The College of Technology is buzzing with excitement as we look ahead to our future. I can assuredly tell you that we are working hard to prepare a skilled workforce that will shape tomorrow’s economy. We remain an institution focused on hands-on training and high job placement rates. The need for our graduates remains constant and our industry connections are secure. We are a twenty-first century technical school that is gaining national attention.
I am proud of our achievements in 2013, and on behalf of all our students, faculty, and staff, I would like to thank you for being a part of our continued success. Please take a few minutes to read through our Tech Annual and share in our accomplishments from this past year. The stories selected for this publication are only a small report of the countless successes we noted last year.
I also want to take a moment to thank all of our alumni and friends who generously supported scholarships in 2013. Because of your kind contributions, more than 400 College of Technology students received $640,000 in scholarship assistance. Without your support, many of these students would not be able to continue their educational pursuits—you are truly helping to make a real difference.
Aside from contributing to scholarships, there are many other ways that you can help to support our College. Your industry expertise is also needed as a volunteer member of our advisory committees for each program. Our advisory committees provide vision and insight, shape curriculum, and help us to maintain state-of-theart courses. Please consider volunteering your time to help our College.
As we continue with another year, I want to thank you again for your commitment to ISU and the College of Technology. Your support helps to shape the world by providing students with the chance to receive a quality education.
R. Scott Rasmussen Dean
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A visit from Boise to hear about our accomplishments
WIND BENEATH HIS WINGS
Restoring a WWII veteran’s airplane
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
Three generations span 60 years at Idaho State
GIVING BACK
What you need to know to help a student succeed
Debbie Ronneburg
Associate Dean
Melisa Moon Giannini
Director of Development
Stuart Summers
Director of Marketing and Recruitment
Nancy Lauts
Assistant to the Dean for Grants, Scholarships, and Donor Relations
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CPR CERTIFIED
Research focuses on skill retention and quality
19 DEDICATED TO STUDENTS
A weekly appointment to help students learn
21SHADOWING THE EXPERTS
Students learn from kings of the kitchen
22 OUR DEEPEST GRATITUDE
Recognizing our generous friends and donors
RETIREES
Paula Baugh, Health Occupations Department
Richard Johnson, Human Resource Training and Development
Paul Naas, Computer Software Design Technology
Pete Stewart, Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Arlen Walker, Workforce Training
NEW HIRES
Shauna Bare, Student Services
Angela Boursaw, Center For New Directions
Cristina Brighton, Technical Department
Jessica Cooper, Dean’s Office
Michael Evans, Aircraft Maintenance Technology
Blaney Hanvey, Center For New Directions
Sherri Horsley, Marketing and Recruitment
Adam Huffield, Health Occupations Department
Samantha deBruyn Kops, Practical Nursing
Tim Leishman, Robotics and Communications Systems
Rick Paul, Business Technology
Corinne McCullough, Marketing and Recruitment
Chanel Quirk, Health Occupations Department
Dustin Robinson, Student Services
Matthew Wilson, General Education Department
Corey Zink, Student Services
“The ability to adapt to the needs of businesses and students is so critical. If a new piece of equipment, if a new technology, if a brand new company comes into Idaho, you need programs like this that say, ‘yes, we can take our citizens and our students and adapt them to the needs that you have.’”
Brad Little Lieutenant Governor
PLAYING A ROLE IN IDAHO’S ECONOMY
The College of Technology’s ability to provide a highly skilled workforce received attention from the top level of Idaho’s government. In August, Lieutenant Governor Brad Little requested a tour of the College to see how students studying at ISU are trained to meet the state’s industry needs. During his visit to campus, the lieutenant governor met with educators and students to hear about the successes and hurdles facing education.
Lt. Governor Little said he was impressed that the College of Technology is able to play a major role in the Gem State’s economy. “The ability to adapt to the needs of businesses and students is so critical,” said Lt. Governor Little. “If a new piece of equipment, if a new technology, if a brand new company comes into Idaho, you need programs like this that say, ‘yes, we can take our citizens and our students and adapt them to the needs that you have.’”
Four nontraditional students told the lieutenant governor about their return to education and the job prospects they’re already receiving. Each of the students expressed their gratitude for learning applicable skills that will directly relate to jobs.
“We are not only positively affecting the state’s economy,” said Scott Rasmussen, dean of the College of Technology. “The lieutenant governor knows that we are playing a major role in positively influencing our students’ lives.”
In addition to praising the College of Technology, Lt. Governor Little said that he wished every community in Idaho had that kind of practical education available to train its residents.
Three years ago Brad Kimber was working a deadend construction job with no clear plan for his future. The high school dropout not only lacked an education, but also felt that he didn’t have the capability to succeed. Brad’s struggles with education led him to drop out of high school at 16 years old.
Following that decision, he struggled for many years to find adequate employment and bounced around the construction industry. After the economy took a turn for the worse five years ago, he made a life-altering decision to return to school. He said, “I was tired of struggling and decided that I needed a career path.”
Starting over in 2011 took a lot of courage and determination. Brad was a GED graduate, who, by his own admission, was not prepared to pursue a higher education. He said, “I was really nervous to come to college and was concerned that I might not be successful.”
Fortunately, Brad’s journey back to education coincided with the creation of a new program at the College of Technology called Successful Transitions and Retention Track, otherwise known as START.
The transitions program was initially designed to increase the successful participation of GED graduates in higher education, and was launched in 2011 through the generous support of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation. The Foundation
awarded ISU a $1.2 million grant to focus on students—like Brad—who face barriers to obtaining a higher education.
STARTING OVER FROM START TO FINISH
“We are helping students to overcome obstacles that keep them from succeeding in college,” said Amy Christensen, START director. “There’s a misperception that students drop out because of academic inability. That is entirely untrue. We’ve found that life challenges often overwhelm a student.”
The program specifically focuses on specialized math and English courses, financial planning classes, personal and career counseling, and an intensive college success course. START helps students to develop a positive self-identity and connect their values to their educational goals. Brad was in the first cohort of START students.
Brad’s success in START—as a student and as a mentor to others—prepared him academically, socially, and emotionally to enter one of ISU’s most rigorous technical education career programs leading to an associate of applied science degree in the Energy Systems Instrumentation Engineering Technology program.
In May of 2013 he graduated with high honors and was heavily recruited to take a job as an instrumentation technician in the energy industry. Brad accepted a position as an operations and maintenance technician at IHI Power Services Corp Rio Bravo Fresno Facility (pictured above), located in Malaga, California.
