2005 Tech Annual January • 2006
Interim Dean’s Message
Deb Thompson
Recruiting students has become more competitive over the years and the College of Technology is responding to the need. On a daily basis, our programs receive inquiries from business and industry looking for highly trained individuals to fill vacancies, yet we do not have the number of students many companies need to fill their positions. In some programs, such as Electronics, students who graduated in December received five job offers. Over the next several years, companies will experience a large number of employees retiring, leaving a great need for well-trained graduates in each of the fields we offer at the College of Technology.
A second recruiter, Tony Gonzales, was hired this fall to work with business/industry in recruiting students from their local areas. Students can come to the College of Technology, receive training in a specific career, and return to their hometown with a job waiting for them.
The recruiters, faculty, and staff have spent time on the road talking to interested students and their parents this past year. With the assistance of business and industry partners we can enhance our recruitment efforts.
Welcome Aboard
Bryan Barclay – Instructor, Technical General Education
Aaron Ball – Instructor, Automotive Technology
Linette Chavez – Instructor, Practical Nursing
Ann Marie Corbridge – Tech Prep Coordinator
Debbie Crawford – Administrative Assistant, Deans Office
Yvonne Damon – Technical Records Specialist, Student Services
Marlene Darling – Equity Counselor, Center for New Directions
Craig Gines – Food Service Supervisor, Culinary Arts
Antonio Gonzales – Recruiter, Student Services
Gerald Holmes - Instructor, Diesel/Diesel Electric Technology
Ted Itami - Program Coordinator, Massage Therapy
Judy Lewis – Instructor, Practical Nursing
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
208-282-3821
Student Services
208-282-2622
Phillip Lindsay – Printing Technician, Graphic Arts
Wade Lowry – Instructor, Health Information Technology
JoAnne Pearce – Instructor, Associate Degree Registered Nurse
David Pederson – Department Chair, Health Occupations
Karen Wilson Scott – Assistant Professor, Human Resource Training and Development
Richard Sheehan – IT Programmer/Analyst, Student Services
Brett Simms – Instructor, Marketing and Management Occupations
Dr Linda Smith – Program Coordinator, Associate Degree Registered Nurse
Mary Swassing – Instruction Assistant, Practical Nursing
Steve Swope – Program Coordinator, Respiratory Therapy
Liz Weaver – Instructor Assistant, Culinary Arts
Leta Wilde – Instructor, Cosmetology
Dick Bridges – Instructor, Technical General Education
Vaughn Hansen –Program Coordinator, Electromechanical Design Drafting
Carole Harland – Instructor Assistant, Cosmetology
Beverly Hayward – Transcript Evaluator, Student Services
Wanda Light –Administrative Assistant, Deans Office
Kathy Priddy – Instructor, Office Technology
Sally Rollins – Director, Resource Center
Recruiting the Next Generation of Students
Recruitment is essential to the success of programs and to the College of Technology and Idaho State University as a whole. Statistics show the population of high school students is diminishing and graduates today are faced with a wide variety of degree offerings at numerous colleges and universities. It is important for the College to be in contact with students early in their high school careers, presenting opportunities they have available to them following graduation. The College of Technology must remain competitive in recruiting students.
Throughout the year individual and group tours are conducted to provide students an insight into programs. Recruiters and program representatives travel to area schools and attend various events to promote the exceptional programs offered at the College of Technology for both traditional and nontraditional students.
Programs offered serve a diverse population. Alternative offerings (e.g. evening classes) are being considered by many programs to attract working students. Online courses are available in some
programs and more will become so, as the demand grows.
To remain competitive, the College invested funds this year in radio ads, additional newspaper advertisements, reproduction of program brochures, and the development of two interactive promotional CDs. RAS Productions produced a CD for the Electronics department. In addition, Jennifer Briggs, designed an all school recruitment CD and with the assistance of the Instructional Technology Resource Center on campus, the project was completed. These interactive CDs are being distributed to students, high school counselors, and parents throughout the states of Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, and Wyoming.
Every staff, faculty, administrator, advisory committee member, and business and industry partner recruits for the College. While results may not seem immediate, recruitment done continuously and consistently does pay off and will help the College of Technology to remain competitive in recruiting students.
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Welcome to Our New Department Chairs
Dr. John Frederick Ball, Jr.
Dr. John Fredrick Ball, Jr. (Fred) was appointed as the Business and Services Department Chair and began his new position in June 2005. For the previous ten years, Fred served as the Tech Prep Coordinator for Region V.
Fred served in the US Army and received training in diesel mechanics. Following his time in the Army he worked as a high school teacher and coach. He taught English and Computer Science while coaching football, basketball, and track. In 1985 he earned his Masters of Education Degree in Educational Administration and became a high school assistant principal. He also worked as a middle school and high school principal before coming to ISU in 1995.
Fred currently resides west of Blackfoot. He has been married for 32 years and has 6 children and 10 grandchildren. Five of his children are graduates from the College of Technology.
David Pederson brings an extensive background in health sciences to the College of Technology as the new Health Occupations Department Chair. David received his Masters of Education in Health Education/Biological Science in 1991 from Idaho State University and continued his education at Harvard Medical School, United States Air Force (USAF) School of Aerospace Medicine, and Center for Mind/Body Medicine.
David has 13 years of teaching experience, serving as an adjunct faculty member for Boise Sate University. He taught 24 credits per calendar year across the departments of Biological Science, Health Science, and Kinesiology. His specialization is in gross human anatomy, physiology, and psychophysiology. In addition, David has nine years of hospital administration experience, working for the USAF Fighter Wing Mountain Home Air Force Base.
The USAF Medical Service motto “World Class Health Care Every Time, Any Where,” is something David strongly believes in and he brings that attitude, enthusiasm, and commitment to Idaho State University and the College of Technology in “World Class Health Care Education Programs Every Time, Any Where!” His goal is for the department, the College, and the University to grow together “maximizing on the rich resources of the excellent and outstanding faculty of the department.”
