College of Technology
Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas with Sunbelt Communications pilots Ron Myers and Andy Burr.
Welcome
ISU welcomes Dr. Marilyn E. Davis, Interim Dean
Former Idaho State Board of Education
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Marilyn E. Davis, a 1969 Idaho State University alumna, returned to her alma mater July 1 as interim dean of the College of Technology.
Davis’ professional experience in education began with teaching grades 8-12 in Idaho and Oregon, but most of her career has been in Oregon’s higher-education system. She has extensive experience working in professional technical education. Prior to going to work for the Idaho State Board of Education in 2004, Davis spent a decade in vari-
Dr. Marilyn E. Davis
WELCOME ABOARD
New staff and faculty
Cali Bell – Administrative assistant, Center for New Directions
Lucas Bloxham – Instructor, welding
Marilyn Davis- Interim dean
Brock Gunter – Instructor, Automotive Technology
Lisa Hong - JET
Nikki Keller – Printing technician, Graphic Arts and Printing Technology
Lance Swope – Instructor, Diesel
Susan Beck – Program coordinator, Massage Therapy
Joseph Crutcher- Clinical and lab coordinator, Paramedic Science
Vance Hawley – Instructor, Electronic Systems
Darald Holmes – Instructor, Computer Aided Design Drafting
Susan Ingram – Instructor, Child Development
Jacob Lame – Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant
Judy Lewis – Instructor, Practical Nursing
Tiffany Fanning – Technical records specialist, Student Services
George Hand – Technical records specialist, Student Services
Kamille Parsons – Administrative assistant, Student Services
Carlene McManus – Administrative assistant, Law Enforcement
Kathy Whisman – Graphic design specialist, Graphic Arts/Printing Technology
ous positions at the Rock Creek campus of Oregon’s four-campus Portland Community College District. Those positions included chief academic officer and dean of instruction; dean of academic services; and director of industrial occupations.
She’d previously spent more than three years in Bend, Ore., as dean of professional technical programs at Central Oregon Community College. From 1986 to 1990 she was director of the Oregon Department of Education’s vocational program operations section, in the Division of Vocational Technical Education.
From 1982 to 1986 she was regional coordinator for career and vocational education for Multnomah County Education Service District, in Portland. Her classroom experience includes teaching at Wood River High School in Hailey, and Oregon’s Redmond High School and Albany Public Schools.
Dr. Davis’s experience is a great asset for the College of Technology.
Michelle Katseanes – Administrative assistant, Deans Office
Monica Conley – Administrative assistant, Adult Success Center
Tom Dahlquist – Instructor, Electrical Technician
David Erickson - Instructor, Welding
Jean Swassing – Instructor, Web Site Design and Management
David Flint – Health Occupations Education Specialist
Garrett Peters – Instructor, Culinary Arts
Steve Romriell – Instruction assistant, Electronics
Rob Shroll – Instruction assistant, Laser/Electro Optics
Greg Tolman – Instruction assistant, Electronics
Jeannie Ulrich – Instructor, Civil Engineering
Virginia Mapes – Instructor, Practical Nursing
RETIREES
Naida Braegger – Instructor aide, Adult Success Center
Lyle Carson – Program coordinator, Electrical Technician
Nancy Frank – Program coordinator, Child Development
Janice Matteson-Howell – Department chair, Trade and Technical Department (Feb. 2007)
Lee Merrill – Instructor, Electromechanical Design Drafting
Margaret Phelps – Director, Workforce Training
Gift helps program soar
The Idaho State University College of Technology aircraft maintenance technology program received a F27 Fairchild luxury executive airplane and additional components worth $875,000, courtesy of a gift from James E. Rogers, owner of Sunbelt Communications Co. and a major ISU benefactor.
The F27 was flown from Las Vegas, Nev., to the Pocatello airport on September 26, 2006. It will be housed within the aircraft maintenance program and worked on by instructors and students. Two days later, additional Rolls Royce airplane engines and various other components for the newly donated airplane arrived via truck.
“We are very appreciative of Jim Rogers’ significant gift,” said ISU President Arthur C. Vailas. “This expands the opportunity for establishing unique resources in ISU’s professional technical education programs. Once again, Jim Rogers’ giving has inspired our community, faculty and students in support of educational infrastructure.”
Dr. Marilyn E. Davis, College of Technology interim dean, expressed her appreciation. “We are very excited about receiving this gift,” Davis said. “The acquisition of this aircraft will provide further opportunities to train on avionics, airframe and powerplant tasks.”
The new F27 Fairchild will provide training opportunities in more advanced airplane systems, including; turbo prop twin engines, instrumentation, electronic components, and air conditioning systems.
Graduates of the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program are trained technicians responsible for maintaining airframes, power plants, and the respective systems and components of various makes and models of aircraft. They inspect, maintain and repair operational aircraft. Technicians may overhaul and alter aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
“This gift will greatly enhance our ability to prepare technicians in accordance with FAA standards,” said Dave Treasure, trade and industrial department chair.
Rogers, for whom the ISU department of mass communications is named, is a founder and owner of Sunbelt Communications. It is the parent company of seven television stations and eight satellite stations, including the NBC affiliate in Pocatello. Rogers was the general chairman of ISU’s first capital campaign, which raised a state record $152.5 million for the University. Among his many gifts to ISU was a major donation to the construction of the L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center, which features a theatre named in honor of Rogers and his wife, Beverly. In 1999, ISU awarded Rogers an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
“Jim Rogers, in philanthropy and general support, has made an incredible difference in the vitality of Idaho State University,” said Dr. Kent Tingey, ISU vice president for advancement. “This is just one more example of his support for higher education and ISU.”
Cover story
Faculty highlights
2006 Outstanding Achievment Awards
Kay Christensen, paralegal studies program coordinator, and Nancy Frank, child development program coordinator, each received the 2006 Outstanding Achievement award at the College’s annual recognition luncheon in May. Both Christensen and Frank are recognized for their outstanding efforts as instructors, student advocates, professionals, and colleagues.
als in the community to provide training and resources for her students.