From a dead end job, to a lucrative career in power generation, three years made all the difference. You can say that Brad’s second start at a career has been extraordinarily successful.
COLLEGE RECEIVES $544,000 GRANT
The College of Technology was one of only a handful of projects across the Gem State that received continued funding in 2013 from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Foundation. The $544,000 award is a continuation of a grant that was originally provided to the ISU Successful Transitions and Retention Track (START) in 2011. The funding is focused on helping an underserved population in Idaho to successfully enter college and graduate.
According to Amy Christensen, START director, the Albertson Foundation was impressed with the number of students that the ISU program has been able to help since 2011.
“ The organization was very impressed with what we have been doing in our program. We not only have incredible data showing that our method is working, we also have success stories to back up our facts,” said Christensen. The START program was invited to reapply for the continued funding last year. The grant money will be awarded over three years and used for START scholarships and participant resources. The START program accepts 60 students in January, June, and August. Since its inception, START has been able to maintain retention numbers that are more than double the national average.
BACK IN THE PILOT’S SEAT
James (Jim) Wallace, 94, drove himself from Lava Hot Springs to the Pocatello Airport last April to see a distant memory from his past once again come alive. The retired crop duster, who also served as a fighter pilot in World War II, came to the airport to fly his rebuilt 1948 Cessna C-170 airplane. Students in the College of Technology’s Aircraft Maintenance Technology program carefully restored the airplane after it arrived to ISU in pieces. For over a decade, students worked on rebuilding every detail of the airplane from the landing gear to the wings. Reunited with his Cessna, Jim immediately returned to flying.
“ They’ve done such a great job on this, I’ve got to fly it,” said Wallace. “When you are up there, that’s where you are free.”
The aircraft maintenance program used the airplane as an instructive opportunity to conduct live work maintenance for a customer. During the project, students learned how to troubleshoot existing problems, work under deadlines, and meet client expectations.
Jim had originally used the aircraft on his ranch near Lava Hot Springs, but had not flown it in almost 20 years. Mike Evans, an ISU Aircraft Maintenance Technology instructor and pilot, joined Jim in the sky at the controls. Together the two soared above Portneuf Valley, and Jim was able to once again fly the aircraft under Mike’s supervision.
After his flight, Jim beamed with gratitude as others were offered a ride in the tiny aircraft.
“I am not sure what to do with it now,” said Wallace. “I’ll fly it every now and again. They did such a great job on it. Anyone who’ll work on an airplane, well I like them.”
The 94-year-old was a pilot for the Marines and served in the South Pacific Theater. Jim’s love for flying goes back to 1942 when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy’s Aviator Training Program in Los Angeles, California. Jim flew a variety of missions that included close air support during beach landings, to air-to-air combat, and elimination of fortified artillery emplacements. He is also the recipient of multiple Distinguished Flying Crosses.
First Lieutenant Jim Wallace stands next to his F4U Corsair in the Philippines in 1945.
Jim served in WWII from 1942 to 1946 and piloted a Vought F4U Corsair carrying rockets and ammunition. After the war, he lived in California and was in the crop dusting business. Twenty-seven years later, he moved to Idaho and has resided there since. During Jim’s visit to the program, he described memories of air combat with fellow pilots and the excitement of flying.
The restored Cessna was out of service for twenty-five years and arrived to the ISU program in various trailers and boxes.
AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE ENDOWMENTS
Kathy Layman is a dear friend of the College of Technology and great champion of technical education. Kathy established two endowments in the College to honor her father. The first was in Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing, and now Kathy has established a second endowment in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program.
Kathy’s second endowment is named the HL Company N2-DQ Scholarship, after her father’s company and his call name at the airport. Harry E. Layman Sr. and his daughter Kathy shared a love of flying. At six years old, Kathy knew she wanted to follow in her father’s footsteps and fly. Kathy learned to fly and together the two spent many hours in the air.
Harry first flew as a hobby and then later incorporated flying into his business. He would often fly to Caldwell and other locations to bid on auto and truck auctions. Later, Harry established the HL Company to buy, sell, and refurbish planes. In loving memory of her father, Kathy has established a second endowment in her father’s name this time honoring his love of flying.
An interest in aircraft construction and a passion for flying formed an unlikely friendship between two men. The older man was a stalwart German potato farmer, and the younger man was a licensed aircraft mechanic. Their paths came together in a workshop known as the “Skunkworks” where they began construction of the experimental Vari Eze airplane.
Upon his retirement, Edward C. Breiter, gave his farm to the ISU Foundation specifying that an endowment scholarship be established in the name of his friend, John L. Bakken. John came to the ISU Aircraft Maintenance Program in 1979 and taught there until his retirement in 2007.
It has been said by students, co-workers, and the aviation industry, “that John taught by example, loved to teach, and lived to fly.” Both of their spirits continue to fly through time and space.
Ed Breiter along with John’s Family have established the John L. Bakken Scholarship Memorial Endowment for students in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program.
Robert (Bob) C. Bacon graduated from the Idaho State University College of Technology’s electronics program in 1963. After graduating from the college, Bob went to work for a new startup video company, TeleMation. Shortly after he started, Bob had the opportunity to become a salesman.
Bob traveled around the world for a number of years as the Executive Vice President of TeleMation, and he was instrumental in the tremendous growth the company experienced. During his travels, Bob developed a love of flying and eventually obtained his Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) pilot’s license.
In 1974, Bob took a chance and started his own company, RIA Corporation. The name was influenced by his love of flying--RIA is air spelled backwards. Bob’s pilot license came in handy as he traveled to a large number of customers
and suppliers across the western United States. RIA specialized in designing, selling and installing analog and digital video production systems for the 32 years.
Since graduation from ISU, Bob has always remembered the College of Technology. While running his company, Bob donated video and other electronic equipment items to the Robotics and Communications Systems Engineering Technology program. Additionally, he and his staff provided vital technical support when ISU built the first digital television studio in Idaho.
Bob eventually returned to college and completed an executive in residence program. In 2006 Bob sold RIA Corporation.
GIVING BACK TO HELP OTHERS SUCCEED
In 2013, Robert (Bob) C. Bacon provided four full-ride scholarships to College of Technology students. Bob and his partner, Jan, also support many local charities in the Salt Lake City, Utah area, where they currently reside.