David enjoys upland game hunting and clays, flying small airplanes, fly fishing at Henry’s, and a 1500pound Brahma Bull, which he admits is a more complex story. His best friend and life’s partner, Alicia Estey –Pederson is a tax attorney. They have a four-year-old daughter, Payton Olivia. He has three grown children: Gray who is in the US Army, Chantz an outdoorsman, and Britt a Special Education Major.
New Tech Prep Coordinator
In August, Ann Marie Corbridge joined the College of Technology as the Tech Prep Coordinator for Region V. She is not new to the College of Technology. Between 1988 and 1994 she worked in student services. She then moved to the ISU Trio Student Services office.
She has certificates in Office Technology and Computer Software Engineering Technology, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Corporate Training and Professional/Technical Teacher Education. She is looking forward to completing her Masters Degree in Training and Development very soon.
Ann Marie is happy to return to the College of Technology. She is a native of Pocatello and shares her life with her two beautiful daughters and one very large dog.
David Pederson
Ann Marie Corbridge
Notable Accomplishments
Kay Christensen , Paralegal program coordinator, was elected Chair for Faculty Senate.
Dr. Robert Croker , chair of Human Resource Training and Development, spent eleven days this summer in China presenting various lectures on human resource development across cultures and on whole-brain learning. He also chaired an English speaking session of the eighth conference on CrossStrait Chinese Culture and Management at Sichuan University, Cheng Du.
Bessie Katsilometes has been named Director of Health and Technology at the Boise Center. She will assist Dr. Robin Dodson, Boise Center Chief Academic Officer, and the College of Technology in developing associate through graduate degree offerings, grant opportunities, and articulation agreements for health science programs. Bessie has been with ISU for more than 19 years, holding various administrative positions.
The Idaho Sate University Press released Walking Pocatello, a collection of short stories by Dr. Cheryl Lyda , associate professor in the General Education Department. While characters and events are fictitious, several story titles are taken from actual places in Pocatello.
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Ruth Ruska , recruiter, received a plaque from the US Army recognizing her contributions to the success of Army Recruiters. She also received a full expense paid trip to participate in the Army Education tour held in Fort Benning, Georgia, October 23-26.
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Deb Thompson , Interim Dean, received the 2005 ISU Distinguished Service Award for her loyalty to the University at the President’s Alumni Recognition Dinner during Homecoming. Deb has been with the College of Technology for 28 years.
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Since July 2004, Maj. Wm. Dave Treasure has served as Rear Detachment Commander for the Idaho National Guard 116th, based in Pocatello. Dave will be returning full time as chair of the Trade and Industrial Department in January 2006.
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Maher Wissa , Assistant Professor in Geomatics Technology, is one of four ISU faculty members to receive the Outstanding Public Service Award for 2005. He is a licensed professional engineer and land surveyor. Since 1995, he and student teams have saved taxpayers thousands of dollars by completing 19 surveying projects for Idaho Fish and Game, The Idaho State Foundation, ISU, City of Pocatello, and Bannock County, as well as local surveyors.
2005 Outstanding Achievement Awards
Cliff Merrill
Cliff Merrill , Civil Engineering Technology instructor, and Jason Shaw , Physical Therapist Assistant program coordinator, each received the 2005 Outstanding Achievement award at the College’s annual recognition luncheon in May. They were each recognized for exemplary service and accomplishments that contribute to the development and positive image of professional-technical education.
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Distinguished Student Awards
Lorna Zundel
Lorna Zundel , Office Technology student, received the Spring 2004 Distinguished Student Award and Christy Hall , Physical Therapist Assistant student, received the Fall 2005 Distinguished Student Award. Each received a $1,000 scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and community involvement.
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Lorna returned to college in 2003 after raising her six children to receive training for a job in the legal field. She completed her Legal Office Certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree in May 2005. While attending classes, she served as the President of the Office Technology BPA club. She completed an internship with Judge Box and was a work-study student in the College of Technology Student Services Office.
The legal field is not new to Lorna as her husband, Fred, is an Attorney for Idaho Legal Aid. Together they have six children and five grandchildren. In her spare time, Lorna likes to sew, read, and do wood working. She participates in numerous humanitarian projects each year with her church.
Christy adds the Distinguished Student Award to the long list of awards already received for scholastic achievement throughout her high school and college careers. She has maintained a 3.9 GPA while completing the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) and Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) degrees. She takes on many leadership roles: serving as president of the PTA Government and student representative for Idaho’s Chapter of the American Physical Therapist Association. She is also on a national list of students being considered for an internship involving her in national policy making processes for the PTA profession. Christy is involved with her community and recently helped organize a drug and alcohol program at Psychiatric Service Industry in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Not only does Christy volunteer her time, she works several hours to support herself and family. She is always willing to accept and conquer any challenge that comes her way. She will graduate from the PTA program in spring 2006.
Student Accomplishments
First year Civil Engineering Technology students participated in the establishment of a National Geodetic Survey (NGS) calibration Baseline for Southeast Idaho. •••
Randi Albretchsen has written a series of articles for the Idaho Chapter of the Physical Therapy Association. One of her articles was reprinted in a national magazine representing physical therapists interests in the United States. Idaho State University and the Physical Therapist Assistant program received national recognition. •••
Dan Delozier , Medical Assisting student, received the 2005 ISU Outstanding Student Achievement Award.
Computerized Machining Technology student, Tom Lewis , received a $3000 NSF scholarship for his role in the School District 25 Robotics Team, “Haywire.” Tom worked with the high school students daily for six weeks while the robot was being built and performed tasks that required a machinist’s skills/abilities. The “Haywire” robotics team placed second in the Pacific Northwest Regional F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competition in March.
Kammile Watt , Website Production and Management student, recently published her book The Adventures of the Box Canyon Gang. This is a story inspired by actual events she experienced while growing up in American Falls, Idaho.
Mindy Allen, Theresa Anderson, Cathy Jensen, Kabrina Leavitt and Christine Weinberg each received notice that they were awarded $2,000 this past summer to use towards advancing their Nursing degrees. The scholarships are a product of a program set up by the Idaho Alliance of Leaders in Nursing, a newly formed nursing organization for the state of Idaho. Of the entire undergraduate nursing students receiving Hospital Allocated Fund scholarships in 2005, 14.3% were from the College of Technology Associate Degree Registered Nurse program.
