Trends: Fall 2006 (Volume 3, Issue 1)

Volume 3 / Issue 1

The magazine for Alumni & Friends of Indiana Tech

REDEFINING “COMPREHENSIVE” The leaves are changing at Tech, but the roots are stronger than ever.

Letter from the President

Greetings! Fall is upon us, can winter be far behind?

As the seasons change, the face of the Indiana Tech campus does too.

Outdoor activities become limited to whisking one’s self from one building to the other to avoid the winter winds. However it’s not just the leaves on the trees moving into a new phase. It’s the university itself continuing the process toward becoming more comprehensive, in both academic endeavors and campus life activities.

“For the first time in over 35 years we will have more than 700 students on our Fort Wayne campus for traditional day degree programs...In CPS we expect more than 4000 students to enroll and take classes this academic year!”

Many of you have heard our enrollments have increased significantly this year. For the first time in over 35 years we will have more than 700 students on our Fort Wayne campus for traditional day degree programs. What is less well known is the exceptional growth we are projecting for our College of Professional Studies (CPS), the evening and weekend degree programs.

In CPS we expect more than 4000 students to enroll and take classes this academic year! This bodes well for the future of Indiana Tech.

The increasing enrollments are encouraging as they lead to critical mass for existing and new programs. Moreover, the hallmarks of well attended degree programs include academic integrity, diverse opinions, robust exchange of ideas, and ultimately a well-rounded learning experience. In my view, this is elemental to a comprehensive, small college environment.

But exceptional growth in the number of learners is not the central idea of comprehensiveness; academic excellence is the focus. As you enjoy this issue of Trends—with stories about present and past students, faculty, and staff—take note of this drive toward excellence. I think you will agree that the “winds” of change are invigorating!

Raise Your Expectations!

Arthur E. Snyder, Ed.D.

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Letter from the President Alumni Updates In Memoriam Faculty & Staff News

Features

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6 On the Cover: Redefining “Comprehensive” Indiana Tech is continually evolving into a “comprehensive

university.” Have a look at what it means for Tech to be “comprehensive,” and what that means for the school’s past, present, and future.

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2006 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ronald Ostrowski A long career with Boeing has led to many accolades for this Indiana Tech alum. See why he’s a perfect fit for this year’s inductee.

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76th Homecoming Photo Spread The 2006 homecoming celebration has come and gone.

In our annual photo spread, we take a look at some of the highlights of the week.

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20 Board of Trustees Welcomes New Members Meet the five new trustees who will help guide the university.

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People 4 Faculty Portrait: Doc Savage

Dr. Robert Savage relates the changes he’s seen during his tenure at Tech.

10 Alumni Spotlight: Patty Weddle

Read about how persistence and a good education helped this alum climb to the top of the corporate ladder.

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18 New Coach Spotlight: Bonnie Bonelli

Former assistant coach for the women’s basketball team steps into some big shoes, but they fit her quite nicely.

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Savage facts: hobbies: model railroader, chess, Chicago Bears fanatic favorite vacation spot: Italy favorite book: “Bleak House� by Charles Dickens favorite authors: William Faulkner, Jane Austen, John D. MacDonald, Ross Macdonald, Rex Stout

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theDoc

No one has seen more changes on the Indiana Tech campus over the past three decades than Robert “Doc” Savage.

Doc has been with Indiana Tech for 32 years, longer than any other current faculty or staff member.

“Doc,” professor of English and humanities, received his BA in English from Grinnell College in 1964, his MA in English in 1966 from the University of Iowa, and was awarded his Ph.D. in English from Ohio University in 1975.

In 32 years, Savage has worked under four university presidents and has witnessed a change in the “typical” Tech student. “Back in the ‘70s, an overwhelming number of our students, about 90%, were engineering students. Today, you have more business majors, along with students in networking, criminal justice, communications, and more,” stated Savage. Interestingly enough, Savage was professor to some current Tech faculty and staff, including professor Maria Lee, student support services staff member Sajeh Richard, and incoming golf coach, Kelly Mettert.