Christensen’s nominator stated, “What a year it has been for Kay Christensen. Kay has achieved what no faculty member in the College of Technology has: elected as Faculty Senate Chair. Kay’s gentle, thorough, thoughtful approach is not only displayed in the Faculty Senate meetings but in the classroom as well.” Christensen is the only full-time faculty member for the paralegal program and is currently serving as the interim business and services department chair. She works with numerous profession-
Frank served as the program coordinator and a faculty member of the child development program for the past seven years. She serves on several advisory boards on campus, in the community, and in the state. Frank is frequently a guest speaker at staff training meetings for many early care and learning programs. As her nominator stated, “Nancy is an exemplary colleague, who is intelligent, knowledgeable, and professional. Nancy has contributed greatly to the College, University and community.”
NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Major Wm. Dave Treasure, chair of the trade and industrial department, returned to his position at ISU following 18 months’ service as Rear Commander for the Idaho Army National Guard 116th Brigade.
Sandy Jackson, cosmetology instructor, received the Advisor of the Year award at the 2006 SkillsUSA Fall Leadership conference.
Dr. Linda Smith, director of the Associate Degree Registered Nursing program, has been named an expert peer reviewer for two internationally circulated nursing journals: the “Journal of Transcultural Nursing,” and “Nursing Journal.” Smith has had several articles published in various nursing and medical publications this year.
Raj Bajracharya, associate professor and program coordinator, of the Geomatics Technology program, had an article on random errors reprinted in the summer issue of the Saskatchewan Land Surveyors’ Association magazine.
JoAnne Pearce, instructor in the Associate Degree Registered Nursing program, was a podium presenter at the Idaho Nurse Educator’s Conference in September. Her talk focused on the demonstration of statistical analyses when performing course and program evaluation.
Bessie Katsilometes has been named dean of academic programs for Idaho State University-Boise. Katsilometes was formerly the director of Health and Technology at ISUBoise.
Kay Christensen and Nancy Frank
College presents Distinguished-Student Awards
Two College of Technology students were recognized for their academic excellence and community involvement by being awarded the Distinguished-Student Award: Kamille Parsons, an Office Technology student, received the award January 2006 and Kris Bartschi, Law Enforcement student, received the award in August. Each received a $1,000 scholarship for their accomplishments.
Parsons is from a family of eight children. She has a strong work ethic and has worked continuously to support her own needs. Her willingness to help others is apparent in her volunteer activities. Active in Business Professionals of America (BPA), Parsons currently serves as national secretary/treasurer and has held the offices of president and secretary for the local chapter as well as state secretary. She is not only involved in community service through the school but through her church organization
as well. Finding a balance between work, school and her personal life has not been easy, but she says that it is rewarding.
Parsons received a technical certificate and Associate of Applied Science degree in
Medical Office Technology in May 2006. She plans to use the education she received from the College of Technology to promote industrial and commercial growth, striving to be an active alumna representing the College of Technology and Idaho State University by helping other students. Parsons currently works in the College of Technology Student Services office.
Kris Bartschi served in the U.S. Army Reserves from February 1997 to March 2005, spending one year in Afghanistan with his unit before entering the law enforcement program. His dedication to the law enforcement profession is demonstrated through his participation in class and outside of the University as well. Bartschi serves as class president and president of the Police Academy Cadet Club. He is a full-time officer for ISU Public Safety, working the graveyard shift. He serves as a member of the Bear Lake County Search and Rescue Unit, and Bear Lake County Fire Department.
Bartschi helps fellow students, working with them on skills training. As one of his nominators stated, “His encouragement is quiet, his concern sincere, and he takes seriously the duties and responsibilities that come with being a citizen of our great country.”
Student highlights
Deb Thompson and Anza Ketterman present a check to Kamille Parsons.
Kris Bartschi
Student highlights
SkillsUSA
STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
At the State Leadership and Skills Conference in April 2006, ISU students earned nine gold medals, eight silver medals, and seven bronze medals. Students who placed included:
Auto Service Technology
Silver - Brandon Gittins
Bronze - Kevin Muendt
Aviation Maintenance
Gold - Ed Flesher
Silver - Brian McCarroll
Bronze - George Hulse
Collision Repair
Silver - Lindsey Dehl
Bronze - Derrick Greenhalgh
Commercial Baking
Gold - Frances Beitia
Silver - Leigh Collins
Bronze - Hally Brown
Cosmetology
Gold - Cassidy Bridge
Silver - Hailey Merrill
Bronze - Vanessa Claussen
Diesel Equipment
Gold - Cody Foster
Extemporaneous Speech
Silver - Ryan Christensen
Electronic Technology
Gold - Sean Spearin
Silver - Richard Andersen
Angela Smith-Howe
Related Technical Math
Gold - Amanda Gassett
Technical Drafting
Gold - Amanda Gassett
Customer Service
Gold - Aaron Craythorn
Silver - Caitlin Deaver
Bronze - Cassidy Bridge
Opening/Closing
Gold - Katie Bolander
Melinda Clinger
Kelly Grunig
Hailie Roseborough
Lindsey Saxton
Ashley Poole
Brandi Lattimer
In June, Sean Spearin and Amanda Gassett competed in the SkillsUSA National Skills and Leadership Conference in Kansas City, Mo. Sean earned a bronze medal in Electronics Technology and Amanda placed 12th in Technical Drafting.
There currently are 113 students participating in SkillsUSA for the 2006-2007 year. They will be competing in the State Leadership and Skills Conference on April 12-14, 2007, in Boise.
This national organization provides quality educational experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship, and character development. It builds and enforces selfconfidence, work attitudes and communication skills, emphasizing total quality at work, high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes an understanding of the free enterprise system and involvement in community-service activities.
DELTA EPSILON CHI (DEC)
The DEC club participated in the Idaho State Career Conference in Twin Falls last spring. Seven students from the Marketing and Management Occupations program attended the conference and participated in various competitions. A total of 11 medals were received out of the 14 entered events:
Ashely Warth 1st in Apparel and Accessories and 1st in Design Presentation
Sandy Hunter 1st in Restaurant and Food Service and 3rd in Business Ethics Team
Sandra Hale 3rd in Financial Services and 3rd in Business Ethics Team
Meredith Dean 1st in Travel and Tourism and 2nd in Human-Resource Management and Decision-Making
Cassie Jones 1st in Human Resource Management and Decision Making
El Terese Broncho 4th in Business Ethics Team
Lirije Wellard 4th in Business Ethics Team
The quiz-bowl team placed first and brought home the trophy for the first time. Team members were Sandra Hale, Sandy Hunter, Cassie Jones, and Meredith Dean.
