of all-evening courses taught in a lecture and lab format, designed for working professionals who have a two-year degree in electrical maintenance, electronics, mechatronics, industrial controls, or robotics. Students without a two-year degree who are interested in the most direct path to this program should apply to Dunwoody’s Automated Systems & Robotics or Industrial Controls & Robotics programs. The curriculum will focus on advanced topics that range across the various disciplines, including electrical design, PLC (programmable logic controller) applications, robotics, motors, machine vision, auto-guided vehicles, and factory automation. Hands-on projects, including an industry-specific capstone, will give students direct experience applying what they learn. Additional coursework will include mathematics, physics, project management, and engineering, to develop the critical thinking, communication, and managerial skills required of the modern engineer. With a 99 percent placement rate and (on average) 15.7 job inquiries per graduate, Dunwoody students are prepared to meet the needs of the present and future workforce upon graduation. Explore all of Dunwoody's Robotics & Manufacturing programs at: dunwoody.edu/manufacturing

LEADING

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A Campaign for Dunwoody College of Technology

HISTORIC DUNWOODY CAMPAIGN TOPS $50 MILLION FUNDS RAISED MARK LARGEST COMPREHENSIVE CAMPAIGN IN SCHOOL'S 106-YEAR HISTORY

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Dunwoody College of Technology, a private, non-profit institution and the pioneer in technical education, recently announced the completion of “Leading the Way” — the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the school's history — by unveiling a goal-topping figure of $52.5 million. Dunwoody President Rich Wagner said the campaign concluded on time and surpassed its goal of $50 million from more than 3,000 donors, including nine donors who each gave more than $1 million and 13 who gave more than $750,000. The campaign began in 2014.

“We are fortunate to have such a generous philanthropic community in Minnesota,” Wagner said. “The ‘Leading the Way’ campaign has created opportunities for students to achieve success through the jobs and careers that technical education makes possible and the opportunities for companies to access the talent they so desperately need. Together, we are building stronger communities and a stronger Minnesota. I am grateful to the individuals, businesses, and organizations who believe in the Dunwoody mission and are committed to our future success.”

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TRANSFORMING the

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One of the most visible impacts of the Leading the Way Campaign has been to the campus itself. You don’t have to wander too far inside Dunwoody’s 103-year-old building to see the changes that have transformed the campus. The campaign raised more than $11.5 million in dedicated funds for capital improvements from a long list of generous donors. From those donations, the College was able to complete a $10 million, two-story, 24,000-square-foot renovation in a space that once held an outdated, and under-utilized gymnasium. In its place is now a new Welcome Center and Learning Commons, which at all hours are available to students. The project, which broke ground in December 2017, was completed by Mortenson Construction in August 2018. “I can’t think of a better way to kick off our plans to transform the campus than to provide these welcoming, collaborative spaces,” President Rich Wagner said. “The energy around them has been great to see.” The expansion and renovation project is the first phase of a campus-wide improvement plan and was funded entirely through donor support. Other capital improvement projects completed during the past six years have included updates to the McNamara Center, renovation of the new Architecture Super Studio, and other classroom remodels. Future expansions and renovations will serve Dunwoody’s growing student population in its School of Engineering and other STEM-related majors as well as an increasingly diverse student body.

"The success of the Learning Commons and Welcome Center has reinforced the value of providing a more collaborative experience to our prospective and current students," Wagner said. "We learned a lot during the construction process about how we can reuse our existing spaces in innovative ways. I can't wait to put that knowledge to work in our next project." Future projects may include a new Student Center, more student support areas, restoring the historic entrance to the main building, additional classrooms and labs, and additional space for the School of Engineering. "I want to thank all of the donors who made this first phase of construction possible," Wagner said. “The new Welcome Center and Learning Commons are a wonderful showcase for how investment in Dunwoody has a direct impact on the lives of our students."

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CELEBRATING the Milestones JANUARY 2014 The Dunwoody Board of Trustees approves a resolution moving forward with the Capital Campaign, with a goal of raising $50 million. Dunwoody enters the quiet phase of the campaign and begins assessing needs, building engagement, cultivating donors, and energizing the Annual Fund.

AUGUST 2014 Dunwoody establishes the Women In Technical Careers scholarship program, which will work to increase the number of women pursing non-traditional career paths.

OCTOBER 2014 Dunwoody celebrates its Centennial! More than 800 people helped honor 100 years of service to students, industry, and the community at the Centennial Gala. The event raised more than $250,000 for the Leading the Way Campaign.