Christy Hall
Skills USA
SkillsUSA Chapter members competed in the state SkillsUSA Idaho competition last April in Boise. Over 600 total competitors, representing high schools and colleges from throughout the state, competed in more than forty competitions. Idaho State University was well represented with fifty-one students competing. The following Idaho State University SkillsUSA chapter members received high honors at the State competition.
Aviation Maintenance
Gold -Lane Jennings
Silver - Mike Jepson
Bronze- Mark Riley
Commercial Baking
Silver - Bradley May II
Bronze - Francis Beitia
Cosmetology Level I
Gold - Amanda Stolworthy
Silver - Stephanie Fincher
Bronze - Christi Rowland
Cosmetology Level II
Gold - Cassidy Bridge
Silver - Katie Maughan
Bronze - Chelsi Wood
Electronics Technology
Gold - Brady Nelson
Bronze - J.D. Hiebert
Graphic Communications
Gold - Lynette Barker
Silver - Cynthia Eck
Bronze - Michelle Plude
Job Interview
Silver - Shane Hebdon
Opening & Closing Ceremony
Gold - Amanda Stolworthy, Bridgett Chapman, Caitlin Deaver, Valerie Amon, Sadie Bateman, Katie Maughan, Cassidy Bridge
Precision Machining
Silver - Tom Lewis
Related Math
Bronze - Brady Nelson
Customer Service
Bronze - Stephanie Fincher
State Cosmetology SkillsUSA winners traveled to Kansas City, MO, for the National Leadership and Skills Conference in June. They received a bronze medal in the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, College/Postsecondary division. The team consisted of Valeria Amon, Sadie Bateman, Cassidy Bridge, Bridgett Chapman, Caitlin Deaver, Stephanie Fincher, and Kendle Trost.
DEC Student Places at National Competition
Franklin Jennings took 2nd place in the Hospitality Management Competitive Event at the Delta Epsilon Chi International Career Development Conference held May 5-10 in Anaheim, California. Conference attendees were treated to a free VIP day at Disneyland, courtesy of Disney Corporation. This was a special kick-off celebration, closed to the public, for the park’s 50th Anniversary.
Business Professionals of America Students Place at National Competition
Idaho State University Office Technology students and advisors, Anza Ketterman and Karla Stroud , attended the 2005 Business Professionals of America (BPA) National Leadership conference in Anaheim, California. Approximately 1,300 college students from throughout the United States participated in business and information technology competitions, received recognition for community service, and interacted with business executives. Seven students earned medals. Gene McAffee, Janice Petersen , and Jean Swassing placed first in the Web Site Development Team Competition. On an individual basis, Jean placed fourth and Janice placed fifth in Fundamentals of HTML. Jennifer King and Kamille Parsons won first place in the Presentation Management Team competition. Kamille Parsons placed sixth in Keyboarding Production. In addition, Lorna Zundel, Kamille Parsons and Janie Veselka were presented with the prestigious Business Professionals of America Ambassador Torch Award.
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s New Programs
The College of Technology added three new programs this past year; Associate Degree Registered Nurse, Massage Therapy and Respiratory Therapy
The Associate Degree Registered Nurse program is a result of Idaho State University and rural hospitals working cooperatively to provide education to an essential source of health-care services: licensed practical nurses. As the need developed for LPNs in rural southeastern Idaho to earn nursing degrees and registered-nurse licenses, ISU responded with an innovative program.
In December, the inaugural class of 13 students graduated with Associate of Science degrees. The degree will make them eligible to take the registered-nurse examination.
General-education and theory-based nursing courses are offered through distance and Web-supported delivery methods. Clinical-nursing experiences are community-based, allowing LPNs to earn an associate of science degree while remaining in their home communities.
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Through the collaboration of ISU, Telehealth Network, and the department of nursing and health sciences, LPNs in rural communities can upgrade their education. The Southeast IdahoWorks Board facilitated a $55,000 grant that was used in developing Web courses and equipping training laboratories at Bear Lake and Caribou Memorial Hospitals.
Massage Therapy is one of the fastest growing professions in the health care field. There is an everincreasing acceptance of massage as a holistic approach to health care and health maintenance. Idaho State University is the second university in the United States to offer Massage Therapy. The University of Alaska in Anchorage also offers a similar program.
Idaho State University provides numerous benefits for the Massage Therapy program: a variety of experienced proven professionals, facilities available to students for hands-on experience, and a total community of excellence in education. In addition, the University is a community in itself, with diverse people willing to lend themselves as subjects for students to practice their skills and broaden their experience.
The first cohort of students started classes this fall. Students completing the program will receive a Technical Certificate from ISU. Upon successful completion of the Massage Therapy program, graduates are eligible to take the National Certification for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) exam.
The program begins in August and is 2 1/2 semesters if prerequisites are complete, otherwise the length will be 3 1/2 semesters. Sixteen students are admitted each year. The program will begin taking client spring 2006. Students will provide light energy to deep tissue massage.
The Respiratory Therapy program was introduced this fall. This Associate of Science program will prepare graduates to serve as members of the health care delivery team, working in hospital emergency and trauma care departments, intensive care units, transport teams, home care, and in nursing and long-term care facilities.
Respiratory Therapists work under a doctor’s direction to help with numerous breathing problems and work to ensure the lung health of all Americans through research, education, and promotion of lung health awareness.
Ten students will be accepted each August into this six-semester program. There are specific prerequisites required for entry into this program. Upon successful completion of the Respiratory Therapy Program, graduates are eligible to take the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) entry-level examination to become certified respiratory therapists (CRT). They would then be eligible, and are encouraged, to complete the NBRC advanced-level examination to become registered respiratory therapists (RRT).
Photo courtesy of American Association for Respiratory Care.