Ashley Warth, Sandy Hunter, Sandra Hale, Lirije Wellard and Cassie Jones represented the program and DEC at the International Career Development Conference in Dallas.
DEC is an organization for students enrolled in Marketing and Management career-related course work. The purpose of the organization is to develop competent professionals in their chosen career fields. Congratulations to all students and advisors.
STUDENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Sandy Hunter, Marketing and Management Occupations student, was elected Delta Epsilon Chi’s 2006-2007 Western Region Vice President at the Delta Epsilon Chi International Career Development conference in Dallas, Texas. She plans on graduating in May 2007 with two Associate of Applied Science degrees in Business Marketing and in Business Management. Hunter currently co-owns and coaches a co-ed cheerleading team, works as an interpreter for the deaf pro bono, and is a restaurant manager and the regional marketing director for Fazoli’s.
Second-year building construction technology students, under the direction of instructor Curby Maag and Ken Farley, instructor aide, broke ground on the eighth student-built house. The home is located at 1148 Petersburg Drive in Chubbuck and will feature three bedrooms, two baths, a full basement and a double garage. The house will be completed in May 2007 and will be advertised for sale at that time.
A College of Technology student entry was selected as a winning proposal for a part of the Idaho Robotic Lunar Exploration Program (IRLEP). In collaboration with NASA Ames Research Center, undergraduate design teams wrote proposals to address one of two lunar robotic challenges in response to NASA’s mission to send robotic and human missions to the moon.
Layne Drollinger (instrumentation and automation) will lead the team of Kurt Anderson (instrumentation and automation), Laramie Patrick (electronics core), Todd Romriell (electronic systems technology) and Michael Whitten (instrumentation and automation) in the design of a robot attachment for the K-10 rover to lay and cover cable. Shane Slack, Electronic Systems Technology Program Coordinator, has been selected to be the team’s advisor. The team’s design has been funded for $3,700 and team members will each receive a $1000 IRLEP scholarship. For updates on the project visit their Web site at http://ctechsurveys.isu.edu/coorpress/.
Business Professionals of America
Seven students and two advisors attended the 40th Annual National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America (BPA) in Orlando, Fla. All students attending the conference placed in the top 10 in the nation.
• Kimberly Wright 1st in Fundamentals of HTML
• Kammile Watt
2nd in Web Site Development Team
7th in Graphic Design Promotion
• Jacquie Donnelly
2nd in Web Site Development Team
• Maureen Bainbridge
2nd in Web Site Development Team
• Amber Averill
2nd in Web Site Development Team
Kamille Parsons and Jennifer King both were awarded the prestigious Ambassador Torch Award. This award is given for outstanding service to the community and to the school.
Kamille Parsons also was elected as national secretary/treasurer for the Post-Secondary Division. Parsons will represent ISU at the national level for the upcoming year and will be involved in planning and delivering the 2007 National Leadership Conference in New York, NY.
Business Professionals of America contributes to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic and technological skills. Students involved in BPA receive opportunities to develop leadership skills, interact with businesses and industry, receive help in career and job preparation and compete in events.
Student highlights
Program updates
Program changes, upgrades
Revisions have been made in program offerings for students seeking education and future employment in drafting fields. This fall, the electromechanical and design drafting programs were replaced by a new computer aided design drafting program. The program offers day and night classes for degree seeking students. Courses are designed to meet the needs of industry, and students are trained in mechanical and architectural design as well as pipe process, structural, civil, electronic and electrical drafting.
The Web Site Design Management program started fall term 2006 in response to local and regional job-market opportunities. Previously, these classes were part of the Office Technology program.
Office Technology has changed its name to Business Information to reflect business and industry trends.
A new Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) program is being offered in Boise. This is a one-semester certificate option, to prepare students for a career in emergency medicine. This will also fulfill one of the prerequisites for the Paramedic Science program.
The College of Technology is meeting student needs by offering courses at alternative times and through alternative delivery methods. Evening courses in electronics, practical nursing, computer aided design drafting, and computerized machining technology provide opportunities for students who may need to work during the day.
In addition, the College of Technology offers several health occupation courses online, including the Health Information Technology program that continues to be conducted entirely online.
To find out more about any of the online or evening courses, contact the College of Technology Student Services office at (208) 282-2622.
Automotive Technology purchases dynamometer
The Automotive Technology program purchased an MD Mustang Dynamometer chassis dyno and MD-7000 Control Software this fall. It is being used to train students in emissions, drive cycle, and performance testing. This new equipment simulates the scientific laws of mass and motion without requiring students to leave the shop.
With this new equipment, students can test a wide variety of procedures including emissions testing modes, torque and speed profiles, and power curves. The equipment provides future technicians with up-to-date and industrystandards training, adding assurance that College of Technology graduates will be employable as entry-level technicians.
Health occupations department adds simulation labs
The Meadows Valley EMS Department donated an ambulance to the Idaho State University Paramedic Science and Emergency Medical Technician Basic (EMT-B) programs. Another ambulance was purchased at the same time.
The addition of the ambulances to these College of Technology programs assist students in receiving the most current training in emergency medicine. A computerized human simulation lab (SimMan lab) has been set up in one of the ambulances to provide training off campus and in rural areas, allowing the College to provide state of the art emergency medical education throughout rural Idaho.
In addition to the mobile labs, simulation labs were developed at Idaho State University—Boise for Paramedic Science, Emergency Medical Technician Basic students, and in the Idaho State University Continuing Education Building for Associate Degree Registered Nurse and Practical Nursing students. These SimMan labs provide realistic scenarios for students to learn paramedic and nursing skills.
Computerized Machining Technology becomes a HAAS Technology Education Center
The Computerized Machining Technology program was selected to become a part of the nationwide network of Haas Technical Education Centers. The Center offers training in Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) setup, Computerized Numeric Control (CNC) programming and Master CAM programming.
The Center was established as a partnership with Haas Automation Inc., of Oxnard, California. The company provides state-of-
the-art equipment and supplies for the Center. Students use the equipment and it will be available for technical demonstrations by the company for prospective customers and industry specific training.