The most positive change Savage has seen during his tenure at Tech is the addition of and renovations of campus buildings. “We went from old, drafty buildings to modern, attractive facilities. It’s a beautiful campus, so much nicer than before, and we’ll continue to make improvements.” Savage relates the university’s growth and renovation to that of the East Central neighborhood in which it resides. “Our revitalization helps the revitalization of the entire area.”

A second positive change is the upgrading of the technology and equipment on campus. “When I came here, we

didn’t have any TVs in the classroom. We got our first one in 1979, along with a Betamax player.” He praised the fact that many classrooms now have complete audio and visual equipment, as well as the fact that every faculty and staff member has use of a computer.

“Doc” teaches a variety of courses on campus for the day school program, including humanities, English, critical thinking, Civil War history, and more. He also serves as the faculty advisor for the student newspaper, The Warrior Legend. This publication is in “We went from old, drafty buildings to its fourth year of print, after having been absent for many modern, attractive facilities. years. “It’s a time-consuming, It’s a beautiful campus, so much nicer but rewarding thing to do. The paper is getting better and betthan before, and we’ll continue ter and I think we’ve attracted to make improvements.” enough students this year to report and to be on staff. It is more efficiently run, and we have heavier promotion.” He attributes this to not only having the commitment of recent staff, but also that the communications degree majors have expressed interest in helping with the paper.

Savage is married to Sarah Savage, an arts teacher with Canterbury School, and is quite proud of his two sons. Tom is a partner in a law firm. Charlie is a reporter for the Boston Globe, appears frequently on TV reporting on homeland security and Supreme Court issues, and is currently writing a book.

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redefining “comprehensive” As Indiana Tech becomes a More comprehensive university, a lot of questions are raised. For starters: What does comprehensive really mean? How does the university have to evolve to reach that goal? And what does that mean for Tech’s historical roots—the long-standing engineering programs?

opposite: The Dave & Rae Band played a concert to kick off the fall semester. Performances like this are one part of making the university more comprehensive.

In the world of academics, fall brings a new beginning and a focus on what’s new and what’s next. Students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Indiana Tech have come to expect something new each year, from the campus building boom in the late 1990s to early 2000s to the recent additions of academic and athletic programs. Each year’s improvement is building momentum toward shaping Indiana Tech as a more comprehensive university.

The idea of Indiana Tech as a comprehensive university may seem a far stretch from its roots as a small engineering college. In traditional thinking in higher education, the phrase “comprehensive university” brings to mind liberal arts colleges offering

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a few professional fields such as nursing, business and education. Those colleges often also offer a limited range of graduate degrees.

Indiana Tech is on a path to become a new type of comprehensive university. Comprehensiveness at Indiana Tech will mean rich educational experiences in career-oriented professions such as criminal justice, teaching, software engineering, and the life and health sciences.

“Becoming more comprehensive means that we will embrace a wider array of academic programs to prepare our students for current and emerging professional careers,” said Dr. Elaine Pontillo, vice

A big part of Tech’s goal to be “comprehensive” involves educating students beyond curricular requirements by providing a range of campus activities—discussion forums, guest speakers, entertainment, career counseling, and more.

“Comprehensiveness is about the whole collegiate experience.We want to create an environment where students of varied interests live and learn together, fostering a more valuable education for all of them.”

–President Snyder

Since 2005, the L3 Forums have been stimulating students to make a difference in their community. For Constitution Day, Tom Hayhurst (above), candidate for Indiana’s 3rd Congressional District, hosted an L3 Forum about the responsibility of voting and the history of the Constitution.

president for academic affairs. “We are on the pathway already with the additions of criminal sciences, education, health care administration, and the health informatics certificate with Parkview.

This provides our students with more choices and the opportunity for exposure to a broader range of careers and students preparing for them.”