ALEXIS MILLER
Medical Assisting
Alexis is a second-year student, who received unequivocal support from her program faculty for this scholarship award. Alexis will complete the requirements for an associate’s degree in May. Her goal is to continue her education with the Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree. Alexis was attracted to the Medical Assisting program because it provides many opportunities for close contact with patients. Alexis has assumed a role in community health education in Idaho. She is a state leader in the La Leche League. In this role, Alexis teaches new mothers about breastfeeding. In addition to being a full-time student and state representative, Alexis is also a full-time mother and wife.
JORDAN CASTLE
Electrical Engineering Technology
Jordan is a second-year student in the Electrical Engineering Technology program of the Energy Systems Technology and Education Center. He was drawn to the “hands-on learning and work” offered through this technical education program. Jordan was also motivated by the fact that this degree will “provide me with the opportunity to achieve my financial goals while working in a fulfilling environment.” With a 3.36 GPA, natural leadership skills, and strong performance in the laboratory, he was nominated with enthusiasm by the faculty in the program. Jordan impressed the selection committee with his optimistic outlook and positive attitude. Jordan is on track to graduate in May.
RYAN ELDREDGE
Computerized Machining Technology
Ryan is a second-year student in the Computerized Machining Technology program and boasts a 3.97 GPA. Ryan’s program instructors were impressed with his work ethic and the skills he has already developed. They are also quick to comment on his ability to coach and lead fellow students. To save money, Ryan lives at home and takes the bus from Shelley every day. While determined to maintain an excellent GPA, Ryan makes time to work in the evenings at a local machine shop. He expects to be offered a full-time job when he completes his degree. His future plans include a good job and a family. Ryan also looks forward to a time when he will be able to help other young people pursue their dreams.
CINDY CREZEE
Electrical Engineering Technology
Cindy is a second-year student in the Electrical Engineering Technology program of the Energy Systems Technology and Education Center. A poor economy dealt Cindy a serious blow as a realtor, and at about the same time, Cindy’s marriage ended. Cindy turned to a college advisor to help her select a program that could offer a good salary and staying power. The advisor suggested she consider a career as an engineering technician in the energy industry. Cindy’s instructors commend her commitment to doing the hard work necessary to succeed. Cindy is the mother of six children, including two sons in graduate school, and is proud to have taught her children the value of education.
Idaho State University selected Douglas Pitman, a decorated alumn of the College of Technology, as the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Alumnus Award. Pitman was recognized during homecoming week for his exemplary professional and personal contributions that have resulted in national and international recognition coming to ISU.
Pitman currently serves on the ISU Foundation Board of Directors and is a very active and engaged board member. As one of the original founders of Micron, Inc., Pitman is highly respected in his field. His achievements both nationally and internationally have brought distinction to the College of Technology as his alma mater.
Pitman was also recognized with the Professional Achievement Award in 1988. He was also the first recipient of the College of Technology Dean’s Medallion in 2011, an award he received for his longstanding support of scholarships. Pitman’s generosity towards ISU is amazing,
and he continues to not only provide his financial support but also lends his personal time and talents to the College.
Pitman graduated from the College of Technology in 1974 with a certificate in electro-mechanical drafting. In 1987, he made a gift back to the College as an expression of gratitude to honor faculty member Lee Merrill. The gift was used in the drafting program to purchase equipment, supplies, and student awards.
DOUGLAS PITMAN
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNUS AWARD
In 2006, Doug established the Douglas R. Pitman Endowment to provide scholarships for students in the Computer Aided Design Drafting program. In addition to his service on the ISU Foundation Board of Directors, Pitman also is an active member of the College of Technology Advisory Board. He is retired and currently lives in Jackson, Wyoming.
GREAT GRADUATES---GREAT EMPLOYER
Chevron knows quality employees when it sees them, and it has seen a lot of them come from the College of Technology. Chevron has hired more than 20 graduates from ISU, and the company has plans to hire another 17 current students in the Energy Systems Technology and Education Center (ESTEC).
In December, Dean Scott Rasmussen, ESTEC Director Lawrence Beaty, and Director of Development Melisa Moon Giannini, travelled to Texas at the invitation of Stephen Cooper, Chevron’s technical training manager. The ISU group visited Chevron’s Midland Training Center. The center has been the first stop for many of ISU’s graduates beginning their career in the oil and gas industry. This center is in the heart of the Permian Basin, an area that has played a substantial role for U.S. oil production.
Graduates from the College’s programs are attracted by Chevron’s reputation for providing great training, salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. In turn, Chevron’s support for ISU extends beyond recruiting graduates. The company recently made a $10,000 gift to ESTEC that will be used to improve laboratory experiences for ISU students.
Dean Rasmussen is happy with the relationship between the College and this industry leader. He said, “This collaboration offers opportunities to enhance our programs and provide great employment opportunities for our graduates. Companies like Chevron benefit by building their workforce with our highly prepared graduates.”
In addition to collaboration opportunities with industry, Beaty said, “Chevron actively recruits ISU graduates because they have developed strong technical as well as communications and interpersonal skills at ISU. The requirements for energy professionals place an emphasis on working with teams to evaluate and solve technical problems. ISU graduates excel at this.”
Chevron also has future plans to support the College of Technology by working with women in non-traditional fields of study.
LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON
Colby Rovig has always known what he wanted to be when he grew up. The soon-to-be graduate of the Idaho State University Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology program is following a 50-year family legacy. Colby’s father and grandfather are also graduates of ISU’s instrumentation program.
“I’ve always grown up building stuff alongside my father,” said Colby. “I used to watch him when I was younger and always had exposure to this field.”
Colby will graduate in May with the same degree and training the two generations in his family before him received.
In the late 1950s, Marlo Rovig, Colby’s grandfather, came to Pocatello from Twin Falls with his wife to visit the Idaho State campus. Marlo was tired of working
at service stations and was looking for an educational option that would lead to a good job. The newly created instrumentation and automation program caught Marlo’s attention, and he quickly enrolled.
“I immediately started the program at Idaho State, which has since proved to be one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life,” said Marlo. “Following graduation from college, everything worked out for me professionally. I had the right skills and training that were needed to be successful in my job.”
Marlo, a 1961 graduate, says a lot of things have changed about the program in the 53 years since he was in Colby’s place. “Today’s students have to constantly adapt to new technology and keep their skills refined. The addition of computers has really advanced this industry
more than I would have thought imaginable,” he said.