CORS Station established at Idaho State University-Idaho Falls
Geomatics Technology instructors were instrumental in establishing a Continuously Operating Reference Station (CORS) at Idaho State University—Idaho Falls with the help of a $20,000 donation from the Idaho Transportation Department. The National Geodetic Survey (NGS) officially recognized this station on June 16, 2006.
From this CORS station, data is continuously transmitted to NGS headquarters in Maryland. This station also serves as a base station for performing Real Time Kinematics (RTK) surveys, providing centimeter level accuracy using Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment. Students and local surveyors are now able to perform boundary and construction surveys without having to set extra GPS equipment, saving thousands of dollars and setup time of equipment.
This is the second station the program has established. In 2005, Geomatics Technology faculty established a CORS station at the Roy F. Christensen building with funding assistance from the Idaho State University GIS Center, College of Engineering, and Idaho Transportation Department to benefit students, local surveyors, and various governmental agencies in the Pocatello area.
Physical Therapist instructor pilots new Elluminate program
New Elluminate software being used at Idaho State University’s College of Technology is enhancing the education of students. Jason Shaw, Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor, piloted the anatomy and physiology course using the Elluminate software.
Elluminate is a real-time virtual classroom environment designed for distance education and collaboration in academic institutions. The result—engaged students, enhanced learning, and improved comprehension. The use of Elluminate provides additional opportunities for students to experience hands-on and applicable training at a distance.
Program updates
Program updates
Guy Smith, a massage therapy student, is one student benefiting from this pilot software. Smith is legally blind and uses a laptop with a special screen. “I can attend class from home or anywhere with my laptop and see exactly what Jason is doing in real time. He draws all the time in an array of colors to illustrate how things work and can also incorporate images from our text book.” Shaw’s lectures are recorded via Web CT allowing students to review lectures at a later time. Smith confirms, “This is great. I can forward to the parts I need and watch the lectures over as many times as I need. Elluminate is amazing and helpful. I would do much better if it were available in all of my classes.”
ACCREDITATION
Geomatics and Civil Engineering Technology programs achieve ABET accreditation
The Geomatics Technology and Civil Engineering Technology programs received accreditation this fall from the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., the recognized accreditor of college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. ABET accreditation demonstrates a program’s commitment to providing its students with a quality education.
One of the key elements of ABET accreditation is the requirement that programs continuously improve the quality of education provided. As part of this continuous improvement requirement, the Geomatics and Civil Engineering Technology programs have specific, measurable goals for their students and graduates, asses their success at reaching those goals, and improve the program based on the results of their assessment.
ABET is a not-for-profit organization, owned and operated by its more than 25 professional and technical member societies. An internationally respected organization with some 1.500 volunteers, ABET has set the higher-educational standards in its fields for nearly 75 years. More information
about ABET, its member societies, and the evaluation criteria used to accredit programs can be found at www.abet.org.
Associate Degree Registered Nurse (ADRN)
The ADRN program received (by unanimous vote) full approval from the Idaho State Board of Nursing until the year 2014, without a single recommendation. This program allows students to earn an Associate of Science degree without leaving their home areas and to sit for the RN licensing examination. The intent of the ADRN program is to reach out to rural Idaho health facilities and their Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN). Required course work is offered through distance and web-based delivery methods, making it the only one of its kind. The ADRN program provides LPN students a career ladder to the ADRN program and on to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
“This is a unique nursing program, not only in Idaho but throughout the country as well,” said Dave Pederson, ISU College of Technology health occupations department chair. “Accreditation surveyors typically leave areas for improvement. It is amazing and virtually unheard of that there were no recommendations made.”
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
The LPN program is fully approved by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.
Health Information Technology
The program received accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics. This is a continuous accreditation and the program is evaluated yearly.
Medical Assisting
The program was awarded continuing accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, phone: (727) 2102350. The medical-assisting program was accredited on September 2006 for 10 years. It is the first time a medical-assisting program has been given 10-year accreditation without any recommendations.
Tech Prep successes
Tech Prep programs in Region 5 were awarded $31,917 for the 2006 fiscal year. This money assisted the development of high school and College of Technology articulation agreements in Health Occupations, Electronics, Website Production and Design, and Computer/Business Equipment Technology programs.
During this same fiscal year, Tech Prep provided COMPASS testing to over 2400 students in their high schools, free of charge. This test is used for college program and course placement. In addition, 50 new articulation agreements were completed with high schools in five regions throughout the state. A total of 311 Tech Prep students enrolled at ISU after graduating from high school and 1,068 students took advantage of both academic and College of Technology opportunities for dual enrollment. These students enrolled for a total of 5,709 credits at reduced fees.
Tech Prep has seen a significant increase in the number of students enrolling for concurrent college credit at the College of Technology. In spring 2006, 46 high school Tech Prep students enrolled and this fall semester, the number increased to 306 students, with a significant amount of these students attending high school in the Boise Area (Region 3).
Region 5 Tech Prep was awarded $32,003 in competitive grant funds for 2007. These funds have been allocated to assist high schools, school districts and Region 5 with meeting technological needs, program enhancement, or new programs designed to enhance Tech Prep enrollment or program development. The number of high school Tech Prep students has increased by over 600 student in the past two year period.
The College of Technology continues to support high schools with donations of computers, computer tables, hospital beds, and additional equipment.
STUDENT SERVICES EXTENDS HOURS
The College of Technology Student Services has extended its office hours to better serve students. Student Services is now open from 7:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fridays. Assistance with admissions, advising, compass testing and program information is available during these times. Walk-ins are welcome.
Outreach
Health Science Night in Boise
A successful Health Science Night was held in October, allowing individuals in the Boise Valley the opportunity to learn more about the programs available in Boise and Idaho State University in general. Approximately 300 individuals attended the event. Representatives and faculty from the College of Technology Health Occupations department participated and provided information on what ISU has to offer in Boise and Pocatello. The SIM Lab Center, St. Alphonsus Life Flight, and two engine companies of the Boise Fire Department combined with the ISU Paramedic Science program were highlights to the evening.
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced Idaho State University’s College of Technology as one of 72 recipients receiving a President’s Community-Based Job Training Grant. The University will receive $1,996,958 to be used in the development of an Energy Systems Technology and Education Center on the ISU Campus. Idaho State University, the Idaho National Laboratory, and Partners for Prosperity are working collaboratively in this effort.