The Region V Tech Prep Program was awarded three competitive grants totaling $29,917. These grants were awarded in October and will be used throughout the upcoming year. Programs benefiting from these grants include Computer/Business Equipment Technology, Electronics, and Health Occupations.
The Computer/Business Equipment Technology program received $4,077. Local high schools have seen a reduction in the availability of electives related to this program. These funds, in combination with funds from School District 25 Gateway Academies, will make Computer/Business Equipment Technology classes available to high school students on the ISU campus. Classes will allow students the opportunity to complete up to 24 credits at the College of Technology before leaving high school.
Grant money totaling $4,120 was awarded to the Electronics Department. In partnership with School District 25 Gateway Academies and ISU College of Technology Electronics, Region V Tech Prep will fund the development
Tech Prep Receives Grants Programs Work Towards Accreditation
The Automotive Collision Repair and Refinishing program is in the process of preparing for the 2-year review to maintain their Automotive Service Excellence/National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation program certification.
The Civil Engineering Technology and Geomatics Technology programs completed the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) review this past fall. In July 2006, the Technology Accreditation Commission will meet to determine the approval status of the programs. The visit was favorable and faculty deserve to be commended for their excellent presentations of materials, equipment, curriculum, advisory committee support, graduate support, etc.
of web-based classes to supplement existing high school electronics education programs. This includes maintaining a dedicated server for the on-line electronics program data and modifying the summer program offered to high school electronics teachers. Classes may be taken for concurrent high school and college credits, allowing students to complete one entire semester of college in Electronics before graduating from high school.
Health Professions training will be expanded to area high schools not currently offering these classes. The $21,720 received from the Tech Prep grant will be used to create web-based health curriculum, including the development of an on-line Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class. Classes will include hands-on practice, video supplements, textbook material, as well as clinical practice. Gateway Academies have agreed to provide the necessary textbooks for this class. The grant will provide the means to integrate innovative technology into classrooms to assist students in mastering the skills and knowledge necessary to become a CNA by the time they graduate from high school.
Diesel/Diesel Electric Technology submitted their application and completed an on-site inspection of their program by Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) for program certification. Ivan Bullock, program coordinator is completing the construction of test equipment and writing corresponding tasks and objectives to meet additional certification requirements in preparation of receiving AED certification in 2006.
The Respiratory Therapy program received provisional accreditation pending an onsite visit from the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. The visit will follow the graduation of the first class of students. Students currently enrolled and subsequently graduating from the program will be recommended to the National Board for Respiratory Care to be allowed to sit for the appropriate credentialing examination.
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Law Enforcement Program Noted As Model Program
The Law Enforcement program was commended as a “model program” after it was evaluated and recertified, ensuring compliance with Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certification Standards.
The program is driven by POST standards for certification into the law enforcement field, eliminating the need for graduates to attend the basic police academy before taking the certification exam. Over 50 adjunct faculty teach courses in this program, each one a police officer. Adjunct faculty are certified through POST and teach in their specialty.
The Program also received commendation for the advisory committee’s role and input. There are at least twenty-two active members with Pocatello Police Chief Ed Guthrie serving as Chairman. Other advisory committee members represent the University, Courts, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and INL.
OPrograms Provide Summer Opportunities for High School Students
This past summer, Electronics and Computer Software Development Technology programs conducted summer camps for high school students.
The ISU Summer Electronics Camp provided students with exposure to electronics technology; offering introductory and advanced program levels to fit camp content with the knowledge and skills of participants. Camp activities included constructing projects such as electric cars, audio amplifiers, radios and fiber optic transmission.
Twenty-six high school students from southeastern Idaho participated in ISU’s Summer Electronics Camp. Campers were 9-12 graders with interests in electronics, robots, radio, television, and computer and automation technologies.
Visits to Idaho Power’s American Falls generating station; a local television studio; the biomedical technology section of a hospital; and the Idaho Accelerator all provided insight into how electronic systems are used to make the modern world function.
The Computer Software Development Technology program offered their first summer camp, Game Programming in Visual Basic Net. Twenty, 12-15 year-olds participated in the three day camp.
Paul Naas, program coordinator, provided components of the computer code for several games. Students were challenged to design code and programs for computer games such as chance, tic-tac-toe, hangman, and rock paper scissors. They also learned the visual basic net computer language. At the end of the camp, students had written programs in which they played games against the computer.
Center for New Directions Celebrates 25 Years
The Idaho State University Center for New Directions (CND) is one of six centers in Idaho celebrating 25 years of providing single parent and displaced homemaker programs. The first official displaced homemakers workshop was held in Pocatello, June 24, 1981.
The goal of the CND is to move participants toward economic independence and full employment. Single parents and displaced homemakers receive support, counseling, and education. CND services include personal, career, and educational counseling; assessment and testing; life skill development; financial management workshops; pre-employment and pre-training preparation; and supportive services. These services are made possible through collaboration with the Department of Commerce and Labor, Health and Welfare, local workforce investment boards, and the ISU College of Technology.
Each Center in Idaho receives a small grant to recruit and train women for nontraditional careers, those in which women represent less than 25% of the employees in that field. The ISU Center develops programs to address the unique needs of clientele in this region. In addition, they provide transitional services to women anticipating release from the Idaho Women’s Correctional Institution.
Each year the CND hosts the Women and Work Conference at Idaho State University. The sixth annual conference is scheduled for March 8, 2006. Since its beginning, the ISU Center for New Directions has served over 11,000 single parents and displaced homemakers.
In April, the College of Technology and College of Engineering partnered with AMI Semiconductor for the SEMI “High Tech U Teacher Edition” program. The colleges sponsored the evening “kickoff” event for thirty high school teachers from School District 25. This three day program provided science and math teachers an opportunity to learn the fundamentals of semiconductor manufacturing, economics of the industry, and career opportunities for students.
