Tech Annual 2004 by isutech

Message from the Dean

As I reflect on this past year, it is important to recognize the impact industry and business partners have made on all programs in the College of Technology. Throughout the year we dedicated training labs at Bear Lake Memorial and Caribou Memorial hospitals, resulting from collaborative efforts among hospitals, our Health Occupations Department, and the Southeast IdahoWorks board. We also dedicated the Tektronix Core Laboratory to recognize the partnership our Electronics Department and Tektronix, Inc., have shared for over 20 years. Partnerships are vital to the success of our programs and range from equipment donations to the placement of students in various positions. Business and industry representatives who serve on advisory committees provide input and vision for our programs. Partnerships allow us to stay on the cutting edge of technology, and we continue to seek out new ones while strengthening those that we already have. Students, faculty, and employers all benefit from this positive interaction. As we train students for future careers, partnerships enable us to better prepare students by providing opportunities to work with state-of-the-art technology, which in turn gives graduates an advantage in the workplace. I extend my appreciation to all of our business and industry partners who have helped students in the College of Technology through their generous gifts of time, equipment, and money.

Contact Information

Idaho State University

College of Technology

Campus Box 8380

Pocatello, ID 83209

208-282-2507

www.isu.edu/ctech

Dean’s Office

208-282-2507

Development Office

208-282-5845

Student Services

208-282-2622

Welcome Aboard

Susan Brook - Instructor, Practical Nursing

Ken Bullock - Accountant, Partners for Prosperity

Lisa Burtenshaw - Director of Development

Nancy Call - Administrative Assistant I, Center for New Directions

Becky Clover - Instructor Assistant, Law Enforcement

Kristen Forsgren - Technical Records Specialist, Student Services

Byron McBride - Instructor Assistant, Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing

Carl McElhinney - Instructor, Computer/Business Equipment Technology

Dr. Phil McManus - Program Coordinator, Culinary Arts

David Miller - Instructor, Culinary Arts

Lorena Padilla - Administrative Assistant I, Partners for Prosperity

Sylvia Rife - Instructor, Practical Nursing

Irene Robinson - Administrative Assistant I, Student Services

Paul Taubitz - Instructor, Computerized Machining Technology

Jolene Welker - Office Specialist II, Human Resources Training Development

Mike Wheelock - Instructor, Design Drafting

Retirees

Bob Gold - Instructor, General Education

Bob Jenkins - Program Coordinator, Automotive Technology

Bob Sweat - Program Coordinator, Computer/Business Equipment Technology

Dennis Vittetoe - Instructor, Electronics

Ranaye J. Marsh

Lab Dedication, A First for the College of Technology

The ISU College of Technology Electronics Department dedicated the “Tektronix Core Laboratory” October 28, 2004, to honor the contributions Tektronix, Inc., has made over the past twenty years. Contributions total more than $700,000.

Donated equipment is used in seven different labs operated by the Electromechanical Technology, Electronic Systems Technology, Electronic Wireless/Telecommunications Technology, Instrumentation Technology and Laser/Electro-Optics Technology programs.

Tektronix, Inc. is recognized for substantial and continuing contributions that aid in facilitating diverse instruction to electronics students, in fields such as fiber optics and radio frequency. More than 1,100 students have learned electronics skills in this lab before going to work as technicians for Tektronix and other companies.

Scott Rasmussen, Electronics Department Chair stated, “Our partnership with Tektronix has been a long and fruitful one for both parties. Tektronix has routinely supplied us with state-of-the-art equipment for our labs and has provided scholarship funds, which have helped to enrich our students' learning. Because of these donations, students are better prepared to enter the workforce.”

Tektronix assists in equipping ISU electronics labs with various fiber-optic and laser equipment, basic and high-end oscilloscopes, curve tracers, and more. “The laser fiber optics source and polarization scramblers are additional equipment that we have not previously had in the Electronics Department and are exactly what we need in our labs to provide up-to-date learning tools for students,” said Rasmussen.

Tektronix and ISU have a long history of cooperation. The company has provided scholarship funds for Electronic Systems Technology students and Tektronix representatives have served on Electronics program advisory committees, providing vision and direction for the program.

Tektronix, Inc., headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, is a test, measurement, and monitoring company providing measurement solutions to the communications, computer, and semiconductor industries worldwide. With more than 55 years of experience, Tektronix enables its customers to design, build, deploy, and manage next-generation global communications networks and advanced technologies.

Scott Rasmussen, Electronics Department Chair, explains the "Hexcrawler" robot to Dr. Richard Bowen, President and David Brown, Tektronix, VP of Central Engineering.

2004 Outstanding Achievement Awards

Patricia Packer, Technical General Education Instructor, and Cal Edwards, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator, each received the 2004 Outstanding Achievement Award at a special luncheon in May. This annual award is given to two faculty members who are nominated and selected by their peers for exemplary service and accomplishments. Both instructors distinguished themselves as professional-technical instructors and contributed to the development and positive image of professional-technical education.

Patricia Packer

Cal

Edwards

Department Chair Helping Soldiers’ Families

Maj. Dave Treasure, Chair of the Trade and Industrial Department, is an ISU ROTC distinguished Military Graduate and has served in the Idaho National Guard for almost 15 years. He is one of three full-time ISU employees who have been called to active duty

Dave is managing six eastern Idaho armories of the 1-148 Field Artillery Battalion of the 116th Cavalry Brigade, from Preston to St. Anthony, including headquarters in Pocatello. Treasure and two full-time family-assistance coordinators are focusing on the family members left at home, helping them endure the hardships of a year apart as their loved ones are deployed to Iraq.

Patricia Packer receives check from College of Technology Dean, Ranaye J. Marsh.

Cal Edwards acknowledging his Outstanding Achievement award at a luncheon held in May, 2004.

Department Chair Receives Outstanding Professor Award

Scott Rasmussen, Electronics Department Chair, received the University Division Outstanding Industrial Technology Professor Award at the 2004 National Association Industrial Technology (NAIT) Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. The award is presented to an individual from each NAIT region in the University Division. Rasmussen's excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service to his profession and the community has earned him this prestigious honor.