Idaho State University President Arthur C. Vailas comments, “This award is a reflection of a rapidly developing partnership of Idaho State University with the INL and others in making Idaho a national resource in building America’s energy infrastructure.”
Outreach University receives $1,996,958 U.S. Department of Labor grant
The development of the Center on the ISU Campus is intended to help offset the growing national shortage of energy systems technicians. The new program will support the need both regionally and nationally by providing ABET- accredited Associate of Applied Science Degrees in energy systems electrical, mechanical and instrumentation and control disciplines. It will also provide a collaborative environment for Idaho State University, the Idaho National Laboratory and industry partners to conduct applied industrial research on next generation electrical components and systems.
“Idaho National Laboratory is extremely pleased to be a supporting partner with ISU and Partners for Prosperity in obtaining this grant. We see the center as offering a tremendous opportunity for the university, our laboratory, and the region,” said INL
The grant will allow regional economic competitiveness, increase job growth and provide new opportunities for all workers. “This will provide an opportunity to people in our region to pursue training that will move them into jobs that pay a living wage,” said Jessica Sotelo, Executive Director of Partners for Prosperity, “our mission is to reduce poverty in Eastern Idaho through education, empowerment and economic development.”
Partners for Prosperity played a key role in the community-based aspect of the grant by developing partnerships with multiple partners including educational and economic development programs, veterans, Shoshone Bannock tribal members, migrant workers and K-12 students. Goals of the center are to advance science education, provide capable staff to maintain the nation’s electrical infrastructure and to prove and improve the technologies needed to support a modern national electrical distribution system.
The center will become a facility where the University, INL and energy industry partners can collaborate on energy-related, applied industrial research projects. This unique collaboration between education and industry will sustain the center beyond the three-year grant-funding period. It will help promote math and science studies to high school and grade school students to prepare them for technical and engineering programs at ISU.
Director John Grossenbacher.
Tech Expo presents opportunities
The College of Technology and School District #25 hosted the fifth annual Tech Expo in March 2005. More than 50 interactive displays provided the over 2000 participants opportunities to find information on how to begin their education for an exciting career, upgrade their education/ skills, and/or train for a new career
This event highlights business, industry and educational opportunities in the region while promoting professional-technical education. Displays represent School District No. 25 Gateway Academies, ISU, College of Technology programs and related business and industry.
The 6th Annual Tech Expo is set for March 22, 2007 at Holt Arena. A day session will run from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. and an evening session from 5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Join us for Tech Expo and discover what educational programs, services, and career op-
portunities are available. For more information about Tech Expo contact the College of Technology Community Relations office at 282-3216.
Workforce Training provides essential resources
A qualified, skilled workforce is essential to the competitiveness of Idaho’s businesses and industries, the effectiveness of the public sector, and the well being and safety of Idaho’s citizens. Economic vitality as well as quality of life is dependent on effective people equipped with the necessary skills, knowledge, and attitudes to compete effectively, work efficiently and safely while balancing responsibilities to the family and community.
WORKFORCE TRAINING at the College of Technology is part of Idaho’s public workforce education and training delivery system and is devoted to preparing incumbent and potential individuals in occupations across all industries that require other than a four-year (or higher) degree. In addition to responding to industry’s immediate needs, classes/programs are also adopted in response to nationally recognized career clusters and outlined by the Department of Education and the National Association for Professional-Technical Administrators.
WORKFORCE TRAINING targets adults
with the skills necessary to perform effectively in the workplace, including skills needed for entry, reentry or advancement. Currently, on a non-credit basis, WORKFORCE TRAINING provides adult upgrading and retraining; customized training; related instruction for apprentices; and emergency services training which includes fire service, hazardous materials and anti-terrorism training. WORKFORCE TRAINING (also known as workforce development, customized training, shortterm training) trains individuals who need to upgrade their current job skills and/or develop new job skills to remain in their current occupation or find new employment. This training also responds directly to the specific needs of new and expanding business and industry.
Serving an average of 6,000 students a year for the past 20 years, WORKFORCE TRAINING is an integral part of the College of Technology’s efforts to train southeast Idaho’s workforce. Visit our website at http://workforcetraining.isu.edu.
Alumni & friends
2006 Professional Achievement Award
The ISU College of Technology Professional Achievement Award was presented to Tim Shurtliff at the annual recognition luncheon in May. The Professional Achievement Award recognizes alumni who distinguish themselves by demonstrating values and traditions.
Shurtliff was among the Civil Engineering Technology program’s first graduates in 1967. In 1976 he became a licensed professional surveyor and in 1984, a licensed professional civil engineer. Shurtliff was president and owner of his own firm, Shurtliff Engineering of Pocatello. He has since sold his business but has served as the county engineer/surveyor and director of planning and development for Bannock County since October 2001.
Shurtliff was instrumental in initiating and supporting the Bachelor of Science degree in Geomatics Technology, which received the Governor’s Initiative for Excellence in Higher Education in 2000. Tim continues to provide his expertise to faculty and students in the Civil Engineering and Geomatics Technology programs through his role on advisory committees and assisting with student surveying projects.
2006 Outstanding Community Partner Award
The College of Technology recognized the Pocatello Fire Department (PFD) as the 2006 Community Partner award recipient. The award was developed to recognize people in the community who give unselfishly of their time and energy to support programs at the College.
The PFD has played an important role in providing training and supplies for Workforce Training. Individuals serve on statewide advisory boards and on local paramedic advisory committees to help improve fire service and paramedic training in the state; they assist in making telephone solicitations during various fundraising campaigns for the University and College, such as I Love ISU; participate in Tech Expo each year, and provide numerous dona-
tions of equipment and supplies for the EMT-B training program. The Pocatello Fire Department has worked collaboratively with different departments and programs at ISU for twenty years.
Idaho State University graduate promotes Professional Technical Education
Joanne Clovis, RN, M.Ed received the Professional Technical Education (PTE) Teacher of the Year Award at the 2006 Summer Conference in Twin Falls in June. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Idaho State University in 1977 and a Masters of Education from the University of Idaho in 2001. Joanne teaches Orientation to Health Professions and Clinical Health professions for the Boise School District, based out of Timberline High School. The College of Technology has several health profession articulation agreements and works closely with Joanne to assist high school students in achieving their education goals.