After graduation, Marlo began working at Argonne National Laboratory-West, which is now part of the Idaho National Laboratory’s Materials and Fuels Complex. He advanced to instrumentation supervisor and served for many years on the instrumentation program’s advisory committee. Marlo has since retired, but remains an active supporter of the ISU program.
In the early 1980s, the second Rovig, Marlo’s son, enrolled at Idaho State. Following in his father’s footsteps, Rhett was drawn to ISU because of the hands-on aspect of instrumentation and automation. Rhett said, “I was provided a really good education at ISU by a highly-ranked program in the U.S. I knew that my dad loved what he was doing and I wanted that in my life too.”
Rhett graduated in 1985, and once again following in his father’s footsteps, he took a job at the Argonne Lab. During his time working at the lab, Rhett has been able to have an out-of-this-world impact—literally.
“I’ve had many opportunities to do a lot of different projects for the INL,” he said. “A major highlight of my career was working to develop a space battery. It’s an accomplishment to know that I was part of a NASA project that is making explorations.”
Rhett says that he’s worked hard to show his son, Colby, that flexibility is important as a technician. It’s a skill he learned from his father, and he’s now passing that same trait to the next generation. “You have to be able to adapt to be successful,” he said. “I see that in my father, and Colby has that same quality.”
Colby says that he was never pushed to be the third generation in his family to enroll at ISU and study instrumentation and automation. Instead, he says it was an easy decision he made on his own.
“My father, grandfather, and I all have something in common,” he said. “All three of us chose this career because of the hands-on aspect. All three of us like to
work hard, and I’m looking forward to a good job after graduation.”
Colby plans to find a technician job locally and continue his education to eventually become a programmer.
According to Terry Snarr, coordinator of the Instrumentation and Automation Engineering Technology program, a majority of the instrumentation technicians
and instrumentation supervisors working at the INL are graduates of the ISU program. He said, “We’ve been doing internships with the lab for years and have a great relationship with them. They provide our students with real world experience, and we provide them with a quality workforce.”
The instrumentation program began at Idaho State in 1959. The placement rate of graduates in the two-year program is usually 100 percent. Starting salaries for graduates range from $50,000 to more than $100,000 a year. The program has partnerships with more than 60 companies nationwide, which provides ISU internship and employment opportunities.
Graduates will typically go on to work in nuclear research, food manufacturing facilities, mining operations, control equipment sales, and at utility companies.
Don Shepherd, Rhett Rovig, Colby Rovig, Marlo Rovig, and Terry Snarr pose for a photo in front of an automation prototype in the instrumentation program classroom.
DEAN’S MEDALLION IDAHO NATIONAL LABORATORY
“Educational excellence is a family goal and we keep a family GPA.”
Brandalin Barnes Outstanding Student Award Recipient
The Idaho National Laboratory was selected to receive the Dean’s Medallion in 2013 because of their longstanding dedication to the College of Technology. The INL was the key player in establishing the Energy Systems Technology and Education Center (ESTEC) at Idaho State University in 2006. The INL’s continuous commitment to the College of Technology includes providing scholarships and adjunct faculty, arranging internship opportunities, mentoring students, and advising ESTEC faculty members.
The College of Technology Dean’s Medallion is awarded to those whose time and efforts have left a lasting footprint in the college. It is our most prestigious recognition of ongoing support and generosity benefiting the college and most importantly students in the college. The Idaho National Laboratory is the third recipient to receive this prestigious award.
OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD
Brandalin Barnes, 39, graduated with an associates degree from the Nuclear Operations Technology program. During her time at the College of Technology she maintained a 4.0 GPA and received a scholarship from the American Nuclear Society and was the recipient of the College of Technology Distinguished Student Scholarship.
Brandalin and her husband, Craig, have four children, Curtis, Ben, Carlie, and Savanah. Brandalin’s extracurricular activities include judging Highland High School Debate, teaching foster parent training classes, and attending her children’s activities.
Her journey back to college, when her youngest child entered first grade, has been challenging, but rewarding. In the 1990s, straight out of high school, Barnes completed one year at what was then Ricks College and is now BYU-Idaho and another year at Mt. Hood Community College in Oregon, where her husband was finishing up his degree.
Many nontraditional students are familiar with the balancing act required, and Barnes has made the most of hers. “Educational excellence is a family goal and we keep a family GPA,” she said. “Many times I have helped with my children’s homework for hours before I get to mine.”
One of the most interesting aspects of her time at ISU has been building a simulated pressurized water reactor for her program and she said her favorite thing about ISU was the “family-like atmosphere within the program.”
The Outstanding Student Award recognizes an outstanding graduating senior who has excelled in their program, their extracurricular activities, and epitomizes ISU’s outstanding student body. The recipient receiving this prestigious award exhibits a readiness to graduate, high academic achievement, above-average dedication to academic and professional goals, and involvement in professional societies. Work experience and community service are also considered in selecting a graduate.
COLLEGE RECEIVES RECOGNITION FOR ENERGY EDUCATION
The Partnership for Science and Technology (PST) awarded the Energy Systems Technology and Education Center (ESTEC) at the College of Technology as the recipient of the Energy Educational Advocate Award. The award was presented during the fifth annual PST/Idaho Section of the American Nuclear Society award ceremony.
ESTEC was joined in their recognition by the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Partners for Prosperity. ISU was selected for the award based on its unique partnership and vision focused on advancing energy education while representing industry and higher education.
The PST is a nonprofit, public-interest organization advocating for the strategic advancement of science, energy, and technology.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNER
Robert Dunkley, a well-respected Idaho Falls businessman, was selected as the 2013 College of Technology Professional Achievement Award winner.
Bob graduated from in 1966 with a certificate in upholstery, and he later opened Bob’s Upholstery in Idaho Falls. Bob operated the business for 25 years. During this time, he began buying rental properties, houses, and apartments at first, and then moved into commercial buildings. He still owns and manages commercial buildings.
Bob also formerly owned and operated a radiator business known as Radiator King. For 18 years, he and his wife, Chantal, also owned and operated Stop and Go convenient stores in Idaho Falls.
Bob has been a member of the Exchange Club in Idaho Falls for more than 35 years. The Exchange Club focuses on the elimination of child abuse, support area students through scholarship funds, and give American flags away at the Idaho Falls 4th of July Parade. He has served on the organization’s board and as board president. Additionally, Bob has also served on the Ducks Unlimited board and is a past president.