The College of Technology and Engineering also played a role in the SEMI “High Tech U” program for thirty high school students in October. This event was a follow-up to the teacher program held last spring. Students were introduced to the science of making semiconductors and to career opportunities in hightech industries. Thirty high school students spent a day at ISU, touring the campus, visiting the Laser Electro-Optics Technology program, and the College of Engineering. The Computer Business/Equipment Technology, Computerized Machining Technology, and
the Electronics Department participated in a minicollege fair at AMIS the last day of the event. A $500 scholarship for the College of Technology was presented to a deserving student during the graduation ceremony
The SEMI High Tech U program was created by San Jose, California-based SEMI, as a way of getting more students interested in science and math and high-tech careers. These were the first programs of their kind to be held in Idaho.
2005 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. Vauna Newbold, the 2005 award recipient, is a 1996 graduate of the Idaho State University Cosmetology program and currently works for Idaho Barber and Beauty. She also serves as chair of the program’s advisory committee.
Vauna is a loyal and dedicated supporter of the Cosmetology program as well as the mission of the
SEMI High Tech U Electronics Recruiting CD
Earlier this year, the College of Technology Electronics Department took on the overwhelming task of creating a CD to enhance recruiting efforts. After months of production activities, through the services of RAS Productions, the CD was completed and distributed to high school counselors and business/industry personnel. Additionally, hundreds of CDs have been dispersed at career fairs throughout the state. As funding for the development of the CD was limited, business cohorts were called on to help. Idaho Power, Micron Technology, Inc., Tektronix, Intel Inc., AMIS, INL, and The Williams Companies played a major role in the production of the CD by volunteering employees’ time to provide positive testimonials about electronics graduates and the part they play in today’s workforce. The Williams Companies
College of Technology and Idaho State University. Vauna contributes her time and knowledge to help prepare graduates for successful careers in the cosmetology industry, presenting guest lectures on topics such as product knowledge and retailing. She also provides numerous contributions and assistance with a wide variety of supplies and other equipment for the program. Vauna continuously promotes the positive image of the Cosmetology program.
supported this project with a $3,000 donation, allowing more CDs to be produced for distribution. The CD will enable the College to reach out to potential students as they contemplate their future. As state funding for higher education continues to decline, the College depends on private donations to ensure the continued success of the College and its students.
Scott Rasmussen and Barry Orgill
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A2005 Professional Achievement Award
The ISU College of Technology Professional Achievement Award was presented to Kim Leavitt, a 1974 College of Technology graduate in Civil Engineering Technology. Leavitt has worked for surveying firms in Idaho Falls and Blackfoot. In 1982 he received his Idaho licensure as a Professional Land Surveyor and soon after, received his licensure in Wyoming and Montana. Kim became a partner of Harper-Leavitt Engineering, Inc. of Idaho in 1984 and is the acting president. The company has offices in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls providing engineering, surveying and material testing services.
Leavitt is a member of the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors and currently serves as the National Society of Professional Surveyors Governor for the State of Idaho. He is an active advisory committee member for the Civil Engineering Technology and Geomatics Technology programs. Kim was instrumental in initiating and supporting the Bachelor of Science in Geomatics Technology, which received the Governor’s Initiative for Excellence in Higher Education in 2000. Those who nominated Leavitt stated that Kim is “a great advocate for both the Civil Engineering and Geomatics Technology programs and is an excellent representative of the surveying profession.” Congratulations Kim!
Electronics Graduate Assists in Bringing New Facility to Magic Valley
Gossner Foods, Inc. celebrated the completion of its new Magic Valley Cheese Plant with a ribbon cutting ceremony in October. Judd Rasmussen, a May 2005 graduate of Instrumentation Technology, has been a leading participant in bringing this new facility on line. Rasmussen is the plant’s Automation and Controls Technician responsible for all of the automation and process control systems in the plant.
During construction and commissioning testing, Rasmussen spent many long hours applying knowledge learned at ISU to meet completion deadlines. A great deal of his time has been occupied with installation and testing of the plant automation and control systems as well as motor control panels and design of parts of the plants electrical systems. As production starts, his responsibilities will grow to include pumping, motor, and process instrumentation maintenance tasks.
Gossner Foods is a family owned company that produces a variety of cheese and dairy products. Dolores Wheeler, president of Gossner Foods, says production will begin at half a million pounds per month, but the goal is to increase that amount to 1 million pounds over the next two years. The new 155,000-square-foot factory will eventually more than double Gossner’s swiss cheese production.
The College of Technology Honors Its 2005 Executive in Residence
Each year the College of Technology honors and recognizes alumni through the Executive in Residence program. This program allows alumni to share experiences and the future of their industry with students. Students receive the opportunity to interact with successful alumni. The program assists students as they prepare to enter the constantly changing workforce.
Mr. David Terrill is the 2005 recipient. He is a 1984 Electronics Systems graduate. While attending the College of Technology (then the ISU Vocational Technical School) he was very involved in SkillsUSA serving as the ISU president and national vicepresident. After graduation, Mr. Terrill worked for Morton Thiokol on the space shuttle booster program at the Idaho National Engineering Laboratory until 1993 when he relocated to Alaska and worked for Grinnell Fire Protections and Siemens Building Technologies. Three years ago, ATS Alaska, Inc. was formed and Mr. Terrill currently serves as the Operations Manager. ATS Alaska designs and installs low voltage systems including fire alarm, intrusion detection, closed circuit TV, CATV distribution systems, school system intercom/clock systems, special hazard suppression systems, card access, and theater sound and building automation.
Connecting With Alumni
Thanks to the many alumni and friends that “answered the call” during our annual ConnectionISU spring phonathon. Once again, during the week of February 6-9, 2006, students from the College of Technology will spend four hours each evening reaching out to alumni and friends asking for their assistance in providing scholarships and general program support for the College of Technology and its students. Please note that you may restrict your gift to a particular fund or program or you may leave it unrestricted to support academic enhancements at the College of Technology.
Through your generous donations, we can provide a learning environment that will shape tomorrow’s leaders. Thank you for supporting professional-technical education.