Roger Sears, Roy Allen, Kevin Quick, Rex Bowser
Deb Thompson presents award to Tim Shurtliff.
Brothers benefit
from College of Technology education
Kyle Call, a 2005 electronics graduate, traveled to France on special assignment for his employer, Varian Las Vegas. He was hired by Varian a year ago as a test technician, before completing his associate’s degree. He began working for the company in January 2006 and performs final testing on X-ray machines, calibrates boards and configures machines for customers. Call and his wife, Janelle, spent four weeks in France.
While in the program Call developed a Marx generator project and designed a model wastewater plant controlled by a Delta V distributive control system. While attending ISU, Call also worked at the ISU Accelerator Center. He completed an internship at ATK Thiokol, which uses several of Varian’s machines to inspect rocket engines.
With a little exploration on the Internet, Call found the position announcement leading to his current position. He was able to select the location he wanted to live in and a company that interested him.
Varian interviewed over 100 candidates for the position before hiring Call. Varian continues to recruit employees from ISU and has since hired four more electronics graduates. Varian manufactures X-ray machines used in industry, health and security. The company stresses continued education and will pay for additional employee educational expenses. As a result, Call plans to continue his education taking business management classes at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Choosing a career in the Electronics field has been beneficial for not only Call, but also his brother, Drew Johnson. Johnson graduated from ISU Electronics in 2001 and is employed at Sandia National Labs in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Johnson works with automation electro optics power distribution photography. Sandia is paying for his Electronics Engineering degree and has reduced his workweek to 20 hours, not reducing his salary, while he attends classes.
Alumni & friends
Connecting with alumni
Thank you to the many alumni and friends who “answered the call” during our annual ConnectionISU spring phonathon. Once again, between January 28 and March 8, 2007 students will contact 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. Past alumni support has allowed us to upgrade classrooms and provide scholarship opportunities to all students. Thank you for supporting professional-technical education.
Scholarship dollars awarded
The College of Technology will be awarding $40,488 in scholarship funds to approximately 70 students in the spring. This averages out to $5,789.40 per scholarship. The scholarships range from a minimum of $200 to a maximum of $1,500. Taken annually, the College awards approximately $80,000 in scholarships.
In addition, the College of Technol-
ogy has total endowments in excess of $466,000. These range from a minimum of $4,900 to a high of $149,000.
We sincerely thank our alumni and friends who have assisted with increasing scholarship funds.
For more information on how to setup an endowment or scholarship contact Byron Miles at (208) 282-2254.
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 instructors to teach students using the most current technology. This, in turn, assures employers they are hiring qualified employees. It is a GREAT partnership.
Thank you to the following companies and individuals for their non-cash gift donations in 2006:
Agri-Stor Company East
American Express
Beverly Asher
Automotive Supply
Dean Borgholthaus
Sonny Bott
Cole Chevrolet
James Cook
Cummins North West
Department of Health & Welfare
Empire Power Systems
Rick Fuger
Gem State Generators
Larry Higbee
Holiday Inn of Pocatello
Idaho Transportation Dept.
Idaho Vocational Rehabilitation
Ideal Audio
Jerome Cheese
Steve Johns
Leroy Jones and Michelle GustinJones
Lumenis
Harold Knauts
Robert and Deanne Meredith
Andrew and Danielle Nelson
Pacific Power Products, Ridgefield Branch
Phoenix Contact, Inc.
Sidney Poulton
Remwest Real Estate Management West, Inc.
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Six States Distributors, Inc.
James and Jeri Spinner
St. Lukes Regional Medical Center
Steel Memorial Medical Center
Sunbelt Communications Company
Ten Air Aircraft Corporation
Thiokol Corporation
Western States Equipment Company
William Swain
For more information on gifting stock or other methods of donating that benefits you, visit with your financial planner or contact Michelle Katseanes at (208) 282-3227 or katsmich@isu.edu.
Thank you!
Lifetime Donors ($5000 or more)
Individual
Roger and Miriam Bilyeu
Dr. John and Linda Bobell
Ross Carroll *
Dale and Viola Carter *
Sharon Crawford
Zelma Gilmore
Gordon and Sally Jones
Robert and Irene Kimber
Wanda and Kenneth Light
James and Carol Mahar
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
Deborah Thompson
Joseph and Lois Thompson
Mary Todd *
Suzanne Todd
Lifetime Donors
($5,000 or more)
Business or Corporation
Airgas Intermountain
AMI Semiconductor, Inc.
Barnum Mechanical, Inc.
Barrick Goldstrike Mines, Inc.
Bechtel - B & W Idaho
Bruce Mitchell Foundation
Building Contractors Association-SE Idaho
Bureau of Land Management
Caribou Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc
Caterpillar Foundation
Cisco Systems, Inc.
Citizen’s 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
Estate of J. Kenneth Ewer
FMC Idaho, Inc.
Harry and Dorothy Bettencourt Trust
Hyundai Semi-Conductor
Idaho Deptartment of Transportation
Idaho Falls Police Association
Idaho Potato Commission
Idaho RSA #5
Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors
J.R. Simplot - Heyburn
Jeffs Manufacturing Inc.
Kilbourne Investment Company
Kruse Insurance Company
Larry H. Miller Education Foundation
Litho Printing Company, Inc.
Martin Naylor Trust
Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.
Monsanto
Navistar International
Nucor - Bar Mill - Plymouth
Nucor Foundation
Paint & Equipment Supply-Idaho Inc.
Parker Hannifin Foundation
Philips Digital Video Systems
Pioneer Pipeline Co.
Portneuf Medical Center
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
Sysco Intermountain Food Serv.
Tektronix Foundation
Tektronix, Inc.
The Clara Abbott Foundation
Thomson Multi Media
Treasure Dental Lab, Inc.