Bob and Chantal love to travel and ride motorcycles. They enjoy spending time with their grandchildren. They also enjoy snowmobiling, hiking, taking care of their farm and animals, and about any other outdoor activity.
The Professional Achievement Award recipient is an alumn who has made important contributions in their career or profession, to the social, political, or economic well-being of the world around them, and have shown continued community and civic involvement in addition to their association with and contributions to Idaho State University.
GIVING BACK
SUPPORTING STUDENTS AT THE COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
Q: Why do people choose to establish a scholarship?
A: People who have graduated and had successful careers often attribute a large part of their success to the education they received in college. These supporters want to help students experience an education like they received. They recognize how hard it is to pay for school.
Q: Can you tell us more about memorial scholarships?
A: A memorial scholarship is established as a tribute to a loved one who has passed away. Sometimes memorial scholarships recognize a life well lived, and sometimes they are made to remember individuals who never had the chance to realize their hopes and dreams. When a scholarship is given out that makes it possible for students to complete their education, it helps to keep their loved ones’ accomplishments close.
Q: What are the basic differences between an endowed scholarship and an annual scholarship?
A: They both provide critical financial assistance to our students. The basic differences are the intent of the scholarship and the initial dollar amount. An endowed scholarship is an award to be made in perpetuity. It is a legacy gift. Once an endowment is established, a scholarship award will be made every year. A minimum gift of $10,000 is needed to endow a scholarship at ISU. Awards are made from the interest earned on the principal. In contrast, the entire amount of an annual scholarship is awarded during the year. Typically, the minimum amount for a named annual scholarship is $1,000. By named, of course, the scholarship carries the name of the individual who established it.
Q: What else should people know about establishing an endowed scholarship?
A: The most important thing to recognize is that endowed scholarships are donor directed. What this means is that the donor determines what type of aid they will give and to what program their assistance will be provided. A document called a Fund Agreement captures the donor’s intent and puts in writing exactly how the money will be distributed. Secondly, people should realize that with an endowed scholarship the principal is never spent. It is invested and the interest earnings are used to make the scholarship each year. The goal is for the endowment to retain its dollar integrity so, over time, a portion of the interest earnings are returned to the corpus.
Nancy Lauts Assistant to the Dean for Grants, Scholarships, and Donor Relations
Everything you need to know about making a gift to the College of Technology
By Nancy Lauts and Melisa Moon Giannini
Q: If someone wants to establish an endowment must they make a single contribution of $10,000?
A: No, you have three years to accumulate this amount, which makes an endowment feasible for more people.
Q: Is it possible for someone to contribute to an existing endowed scholarship?
A: Absolutely! We encourage gifts to existing endowments. This is a great way to grow the principal in an endowment, which increases the money available for scholarships.
Q: What else should people know about annual scholarships?
A: Annual scholarships are great for our students. The full benefit of the gift is immediately available to give out in scholarships. Ideally, an annual scholarship gift will be at least $1,000 per year, for 3-5 years, with a written donor funding commitment. This allows us to establish and name the scholarship, and make awards over several years. But, this is only a suggestion. Annual scholarships are unique because donor situations can be very different.
Q: What can someone do who wants to support students but isn’t ready to create an endowment or named scholarship?
A: Every dollar matters to students who are trying to finish their programs. A gift of $50 or $100 can help a student buy a book or materials for a course. Students appreciate those gifts. We have supporters who give money every year to the College of Technology—some for over 50 years—without having a scholarship in their name. Our donors tell us that they “get” much more out of supporting our students than they give!
Q: What can a new scholarship donor expect from the College of Technology?
A: After a fund agreement is established, the donor will receive a tax receipt and a copy of the agreement they signed. Endowment donors will receive a copy of the plaque that goes up on the Endowments wall at the College. They will receive annual stewardship reports. When a scholarship is awarded, the scholarship donor will receive a thank you letter from the scholarship recipient. Our scholarship donors are invited to recognition events and other college activities. We love to have donors visit the College and the programs they support. Tours are a great way to meet students and faculty, and really get a feel for the life of the college. The College of Technology has a very active webpage and Facebook page. We encourage all alumni and friends to follow us.
Moon Giannini Director of Development
Melissa
Q: Does the scholarship development process differ if the scholarship “donor” is a business or corporation?
A: Endowment and annual giving by individuals and couples is the backbone of our scholarship program at the College of Technology. However, we also have tremendous industry and corporate partners who also support our programs and students. For example, companies who hope to hire our excellent graduates will often provide scholarships for students completing programs. These scholarships help keep the student enrolled in the program, which creates graduates to be hired, and introduces that student to a great company and potential employer! It is a rewarding relationship.
Q: How does some one set up a scholarship?
A: We love it when an individual calls and simply says, “I would like to establish a scholarship.” That starts an invigorating conversation and we learn more about their connection to the college. Did the caller, spouse, or children graduate from the College of Technology? What programs are of greatest interest? Are they thinking about an endowment or an annual scholarship? Together we can come up with the criteria for a scholarship that pleases the donor.
Q: Why is creating a scholarship at the College of Technology so rewarding?
A: Our supporters know that they are keeping good students in school. They like helping the students have access to a quality education, and they know the students appreciate them. Education creates opportunities that change the lives of students, members of their immediate families, and future generations. The donors we work with love being connected to the College of Technology!
Q: Is there anything else you would like to say to our readers and scholarship donors?
A: We just want to thank everyone for their support of Idaho State University and the College of Technology. We just can’t say that enough. The College has many loyal supporters, and first-time givers join them every day. Scholarship support helps to keep our students in school long enough to earn that degree. We encourage our readers to visit the ISU Foundation website for more great information on endowment and planned giving.
DONORS SUPPORT TOOL BOX SCHOLARSHIPS
Thirteen College of Technology students shared $4,000 in scholarship funding to help pay for tools required in their technical programs. Funding for the “tool box scholarships” was made possible through alumni contributions to the 2013 ISU Foundation’s campaign. During the campaign, ISU solicitors telephoned College of Technology alumni and asked them to contribute funds to help students purchase the tools needed for their programs. College alumni responded generously, and more than $6,700 was raised from over 200 donors.
Tool costs for College of Technology programs can add hundreds, even thousands of dollars to a student’s overall cost of attending school. For example, the welding, diesel technology, and aircraft maintenance programs have tool costs that are more than one thousand dollars.