(above right) Events like the University Speaker Series, also started in 2005, were developed to involve the entire community. The next speaker in the series will be former IU Coach Bill Mallory.

Comprehensiveness at Indiana Tech is measured in more than just the number of degree programs.

Comprehensiveness means exploring innovative teaching methods that use all available tools such as labs, field assignments, state-of-the-art technology, and online options. It means strengthening and broadening the core curriculum to stress proficiency in vital skills like reading, writing, computing, and critical thinking for students in all disciplines.

It means educating students beyond curricular

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requirements by providing a range of campus activities—discussion forums, guest speakers, entertainment, career counseling, and more.

“Comprehensiveness is about the whole collegiate experience,” said President Arthur E. Snyder. “We want to create an environment where students of varied interests live and learn together, fostering a more valuable education for all of them.”

The move toward comprehensiveness comes as the education marketplace is evolving. Careers that weren’t available 20 or 30 years ago are now in high demand. And higher education is now being delivered in new and different ways, giving students more choices than ever before.

“When students choose to attend Indiana Tech there is an implied trust that we will provide them with an education that prepares them for a success-

More of Everything at Indiana Tech 1. More students than ever This fall brought more than 300 new students to the traditional program, boosting enrollment to 728—its highest point since 1970. Enrollment for the College of Professional Studies is projected to reach a head count of more than 4,000 students this year.

2. More academic options Programs in software engineering and elementary education are now available in the traditional program. Students in both the traditional program and the College of Professional Studies can now pursue a health care administration concentration in their business administration degree. Also, one of our most successful engineering programs, industrial and manufacturing engineering, is now available to CPS students in locations such as Warsaw, Huntington, and Shelbyville.

3. More campus activities The L3 discussion forums that began on campus last year are continuing this year with even greater involvement. Topics on the fall slate include the benefits and dangers of Facebook, the value of voting rights, and sexual assault awareness.

Other campus activities also are increasing with more student organizations providing leadership.

ful life after college,” Snyder said. “We owe it to our current and future students to offer a foundation on which they can build their lives.”

While working toward becoming more comprehensive, the university is staying true to its roots.

The focus will remain on career-oriented degrees as current majors are enhanced and new academic programs are added. A commitment to relationshipbased education will mean continued support for the whole learner.

“This university has a history of producing graduates who are successful in their chosen fields,” Snyder said. “We’re going to build on that history by offering opportunities to a broader range of students. We’ll be serving students of all ages, in many different areas of the state, and in many different fields of study.” ■

4. More locations for the College of Professional Studies Classes began in Muncie last spring, and will soon start in Merrillville. Also, plans are underway for a new location in Huntington (rendering shown above) to support growth and expanded program offerings in that community.

5. MORE SPORTS The growth in athletics will continue next year with the addition of men’s and women’s golf and cross country in 2007.

Track and field will be added in 2008.

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breaking the glass ceiling

by Patricia P. Weddle B.S. Human Service Management Class of 1993

alum Patty Weddle spent 30 years climbing the corporate ladder until she became CEO of the NortheasT Indiana Workforce Investment Board. For this Issue’s “alumni portrait,” she relates how a journey to advance her own career has led to being able to work out of her home and help others make a success out of their careers.

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When I began my career in 1967, women entering business were not expected to bring post-secondary credentials into the workplace. A woman with a college education was the exception rather than the rule. I spent 30 years working for the same company, and I was able to navigate my career through various jobs, earning one promotion after another. A college degree did not seem all that important for success in the workplace. About 15 years into my career, I wanted to be a supervisor, but I was told I could not be promoted to a supervisory position because I had no supervisory experience. How could I ever get supervisory experience unless someone gave me the opportunity to supervise? I decided to enroll in a Supervision degree program. Because of the fact that I was enrolled in post-secondary education, particularly in Supervision, I was finally given an opportunity to become a supervisor. It took me nine years to earn a two-year associate degree.