New Business and Services Department Chair

Bessie Katsilometes was appointed as the Business and Services Department Chair and began her new position on July 6, 2004. Bessie is not new to ISU or the College of Technology and has accomplished much during her 18 years here. She graduated with a Master of Public Administration in 1990 and attained High Honors in earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology/Social Work in 1973. She held several key administrative positions in the Development Office and the Division of Enrollment Planning and Academic Services. In 1983 Bessie started the Center for New Directions, assisting displaced homemakers, single parents, and persons in transition to enter school and the work force. She also was the ISU grant administrator for Partners for Prosperity (P4P), a regional grass-roots strategic planning effort to reduce poverty in sixteen Eastern Idaho counties and the Fort Hall Indian Reservation.

P4P successfully competed for and was awarded an $11million, ten-year implementation grant from the Northwest Area Foundation.

In addition to her work at the University, Bessie has served on many statewide boards including; The Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education, Coordinating Council for Families and Children, Idaho Community Foundation, and she is serving her tenth year on the Board of Commissioners for the Idaho Housing and Finance Association.

In her new position, Bessie has several goals including striving for program cohesiveness and system integration, while recognizing the excellence of faculty, staff, and students within the department. She will assist faculty in strengthening areas such as curriculum development, student recruitment and retention, and fostering opportunities for growth and partnership while maintaining a high level of dedication to the delivery of quality services for both internal and external constituencies. “By utilizing our human, financial, and technical resources efficiently and effectively, we can best meet the needs of business, industry, and the community while promoting the value of programs offered at the College of Technology.”

A Special Thanks - to Carla Dando, Janice Matteson-Howell, Dave Treasure, Esther Stapleton, and Margaret Phelps who shared responsibilities in overseeing assigned programs in the department the past two years.

Katsilometes

Instructor Receives Master Instructor Certification

Cal Edwards, Law Enforcement Program Coordinator received Master Instructor Certification from the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Academy.

Edwards received this honor following many years of experience in law enforcement. In addition to his 6 1/2 years as the Program Coordinator at the College of Technology, he has taught for the POST Academy and around the state for the past 21 years. Michael N. Becar, Executive Director of POST, stated, “This Masters Instructor's certification indicates Cal has sacrificed many hours of his own time and has devoted himself to upgrading and professionalizing law enforcement in the great state of Idaho.”

General Education Professor

Selected to Review Textbook

Deb Pein, Technical General Education Assistant Professor, was selected by Thomson Business and Professional Publishing to review the text Resumes, Cover Letters, & Interviewing by Clifford and Lynn Eischen. Her recommendations will assist the authors in the publication of a second edition of the text. Deb, along with other General Education faculty, teaches TGE 158, Job Search. She is a member of the National Resume Writers Association and Career Masters Institute.

Notable Accomplishments

TONI DAVIS, Marketing and Management Instructor, was named the Idaho

JERI SPINNER, Office Technology Instructor, was appointed by the ISU Faculty Senate to serve as the faculty representative for the ISU Foundation Board.

DR. ROBERT CROKER, Human Resource Training and Development Program Coordinator, received the 2004 Outstanding Service Award during the 2004 ILLA conference October 17-19 in Sun Valley, Idaho.

KAY CHRISTENSEN, Paralegal Program Coordinator, was elected Vice Chair for Faculty Senate and will assume the Chair position next year.

BILL GIBBS, Computerized Machining Technology Program Coordinator, received Master CAM Certified Program Pro I Instructor Mill Certification Level 1 and serves on the Master CAM Advisory Committee.

BETSY LAWLOR, Computer Software Development Technology Instructor, received her Certified Computing Professional Certificate from the Institute of Certification and Computing Professionals.

CURBY MAAG, Building Construction Technology Instructor, was appointed to the Board of Directors for the Southeast Idaho Building Contractor's Association. ISU has a student chapter with the local contractor's association.

BOB ROST, Welding Program Coordinator, and RANDY HUMPHREYS, Welding Instructor, received their Master Trainer Instructor Certification through NCCER in Las Vegas, Nevada this past April.

Distinguished Student Awards

Lindsay Anderson, Office Technology student, received the Spring 2003 Distinguished Student Award and Dan Delozier, Medical Assisting student, received the Fall 2004 Distinguished Student Award. Students received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and community involvement.

Since graduating from high school in 1999, Lindsay has been working full-time during summers and part-time during school to finance her own educational and living expenses. However, working has not detoured her from her studies and participating in community, school, and church related activities. Lindsay has demonstrated outstanding school and community involvement, taking active leadership roles. She earned her Administrative Office Technology Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree in 2003. She will also complete her Legal Office Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree and Accounting Clerk Certificate in 2004. Lindsay has maintained a 4.0 GPA in the Office Technology program while participating as a student government representative, being an active member of Business Professionals of America, and volunteering for various events.

Lindsay Anderson

Dan was employed at the JR Simplot Don Plant for twenty-two years until being laid off. With the opportunity to continue his education through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Act, Dan came back to school and started the Medical Assisting program in 2002. Dan states, “I was always a middle C student and never thought I was smart enough to go to college.” He now has a 3.5 GPA and will receive his Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting this coming May Dan is involved on campus serving as the ASISU program board liaison, Medical Assisting club treasurer, and serving on the Medical Assisting Advisory Board. He has been involved in the Pocatello community helping with fundraisers and service projects at the Elks Lodge. Upon graduation, Dan's goal is to work in the medical assisting field and to further his education.

Association of Internet Technology Professions Sponsor Competition

The Computer Software Development Technology student organization, Association of Internet Technology Professions (AITP), sponsored a Halo Wars Competition last May. It was the largest XBox Halo competition held in the United States to date, with 77 teams composed of 2-4 people participating. The entire net proceeds from the competition were distributed to the winning team who received $500, and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Aid for Friends each received $500. The next gaming competition will be held in April 2005 using Halo2. Over twenty sponsors donated equipment and prizes. Primary sponsors were Game Crazy and Rent-A-Center.

Dan Delozier

Students Place in NICCO Cup Competition

Culinary Arts students participated in the NICCO Cup competition in Sandy, Utah, this past June. Students participated in workshops and talked to buyers when they were not preparing their food for the twoday competition. Competition divisions included salad, pasta, and bread sculpting. Kathlene Mickelsen placed first in the salad and pasta competitions. In bread sculpting, John Jakupcak placed first, Crystal Montaque placed second, and Jaquelyn Lawson placed third. The program placed fourth overall.