Endowments and Expendable Funds
Establishing endowments and expendable funds are a critical element in the College of Technology’s endeavor to provide high quality education to those who desire, seek, and need it. Anyone may create an endowment or expendable fund including individuals, foundations, corporations, and various clubs and organizations. Donors who choose to fund scholarships through endowments or expendable funds provide the guidelines for choosing the recipient; specifying a certain major, grade point average, or any other area the donor wishes to emphasize. In addition to scholarships, endowments and expendable funds may be used to support areas such as equipment and laboratories, or any type of department or program support desired by the donor. Donors are notified of scholarship recipients and receive information about the recipient. Additionally, if a program-specific academic enhancement fund is established, donors are notified as to how the funds are allocated.
Endowments
An endowment is a sum of money that is never spent, but is invested to provide a dependable stream of income. Endowments are permanent.
The minimum amount to establish an endowment is $5,000. The ISU Foundation allows donors three years to reach the minimum amount. Disbursements are made from 5% of the investment income earned on endowments with the remainder of investment income applied to the endowment to ensure its growth.
Endowment funds are carefully invested for the highest yield to ensure endowment growth. Also, endowment funds grow even more quickly through additional donations.
Expendable Funds
Expendable funds are not invested, but rather the entire sum is available for disbursement. Expendable funds exist only as long as contributions continue.
The minimum amount to establish an expendable fund is $100.
The entire balance is available for disbursement.
Expendable funds exist only as long as contributions continue, as they are not invested for long-term growth.
The College of Technology is honored to recognize each endowment that has been established for the College through a special endowment recognition in the Dean’s hallway. We invite you to view these recognitions during your next visit to the College.
Other Gifts to the College of Technology
Non-cash gifts are an important aspect of supporting the College of Technology. Donations from businesses and individuals in the form of equipment, supplies and materials allow College of Technology instructor the ability to teach students on the most current technology. This, in turn, assures employers that they are hiring qualified employees. It is a GREAT partnership.
We would like to show our appreciation to the following companies and individuals for their non-cash gift donations in 2005:
American Express Automotive Supply
Edwin and Eva Beitz
Margaret and Bill Bradshaw
Richard Brady
CWI/BBWI
Elks Lodge #674
Michael Fries
Ronald and Stephanie Gill
Stephen Hagen
Diana Heft
Heinz Frozen Food Co.
Hirning Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC
Gary Huestis
Idaho Business Systems
Idaho Public Broadcasting
Key Line Automotive
Rhonda Mathews
Lithia Motors
Charles Maestas
Diana Mason-Eames
Nucor Corporation
Red Lion Hotel – Pocatello
E. Lee Reilly
Robert Allen Auto Group, Inc.
V. Thomas Rose
Julie Small
D e v e l o p m e n t
James and Jeri Spinner
The State of Idaho
Trade Secret
Steven Thompson
Williams
Blair and Jackie Winward
Yost Business Systems
This reflects all donations received through December 16, 2005.
For more information on gifting stock or other methods of donating that benefits you, the donor, visit with your financial planner or contact Angie Palmer at (208) 282-3821, palmange@isu.edu, or Campus Box 8380, Pocatello, Idaho 83209.
L LIIFFEETTIIMME E D DOONNOORRS S
($5000 or more)
Individual
Roger and Miriam Bilyeu
John and Linda Bobell
Ross Carroll *
Viola Carter
Sharon Crawford
J. Kenneth Ewer *
George Gates
Zelma Gilmore
Stephen Hagen
Gordon and Sally Jones
Robert and Irene Kimber
Wanda and Ken Light
Charles Maestas
Ranaye and Robert Marsh
Janice Matteson-Howell
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
James and Jeri Spinner
Donald and Cheri Stallsmith
Joseph and Lois Thompson
Deborah Thompson
Mary Todd *
Suzanne Todd
L LIIFFEETTIIMME E D DOONNOORRS S
($5000 or more)
Business/Corporation
Airgas Intermountain
American Battery
AMIS
Argonne National Laboratories
Automotive Service Equipment, Inc.
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
Cole Chevrolet
Computer Hut
Daimler Chrysler Corporation
Diesel Electric Service & Supply
Earl's Distributing, Inc.
Electric Construction & Sales
Emerson Process
Management/Micro Motion
Thank You!
Estate of J. Kenneth Ewer
FMC Idaho, Inc.
Geffs Manufacturing, Inc.
Gem State Distributors, Inc.
General Motors Corporation
Hirning Pontiac-Cadillac-GMC
Holiday Inn of Pocatello
Hyundai Semi-Conductor
Idaho Dept. of Transportation
Idaho Falls Police Association
Idaho Potato Commission
Idaho RSA #5
Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors
Inland Cellular Telephone Company
Intermountain Gas Company
J.R. Simplot - Heyburn
Key Line Automotive
Kilbourne Investment Company
Kruse Insurance Company
Litho Printing Company, Inc.
Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.
Monsanto
Mountain Tile & Stone
Navistar International
Nucor Foundation
Nucor Steel
Paint & Equipment Supply-Idaho, Inc.
Parker Hannifin Foundation
Philips Digital Video Systems
Pioneer Pipeline Co.
Portneuf Medical Center
Precision Auto Equipment
Premier Technology, Inc.
Professional-Technical Education
Center
Queen Bee Air Specialties, Inc.
Red Lion Hotel - Pocatello
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
The Oracle
Thomson Multi Media
Treasure Dental Lab, Inc.
United Way of S.E. Idaho
US Bank
Wal-Mart #1995
Western States Equipment-Boise
Williams
Women in Wireless Communications A
December 2004 to November 2005
Business/Corporation
Aero Mark, Inc.
American Association of Airport
Executives Foundation
American Express
American Falls Education Foundation
AMIS
Anderson's Body & Glass
Arnold Haack Scholarship
Automotive Supply
Bechtel Foundation
Canyon-Owyhee School Service Agency
Chubbuck Chiropractic
ConocoPhillips
CWI/BBWI
E-dah-ho Chapter #77
Elks Lodge #674
Fall River Rural Electric Co-Op, Inc.
Farmers Insurance Group of Companies
IAAP Twin Buttes Chapter
Idaho Business Systems
Idaho Power Company
Idaho Public Broadcasting
Intel Foundation
Intermountain Gas Foundation, Inc.