My career continued to advance; however, one day, I hit the “glass ceiling.” No one could tell me why I was not being considered for executive level positions. One day, I sought counsel from a friend in human resources. He told me that those with four-year degrees were always given preference over those without a degree. I needed a way to level the playing field when competing for corporate advancement. That is when I made the commitment to continue my education in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.

I did extensive research into the accelerated programs available in the region at that time. The accelerated degree program offered at Indiana Tech had the best “fit” for my personal and professional schedule, and I was ready for an intensive program.

Though Weddle no longer travels to the office to keep the hours of a busy CEO, she still has plenty of work on her plate. Only now she does what she loves in the comfort of her home- office on the North side of Fort Wayne.

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If you’re wondering how Weddle keeps focused on work while at home, look no further than her desk for the answer— it’s spotless and well organized. Plus, she has an extensive system to manage her clients, schedule, and filing.

truly cared about the success of each individual student.

Students learned from each other, and bonds were created that extended beyond the classroom. We encouraged each other, we offered a support system, we studied together, and of course, we commiserated with each other. As an adult learner, the motivation for education is different, particularly when paying for your own education.

I graduated at age 45 with 3 grandchildren sitting in the audience cheering me as I received my degree. I wasn’t sure at my age whether a degree really made any difference. I learned that “I needed a way to level the playing my degree opened many doors for me. field when competing for corporate After retiring from a 30-year career with the same company, I was able to advancement. That is when I made the find a variety of other employment commitment to continue my education opportunities because of my degree.

Each job I have held since graduation in pursuit of a bachelor’s degree.” required a minimum of a bachelor’s degree. I could not have even applied for the positions without a degree, regardless of my work record or experience.

I spent the last five years serving as president & CEO of the Northeast Indiana Workforce Investment Board responsible for $7.5 million in state and federal funds for

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worker training. Interestingly enough, that job focused on helping individuals seeking employment receive the education, training, and credentials they needed for sustainable employment. Every day, I saw people who were disadvantaged in their employment search because they did not have skills necessary to compete for today’s jobs.

Many of these individuals had spent their entire working careers in low-skilled, high paid jobs, but those jobs no longer existed due to off-shoring, factory shut downs or changes in manufacturing that required skills they did not possess. What I have learned from this experience is that we all need to be lifelong learners. We are living in a high tech society where skill requirements are constantly changing. Each of us must be quick to learn, eager to learn new things, and always preparing ourselves for something beyond our current job. No one knows how long our current jobs will remain, so we must always be prepared for the next phase of our working life.

Earlier this month, I stepped down as president & CEO from the organization that I built. I had a very talented and gifted employee who was ready to take over the organization. It was her time to take the leadership role; and it is my time to look at semi-retirement. I recently established a consulting business. Today I have choices about how much and when I want to work. I have choices because I have both an education and work experience.

As a baby boomer who still wants to be actively engaged in the world of work but doesn’t want to be tied to a 40-hour a week job, I can transition into retirement on my own terms. Every day, I am thankful for the choices I have. I have these choices because of a valuable and relevant education I received.

Indiana Tech will always have a special place in my heart.

In addition to having established a scholarship for working women attending Indiana Tech, I have included Tech in my will. I hope you will consider leaving your legacy with Indiana Tech – you will be investing in the future and giving someone else the educational experience that we were able to enjoy. ■

Alumni Hall of Fame 2006 inductee

Ronald A. Ostrowski if you’ve flown on a jet in THE last 30 years, then your life has been touched by ron ostrowski. At BOEING he assisted in, and even led, the development of some of the most commonly flown planes today. Because of these accomplishments and many more, Indiana Tech is proud to add him to the Alumni Hall of Fame.

This year’s Alumni Hall of Fame inductee is Ronald A. Ostrowski, a 1966 aerospace engineering graduate from Indiana Tech. Mr. Ostrowski was inducted into the Hall of Fame during Homecoming 2006. A Boeing employee since 1966, Ron has been involved in developing and designing the 737, 747, 757, 767, and 777.

Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Ron graduated from Indiana Tech in 1966 and went to work directly for Boeing as a design engineer in the supersonic transport program. From 1977 to 1988, he worked for the Everett Division as Director of 767 Product Development and was responsible for the definition of the initial 767 product line.

He was also Director of 747/767 Derivative Development during this time as well.

From 1988 to 1990, he served as chief project engineer for the 737 program, with duties similar to those of this 777 chief project engineer position, which he assumed in 1990. In that role, he managed the integration of the 777 design, and the resolution of all technical issues. In 1992, he became the Director of Engineering for the 777 program, being responsible for managing all aspects of designing the 375 passenger twinjet.

In November 1995, Ron Ostrowski was named vice president-general manager of the Boeing 777 program. This promotion made him responsible for managing all aspects of the airplane program, including the design, build, and business plan.

He held this position until his retirement in 2001. During this time, from 1998 until 2001, he was also responsible for the Boeing Everett Division Design and Manufacturing site for the 747/767/777 and its population of over 25,000 employees.

Ron has received numerous awards for his contributions to the aviation industry including: the 1995 Collier Trophy Team Award for the design and introduction of the 777; Aviation and Space Technology’s Laureates Hall of Fame for Aeronautics and Propulsion in 1996; and the Daniel Guggenheim Medal for Achievement in the Advancement of Aeronautics in 1998.

After a great career in aviation, Ron continues to consult with Boeing on new aircraft development.

Spending most of his retirement time with his wife Beverly and their three children and seven grandchildren, any remaining time is spent traveling, boating, fishing, and golfing. ■

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76th Homecoming Celebration

Homecoming this year brought together a lot of old friends, but also introduced us to plenty of new faces. There are many exciting things happening at tech, so even our faithful alums Who have returned multiple times in the past had a chance to see something new at their alma mater. The following pages contain just a snapshot of the many events that happened over the course of our 76th homecoming celebration.

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1. In Engineering 101, alums toured the state-of-the-art Zollner Engineering Center.

2. Student board hosted a Texas Hold’em Tournament for current students and alumni.

3. A highlight of Saturday afternoon was the unveiling of a new sculpture in Scully Square: “Seekers of Knowledge.”

4. Alums had a chance to get an in-depth look at the brand new software engineering lab.

Students from the program explained class projects.

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5. Dr. Rudy & Rhonda Kachmann pose for a picture with the Tech tennis teams.

The Kachmanns’ generosity helped fund the team’s new tennis courts.

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2. Arthur & Camille Snyder pose with Donald Rush & Shirley Banach at the President’s Club dinner on Thursday night. Mr. Rush established the Donald C. Rush Scholarship in 2006.

3. The 06/07 Homecoming Queen & King: Megan Overman & Jamaris Tubbs.

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4. Members of the President’s Club mingle in the entryway of the Willis Estate, located on Fort Wayne’s historic Forest Park Boulevard.

Don & Doris Willis were kind enough to open their beautiful home for the annual President’s Club Dinner. The evening began with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and live music on the patio and continued inside with dinner.

5. Mentalist Chris Carter amazed students during lunch in Andorfer Commons. After being blind-folded, he randomly picked students from the crowd and guessed facts about their lives in spectacular detail.

6. Alums from the College of Professional Studies pause for a photo before teeing off at the TWIST Golf Outing. This year’s outting raised $10,887 for scholarships.

7. Day school students posing for a shot on karaoke night.

8 & 9. During the Homecoming Banquet, Ronald Ostrowski was inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame. During his acceptance speech, he related how essential teamwork was during his successful career at Boeing.

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Plans are already under way for Homecoming 2007. Stay in touch with the university and keep an eye on future issues of Trends so you can plan early to attend.

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NEW COACH SPOTLIGHT

bonniebonelli&basketball Sports can be in someone’s blood. The competition can be motivating and challenging. It can become your life. This is no truer than for Bonnie Bonelli, head coach for the Indiana Tech women’s basketball team.