United Way of Southeast Idaho
Western States Equipment-Boise
Williams
Women in Wireless Communications
Annual Donors
December 2005November 2006
Individual
Lonnie Dee and Lisa Abbott
Randi B. Albrechtsen
Paul and Diane Allen
Elizabeth H. Allen
James and Shelley Allen
Delane M. and Carla J. Anderson
Gary E. and Kelli Anderson
Nina L. Anderson
Nathan and Jamie Ashcraft
Angela Askey
Kris and Mary Ayers
John L. and Sandy I. Bakken
John A. and Deborah W. Balog
Reid R. and Betty Barlow
John A. Barry
Rustin and Sonja Bassett
Don M. and Cindy Beamis
Lawrence H. Beaty
G.R. and Reka Bedsole
Frank G. and Helen G. Beitia
James H. and Ann Elizabeth Benham
Mark R. and Susan Benton
Victor C. and Marcia Bielby
Thomas and Cathy Ann Blair
Jeanne M. Blank
Chris C. and Cindy Bobell
Dr. John L. and Linda Bobell
Joseph M. and Meredith Boggio
John A. Bond
Jerrold T. and Shirley M. Booher
Jennifer K. Bowen
Rick A. and Laura Bowser
Steve L. and Janice Brandt
Douglas K. and Jennifer A. Briggs
Michael and Marjorie Ann Bringhurst
Robert M. Brown, Jr.
Susan L. Brown
David A. Bruck
Ivan R. and Beverly Bullock
A. Ivan and Kathryn Burden
Robert and Kathryn T. Burroughs
Russell and Shalee Butler
Kevin G. Byington
Michael K. Cahoon
Nancy Call
Dennis C. and Patricia L. Callaghan
Scott L. and Marie M. Campbell
Thomas M. Carlson
Donald F. and Jo Nell Carson
Lyle C. and Glenda Carson
Dale and Viola D. Carter
Robert C. Causton
Evan Todd and Janiel Chivers
James J. and Marjorie M. Christensen
G. Bruce and Kay M. Christensen
David K. and Suzanne W. Chugg
Ginger M. Chugg
Development
Development
Bruce L. Clark
Gordon and Lori A. Cole
Elizabeth A. Collier
Ann Marie Corbridge
Steven and Tana L. Cory
Thomas and Suzanne Carol Cowgill
Paul and Alison K. Crane
Brian and Debra Crawford
Cory M. and Jeanice Crea
John H. and Deborah Cronise
Arthur R. and Carol E. Cullen
Matthew K. and Melissa M. Cummins
Michael W. and Jessica Cummins
Brent and Laurel K. Dalling
Edward and Jennifer Bedsole
Damewood
John H. and Judith Damewood
Carla L. Dando
Jon B. Davidson
Nick and SindyH.Davidson
Dr. Marilyn E. Davis
Frederick and Rose A. Davis
Herb and Frances K. Deagle
Layne J. DeClark
Dale and Linda A. Derbidge
Louis A. Despres
Kathleen Dohse
Stephen N. Donnigan
William L. and Leola Ann Duke
Steve C. and Penny Dunlap
Steven M. and Nanette Edinborough
Mark and Pamela J. Edwards
George P. and Cindy Engel
Dr. John D. Erickson
Michael and Martha D. Essinger
Arnold H. and Kathy Etchemendy
Gov. John V. Evans Sr.
Dennis Lynn and Betty Facer
Ralph and Iris F. Farley
Vincent P. and Karin Fay
David Scott and Rena Rae Ferguson
John E. and Mauricette Y. Fitzen
William Richard and Mary Foster
Dr. Randall S. and Keri Fowler
Gerald L. and Connie Freeman
Andrew J. and Teresa Froehlke
Gerald and Brenda Lee Frye
Rick Willard Fuger
Alan R. and Karen Gaddis
Robert E. and Carolyn Gaddis
Ronald and Rosemary K. Gallegos
Jeffrey K. and Doreen
Georgeson
Michael and Jill C. Gibbons
Philip James and Sharon Gibson
Michael S. and Josephine Gilmore
Zelma Z. Gilmore
Daryl and Marsha Godwin
Antonio Gonzales
Janna M. Graham
John and Mary A. Graham
Deborah Ann Gross
Henry J. and Noel Guinotte
Edward and Connie B. Guthrie
Zelda Haddenham
Stephen Hagan
Steven and Georgia R. Hagler
Dandee and Sarah Hale
Alan Lyle and Loretta Hall
Karlene Hall
Joel C. and Janet Hardin
Janice Hardman
Christopher S. and Lisa Harmison
Kevin J. and Joanne L. Haskell
Hugh J. and Alice Faye Hatch
Steve and Donna Hays
Robert O. and Cherri Healea
Karen K. Hellend
Boyd V. and Darla Helmandollar
David and Nichole Renae Herter
Patrick J. and Marilyn Hickey
Irvan D. and Doris Lynn Hildreth
Jay L. and Gwenna Hill
Maisie G. Hill
Steve and Carrie A. Hislop
Brandon Holsten
David P. Howland
Todd Curtis and Tina Hubbard
Douglas K. and Judy Hudman
Dr. Fowler Charles and Jane Humphrey
Elizabeth Hunt
Daniel and Gail F. Hunt
Robert and Karlene L. Hunt
Lavona A. Hutchins
Ruth A. Izzard
George W. Jackson, Jr.