Delta Epsilon Chi Hosts State Competition

The College of Technology hosted the Delta Epsilon Chi (DEC) State Career Conference at the Holiday Inn, February 19 - 21. It has been approximately 20 years since the State Conference was held in Pocatello. Local business and industry employees generously volunteered their time to judge the two days of competition.

Gina Dean

Tamara Yarbrough

Brandon Rice

Derek Reed

Sandra Hale

Frank Jennings

Six students earned medals at the state level and qualified to compete in the International Career Development Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee, in April.

Human Resource Management Decision Making

3rd E-Commerce Decision Making

3rd Sales Manager Meeting

5th Financial Decision Making

6th Retail Management

Congratulations are extended to Sandra Hale and Brandon Rice who each placed in the top 10 at the National competition in Nashville, Tennessee.

Geomatics Students Surveying Proposed Road

Geomatics students are assisting with the topographical survey for the proposed road, which will connect the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center and Barton Road. Students are applying the latest technique for topographic surveying, using GPS Rovers to survey the area.

First place winner in bread sculpting.

New Names

•The Computer Software Engineering Technology program has changed its name to COMPUTER SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGY, which better describes the curricula offered in the program.

• COMPUTERIZED MACHINING TECHNOLOGY is the new name for Machining Technology.

•After more than five decades, Special Programs has become WORKFORCE TRAINING, which more accurately describes the programs, focus, and mission of the office.

Health Professions WebCT Course Available to High School Students

Idaho State University, in cooperation with the Gateway ProfessionalTechnical Academy, is offering the Fundamental for Health Professions WebCT course to students in high schools that do not offer regular face-to-face classroom based health profession classes. High school students from Aberdeen, Bear Lake, American Falls, Rockland, New Horizons, Grace, and the Teen Parent Center can take courses via the Internet in a classroom setting at their schools. The course consists of three major units: Introduction to Allied Health Careers, Medical Terminology, and Medical Law and Ethics. Students can earn college credits while still in high school and may apply for articulated college Tech Prep credit after being accepted into the Health Information Technology, Medical Assisting, Physical Therapist Assistant, or Practical Nursing programs.

ISU and Southeast Idaho W orks Board Equip Hospital Labs

Caribou Memorial and Bear Lake Memorial Hospitals have been working cooperatively for years with Idaho State University on the training of health care personnel. Through these cooperative efforts and a recent grant awarded to the College of Technology, each hospital now has a fully equipped training laboratory for nursing occupations. “Bringing a training lab to Soda Springs will make it possible for much more to be done locally,” said Brenda Bergholm, RN, Caribou Memorial Hospital Nursing Services Administrator. The Southeast Idaho Works board facilitated a $55,000 grant, and ISU used these funds to purchase a considerable amount of specialized clinical equipment to be used in each hospital's training lab. The specialized equipment includes several training mannequins upon which students can learn to perform various nursing procedures, a sophisticated vital signs simulator, blood glucose monitor, etc. This all comes at a time when the ISU College of Technology is starting a new associate level nursing program, whereby an LPN can take courses to become an RN. “With the national shortage of nurses, this is a wonderful service from ISU,” said Bergholm. Three employees of Caribou Memorial Hospital have already applied for the program, which will begin in January 2005.

he Electronics Department is partnering with area high schools to offer the Nida Computer Aided Electronics program. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Preston, Westside, American Falls, and Snake River High Schools are learning electronics theory via the Internet and hands-on training on Nida training boards. All curriculum and training are handled through the ISU Electronics Department Doug Hudman, Electronics Instructor, serves as the HUB manager. Scott Rasmussen, Electronics Department Chair, commented, “We hope to build excitement among high school students about electronic career fields while providing them greater opportunities in school.” If high school students take full advantage of the Electronics Nida program offered, they could articulate their high school credits into one semester of college credits.

Electronics Department Partners with Area High Schools Programs Receive Accreditation

“It is our vision to make electronics programs available to every high school, allowing students the option to articulate credits to an ISU Electronics program, therefore providing opportunities for future employment.” stated Fred Ball, Tech Prep Coordinator.

Grant funding has made this partnership a reality. Each pilot school is provided with equipment, software, and licensing. In addition, two ISU faculty and seven high school faculty attended a week of training April 26-30 in Orlando, Florida, at Nida headquarters.

Ten Idaho State University programs recently received National Association Industrial echnology (NAIT) Accreditation; Electromechanical Technology, Electronic Systems Technology, Industrial Controls, Instrumentation Technology, Electronic Wireless/Telecommunications Technology, Laser/Electro-Optics Technology, Computer Software Development Technology, Electromechanical Design Drafting Technology, Computerized Machining Technology, and Design Drafting Technology programs.

NAIT accreditation provides recognition of programs that meet certain professional goals and standards for industrial technology while preparing individuals for positions in design and development, production, distribution, or operational support of complex technical systems. NAIT accredits programs offering associate of applied science or higher degrees.

Geomatics Offers Distance Education Courses

The Geomatics Technology program launched its first distance learning course, “Preparation for the State Board Exam for Land Surveyor-In-Training (LSIT)” this past fall semester. The course was delivered through the ISU Media Center in Pocatello to the Idaho Falls and Boise Centers. Previously, the course was only offered on the ISU campus. Following are those who attended the course and passed the State Board Exam: Scott Bishop and Dennis Lewis, currently working with BLM at Cedar City, Utah, and Roylance Engineers, Eagle, Idaho, respectively. Also, Steven Ray Tate, a graduate of Geomatics Technology, is currently working with the BLM in Boise and passed the State Board Exam for Professional Land Surveyor in April 2004.

Programs Receive Upgrades

• State Farm Insurance donated six laptops loaded with estimating software to the Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program. Students will use the laptops in providing repair estimates to customers. In addition, the program acquired a Car-O-Liner Frame Straightening attachment and I-CAR Advance Tech CD training materials through an Instructional Equipment Grant.

•The Aircraft Maintenance Technology program has added a Beechcraft Baron airplane to the program.