2015

Dunwoody’s Strategic Plan, Vision 2020, is adopted by the Board of Trustees and work begins on the three pillars: Growing the College, Developing the Dunwoody Student, and Raising the Profile.

JUNE 2015 Dunwoody hires a Dean of Students to develop and enhance the Dunwoody student experience.

AUGUST 2015 The first students are officially enrolled in the Bachelor of Architecture program after completing the A.A.S. portion of their degree.

DECEMBER 2015 The Leading the Way Campaign surpasses $10 million in fundraising.

2016

JULY 2016 Dunwoody’s first engineering faculty member is brought on board.

AUGUST 2016 Dunwoody enrolls the first class into its Mechanical Engineering program, the first four-year engineering degree.

DECEMBER 2016 The Leading the Way Campaign surpasses $20 million in fundraising.

2017

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MARCH 2017 Dunwoody adds an Associate Dean of Students to the Dean of Students Office.

NOVEMBER 2017 The Leading the Way Campaign surpasses $30 million in fundraising.

DECEMBER 2017

2018

Ready, set, demolish! Dunwoody begins a 24,000-square foot campus renovation that includes renovating and repurposing the old, under-utilized gymnasium into a two-level Welcome Center and Learning Commons.

APRIL 2018 Dunwoody launches a new website and brand celebrating those who are #BornToDo.

JULY 2018 Residential life gets a big upgrade. The College launches a new student housing partnership with what is known today as the Quad on Delaware. The first of its kind for the College, the dedicated housing arrangement offers students two, three, and four bedroom fully-furnished apartments with other Dunwoody students. New residential life activities provide students with a full-college experience.

AUGUST 2018 A new space and a new era. Dunwoody opens the doors to its new Welcome Center and Learning Commons, transforming the former space into new and improved spaces, including the: Fleischhacker Fireside Lounge, Welcome Center, General Mills Lounge, Otto Bremer Trust Lounge, and Newkirk Learning Commons. A new program is added in the Construction Sciences department. Facilities Operations & Management is added to meet a growing need in industry.

BORN TO DO.

DECEMBER 2018

2019

The Leading the Way Campaign surpasses $40 million in fundraising.

AUGUST 2019 Dunwoody launches its Cybersecurity program, a 2+2 bachelor completion degree. Dunwoody introduces student mental health partnership with the Student Assistance Program – AllOne Health to provide immediate support through phone-based counseling, student web portal, and mobile application with access to articles, videos, and web-based trainings.

SEPTEMBER 2019 Dunwoody sees the fifth straight year of enrollment growth, with a total increase of more than 26 percent. At the same time, the number of women has grown from 146 to 242, a 66 percent increase; and the number of students of color has gone from 203 to 271, a 33 percent increase.

DECEMBER 2019 Dunwoody completes the Leading the Campaign, surpassing its goal of $50 million.

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GROWING the College COLLEGE NOW OFFERS 11 IN-DEMAND BACHELOR’S DEGREES

Expanding tomorrow’s workforce by providing more students access to the great careers a Dunwoody education makes possible is one of the impacts of the Leading the Way campaign. And it affects not just the students we educate, but the industries we serve. Dunwoody has become a leader in helping address the skills gap here in Minnesota. The College has focused not just on attracting more students into high-skill, high-demand careers, but also on expanding and adapting academic programs to meet industry’s growing needs. In 2019 — prior to the impact of COVID-19, Dunwoody College of Technology once again reported another strong year of enrollment growth. Nearly 1,360 students enrolled in classes for the 2019 start, an increase of 4 percent over the previous year. That growth was the sixth year in a row that Dunwoody had seen an upward trend in enrollment. In fact, enrollment at the College grew more than 26 percent during that time span. That trend is even more notable since it comes at a time when the majority of higher education institutions are seeing a decline in enrollment. “Students are attracted to Dunwoody’s commitment to provide professional technical education that is perfectly suited for individuals who are ‘born to do,’” Vice President of Enrollment Management Cindy Olson said. “Here, students learn from faculty who are industry-experts and by working on innovative and meaningful projects. Our long-standing relationships with industry partners provide countless opportunities to amass real-world experiences, which creates graduates who are in high-demand.” Several factors and strategic initiatives are impacting the growth trend. A new School of Engineering and a Bachelor of Architecture program have driven enrollment increases in the College’s 11 bachelor’s degree programs. In fact, Dunwoody saw a 33 percent enrollment growth in its four-year engineering degrees in 2019.