In her first year as head coach, Bonelli already knows she has big shoes to fill following Dan Kline’s reign. After serving as an assistant coach last season for the Lady Warriors, Bonelli is confident in her new role. Her previous experience and coaching skills bring a wealth of talent to the university.

Bonelli had a long career coaching for Prairie Heights Community Schools in Lagrange, Indiana. Not only did she coach girls varsity basketball, but she also held coaching positions for volleyball, softball, boys golf, and boys junior varsity basketball. It seems Bonelli hasn’t met a sport she doesn’t like.

“I like to play all types of sports. If I haven’t done a sport before, I’m always willing to try it.” At Prairie Heights, she led her girls team to an NECC Tournament championship in 2001 and won the 2000 MAX Platt Holiday Classic.

After leaving Prairie Heights, she coached girls varsity basketball at Beech Grove High School and coached for Fort Wayne Community Schools.

At Northrop High School, her varsity girls team won sectionals in 2003 and she was named coach of the year.

In collegiate play, Bonelli was head women’s softball coach at Tri-State University in Angola from 1992–1994. She was also head women’s basketball coach for Taylor University, Fort Wayne, where the team was a USCAA National Qualifier with a #2 seed. The team ended the 2005 season in a fifth place finish.

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Now that she has taken the helm at Indiana Tech, she has a positive outlook for her team. The Lady Warriors have seven returning players, six junior college transfers, and other joining freshmen that will round out the varsity and JV teams. Her players have accepted the coaching change well and her seniors have been good leaders to their other teammates, both on and off the court.

Bonelli hopes to add to Kline’s past successes of the team, including winning a conference title and advancing to national competition. “We want to get back to a national championship status, taking the team to nationals and hopefully bring home a championship title,” states Bonelli. Recruiting for the team continues year round, and Bonelli feels she learned a lot from her predecessor. “I’ve been coaching for many years, but I feel I learned an awful lot working with Dan (Kline.) I want to build up and continue the relationships that he started (in recruiting).”

The team also works hard off the court by volunteering in the community, working with junior high and elementary schools in sports activities, as well as in reading. The outreach helps build character for her players.

As one of many new coaches for Indiana Tech, Bonelli feels the camaraderie between the coaches is a positive impact on the university. “We work well together and we want to build enthusiasm so that our programs can grow.

We also want to support each other’s programs by being spectators.”

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Bonelli Basics: favorite food: Mexican (even though she’s Italian!) favorite sport (other than basketball): College football hobbies: Exercise, riding my bike, playing sports favorite vacation spot: Grand Cayman Islands

Board of Trustees Adds Five New Members

Indiana Tech is proud to welcome the following new members to the Board of Trustees.

Cheri A. Becker

Scott Glaze

Cheri Becker is the executive director of Invent Tomorrow, Inc. She is the past president of the Northeast Indiana Business Assistance Corp., and past executive director of the Small Business Development Center of Northeast Indiana.

Scott Glaze is the chairman and CEO of Fort Wayne Metals Research Products Corp. Glaze became president of Fort Wayne Metals in 1985.

Becker is an Indiana Tech alumna, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Management in 1994 along with certificates from Ball State University’s Economic Development Academy and Center for Entrepreneurial Resources. Becker is a 1988 graduate of Leadership Fort Wayne.

Margaret A. Canales, Ph.D. Faculty Representative

Peggy Canales has been an associate professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Indiana Tech since 2001. Her awards include Who’s Who Among Teachers in America’s Colleges and Universities, Intergreek Fraternity Council’s Teacher of the Year, and Outstanding Engineering Faculty. Canales’ academic credentials include a bachelor’s degree from Tri-State University, master’s degrees from Indiana Wesleyan University, and a doctorate from Columbus University.

Cecil Gene Dominique – BSCE ‘61 Alumni Representative Gene Dominique retired as vice president of engineering with Reelcraft Industries, Inc. He received patents for a follower plate wiper, an automatic fog spray attachment, and an ergonomic hose reel.