•The Health Occupations Department acquired a SimMan, an interactive teaching mannequin, allowing students the opportunity to practice various medical techniques while receiving direct feedback. In addition, Portneuf Medical Center donated a gurney to transport the SimMan.

• Programs were able to acquire equipment through an Instructional Equipment Grant. The Automotive Technology program received A-trainers for the engines class. The Graphics Arts/Printing Technology program upgraded its classroom computers through this grant and received MACs and laptop computers and software updates.

• Automotive Technology received a 1994 ISUZU Rodeo which will be used as a training aid for component training.

Automotive Program Receives State Award

The Automotive Technology program received a state award from the Automotive Industry Planning Council in conjunction with Automotive Service Excellence. These entities provide education and training as well as assistance with materials and equipment to provide a trained workforce in the automotive technology industry

Wally Smith, Automotive Technology Instructor, accepted the certificate at the Association for Career and Technical Education Conference and Trade Show held in Las Vegas in December.

Program Coordinator Instrumental in Law Library Move

In August 2004, the Arthur P. Oliver Law Library, which serves Bannock County residents and members of the Sixth Judicial District Court and Bar, was moved to ISU's Eli M. Oboler Library. The move was first proposed during a 2003 meeting between Bannock County District Court officials and Kay Christensen, Paralegal Studies Program Coordinator, to discuss how best to increase access to the public law library for paralegal students.

As part of the paralegal curriculum, students must use law library resources to learn legal research strategies and techniques. An ongoing issue was that the Arthur P. Oliver Law Library was open only during the workday, with no access during the evening or on weekends. This significantly reduced the time available for students to do their legal research assignments. Moreover, Bannock County did not provide a librarian or other services for patrons. The move to ISU's Oboler Library addresses these concerns.

The Arthur P. Oliver Law Library, which will retain its name, is accessible at all times the Oboler Library is open. In addition, Oboler Library staff is available to offer certain types of assistance to law library patrons. Bannock County will also enjoy a major benefit from the move. The security Oboler Library provides for its collections will also protect the Arthur P Oliver Law Library collection.

Wal-Mart Gives $1000 Grant

The Wal-Mart Foundation presented the ISU Adult Success Center with a $1,000 grant, which will be used to purchase additional age- and levelappropriate materials for adult, low-level learners. Dr. Geoff Dean, General Education Department Chair, and Margaret Jacob, Coordinator of Adult Basic Education/GED, accepted the check at a meeting August 27.

Electronics Summer Camp

The Electronics Department held its first annual Electronics Summer Camp this past June. Twenty three 10th-12th graders from Soda Springs, Mackay, American Falls, Aberdeen, Preston, Blackfoot, Chubbuck, and Pocatello attended the four day camp. Students built their own AM radio, DC Car, Solar racer car, and experimented with laser optics. In addition they took field trips to Portneuf Medical Center, AMI, and Channel 6 to learn more about electronics career opportunities. Timothy and Janean White provided six scholarships. Mr. White is an Electrical Engineer at AMIS, and Mrs. White owns Absolute Hair Removal and Skin Care. The Department will offer a camp again June 20-23, 2005.

Jump Start

Bob Jenkins, Automotive Technology Program Coordinator, along with Wally Smith and Mike Fisher (Automotive Technology Instructors), and high school instructors, Kerry Phelps, Blackfoot High School, and Roy Angle, Pocatello High School, organized the first Automotive Technology Jump Start competition and Scholarship Fund held in conjunction with Tech Expo on March 11, 2004, at Holt Arena. Area shops and vendors contributed prizes for the winners and funds to establish the scholarship. Most notable of those donating to the Jump Start Scholarship Fund is the Robert Allen Auto Group with special thanks to Wade Wellard, Service Manager, for making it happen.

Program Builds Soapbox Derby Prototype

The first annual Soapbox Derby was held during ISU Welcome Week. The Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing (ACRR) program built the prototype soapbox derby car and conducted a workshop on how to build a soapbox derby car. Seven teams participated in the race, including the ACRR team.

Wigs on Loan

The ISU Cosmetology program received a large donation this past spring of beautiful new wigs from the Paula Young Company for their Wigs on Loan program. The wigs have up-to-date styles and colors.

The Wigs on Loan service was started at the Cosmetology program in 1987 and is available to anyone experiencing hair loss due to illness or chemotherapy. The Cosmetology program accepts donations only There is no charge for this service but a $10 deposit is requested when the wig is taken out and refunded when the wig is returned.

Honoring Our Veterans

The College of Technology recognizes service men and women, including staff, faculty, students, and relatives, in a display window at the entrance of the Roy F. Christensen Building.

The Office Technology Business Professionals of America student organization, with assistance from SkillsUSA and Paralegal student organizations, once again held a special Veteran's Day program on November 11. The ISU ROTC color guard presented the colors and Bruce Palmer played taps. Justin Clemons, paramedic student who returned from Iraq in March 2004, addressed the crowd about his experiences and paid tribute to all veterans. Mike and Pat Luras performed the “National Anthem” and “God Bless America.”

2004 Professional Achievement Award

The ISU College of Technology Professional Achievement Award was presented to Rose Gallegos, a Career Development Facilitator for Century High School and Business Liason for Professional-Technical Education for School District #25. Immediately following her ISU graduation, Rose worked for Blocks and after seven productive years in retail and management, she became an entrepreneur, opening up her own restaurant, The Greek Gyro. Her business savvy and engaging management style attributed to 18 years of success. Rose has worked for School District 25 the past four years, assisting students in career exploration, particularly in professional-technical fields, which leads them to enrollment in College of Technology programs and other ISU majors. She serves on the Tech Expo planning committee sponsored by the College of Technology and School District 25. Rose was the recipient of the National ABWA Woman of the Year and appeared on the Oprah Show to be recognized as the recipient of the award. In 1994, USA Today featured an article on Rose's restaurant, The Greek Gyro. Congratulations Rose!

2004 Outstanding Community Partner Award

Created in 2001, the Community Partner award was developed to recognize people in the community who give unselfishly of their time and energy supporting the College of Technology The Pocatello and Blackfoot Commerce and Labor received this honor for 2004. The staff volunteer their time by serving on advisory boards, conducting mock interviews, and judging various club contests. Commerce and Labor provides supplies that aid programs and promote positive images of individual programs offered at the College of Technology. They continuously support the College of Technology and the University.