The College of Technology Scholarship Selection Committee recommended the 13 students, who received awards ranging from $100 - $595. Awards were based on the number of students eligible for awards and the tool costs in their respective programs.
Additional tool box scholarships will be awarded for fall 2014. College alumni will again be offered the chance to help current students buy their tools when the ISU Foundation does another tool box campaign.
Matthew Brighton, a freshman in the Diesel/ On-Site Power Generation Technology program, stands next to his new tool box. Joe was one of thirteen College of Technology students who received a tool box scholarship in 2013.
RESEARCH FOCUSES ON CPR DELIVERY
The College of Technology is partnering with Boise State University to focus on the influence of cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skill retention. The research project between the two institutions began in 2013 and brings together the ISU Department of Health Occupations and BSU’s Department of Nursing. The study was expanded to include ISU following initial data gathered at BSU.
The CPR certification process currently in place has been shown to be ineffective in ensuring that skills meet the standards established by the American Heart Association. While current CPR certification standards imply that CPR knowledge and skill proficiency will remain intact over a two-year period, findings from other studies agree that CPR performance declines much sooner, in some incidences as quickly as 10 weeks following certification.
The study was designed to compare two types of CPR performance boosters and how they impact the efficiency of CPR chest compressions. Participants in the
study received either a cognitive booster utilizing a five question online quiz or a psychomotor booster utilizing a voice activated mannequin (VAM). The quiz consists of answering five fill in the blank questions. After submitting the answer to each question, the students then see the correct answer before moving on to the next question.
The VAM provides audio feedback to the students regarding how well they perform chest compressions.
In order to participate in the study, CPR certified students from a variety of health occupations programs were involved in base line data collection on a skill reporter mannequin, which records how well the students perform chest compressions. The mannequin measures rate of compressions, depth of compressions, compression recoil of the chest after each compression, and hand placement during compressions.
Performance data will continue to be collected through May of 2014. The outcomes will be analyzed across treatment and control groups before the results will be officially published.
NURSING STUDENTS DONATE GIFT
Students in the College of Technology’s nursing program donated a fountain to State Hospital South in Blackfoot to express their gratitude to the facility. The gift, provided by the Student Nurse Alliance, replaced a broken fountain in a part of the hospital’s grounds known as Marvin’s Garden.
JoAnne Pearce, director of nursing programs for the College of Technology, said the donation is the nursing students’ way of giving back to the hospital, staff, and patients they work with during their mental health clinicals. The students are required to spend time working with people who have mental health disorders as part of their education, and are grateful that State Hospital South allows them to gain that experience there.
“ This garden is used by patients and staff,” said Diane Yarrington, assistant hospital administrator at State Hospital South. “It adds aesthetic beauty and a soothing, peaceful environmental for all to enjoy.”
Marvin’s Garden is a tribute to Marvin Welsh, a longtime employee of the hospital, who was focused on patient care and quality. The nursing students also donated a new plaque to recognize Marvin.
PREPARING TOMORROW’S ENTREPRENEURS
Last spring the College of Technology held a series of entrepreneurship workshops to help educate students on existing resources if they desire to start their own business.
“ We offer the type of careers you would expect a person would want to start their own business,” said Byron Miles, the University Business Officer for the College of Technology.
Careers such as cosmetology, automotive technology, welding, and electronics lends themselves to self-employment possibilities.
Byron said it isn’t uncommon for students to graduate and start their own business or work for an employer for a few years before taking that step.
“Many of those career areas are where someone could put up their own shingle and start their own business,” Byron said.
A committee at the College put together the four-series entrepreneurship workshop that included the basics of business ownership, presentations by local entrepreneurs, small-business experts, and a panel discussion.
About 20 students, including six seniors from the Cosmetology program, and seven community members attended the workshop series. Byron says fostering entrepreneurship among community colleges is an emerging trend across the United States. Foundations that provide support recognize the businesses and job opportunities created by the local workforce.
The College of Technology is planning to eventually host workshops each semester and enhance curriculum and tools to aid students who take an interest in starting a business.
“ The College of Technology is kind of like the community college of Idaho State University because we have two-year programs. We help students get in and learn a trade and get out to work,” said Byron. “Our goal is to try to encourage our students to think about their future and eventually starting their own dream business. We’d love to see people in our community, our graduates develop successful businesses, be employed or employ others and it helps our community when they do that.”
The inaugural workshop covered a broad section of topics to help students begin thinking about ways to pursue business ownership possibilities and the resources available to help them make good decisions and build a business plan.
The three remaining workshops in the entrepreneurship series focused on a panel discussion with successful business owners and an informal question and answer session.
“ We wanted them to see they could employ themselves by starting their own business and if they had the right tools and went about it in the right way they could dot it,” Byron said.
Having the resources to start a business means one more avenue for earning a living. The College of Technology has also launched a small business technology certificate for students who want to receive training on starting their own business. The one semester program focuses on marketing a small business and developing a business plan. The certificate is part of the Business Technology program and is the start of a renewed entrepreneural focus from the College.
Don Zebe, adjunct instructor in the Business Technology program, presents to students at the first workshop in the entrepreneurship series.
TRIO SUPPORTS EACH OTHER’S GOALS
In 2013, the College of Technology recognized the largest number of GED graduates to ever successfully complete their general education test at Idaho State University. During a special graduation ceremony in June, close to 300 GED students received their high school equivalency diplomas after years of sacrifice and dedication. Three of the graduates overcame the odds stacked against them by uniting together and pushing through life’s obstacles.
Whitney Ann Solum, Dorine Wellisch, and Lilly Wellisch have been nicknamed the “triumphant trio” for the support they gave each other over the past couple of years. The three women, all from Montpelier, made a united promise to go back to school and graduate. Collectively, it took the trio more than a dozen years to make their GED ambition a reality.
“I made some bad choices and kind of drifted away from school,” said Whitney. “Once I got back, I have been working on my GED for two years.”
Dorine and Lilly, who are sisters, both agree that it took the combined effort of all three pulling together and keeping their motivation alive.
“We all set out goals to graduate at the same time and became our little trio,” said Dorine. “I think the support of having my friend and my sister all challenging each other and working together really helped and kept me going.”
The trio prepared to take their GED test at the ISU Outreach Center in Montpelier. ISU’s free GED assistance prepared them to successfully complete the general education test and receive recognition at a special graduation ceremony. Their focus is now on obtaining a college degree.