At the same time, Dunwoody has responded to a growing need in industry to attract more under-represented populations into high-tech careers. “We are so pleased to work with students who bring creativity, ingenuity, and a commitment to making a difference in their chosen fields. Our industry partners are eager to engage with them,” Olson said. Another new program driving enrollment growth is the College’s Cybersecurity bachelor’s degree completion program, which launched last fall. The four-semester program consists of evening courses taught in a lecture and lab format, designed for working professionals who have a two-year degree in computer networking and are looking to build upon those skills. Dunwoody is attracting more students from out-state and outof-state as well, a trend that will only continue with the recent accreditation by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB), making Dunwoody one of two schools in Minnesota to offer an accredited Architecture degree. At the same time, the number of students seeking short-term training through certificate and associate’s degrees are also increasing. Even with the increase in enrollment, the demand for skilled workers continues to outpace enrollment. In fact, Dunwoody averages 15.7 job inquires per graduate, and places 99 percent of its graduates in their field of study. “There has never been a better time to pursue a career in a professional technical environment,” Olson said. “DUNWOODY HAS THE PEOPLE, THE SPACES, AND THE PARTNERSHIPS TO PROVIDE GRADUATES WITH EVERYTHING THEY NEED TO ACCELERATE CAREER GROWTH IN THEIR CHOSEN FIELD.” At the same time, as more students are choosing to pursue technical degrees, the demand for scholarship funding is also increasing. And our community has responded to this need. In fact, the Leading the Way campaign has raised more than $6.5 million for scholarship support. This support is life changing for the students who otherwise may not have been able to attend Dunwoody.

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DEVELOPING the Dunwoody Student Dunwoody has a long history of educating and producing the top technicians and future industry leaders. From starting companies to changing industries, Dunwoody graduates have a reputation for excellence and a legacy of innovation. It’s a tradition that is both continuing and evolving. Part of that evolution includes providing students with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to be successful in school and in life as part of their college experience. For Dunwoody, this changing student experience has grown far beyond what it was even just 10 years ago. As the College has added more traditional four-year degree options, along with attracting more students from beyond the Twin Cities, the need to enhance the student experience became a strategic priority. To do that, the College started by hiring Dean of Students Kelli Sattler in 2015, along with Associate Dean of Students John Richardson in 2017, who together established the Division of Students Affairs.

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In fact, this year’s career fairs included 142 companies, and more than 750 job leads advertised, placing it in the top quartile of career fairs nationally. ONLINE COMMUNITY | Reaching students where they are, Dunwoody now provides an online community that takes place in Canvas, Dunwoody’s learning management system. First-year students are invited to join in and connect with their peers as well as faculty and staff. They can share how things are going and learn about campus events and student activities. STUDENT EXPERIENCE | Finding ways to connect with students beyond the classroom and the school day is an important part of helping students remain engaged during their college career. To do this, Student Affairs has developed programming to serve students’ interests. “I hope students take advantage of the full experience Dunwoody has to offer,” Dean Sattler said. “Students have a voice here on campus, and some of the most interesting, helpful, and fun things we do are because students spoke up and told us what they wanted.”

Next, Student Affairs introduced offices focused on Leadership and Involvement, Housing and Residence Life, Student Development and Wellness, Women’s Initiatives, and Career Services.

STUDENT HOUSING | In 2018, Dunwoody launched a student housing partnership with what is known today as the Quad on Delaware. The first of its kind for the College, the dedicated housing arrangement offers students two, three, and four bedroom fully-furnished apartments with other Dunwoody students. New residential life activities also provide students with the full-college experience.

“We know that Dunwoody is an intense academic experience, and many of our students have jobs and responsibilities in addition to their coursework,” Kelli Sattler, Dean of Students, said. “That’s why we offer a variety of ways for students to engage with the Dunwoody community and let them choose what makes the most sense for them.”

The new housing also helps serve Dunwoody’s growing student base who come from outside the Twin Cities area. To accommodate this growing segment of students, the College more than doubled the number of student housing units it provides last year, with more than 40 students living in residential life apartments.

The Division of Student Affairs now offers a wide range of services and support that students can access during their College journey.

MENTAL HEALTH PARTNERSHIP | In 2019, Dunwoody introduced a student mental health partnership with the Student Assistance Program – AllOne Health to provide immediate support through phone-based counseling and student web portal and mobile application with access to articles, test videos, and web-based trainings.