Previously he was a project manager with Aro Corporation.

Dominique is a graduate of Indiana Tech, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering in 1961. He is a member of the Indiana Tech Alumni Association. He currently serves as the board president and has been the vice president, secretary, and treasurer. He is chairman of the Student Liaison Committee and Scholarship Committee.

Glaze has been a member of the medical device committees of ASTM and ISO and has written numerous national and international standards for medical materials. His professional experience also includes Quoin Enterprises LLC and LABECA LLC. Glaze is a member of ASTM International, American Society of Materials, and Wire Association International. He received a bachelor’s degree in history from Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne.

Rudolf A. Kachmann, MD Dr. Rudy Kachmann is a neurosurgeon with Fort Wayne Neurological Center.

Kachmann received a B.S. and M.D. from Indiana University, Bloomington. He received board certification from the American Board of Neurological Surgery.

Kachmann is a member of the Neurosurgical Society of Indiana, Congress of Neurosurgeons, the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Fort Wayne Medical Society, and the American Board of Neurological Surgery. He is also a member of the NAACP. He is on the board of directors for Daybreak Children’s Foundation and Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. He has served as a trustee for the Boys & Girls Club and was the sponsor of Fort Wayne’s chapter of Think First.

The addition of these five new trustees brings the Board of Trustees total to 21 members.

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alumni updates Alumni NEWS Martin Shapiro, BSRE 1952, is a justice of the peace and lives in Ashland, Mass.

Steve Bentzen, BSEE 1961, owns Great Oak Farm and lives in Berlin, Mass.

Lewis J. Bornmann, Ph.D., BS 1965, now lives in Redding, Calif. His e-mail address is bornmann@acm.org.

John D. Kistner, BSELE 1965, is president of KB Financial Services, Inc. in Lynnwood, Wash. He lives in Mill Creek, Wash., and his e-mail address is john@kbfinancial.com.

John Edward Heasley, Jr., BSEE 1966, is a financial representative for Primerica and lives in Auburn, Mass.

Kouresh Cy Akbaroff, BSME 1982, is a Certified Manufacturing Engineer as designated by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers in December 1990. He now lives in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.

Koran T. Saines, BSBA 2003, welcomed the birth of his first son, Gabriel Malakhi Saines, in March 2006.

Also in March, Saines became assistant director of human resources for the Marriott at Fair Oaks. He lives in Aldie, Va., and his e-mail address is soran212002@yahoo.com.

Mark A. Maitland, BSMA 2006, is program manager at WellPoint, Inc. He lives in Indianapolis, Ind., and his e-mail address is maitlandjm1@comcast.met.

Indiana Tech: The First 75 Years

by Donald Andorfer

Former university president Donald Andorfer recounts how Indiana Tech has grown over 75 years of progress. This 75-page hard-bound book features photos from the Tech archives.

Special Price: $40 Regular Price $50 To order, stop by the gift shop in the lower level of Andorfer Commons or call (800) 937-2448, ext. 2150.

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Alumni Cluster Meetings and Travel Dates November 3–5: Lake Las Vegas The next big alumni event is the much anticipated “Escape with Indiana Tech” trip to Lake Las Vegas. We hope to see you there!

January 2007 We are currently planning trips to Southern California, Hawaii, and Tennessee early in 2007!

Visit the Alumni & Friends section of IndianaTech.edu for updated travel dates.

in memoriam We have learned of the deaths of the following alumni & friends: Ralph O. Bennington, Jr. Perrysburg Township, OH BSME 1942 Frank Blakeslee Bellevue, WA BSAEE 1943 Walter Pfaffenberger Scottsburg, IN BSME 1944 William C. Rupp Gross Pointe Woods, MI BSME 1941 Kenneth N. Traylor Columbia City, IN BSCE 1960

faculty & staff news ► James H. Spreen, Ph.D., (1) associate professor of electrical engineering, has been elected to the grade of Senior Member of the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.) Spreen was recognized for his professional standing in the organization and for his work at Indiana Tech. Senior Member is the highest grade attainable within the IEEE. ► The Creative Services Department won an Award of Excellence at the annual University & College Designers Association (UCDA) International Design Competition.