Sarah C. Jackson
Margaret E. Jacob
Patricia S. Jansen
Tom E. and Barbara J. Jared
Dwight L. Jensen
Jeanne F. Jensen
Scott J. Jepsen
Brian and Holly Johnson
Myrtle M. Johnson
Donna L. Johnston
Deon D. and Carol Jones
Fred J. and Mylene Jones
Gordon F. and Sally J. Jones
Bernard and Catherine Judge
Paul and Amira Kaczur
Thomas and Bessie Marie Katsilometes
Martha M. Kawakami
Kent and Marie Kearns
Keith L. Keller
Anza Edna Ketterman
Allan R. and Shirley King
Jason and Carrie A. King
Karman E. and Cynthia Klassy
David and Claudia J. Klingler
E. Brent and Sharlyn N.Knight
Alan James and Debbie Krick
John T. and Lorraine Kunze
Tim P. and Jackie Lammers
Debra R. Larson
Douglas and Kathryn Ann Lenio
Heung Li and Hang-Ying Huie-Li
Kenneth O. and Wanda Sue Light
Wade E. and Trisha Lowry
Curby G. and Kim M. Maag
Charles Maestas
James and Dr. Carol Lee Mahar
Troy Daniel and Ronda Mahl
Louise Renee Markham
William G. and Joann Markland
Benjamin T. Marley
Robert L. Martin
Michael and Linda M. Martinez
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
Judy A. McClanahan
Marie E. Mercer
Byron S. and Kathy Lee Miles
Jay S. and Jeanna Miller
Barry T. and Cynthia Mitchell
Janell Moosberg
Wade L. and Kathy D. Mooso
Ricky Joe and Joni L. Murphy
Blaine E. and Julie Neff
Ronald Lavon and Barbara Nichols
Carl L. and Gina Nielsen
Duane B. Norton
Michael and Rachelle Oliverson
Barry L. and Peggy L. Orgill
Linda S. Ostin
Pastor Catherine E. Owens
Stephanie A. Palagi
Angie M. Palmer
Bradley James and Barbara Panike
Holly Peckham
Kenneth H. and Jaimi Pedersen
Carla Gwen Pentecost
Lynn W. and Earlene Perkes
Donna Reich Plant
Dale and Doris Plummer
Derrell and Jeanie Potter
Alberta A. Presslor
Frank J. Prickett
R. Scott Rasmussen
Julie A. Rediker
Stephen M. and Teena J. Rhoads
Eric L. and Cary W. Richardson
Michael Smith and Jo Ann Ricks
Bradley and Ellen Riley
Randy G. and Marie Robbins
Robert S. and Tracie Marie Robbins
Ernestine M. Roberson
William Peat and Mary G. Roberts
Irene S. Robinson
John A. and Carol Rogers
Maurice and Debra K. Ronneburg
Douglas W. and Darla J. Rowe
Max and Ruth Ann Ruska
Boyd A. and Jane M. Ruud
Kevin C. and Audrey Dianne Saxton
Max V. and Marilyn C. Schell
Nathan R. and Michelle R. Schroeder
Donald Lynn and Mary Scott
Richard and Sandra Ellen Sept
William and Trina K. Shelman
Donald L. and Nancy Shepherd
Gary M. and Diana Lynn Shipley
Wayne T. and Melba Shurtliff
Amy P. Smith
Devaughn and Carolyn Joy Smith
Paul L. Smith
Terry L. and Bonnie Snarr
James A. and Jeri W. Spinner
Dr. Hubert C. and Eileen S. Stanton
Esther M. Stapleton
Curtis and Lisa L. Stoehr
Lucille Stolworthy
Harold L. and Sharon Stone
Jack and Patricia P. Stone
Brent B. and Nancy H. Stout
Karla F. Stroud
N. Kathryn Stubbs
Larry and Karen A. Swallow
Robert Charles and Gayle Sweat
Joseph M. Tamasco
Richard E. and Anne Thatcher
Deborah Lyn Thompson
Dr. Joseph L. and Dr. Lois J. Thompson
James B. and Debra Tiede
Linda E. Tigert
John L. and Rozanne Tollefson
Joseph Ray and Faye L. Tolman
Greg and Irene L. Torgesen
Timothy C. Towell
Maj. William Dave and Angela L. Treasure
Paul E. and Karen Alice Tubbs
James F. and Sharon Turpin
Michael D. and Jane Tweeten
Richard J. Vanderford
Gerald Paul and Tamilynia Verchick
Dennis E. and Brenda Vittetoe
Tonia V. Walton
Tracy and Sherri Walton
Shane D. and Kimberly West
J. Kevin and Melanie Jane Wetzel
Kelly W. and Becky Whitworth
David and Ruth E. Whitworth
Lawrence And Leta J. Wilde
J. Brent and Teresa Wilde
LeGrande and Connie Williams
Richard Paul Williams
F. Joe and Sally Jean Williams
John Harold Winger
Maher F. and Louise Wissa
Wesley D. and Jennifer Womack
Kenneth C. Wrenn
Richard Yardley
David Walter and Nancy Eileen Young
Annual Donors
December 2005November 2006
Business or Corporation
Ada County Misdemeanor Probation Services Inc.
Aero Mark, Inc.
American Business Women’s Assoc.
- Second Horizon
American Dental Association
American Falls Education Foundation
American Legion Auxiliary #4
AMI Semiconductor, Inc.
Arnold Haack Scholarship
AWD Sales & Service
Barnum Mechanical, Inc.
Bechtel Foundation
Bingham Cooperative, Inc.
Blackfoot Piecemakers Quilt Club
Boeing Corporation
Building Contractors
Association-Southeast Idaho
Capital One Financial PAC Match Program
Caribou Memorial Hospital Foundation, Inc
Cossa Educators Association
Estate of Laura M. Peterson
Fall River Rural Electric Co-Op, Inc.
Firth F.F.A. Alumni Assoc
Gooding County Farm Bureau
Goody’s
Grand Chapter of Idaho Order of the Eastern Star
H.J. Heinz Frozen Food Co.
Harry and Dorothy Bettencourt Trust
Hatch’s House of Dolls
Hobson Alumni and Community Scholarship Fund
IAAP Twin Buttes Chapter
Idaho AGC Education Foundation, Inc.
Idaho Business Systems
Idaho Power Company
Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors
Intel Foundation
Intermountain Gas Industries Foundation, Inc.
Intermountain Power Source
Kruse Insurance Company
Larry H. Miller Education Foundation
Lloyd Stolworthy Scholarship
Magic Valley Basque Association
Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.
Neville Farms, Inc.
Nucor - Bar Mill – Plymouth
Nucor Foundation
OTCC Scholarship Foundation Partners for Prosperity
Pocatello Retired Teachers Association
Texas Instruments Foundation
The Sunshine Brooks Foundation
The UPS Foundation, Inc.
The Xerox Foundation
Tri-State Motor Transit
Tulsa Community Foundation
United Methodist Church –Ashton
United States Bowling Congress
Verl and Dorothy Miller Vocation Scholarship
Washington Group Foundation, Inc.
Western Indus. Motor & Machine
Western States Equipment-Boise
Williams
Zonta Club of Pocatello
Development
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM HEAR GRADUATES!
We invite you to share your 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, please submit this information to Angela Askey, Community Relations Specialist (askeange@isu.edu).
PTE Month
College of Technology students, staff and faculty will celebrate National Career and Technical Education Month in February. The theme for the month long celebration is “Today an Education, Tomorrow a Career.”
The College will host a Chamber Business After Hours event on Feb. 8, 2007, from 5-7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn in Pocatello. All alumni, community members and business and industry representatives are invited.