Lilly said, “I look at people who are educated and I really look up to them. I want to be smart and know what I am talking about.”
The trio has advice for others who may find themselves in a similar situation. “Just buckle down and get it done,” said Whitney. “There is no reason to put it off and no excuses. Your life is just passing you by minute by minute and every minute counts.”
STUDENT EARNS BRONZE AT NATIONALS
Felix Beauchesne of Idaho State University took home a bronze medal during a national aviation maintenance competition in Missouri last year.
Beauchesne is a senior in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program and qualified for nationals after earning a gold medal during a statewide competition. In June, Beauchesne represented ISU at the 2013 SkillsUSA National Leadership Competition in Kansas City, Missouri. As part of the national aviation maintenance competition, contestants were required to perform 12 tasks that represent the types of maintenance they will handle in the aircraft industry. The contest scope is consistent with the airframe and power plant mechanics certification guide that is published by the Federal Aviation Administration. Aviation maintenance is the only maintenance profession certified by the federal government.
Glenna Smith
Age: 90 Birthday: September 20, 1923
How long have you been coming to the College of Technology Cosmetology program? I’ve been coming here for more than 30 years.
How often do you visit?
I have a standing appointment every Friday morning.
Why do you like coming to ISU Cosmetology?
I just absolutely love everybody here and I consider everyone that works here to be my very close friend. All the girls do such a great job, I just love it here and the prices are right.
Do you have a special connection to the program? I love coming here. I live only three blocks away. I need to have my hair done, and the students need people to work on, so it just works out!
What do enjoy most about coming here?
I enjoy the friendships that I have with all the people here.
What is your favorite service to have done? I enjoy my cut, color, and styling. They make me look good.
How do you feel about the cosmetology program?
I think this is an excellent program and I have never been disappointed. The students learn so much here and do a great job.
I received a special gift for my 90th birthday to have lifetime free services. I threw a big party at Ross Park and invited all the cosmetology staff to come. I had over 50 people there celebrating my birthday with me.
I have such great memories of coming to ISU.
One time there was a bad batch of chemicals, so it caused all of us women with white hair to turn pink. We came in on a Saturday to get it fixed.
EDUCATING IDAHO’S WORKFORCE
In March of 2013, the Division of Continuing Education officially merged with Workforce Training (WFT) creating the Office of Continuing Education/Workforce Training. The merger has allowed the department to offer a wide array of personal and professional development classes. The move also combined important resources and added strength to two existing departments. In 2012, WFT served 12,000 students, and with the addition of the Continuing Education in 2013, the department served more than 15,000.
The main focus for the department in 2013 was the development of a “badging” program. The intent of badges is to award individuals for the learning experiences received outside of the traditional classroom model. The badges can then be stacked and latticed to apply towards degrees or industry credentials. This allows workers access to better jobs and wages through additional, short term training. Because of ISU’s work with the badging system, Jeff Hough, director of the Office of Continuing Education/Workforce Training, has been named to a statewide taskforce for developing a badging program for Idaho.
In 2013, the department continued to expand their Education Technology Integration (ETI) program. Last year, ISU signed an agreement with the National Educators Association to market the program to their nationwide membership of more than 2.5 million teachers. The health care programs also continue to be a large resource for the community, and six additional WFT classes were added in fall of 2013. The program manager, Cheryl DenHartog, continues to be a resource for the state, serving on several committees to redesign curriculum and write rules in Idaho.
The department continues to grow and expand through collarboration and community outreach. Last year the Office of Continuing Education/Workforce Training began offering online training capabilities in unmanned aerial systems, solar energy systems, and financial trends updates.
A group of students from the Idaho State University Physical Therapist Assistant program pose for a picture during the Idaho Physical Therapy Association “Day at the Capitol” in Boise. The students participate in the annual event to represent ISU and network with organizations around the state.
CONFERENCE INSPIRES WOMEN
For 14 years, the College of Technology’s Center for New Directions has been hosting the Women and Work Conference every spring for girls throughout Southeast Idaho. The annual conference focuses on helping ISU freshmen women and high school girls learn about occupations in science, technology, engineering, and the trades.
“ There’s this whole world of work out there, so many things that a person can choose from,” said Chris Brower, director of the Center for New Directions. “Participants in the conference can learn what’s out there, and then when the time is right, make an informed decision about their future.”
The goal of the conference is to help participating women realize that they can succeed in nontraditional careers. Participants attend workshops that include criminal forensics, engineering, and gaining self-esteem.
The Women and Work Conference is provided for women who are either involved with or interested in nontraditional occupations. It is an important opportunity to gain information through workshops, speakers, networking, and exposure to local training and educational resources.
Every year close to 250 participants explore ISU labs and take part in hands-on projects that reinforce nontraditional occupations for women. The most recent conference’s keynote speaker was attorney Courtney ReedJenkins, a nationally recognized equity expert who works on gender issues affecting women in education.
One of the main highlights of the annual event is
the nontraditional occupation fashion show. The show includes women dressed as scientists, police officers, construction workers, and welders.
Chris says, “Attending the conference offers vital information about careers that may not have been previously considered. We want to expose these exciting opportunities to them.”
The event is supported through a small registration fee, grant funding, and generous donations from business and industry partners.
The annual nontraditional occupation fashion show for women is always a highlight of the conference.
SHADOWING THE EXPERTS
In late September, seven students studying culinary arts at the College of Technology participated in the annual Sun Valley Harvest Festival. The four-day event featured internationally known chefs and nutritionists who support the national movement toward sourcing and eating regional and sustainable foods. The chefs used regional ingredients to show the ISU students how easy and delicious healthy cooking can be.
The students used the opportunity as a major learning experience to refine their classroom skills and prepare for future employment after graduation. The group spent hours assisting with the chefs’ preparations. They also found being able to work closely with experts in their field to be a valuable experience. Chef Rodrigo Bueno from Rancho Pescadero in Baja, Mexico, enjoyed sharing his knowledge with the students and said it was great to work with people who know what they’re doing in the kitchen.
Chef Brigid Callinan, ISU Culinary Arts instructor, said the students assisted in catering a large, elaborate event with unforeseen complicating factors. They learned the importance of having a backup plan when trying to produce high quality food for hundreds of people, while dealing with equipment malfunctions and missing ingredients. The students had to think on their feet and make it work. They also learned different techniques for prep, organization, and production that they can take with them into the workplace after graduation.