CAREER SERVICES | Dunwoody’s Anthony L. Ferrara Career Services Center is committed to serving Dunwoody students and graduates throughout their careers. Offering life-time career placement support, three annual career fairs, an online job board, and focused workshops, Career Services is an integral part of the student experience.

Providing this additional resource is helping students access the support they may need to stay healthy and focused during their Dunwoody experience.

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Dunwoody College of Technology would like to give special recognition to our top campaign donors. More than 3,000 donors contributed to the overwhelming success of this campaign. Thank you to all of you for your generous support!

3M Company

Esko-Graphics, Inc.

M.O.V.E., LLC

Gary N. and Barbara J. Petersen

3Mgives

FCA

Maggie Foundation

AGC of Minnesota Foundation

Theodore A. Ferrara

Doris C. Matson Estate

Warren E. and Arlene L. Phillips Estate

American Center for Philanthropy

Michael B. and Linda Fiterman

Mendell Manufacturing Co.

American Foundation for Charitable Support

Mark G.* and Teresa M. Fleischhacker

Fred J. and Gale R. Menger

American Honda Motor Company

Fox Investments

Clifford I. and Nancy C. Anderson

James R. and Sue A. Fox

Frederick C. and Christine H. Meyer

Anonymous

FS Foundation

Minneapolis City of Lakes Rotary Foundation

APi Group, Inc.

General Mills Foundation

The Minneapolis Foundation

Associated General Contractors of Minnesota

General Mills, Inc.

Scott Barrett

Graco Foundation

Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development

Darlene Basford Russell A. and Patricia L. Becker Joan Bergstrom Estate Best Buy Foundation Victoria L. Bleise Beverly A. Boyle Estate Otto Bremer Trust Steven C. and Lynette Bryant David M. Buending Gerald A. Bugatti Margaret A. Cargill Philanthropies Dana L. Casey Estate Catholic Community Foundation The Charlson Foundation Eugene C. Coan Estate David P. and Katherine P. Crosby Eleanor R. Crosby Robert F. and Teri M. Crosby Delkor Systems

Lester E. Goetzke Estate Graco, Inc. The Griffiths Foundation Gene Haas Foundation Michael J. and Shelly A. Hanson Katherine H. Harper Estate Charles M. Harrington Fund Francis Y. C. and Julia W. Dang Endowment Fund of the Hawai'i Community Foundation

Metro Mold & Design

Mithun Family Foundation Ray Mithun, Jr. and Mary Mithun Katherine A. and Nilesh Mohan Mortenson Family Foundation Mort* and Alice D. Mortenson David C. and Kathleen M. Mortenson M.A. Mortenson Company

Kay Phillips and Jill Mortensen PMMI PMMI Education and Training Foundation Arthur J. Popehn Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund Road Machinery & Supplies Co. Arlan A. Schonberg Foundation Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation C. Martin and Martha R. Schuster Schwab Charitable Fund Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Mary J. and Michael M. Sill, II Talla Skogmo and Mark R. McNeill Talla Skogmo Interior Design

National Association of Home Builders

Standard Heating & Air Conditioning Company

National Electrical Contractors Association

Frank and Mary Lou Starke

Elayne R. Hengler Trust

Robert W. and Arlene M. Strom

James and Nancy Holmgren Foundation

National Housing Endowment

Tennant Foundation

Joyce A. and Morris A.* Nelson

Donn F. and Cynthia L. Thomas

Norwood G. and Muriel B. Nelson

Tolomatic, Inc.

Harold G. Nesbett

Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc

Raymond K. and Nylene J. Newkirk

Maurice J. Wagener

Richard A. Newman Foundation

The John P. and Marie K. Walsh Trust

The Hearst Foundations

James L. and Nancy A. Holmgren Hutz Family Trust C. Charles Jackson Foundation Katherine F. Johnson Richard J. and Renee C. Juelich David W. and Deborah L. Kalina Donald F. Karpinski

R. B. Nordick Foundation Ralph B. and Yvonne C. Nordick

WCA Foundation

North Star Research Fund

Elmer D. and Elaine J. Wedel

Northland Constructors of Duluth LLC

J. A. Wedum Foundation

Kemper Family Trust

Grace B. Wells Fund

Barbara G. Koch

Terri L. Oestmann

Wendy Wells

Kopp Family Foundation

Onan Family Foundation

WEM Foundation

Egan Company

Kraus-Anderson Construction Company

Owen Family Foundation

Charles B. and Ann M. Westling

Elftmann Family Fund

Leica Geosystems

David L.* and Desanka Owen

Women's Foundation of Minnesota

Joel A. and Mary Ann Elftmann

Michael L. and Cynthia M. LeJeune

The Patch Foundation

Xcel Energy Foundation

Engelsma Family Foundation

Liberty Diversified Industries

The Pentair Foundation

Xcel Energy, Inc.