Intermountain Power Source
International Paper Company Foundation
JT3, LLC
Kruse Insurance Company
Larry H. Miller Education Foundation
Lithia Motors
Mama Inez - Poc
Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.
Modern Machinery Co., Inc.
Nucor Foundation
Nucor Steel
P A C E Local 8-632
Pizza's Run
Pocatello Retired Teachers Association
Pocatello USBC Youth
Rapid Creek Cutters- Waterjet
Robert Allen Auto Group, Inc.
Sam Walton Community Scholarship
Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Southwest Gas Corporation
State of Idaho
Texas Instruments Foundation
The Dunoir Fund Trust
The UPS Foundation, Inc.
Trade Secret
Tri-State Motor Transit
United Methodist Men
Walton Scholarship
Washington Group Foundation, Inc.
Williams
Yost Business Systems
December 2004 To November 2005
Individual
Lonnie Dee and Lisa M. Abbott
James Allen
Diane Allen
Ray Kim Allred
Delane M. and Carla J. Anderson
Donna K. Andrews
James A. and Linda Lee Annen
Stephanie Anselmi
Rick Allen Armstrong
Nathan Ashcraft
Angela Askey
Dr. Rajendra Ratna and Chiranjibi
Prabha Bajracharya
John L. and Sandy I. Bakken
John F. and Diana Ball
John A. and Deborah W. Balog
Reid R. Barlow
John A. Barry
Lawrence H. Beaty
Frank G. and Helen G. Beitia
Edwin C. Beitz
James H.and Ann Elizabeth Benham
Gregory L. and Dr. Dawn Michelle Berheim
Victor C. and Marcia Bielby
Roger P. and Miriam Edna Bilyeu
Ronald Blakley
Jeanne M. Blank
Carl H. and Leona J. Blank-Smith
Dr. John L. and Linda Bobell
Chris C. Bobell
Joseph M. Boggio, Jr.
Cameron R. Boldman
John A. Bond
Donald E. Bone
Jerrold T. and Shirley M. Booher
Cora Sue Bosley
Jennifer K. Bowen
Margaret T. Bradshaw
Richard F. Brady
Steve L. and Janice Brandt
Douglas K. and Jennifer A. Briggs
Marjorie Ann Bringhurst
Robert M. Brown, Jr.
Ivan R. and Beverly Bullock
James L. Burnham
Kathryn T. Burroughs
Lisa C. Burtenshaw
Russell and Shalee Butler
Kevin G. Byington
Jim D. and Carol A. Call
Nancy Call
Dennis C. and Patricia L. Callaghan
Farrell D. Cammack
Scott L. and Marie M. Campbell
Eloy Cardona, Jr
Thomas M. Carlson
Donald F. and Jo Nell Carson
Lyle Charles Carson
Viola D. Carter
Robert C. Causton
James J. and Marjorie M. Christensen
G. Bruce and Kay M. Christensen
Suzanne W. Chugg
David K. Chugg
Bruce L. Clark
Lori A. Cole
Elizabeth A. Collier
Ann Marie Corbridge
Steven M. Cornwall
Amie M. Couch
Dr. Robert E. Croker
John H. and Deborah E. Cronise
James T. Cuddihy
Arthur R. and Carol E. Cullen
Matthew K. and Melissa M. Cummins
Jon B. Davidson
Brett L. Davis
Jared Davis
Joseph W. and Connie DeClark
Layne J. DeClark
Betty A. DeVoto
Kathleen Dohse
Stephen N. Donnigan
William L. and Leola Ann Duke
Steven M. and Nanette Edinborough
Robert E. and Marilyn T. Edwards
George P. Engel
Arnold H. and Kathy L. Etchemendy
Gov. John V. Evans, Sr.
Dennis Lynn Facer
Ralph and Iris F. Farley
Virgil M. and Bonnie Fenton
David Scott and Rena Rae Ferguson
Stan and Kristine Ferlic
Michael J. Finnegan
Barbara L. Fitch
John E. and Mauricette Y. Fitzen
William Richard and Mary J. Foster
Gerald L. and Connie M. Freeman
Michael J. Fries
Rick Willard Fuger
Robert E. and Karen D. Gaddis
Rosemary K. Gallegos
Paul Michael Gebhart
Jeffrey K. and Doreen Georgeson
Herman Gerhardt
Gwen J. Gerkey
Michael and Jill C. Gibbons
Philip James Gibson
Ronald E. Gill
David L. Glade
Marsha Godwin
Sherrill L. Grimmett
Henry J. Guinotte
Zelda Haddenham
Stephen Hagen
Rita Kay Haggardt
Dandee Hale
Linda Hales
Karlene Hall
Joel C. Hardin
Janice Hardman
David Kent Harjala
Stephen and Carole Harland
Christoph S. and Lisa J. Harmison
Quintin Henry Harral
Vernon Lynn and Janie L. Harris
Richard L. Hart
Richard L. and Norma Hartley
Kevin J. and Joanne L. Haskell
Hugh J. and Alice Faye Hatch
Brian K. and Mary Ellen Hawk
Steve and Donna Hays
John Heckelsmiller
Diana C. Heft
Mary C. Hege
Karen K. Hellend
Boyd V. Helmandollar
James K. Hemmert
Harris Henricksen
Morgan E. Henrie
Irvan D. and Doris Lynn Hildreth
Frank and Diane Holden
Brandon Holsten
Randy Hooker
S. John Housholder
David P. Howland
Todd Curtis and Tina Hubbard
Douglas K. and Judy Hudman
Gary M. Huestis
Michael J. and Karalee Hughes
Dr. Fowler Charles and Jane Humphrey
Gail F. Hunt
Elizabeth Hunt
Brad Devere Illum
Ted Tetsuo Itami
Ruth A. Izzard
Martin E. Jack
Sarah C. Jackson
Margaret E. Jacob
Scott J. Jepsen
Donna L. Johnston
Gordon F. and Sally J. Jones
Fred J. and Mylene Jones
Vicki L. Jones
Thomas and Bessie Marie Katsilometes
Anza Edna Ketterman
Carrie A. King
Col. David V.S. Kirkpatrick
Brent and Sharlyn N. Knight
Rita C. Kolody
Kenneth and Kathy J. Koompin
Alan James and Debbie Krick
Jacob L. and Jennifer L. Lame'
Tim P. Lammers
Susan K. Larsen
Debra R. Larson
Rick E. Lawron
Douglas R. and Kathryn Ann Lenio