Marketing Management Grad Now Successful Author

Jennie Hernandez Hanks, Marketing and Management Occupations graduate, was facing several lifechanging events when she arrived at Idaho State University. She found herself a single mother of seven after being married for sixteen years, had no college education or job training, and was forced to go on welfare. She knew she wanted a better life for herself and her children and had moved her family from California to enroll in the ISU Marketing and Management Occupations program. She attributes her success to her education, supportive peers, and the instructors who supported her as she juggled student and family commitments. Her children faced difficulties as well, adjusting to life with one parent who was also attending school. Jennie applied principles from her courses to her parenting; motivating employees, treating people equitably, and teamwork. Jennie's life changed dramatically because of her education. Jennie and her family returned to California and in 1998 she married Kurt Hanks. Jennie turned her college education into a career as a parenting expert and author. She and Kurt have both taught courses on “Motivating Employees.” Books she has written include, A Little Secret for Dealing with Teens and A Little Secret for Dealing with Children.

Rose Gallegos speaking at awards luncheon.

Rose Gallegos

New Director of Development

Lisa Burtenshaw joined the ISU College of Technology team as Director of Development in August 2004. Lisa was born and raised in Pocatello and graduated from Pocatello High School. She attended Idaho State University where she received her bachelor's degree in Political Science in 1992 and a master's degree in Public Administration in 1996.

After graduation, she worked for the City of Pocatello, then joined the team at Southeast Idaho Council of Governments. Bannock Planning Organization soon offered her the opportunity to work as a transportation planner for the Pocatello, Chubbuck, and northern Bannock County area where her skills as a planner grew. After five years as a Transportation Planner she accepted the position as the Director of Development for the College of Technology at Idaho State University. She is excited to be a part of ISU and looks forward to the new challenge.

The Development Office has a new web page, filled with everything from Alumni Spotlights to the quarterly newsletter Technically Speaking. Visit the website at www.isu.edu/cotvisitors/Alumni and find out what is going on with other alumni. To learn more about the College, check out the website at www.isu.edu/ctech.

Connecting With Alumni

Thanks to the many alumni and friends that “answered the call” during our annual ConnectionISU spring phonathon. Once again, the students from the College of Technology will spend four hours each evening reaching out to secure pledges for scholarships and general program support for the College of Technology. Students will be calling February 20-24. Please note that gifts may be restricted to a particular fund or program or may be left unrestricted to support academic enhancements at the College of Technology.

The campaign started in 2000 and every year our goal is surpassed thanks to people who support our University and College! With everyone's help, this year will be even better!

Burtenshaw

What is a Scholarship Endowment?

A scholarship endowment is a sum of money that is never spent but is invested to provide a dependable stream of income. These funds grow quickly through continued support from the original donor and from additional donations from friends and family. Endowment funds are carefully invested for the highest yield with the first five percent of the interest income awarded to students in the form of scholarships. The balance of the interest income is returned to the principle to help the endowment grow. Thank you to all of our alumni and friends of the College of Technology who developed and created scholarship endowments this year. Recognition goes to:

• Ernie Roberson for the Archie T. Roberson Jr. Memorial Scholarship Endowment for Aircraft Maintenance Technology, June 9, 2004.

James and Jeri Spinner

• James and Jeri Spinner for creating the James and Jeri Spinner Scholarship Endowment for Office Technology, February 9, 2004.

The College of Technology is honored to acknowledge each endowment that has been established through special endowment recognition in the hallway by the Dean's office. We invite everyone to view these recognitions during their next visit to the College. Archi Roberson

Other Gifts to the College of Technology

Non-cash gifts are another important aspect of supporting the College of Technology. By receiving donations from businesses and companies in the form of equipment, supplies, and materials, the College is able to teach the students on the most current technology, which in turn assists businesses in hiring qualified employees. It is a GREAT partnership!

We would like to thank the following companies for their non-cash gift donations in 2004:

American Express Travel Services

Larry Anderson, Sr.

Argonne National Lab

Automotive Service Equipment, Inc.

Aztec Enterprises, Inc.

BBWI/INEEL

Elizabeth Downing

Allana Gorski

Joel Hardy

Gem State Distribution Inc.

Henry's Fork Lodge

Holiday Inn Pocatello

Idaho Transportation Department

Inland Cellular Telephone Company

Larry Fallows

Lawler Aeronautic

Les Schwab Tires

Mountain Tile and Stone

The Oracle

Popcorn Colonel

Portneuf Medical Center

Gary & Suzanne Peck

Timothy Martin Peck

Sandra Hartwig

Shanna I. Semenza

State Farm Insurance

Surveyor Scherbel, Ltd.

Tektronix

Ron Wilcox

Idaho Department of Transportation Donates $10,000

The Geomatics program received a gift of $10,000 from the Idaho Transportation Department to be used towards the purchase of the GPS-RTK CORS System (Global Positioning System Real Time Kinetic Continuous Operation Reference Station). The CORS Receiver and Radio Antenna have been installed on the roof of the Roy F. Christensen Building.

The students in the Geomatics program assist with the maintenance and operation of the CORS receiver. By having the best equipment to learn from, students are more prepared for the workplace and are able to succeed while reaching their career goals.

The Idaho Transportation Department manages and operates an integrated network of more than 60,000 miles of roads, about 4,000 bridges, 1,887 miles of rail lines, 125 public airports, and the Port of Lewiston. For additional information on the Idaho Transportation Department visit their website at www.itd.idaho.gov.

Scholarship Appreciation Luncheon

In April, the College held its annual scholarship luncheon to recognize scholarship donors. Recipients and donors were invited to have lunch with each other, allowing donors an opportunity to meet those who have benefited from their kindness and for the students to say “Thank You!”

Gifting Stock and Coming out Ahead

Gifts of appreciated property, such as stock, generally offer an enhanced tax deduction, eliminate capital gains tax, and usually increase the size of a gift dramatically.