Bruce W. and Mary Jane Engelsma

The Longview Foundation

Pentair, Inc.

Carl Zeiss Industrial Metrology, LLC

Mary C. Dolan Donaldson Company, Inc. Donaldson Foundation Donatelle Plastics Incorporated Dye Family Foundation

W.K. Kellogg Foundation

* = In Remembrance

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LEGACY MAKERS

YOUR LEGACY. OUR FUTURE. CREATING A BRIGHTER TOMORROW CAN START TODAY

Dunwoody College of Technology was founded thanks to the philanthropic spirit of William and Kate Dunwoody. Established through an endowment in William Hood Dunwoody's Last Will and Testament, the College — and their legacy — has lasted for generations. Planned giving offers you the same chance to leave a legacy and impact future generations of students. When you become a Legacy Maker, you are supporting technical education — a Dunwoody education — and its impact on industry, our community, and our future. Legacy Makers are a reflection of the creativity, inventiveness, and entrepreneurship of our Alumni and Friends.

As a Legacy Maker, you are carrying forward the philanthropic spirit of William and Kate Dunwoody, who founded the College in 1914. So many people have benefited from their philanthropy and commitment to technical education, and like you, they are helping to pay it forward and continue this great legacy for future generations. If you are interested in becoming a Legacy Maker, contact: DAWN M. FISH, CFRE Senior Director of Leadership Giving Institutional Advancement 612.381.3047 | dfish@dunwoody.edu

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Virtual Event

Raising Scholarship Dollars & Celebrating Women Pursuing Technical Careers VIEW THE EVENT ONLINE AT DUNWOODY.EDU/KATE Special musical performances by Minnesota’s own Kat Perkins, along with an interview with an amazing leader and trailblazer, Brigadier General Stefanie Horvath. Presented by Morrie's Classic Car Collection

LEAD. EDUCATE. ACCOMPLISH. DISCOVER. Hosted by the Dunwoody Alumni Association, the LEAD Speaker Series features key executives in the business community presenting on a range of industry topics. It is held the first Thursday of the month (September – December, February – May) for alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students of Dunwoody College of Technology as well as the Twin Cities community. For the foreseeable future, the series will be held virtual and is complimentary.

RSVP | ALUMNI.DUNWOODY.EDU/LEAD (Registration required)

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Alumni & Friends

Calendar of Events

2020

2021

NOVEMBER

FEBRUARY

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Dunwoody Speaker Series 7:30 A.M. | Virtual Event Speaker: Kimberly Randolph PE, PMP Vice President of Engineering and Construction, Xcel Energy

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Kate Dunwoody Society Luncheon 11:30 a.m. | Virtual Event Speaker: Brigadier General Stefanie Horvath Director of the Joint Staff, Minnesota National Guard

APRIL

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2021 Dunwoody Speaker Series 7:30 A.M. | Virtual Event Speaker: R.T. Rybak President and CEO Minneapolis Foundation

MARCH

THURSDAY, APRIL 1 Dunwoody Speaker Series 7:30 A.M. | Virtual Event Speaker: Ben Granley President, Werner Electric

MAY THURSDAY, MAY 6

THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 2021 Dunwoody Speaker Series 7:30 A.M. | Virtual Event Speaker: Hutch Coburn Vice President/General Manager, Brenton Engineering/ProMach

Dunwoody Speaker Series 7:30 A.M. | Virtual Event Speaker: Kelly Doran Founder and Principal, Doran Companies

DECEMBER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 Dunwoody Speaker Series 7:30 A.M. | McNamara Center Dunwoody College Speaker: Angie Wordell Executive Vice President of Operations, Graco, Inc.

Stay tuned for more exciting Dunwoody alumni activities to come after the first of the year. Details coming soon!

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Inquiries and information should be addressed to: 818 Dunwoody Boulevard Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403 dunwoody.edu

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Becky Ankeny, Director of Alumni Relations 612.381.3379 | alumni@dunwoody.edu Has your address or phone number changed? Want to receive event announcements and updates via email? Send an email to alumni@dunwoody.edu.

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Bachelor of Architecture students attend an outdoor class session at the Walker Sculpture Garden this fall. Faculty from all academic departments are finding creative ways to provide hands-on learning in a hands-off world.