Derek W. and Holli R.Leslie
Kenneth O. and Wanda Sue Light
Annette Lint
Wade E. and Trisha Lowry
Curby G. and Kim M. Maag
Charles Maestas
Dewey L. Mahoney
William G. and Joann Markland
Robert L. Martin
Diana J. Mason-Eames
Rhonda Kathleen Mathews
Janice J. Matteson-Howell
Travis B. and Paige W. McAffee
Lorin F. and Janelle McArthur
Vaun J. and Esther McArthur
Dennis A. and Gloria McAteer
Donnette B. McLaughlin
Marie E. Mercer
Clifton L. and Patti Merrill
Evelyn Michaelson
David H. Miles
Byron S. and Kathy Lee Miles
Wade L. and Kathy D. Mooso
Kevin F. Morgan
Lyle Morton
Charles W. and Martha Ann Moss
Gregory C. Mullenax
Ricky Joe and Joni L. Murphy
Bryan S. Nahrwold
Blaine E. Neff
Ronald Lavon Nichols
Carl L. and Gina Nielsen
Patricia Lynn Norton
Duane B. Norton
John N. and Teressa A. Oborn
Michael Oliverson
Lloyd Earl O'Neil
Barry L. and Peggy L. Orgill
Janene Orr
Linda S. Ostin
Angie M. Palmer
Robert K. Park
Holly Peckham
Donna Reich Plant
Derrell Russell Potter
Mark B. and Wendy Pratt
Angellina Pratt
Frank J. Prickett
D. Kevin Quick
Erin L. Quinn
Jerry Lee Rainsdon
R. Scott Rasmussen
E. Lee Reilly
Katherine M. Rhead
Stephen M. and Teena J. Rhoads
Eric L. and Cary W. Richardson
Michael and Mary L. Richmond
Bret Riedel
Bradley Riley
Robert S. and Tracie Marie Robbins
Ernestine M. Roberson
Mary C. Roberts
William Peat and Mary G. Roberts
Irene S. Robinson
Lynn M. Rogers
John A. Rogers
Maurice and Debra K. Ronneburg
Jason D. Rooks
V. Thomas Rose
James E. Routh
Douglas W. and Darla J. Rowe
Jack L. and Olah H. Rucker
Max and Ruth Ann Ruska
Boyd A. and Jane M. Ruud
Martin G. Sallenger
Bradley J. Salmonson
Kevin C. and Audrey Dianne Saxton
Max V. and Marilyn C. Schell
Nathan R. and Michelle R. Schroeder
Emily Call Schroeder
Donald Lynn Scott and Mary Snook
Glen E. Shaw
William and Trina K. Shelman
Donald L. and Nancy Shepherd
Gary M. and Diana Lynn Shipley
Ronald Douglas Shirley
Allen C. and Susan Shurtliff
Julie A. Small
Rev. H. Bud Smalley, Jr.
Paul L. Smith
Michael A. and Stephany Ann Smith
Robert T. Smith
Terry L. and Bonnie Snarr
Sandra J. Sorrell
James A. and Jeri W. Spinner
Eileen S. Stanton
Jack C. Stone
Brent B. and Nancy H. Stout
Edward J. Street
Karla F. Stroud
N. Kathryn Stubbs
Mary Marcia Sullivan
Dr. Merwin R. Swanson and Dr. Sherri
R. Dienstfrey
Robert Charles and Gayle Sweat
Robyn J. Taylor
Virginia R. Taylor
Richard E. Thatcher
Deborah Lyn Thompson
Dr. Joseph L. and Dr. Lois J. Thompson
James B. Tiede
Linda E. Tigert
Joshua J. Tingey
John L. and Rozanne Tollefson
Joseph Ray and Faye L. Tolman
Timothy C. Towell
Dennis C. and Judy Bundy Townsend
Maj. William Dave and Angela L. Treasure
Paul E. and Karen Alice Tubbs
Terry Alan and Nancy N. Turner
Michael D. Tweeten
James C. and Linda K. Valentine
Richard J. Vanderford
Gerald Paul and Tamilyn Verchick
James L. Walton
Bill L. Watkins
Sandra L. Wells
Shane D. West
J. Kevin and Melanie Jane Wetzel
Kelly W. Whitworth
Stephen L. Wilding
LeGrande R. and Connie C. Williams
Richard Paul Williams
Josephine M. Willis
Blair Winward
Wesley D. and Jennifer K. Womack
Roger L. and Cheryl Ann Wurst
Richard Yardley
David Walter and Nancy Eileen Young
College of Technology
C ampus Box 8380
Pocatello, ID 83209
CD 360-002-12
We Want To Hear From Graduates!
The College of Technology invites you to share news about career advancement or change, professional accomplishments or activities that you may be involved in. Graduate testimonials are often used in public relations and marketing materials. If you have any news items you would like to share with us please submit this information to Angela Askey, Community Relations Specialist (askeange@isu.edu) or Angie Palmer, Development and Grant Writer Assistant (palmange@isu.edu)Campus Box 8380, Pocatello, ID, 83209.
Career and Technical Education Week Career and Technical Education Week
Students and faculty will celebrate National Career and Technical Education week, February 12-18, 2006. The theme for the weeklong celebration will be, “Career Tech: Education for Success.”
According to the Association for Career and Technical Education, research shows that many of the country’s fastest-growing occupations require the technical skills taught in technical education programs. These programs prepare both youth and adults for a wide range of careers from electronics to health occupations to technical, and trade and industrial. Careers may require varying levels of education – from high school to postsecondary certificates to two- and four-year college degrees. Alumni, community partners and business/industry representatives are asked to take time during the week to promote the opportunities available in career and technical education and at the College of Technology