Let’s look at an example. Some time ago, Bob* purchased stock that is now valued at $5,000. If Bob sells the stock and then donates the proceeds of his sale to the College of Technology, here’s what Bob can expect:

CASH GIFT OF $5,000 Sell Stock$5,000

Pay Capital Gains Tax$ 900 Gift Proceeds$4,100

Tax Deduction Saves$1,558

Now, if Bob instead chooses to donate the stock directly to ISU through a stock transfer, he can expect a greater benefit:

Alumni Events

The College of Technology held its first alumni events in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Portland, Oregon. The Las Vegas event was held on May 29 at the Las Vegas Mini Gran Prix and was fun for the entire family.

The Portland event was held on November 5th at the Cornelius Pass Roadhouse & Imbrie Hall, an old farmhouse in the Hillsboro area. Everyone had a superb time and administration enjoyed talking with the alumni in attendance.

The College of Technology is planning to host more events in the future, so look for one in your area.

If you are interested in having an event in your area, please contact Lisa Burtenshaw at 208-282-5845 or email at burtlisa@isu.edu.

STOCK GIFT OF $5,000 Transfer Stock$5,000

Pay Capital Gains Tax$ 0 Gift Proceeds$5,000 Tax Deduction Saves$1,900

* Bob falls into the 28% tax bracket.

However, in a “down” economy or with stocks sold at a loss, there is a double tax benefit. You may sell the stock (or other asset) at a loss and write off the loss. You may then donate the proceeds of the sale to a charitable organization, such as ISU, and get a tax deduction for the donation.

For more information on gifting stock or other methods of donating that benefit you, the donor, visit with your financial planner or contact Lisa Burtenshaw at (208) 282-5845, burtlisa@isu.edu, or Campus Box 8380, Pocatello, Idaho 83209.

Rocklyn Roll was awarded the Darrin M. Wells Memorial Scholarship, which provides scholarships for students in Instrumentation. He attended the scholarship luncheon with Barry Orgill, on behalf of the donors of the scholarship.

The Mary J. Michael’s endowment was created by Kenneth and Wanda Light, and the recipient is Sarah Jolly in Office Technology

Thank you!!!

LIFETIME DONORS

($5,000 OR MORE)

INDIVIDUAL

John and Linda Bobell

Ross Carroll *

Viola Carter

Sharon Crawford

J. Kenneth Ewer *

Zelma Gilmore

Gordon and Sally Jones

Robert and Irene Kimber

Wanda and Kenneth Light

Ranaye and Robert Marsh

Michael Maynard

Charles and Martha Moss

William Patton

Douglas Pitman

Ernestine Roberson

William Robinson

John and Anne Romish

Reva Rountree *

Delbert and Myrtle Scott

Matt and Toni Spencer

Donald and Cheri Stallsmith

Joseph and Lois Thompson

Mary Todd *

Suzanne Todd

LIFETIME DONORS

($5,000 OR MORE)

BUSINESS / CORPORATION

Airgas Intermountain

AMIS

Bannock Regional Medical Center

Barnum Mechanical, Inc.

Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc.

Bechtel - B & W Idaho

Bruce Mitchell Foundation

Bureau of Land Management

Caribou Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc

Caterpillar Foundation

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America

Clean Machine Auto Sales & Service

Daimler Chrysler Corporation

Diesel Electric Service & Supply

Earl's Distributing Inc.

Emerson Process Management/Micro Motion

FMC Idaho, Inc.

Geffs Manufacturing Inc.

Hyundai Semi-Conductor

Idaho Dept. of Transportation

Idaho Falls Police Association

Idaho Potato Commission

Idaho RSA #5

Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors

J.R. Simplot - Heyburn

Kilbourne Investment Company

Kruse Insurance Company

Litho Printing Company, Inc.

Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.

Monsanto

Navistar International

Nucor Foundation

Paint & Equipment Supply-Idaho Inc.

Parker Hannifin Foundation

Philips Digital Video Systems

Pioneer Pipeline Co.

Precision Auto Equipment

Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc.

Rockymountain Machinery Company

S & S Electric

Safari Club International

Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce

Success by Six

Tektronix Foundation

Tektronix, Inc.

The Clara Abbott Foundation

Thomson Multi Media

Treasure Dental Lab, Inc.

Western States Equipment-Boise

Williams

Women in Wireless Communications

ANNUAL DONORS

DECEMBER 2003 TO NOVEMBER 2004

INDIVIDUAL

Lonnie Dee and Lisa M. Abbott

Rocke and Susan C. Acree

Ray Kim Allred

David R. and Toni J. Andersen

Delane M. and Carla J. Anderson

Fred H. and Joyce A. Anderson

Larry D. Anderson, Sr.

Robert Ortega and Debra Lynn Anderson-Ortega

James A. and Linda Lee Annen

R. Scott Poag and Val Arvas

Dr. Rajendra Ratna and Chiranjibi Prabha Bajracharya

John L. and Sandy I. Bakken

John F. and Diana Ball

John A. and Deborah W. Balog

Brad D. and Sherry Barnes

Larence K. and Desiree Barrett

Carl Vaughn and Pamela Barrow

John A. Barry

Marie Barton

Jeff C. and Carol M. Bates

David F. Beck

Frank G. and Helen G. Beitia

James H. and Ann Elizabeth Benham

Mark Richard and Susan R. Benton

Gregory L. and Dr. Dawn Michelle Berheim

Victor C. and Marcia Bielby

Roger P. and Miriam Edna Bilyeu

Carl H. Smith and Leona J. Blank-Smith

Chris C. and Cindy A. Bobell

Dr. John L. and Linda Bobell

John A. Bond

Jerrold T. and Shirley M. Booher

Phillip Thomas and Becky Braase

Steve L. and Janice Brandt

Wayne and Coralee M. Bricker

Douglas K. and Jennifer A. Briggs

Tom B. Broughall

Robert M. Brown, Jr.