The Harvest Festival organizers were grateful for the help. Heidi Otteson, one of the organizers of the event, told Chef Callinan, “You have no idea how much we appreciate your time commitment and dedication to the overall success of the event. We literally could not do this without ISU.”
During their stay in Sun Valley, the students were also able to take part in the Restaurant Walk, an event bringing together samples from more than 20 restaurants.
The students’ participation turned out to be a win-win situation for everyone involved with the festival.
THANK YOU
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$50 - $99
Allan and Kathleen Priddy
Brent and Brenda Osuna
Brent and Kris Carney
Brent and Nancy Stout
Bruce Weighall
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Robert Lopez
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DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$100 - $499
Blaine and Julie Neff
Bret and Sue Riedel
Bryant Paulsen
Byron Miles
Carol Pitman
Chuck and Jane Humphrey
Dale and Linda Derbidge
David and Verda Lusk
Deborah Thompson
Dennis and Gloria McAteer
Don Hazecamp
Donald and Mary Scott
Donald and Nancy Shepherd
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Frank Johnson
G. Bruce and Kay Christensen
Gary and Diana Shipley
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J. Pitman and Rebecca Smith-Pitman
Jack Conner
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James and Shelley Allen
Jay and Jeanna Miller
Jeremy Perschon
John and Carol Rogers
John and Mary Graham
John Winger
Kelly Brown
Kenneth and Wanda Light
Linda Deschane
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Margaret Jacob
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Maurice and Debra Ronneburg
Michael and Jill Gibbons
R. Scott and Pat Rasmussen
Randy and Paula Hooker
Randy McCoppin
Richard and Sandra Sept
Richard Johnson
Ricky Murphy
Robert Causton
Robert Kimber
Robert Merritt
Robert Toland
Roger and Donna Boe
Ronny and Edith Bales
Roy and Patt Klevmoen
Sherry Wood
Stephen and Barbara Klassen
Stephen and Teena Rhoads
Steven and Georgia Hagler
Steven and Patti Findley
Stuart Kraus
Stuart Summers
Ted and Becky Hopkins
Terry and Bonnie Snarr
Terry and Brenda Gillett
Tim and Jackie Lammers
Tim and Karen Shurtliff
Timothy Towell
Tom and Barbara Jared
Troy and Jamie Bell
Trudy Tallman
Victor Bielby
William Treasure
Zelma Gilmore
DONATIONS MADE
JANUARY 1, 2013 - DECEMBER 31, 2013
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$500 - $999
Darren Webb
Dennis Hersley and Jane Lilly-Hersley
James Martin
John and Lorraine Kunze
Judith Damewood
Lincoln and Linda Yamashita
Marilyn Davis
Marty and Conni Owen
Sarah Jackson
Susan and John Lee
Tim and Jeannine Bashford
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$1,000 - $2,999
Barry Brinker
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Charles and Martha Moss
Dennis and Pam Moodie
Joseph and Lois Thompson
Kathryn Layman
Lawrence Beaty
Steven and Peggy Burnett
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$5,000 - $9,999
Barry and Peggy Orgill
Ernestine Roberson
Glenda Satterwhite
William and Rosemary Kobus
William Eames
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$25,000 - $100,000
Robert Bacon
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS MORE THAN $100,000
Douglas Pitman
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
GIFTS UP TO $999
G-10 Engineering
American Legion Auxiliary #4
ATK
Boeing Corporation
Constellation Energy Group
Dale’s Inc.
Feuerborn Associates Engineering, P.A.
Flatline Collision Repair
Heinz Frozen Food Company
Idaho Central Credit Union
L & H Industrial, Inc.
Micron Technology Foundation, Inc.
Microsoft
Monsanto
ODells Furniture
Portneuf Medical Center
Union Pacific
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
GIFTS FROM $1,000 - $4,999
D & A Incorporated
Idaho Power Company
Intermountain Power Source
Johnson & Johnson
Kruse Insurance Company
Reflection Car Club
US Bank
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
GIFTS FROM $5,000 - $9,999
The DeVlieg Foundation
Western States Equipment
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
GIFTS MORE THAN $10,000
Caterpillar Foundation
Chevron Products Company
Newmont USA Limited
Williams-Northwest Pipeline
GIFT-IN-KIND
Al Bruner
American Legion Auxiliary #4
ATK
Barnum Mechanical
Constellation Energy Group
Cummins Rocky Mountain
Deckadence
Feuerborn Associates Engineering, P.A.
Flowserve-Limitorque
Gerald Haye
Home Depot
Idaho Transportation Department
L & H Industrial
La Bella Vita
Lyle F. Bugbee
Mario Justice, SSG
Michael Evans
Mind Your Own Beadness
Neptune Air Services
New Day Products & Resources
Norco Inc
Nucor Steel
Pocatello Av Center
Siemens West
Spudnik Equipment
Western Aircraft
Zemke Welding & Propeller
SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR ENDOWMENTS
Arch T. Roberson Jr.
Ashlee June Shaver
Blaine Burkman
Carl Durfee
Chris “Kit” Ore
Curtis and Karen S. Jackson
Dale and Viola Carter
Darrin M. Wells
Dennis Vittetoe
Douglas R. Pitman
Elise Marsh
Ewer Marketing
Frank McKinnon
Galyn and Esther Stone
Harry and Dorothy Bettencourt
Harry E. Layman, Sr
HL Company N2-DQ
Jack and M. Olah Rucker
Jack H. Romish
James J. Camara
Jerry L. Rowland
Jim and Jeri Spinner
John Bakken
John L. Bobell Jr.
Kendra Harris
Leanoir Brydon
Lionel and Bryanetta Bowser
M.E. “Pete” Rountree
Maher and Louise Wissa
Martin Naylor
Mary J. Michael
Mary Louise Todd
Mike Gilmore
Neil Satterwhite
Paul Todd
R.J. Moss
Ralph Marsh
Richard N. Watson
Robert and Irene Kimber
Veteran Motor Car Club
William M. Kobus and Family
William M. Kobus and Rick Kobus
Women in Wireless
Every effort has been made to ensure that the donor list is complete and correct.
We apologize in advance for any errors and would appreciate you bringing them to our attention by contacting Melisa Moon Giannini, Director of Development, at (208) 282-5845 or e-mail moonmeli@isu.edu.