The award was given for a day school

STUDENTSURVIVALGUIDE

AKA: The little black book. A pocket guide to caring for your mind and body throughout your busy college years and having fun while you’re at it.

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admissions booklet called “The Student Survival Guide.” The book was written, designed, and illustrated by Drew Kora and edited by Janet Schutte and Samantha Teter, with additional content by the admissions staff. ► Three staff members were recently promoted to new positions within their departments. Shatea McNeil and Maria Reichhart were both promoted to admissions counselor for day school admissions. Shawn Morris was promoted to associate director of financial aid. ► Library Director, Connie Scott (2) recently won 2nd place in the Area 17 Toastmaster’s Humorous Contest. She will advance to Div. B-Fort Wayne and hopefully to the Dstrict 11 (Indiana & Northern Kentucky) contest. Connie is President of the New Haven Advanced Club #6741. Her winning speech is titled “Go, Dog Go!”

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4 ► Thomas Goff (3), assistant professor of business, recently attended the NYSE Group Teachers Workshop. The five-day workshop is intended to partner with educators so they can teach their students about the stock market and its role in the global economy. Participants in the program include middle school, high school, and college educators from across the country. The teachers hear from NYSE Group staff and industry professionals, and engage in hands on activities including visits to the Trading Floor. ► Drew Kora (4), graphic designer for the Creative Services Dept., won a merit-based scholarship from the University & College Designers Association (UCDA). Kora’s scholarship, which paid for registration to the UCDA’s 2006 annual conference in Austin, Texas, was one of four scholarships awarded to UCDA members who show the most professional potential.

University Welcomes New Staff Indiana Tech is pleased to announce several additions to the university staff: Dr. Andrew I. Nwanne, associate dean

Laura B. Bewley, admissions presenter

Lisa C. McDonald, administrative assistant, financial aid

Matthew J. Ripley, associate admissions counselor

Janelle S. Young, administrative assistant, CPDC

Brook A. Snyder, associate admissions counselor

Destiny S. Mancuso, administrative assistant, College of Professional Studies, Elkhart office

Demetri (Dee) Yard, administrative assistant, College of Professional Studies, Indianapolis office

Dr. Maximo Ortega, assistant professor of industrial and manufacturing engineering

Charlene McDonald, administrative assistant, College of Professional Studies, Greenwood office

Mohamed Darwish, assistant professor of mechanical engineering

Janie Sharp-Smith, administrative assistant, College of Professional Studies, Plainfield office

Dinesh Lad, instructor of computer engineering Ginger L. Barnes, admissions presenter Angela R. Stettler, admissions presenter

Rhonda Thweatt, administrative assistant, College of Professional Studies, Huntington office Sarah R. Hamrick, student information center representative TRENDS Fall 2006 23

School Spirit Hits the Road:

Indiana Tech License Plates Indiana Tech supporters will have a new way to show their pride in 2007. The university was one of several organizations approved by the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles this year for a special recognition license plate.

The new Indiana Tech plate will be available beginning in January 2007. The specialty plate will have an additional cost of $30 beyond your usual vehicle registration fees. Of the extra $30, $15 will come back to the university for student scholarships, and $15 will go to the Bureau of Motor Vehicles.

Office. After the form is processed, you will receive a verification letter to take to the BMV stating that you are eligible to purchase the plate.

Alumni, faculty, staff, students, and friends of Indiana Tech must submit an application form to the Alumni

or by calling Indiana Tech’s Alumni Office at (800) 937-2448 or (260) 422-5561, ext. 2270.

The form will be available online at: www.IndianaTech.edu/AlumniAndFriends

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