Kenneth Robert and Susan C. Bruner

David A. and Wendy L. Buche

Ivan R. and Beverly Bullock

Mark Lee and Mary B. Bunce

Russell and Shalee Butler

Jim D. and Carol A. Call

Dennis C. and Patricia L. Callaghan

Farrell D. Cammack

Scott L. and Marie M. Campbell

Sharon A. Carlsen

Thomas M. Carlson

Dr. Taylor H. and Betty J. Carr

Donald F. and Jo Nell Carson

Viola D. Carter

Robert C. Causton

David R. and Marvene Chandler

Evan Todd and Janiel Chivers

James J. and Marjorie M. Christensen

G. Bruce and Kay M. Christensen

Bruce L. Clark

Gordon W. and Lori A. Cole

John H. and Deborah E. Cronise

Arthur R. and Carol E. Cullen

Matthew K. and Melissa M. Cummins

Carla L. Dando

Jon B. Davidson

Jared Davis

Joseph W. and Connie DeClark

Kipman Arthur and Gwen V. Dennis

Dale Lee and Linda A. Derbidge

Kathleen Dohse

Stephen N. Donnigan

Elizabeth M. Downing

William L. and Leola Ann Duke

Frank Lamar and Lorana L. Dye

Steven M. and Nanette Edinborough

Robert E. and Marilyn T. Edwards

James Albert Elder, Sr.

Odetta M. Enfield

Dr. John D. Erickson

Michael Lee and Martha D. Essinger

Arnold H. and Kathy L. Etchemendy

Lary Fallows

Ralph and Iris F. Farley

Virgil M. and Bonnie Fenton

David Scott and Rena Rae Ferguson

Stan and Kristine Ferlic

Barbara L. Fitch

John E. and Mauricette Y. Fitzen

William Richard and Mary J. Foster

John C. and Nancy D. Frank

Gerald L. and Connie M. Freeman

Holly S. Frome

Gerald Steve and Brenda Lee Frye

Rick Willard Fuger

Alan Robert and Karen D. Gaddis

Paul Michael Gebhart

Jeffrey K. and Doreen Georgeson

Gwen J. Gerkey

Michael and Jill C. Gibbons

Joshua J. and Jenny L. Gibbs

Michael S. and Josephine Beema Gilmore

Zelma Z. Gilmore

Allana Gorski

Frederick Troy and Susanne Goset

John and Mary A. Graham

Joseph C. and Susan I. Grigsby

Deborah Ann Gross

Edward L. and Connie B. Guthrie

Zelda Haddenham

Steven M. and Georgia R. Hagler

Linda J. Hales

Alan Lyle and Loretta A. Hall

Karlene Hall

Kent Hansen

Janice Hardman

Joel Dale and Marianne H. Hardy

Stephen and Carole Harland

Christopher S. and Lisa J. Harmison

Dr. Brent W. Harper

Quintin Henry Harral

Tony L. Harris

Vernon Lynn and Janie L. Harris

Richard L. and Norma Hartley

Sandra Hartwig

Kevin J. and Joanne L. Haskell

Hugh J. and Alice Faye Hatch

Mark Verl and Leigh Hawes

Brian K. and Mary Ellen Hawk

Steve and Donna Hays

Karen K. Hellend

Patrick J. and Marilyn Hickey

Irvan D. and Doris Lynn Hildreth

Steve and Carrie A. Hislop

Frank and Diane Holden

Brent Michael and Pauline N. Holmes

Randy Hooker

Ralph G. and Mary Francis Hopkins

S. John Housholder

David P. Howland

Todd Curtis and Tina Hubbard

Douglas K. and Judy Hudman

Michael J. and Karalee Hughes

Dr. Fowler Charles and Jane Humphrey

Elizabeth Hunt

Dr. Daniel Paul and Gail F. Hunt

Lavona A. Hutchins

Brad Devere Illum

John B. Ingelstrom

Sandra A. Jackson

Sarah C. Jackson

Margaret E. Jacob

Scott J. Jepsen

Brian and Holly Johnson

Carol and Deon D. Jones

Fred J. and Mylene Jones

Gordon F. and Sally J. Jones

John Paul and Corine L. Jones

Bert Osborn

Thaddene Osborn*

Angie M. Palmer

Thomas and Bessie Marie Katsilometes

J. Kevin and Melanie Jane Wetzel

Bradley James and Barbara L. Panike

Gary D. and Suzanne C. Peck

Timothy Martin Peck

Sera E. White

Timothy E. and Janean White

Ronald M. Wilcox

LeGrande R. and Connie C. Williams

Kerry Lee Williamson

Kenneth L. Pedersen

Kenneth H. and Jaimi E. Pedersen

Lynn W. and Earlene J. Perkes

Donna Reich Plant

Ken and Bonnie M. Potter

Derrell Russell and Jeanie Potter

Russell Allen and Karen G. Powers

Mark B. and Wendy Pratt

Frank J. Prickett

John Harold Winger

Maher F. and Louise Wissa

Wesley D. and Jennifer K. Womack

Roger L. and Cheryl Ann Wurst

Richard Yardley

David Walter and Nancy Eileen Young

Kelly and Glenna S. Young

Robert Eugene and Geraldine T. Zagata

Anza Edna Ketterman

Robert R. and Irene Cherrie Kimber

Karman E. and Cynthia E. Klassy

Roy O. and Patt B. Klevmoen

John David Knapp

Brent and Sharlyn N. Knight

Rita C. Kolody

Kenneth and Kathy J. Koompin

Alan James and Debbie Krick

Glen R. and Dona Kunau

Lex H. and Celia h Kunau

John T. and Lorraine Kunze

Thomas and Laura Lafrenz

Jacob L. and Jennifer L. Lame'

Susan K. Larsen

Debra R. Larson

Victor Knute Kelley and Jennifer Louise Andrews-Kelley

Kirk Dee Later and Mary Ann Howard

Frederick and Sharon A. Leakeas

Timothy S. and Katie Leishman

Douglas R. and Kathryn Ann Lenio

Derek W. and Holli R. Leslie

Kenneth O. and Wanda Sue Light

Wade E. and Trisha Lowry

L. Michael and Kathy Luras

Curby G. and Kim M. Maag

Gunter Ganski and Tiffanie M. Mai-Ganske

William G. and Joann Markland

Glenn R. and Barbara L. Marques

Dr. Robert A. and Dr. Ranaye J. Marsh

Robert L. Martin

Janice J. Matteson-Howell

Gary Alan and Kathleen Mauch

Boyd V. Maynard

Travis B. and Paige W. McAffee

Lorin F. and Janelle McArthur

Vaun J. and Esther McArthur

Dennis A. and Gloria M. McAteer

Paul F. and Sheila McAteer

George R. and Jeannie McDowell

Betty McQuain

Clifton L. and Patti Merrill

Evelyn Michaelson

Edwin H. and Wilma Helen Miers

Byron S. and Kathy Lee Miles

Jerry G. and Rozan Miller

John and Colleen M. Miltenberger

Dean Moncur

Wade L. and Kathy D. Mooso

Mark D. and Amy A. Moran

Charles W. and Martha Ann Moss

Ricky Joe and Joni L. Murphy

Tom Needham

Rick E. and Lana L. Neeley

Carl L. and Gina Nielsen

Richard and Teresa L. Nordseth

Launa J. Norris

John N. and Teressa A. Oborn

Donald Fred and Annabell Orchard

Barry L. and Peggy L. Orgill

Paul and Lesa Rabe

R. Scott Rasmussen

Julie A. Rediker

Allan R. and Kathleen S. Priddy

Glenn E. and June Reed

ANNUAL DONORS

DECEMBER 2003 TO NOVEMBER 2004

BUSINESS / CORPORATION

Stephen M. and Teena J. Rhoads

Eric L. and Cary W. Richardson

Michael and Mary L. Richmond

Michael Smith and Jo Ann D. Ricks

Robert S. and Tracie Marie Robbins

Ernestine M. Roberson

William G. and Shirley B. Roberts

American Association of Airport Executives Foundation

American Business Women's Assoc. - Second Horizon

American Falls Education Foundation

American Legion #4

AMIS

Anderson's Body & Glass

Andrew Moller Invitational

Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc.

William Peat and Mary G. Roberts

William A. Robinson

Jesse C. Robison

Sally R. Rollins

Basic American, Inc.

Bechtel - B & W Idaho

Maurice and Debra K. Ronneburg

Bechtel Foundation

Bengal Car Wash

BJ's Rentals

Douglas W and Darla J. Rowe

Jack and Olah H. Rucker

Max and Ruth Ann Ruska

Boyd A. and Jane M. Ruud

James W. and Anita G. Ryder

Kevin C. and Audrey Dianne Saxton

Max V. and Marilyn C. Schell

Nathan R. and Michelle R. Schroeder

Donald Lynn and Mary Snook Scott

Shanna I. Semenza

Dr. Richard G. and Sandra Ellen Sept

William and Trina K. Shelman

Donald L. and Nancy Shepherd

Gary M. and Diana Lynn Shipley

Allen C. and Susan Shurtliff

Jay and Sheryl Sluder

Jordan P. and Mary K. Smith

Lyle H. and Eleanore Smith

Michael A. and Stephany Ann Smith

Terry L. and Bonnie Snarr

James A. and Jeri W. Spinner

Olene and Nelda Spurgeon

Esther M. Stapleton

Michael M. Stewart

Jack C. and Patricia P. Stone

Brent B. and Nancy H. Stout

N. Kathryn Stubbs

Mary Marcia Sullivan

Richard Swainston

Donald E. and Saundra Swallow

Ronald E. and Karen L. Swallow

Boeing Corporation

Bunce, Alder & Bunce, Inc.

Caribou County Farm Bureau

Dr. Merwin R. Swanson and Dr. Sherri R. Dienstfrey

Robert Charles and Gayle Sweat

Deborah Lyn Thompson

Dr. Joseph L. and Dr. Lois J. Thompson

John L. and Rozanne Tollefson

Joseph Ray and Faye L. Tolman

Natch Tominaga

Timothy C. Towell

Dennis C. and Judy Bundy Townsend

William Dave and Angela L. Treasure

Paul E. and Karen Alice Tubbs

Terry Alan and Nancy N. Turner

James C. and Linda K. Valentine

Wayne and Pam Valentine

Richard J. Vanderford

Gerald Paul and Tamilyn Verchick

John C. and Alma O. Vineyard

James L. Walton

Robin D. and Vivian R. Wells

Caribou Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc

Cassia Health Care Foundation

Conoco

E-dah-ho Chapter #77

Elmore County

Estate of Lee Schmidt

Fall River Rural Electric Co-Op, Inc.

Farmers Insurance Group Underwriters Association

Goody's

Hatch's House of Dolls

Hewlett-Packard

Idaho Dept. of Transportation

Idaho Power Company

Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors

Intel Foundation

Intermountain Gas Foundation, Inc.

ISU Cosmetology Sciences

Kiwanis Club of Pocatello

Kruse Insurance Company

Litho Printing Company, Inc.

Marsing School District #363

Nucor Foundation

Nucor Steel

P A C E Local 8-632

Pizza's Run

Pocatello Retired Teachers Association

Premier Technology, Inc.

Robert Allen Auto Group, Inc.

Rost Welding

Sharlyn's Sensational Styles

Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce

Southwest Gas Corporation

Spiricon, Inc.

Tektronix Foundation

Texas Instruments Foundation

The Dunoir Fund Trust

The Lightfoot Foundation

The UPS Foundation, Inc.

Thomas D. Buckley Scholarship Fund

Treasure Dental Lab, Inc.

Varsity Contractors, Inc.

Washington Group Foundation, Inc.

Wells Fargo Bank-Matching Gift

Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation

Williams

Wyoming Secondary Art Education Association

Young American Bowling Alliance

College of Technology

C ampus Box 8380

Pocatello, ID 83209

CD 360-002-12

We’re interested in news of career advancement or change, professional accomplishments or activities, awards, marriages, children, or any other news item you would like to share with us. This information will be submitted to the Alumni Office for inclusion in the Outlook. Send information to burtlisa@isu.edu or to College of Technology Alumni Information, Box 8380, Pocatello, ID 83209. www.isu/edu/ctech

Tech Expo 2005 Tech Expo 2005

Hosted by Idaho State University's College of Technology and School District 25 at Holt Arena, the Tech Expo highlights business, industry and educational opportunities in the region while promoting professional-technical education. March 10, 2005 • ISU Holt Arena • Pocatello, Idaho 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. • Admission is FREE For more information visit our website at http://www.isu.edu/departments/apptech/expo/