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Message from the Dean
As each school year begins, I find myself feeling profoundly grateful for the people in the College of Technology. It just hits me how lucky I am to be surrounded by such phenomenal people. I’m grateful for the faculty who are so committed to teaching their students. I’m grateful for our industry partners and how they help shape our programs. I’m grateful for the staff who provide some of the best customer service I’ve ever seen. I’m grateful for the donors whose generosity is having a profound impact on students. Most of all, I’m grateful for our students and how they inspire us by their work ethic and desire to learn.
It is now my privilege to share some of the stories and experiences from these amazing members of the College of Technology with you. This year’s edition of The Tech Annual is all about some of the great people who have made the College of Technology their home. You will read about several of our current and former students and the success that their hard work and dedication has brought them. Among these is Joel Cruz, who originally came to the College of Technology to earn his General Studies Diploma (GED). Joel worked hard and believed in himself. He kept pushing beyond earning his GED and entered the very competitive Physical Therapist Assistant program. Eventually, Joel completed the program, earned his bachelor’s degree, and was accepted into Idaho State University’s prestigious Doctorate of Physical Therapy program.
In addition to Joel Cruz, you will read about some of our incredible female engineering technician students, our program industry partners, and about some of the amazing faculty members who work hard to pass their skills and
abilities on to students. Each article in this edition will provide you with a glimpse of the people who make up the College of Technology, showing you why we are all proud to call this College home.
I am also proud to share with you the generosity of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. The caring and intentional people from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation donated $2 million toward program improvements related to the renovation of the William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovation Complex. This donation and the corresponding program improvements will benefit thousands of students in the years to come.
Unfortunately, it is impossible to share the stories of all the people who make up the College of Technology in such a short publication. So many other wonderful people could have been included in this edition. I would like to invite you to come to the College of Technology, explore our programs, meet our instructors, speak with our students, learn from our industry partners, and see for yourself why the College of Technology is the premiere location for career and technical education in Idaho and around the world. For now, though, enjoy reading about some of the people who make the College of Technology such a welcoming and winning place to be.
R. Scott Rasmussen, ’78 Dean and Faculty Member since 1992
Scott Rasmussen in the Robotics’ Tektronix Lab
R. Scott Rasmussen Dean
Debbie Ronneburg Associate Dean
Melisa Moon Director of Development
Chris Guthrie Director of STEM and Industry Relations
Steve Keller Director of Marketing and Recruitment
A special thanks to: Corinne McCullough, Jean Swassing, Tom Putnam, Shalee Butler, Aubreanna Crabtree, and Brei’Ann Labbee
The Women of POWER Careers Diesel Donors
Meet Joel Cruz
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By Aubreanna Crabtree
Barry Everett, Jr. with some of his Aircraft Maintenance Technology students.
QEach year many stories are shared by our students about how influential their instructors have been in their lives. Barry Everett, Jr., instructor in the Aircraft Maintenance Technology program, went out of his way this year to help a student in need. On a cold, snowy Sunday day in the middle of winter, Everett received a call from one of his students saying he would not be in class the next morning. The student was traveling home from attending a family funeral in Montana when his car slid off the road and got stuck in a snowbank. Everett, without hesitation, hopped in his truck and drove in the middle of a snow storm to pick up the stranded student and his mother. Everett left at noon that Sunday and did not get back home until 11:00 p.m. Both Everett and his student made it to class, on time, the next morning.
Once students enter a College of Technology program, they are immediately part of our family and are under our wing. Students get a feeling that they are a part of something more, gaining an immediate sense of belonging. This sense of belonging can be felt across the College when someone walks down the hallways and sees groups of students studying together, or enters the classrooms to watch instructors laughing while they are teaching. This sense of togetherness and friendship is perhaps most evident when people watch students crying and hugging their instructors as they walk across stage during graduation. The College of Technology has one priority in mind which is education and helping students gain a higher purpose in life.
This is just one example of the sense of belonging that College of Technology students feel. While the College’s priority is education, the faculty and staff also help to foster the building of lifelong friendships and of helping students anyway they can.
When asked about the experience, Everett said “Being in the Aircraft Maintenance program is like being in an elite group. We help each other out no matter what. This is the Idaho way. This is the Bengal way. This is just what we do.”
Aircraft Maintenance Technology class of 2020
Meet the Women of POWER Careers
by Corinne McCullough
Energy related jobs bring wonderful opportunities for women. Women can contribute back to their communities and they can take care of themselves and their families through high-demand, high-wage careers.
The Energy Systems Technology Education Center (ESTEC) at Idaho State University College of Technology has sought to help fill the gender gap that has historically exsisted in Energy-related industries. In an effort to help increase the female population in energy related fields, POWER Careers was formed at ISU College of Technology through funding received from an award from the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program. POWER Careers stands for Providing Opportunity for Women in Energy Related Careers. Their goal is to provide women of all ages a pathway to high-tech, highwage, and high-demand careers.
Jodi Johnson and Katie Leishman are advocates that facilitate the POWER Careers program. Jodi and Katie work very hard to bring awareness of energy systems programs to women by attending community events such as career expos, college fairs, STEM fairs, and other related events. Once female students are successfully enrolled in an energy systems program, POWER Careers provides resources to help them successfully complete the program. Jodi and Katie present many opportunities to the participants of the POWER Careers program. It is up to the students to pursue these opportunities.
Katie spoke of these opportunities by saying “The POWER Careers Project offers an opportunity for women who are students in non-traditional technical programs to make social connections, find mentors, learn about the resources that are available to them, gain professional skills, and receive the support they need to successfully attain their degrees. Our goal and success is their goal and success. We are in it together!”
The female students involved in POWER Careers all come from different walks of life, each with her own unique story to tell. POWER Careers has given them several opportunites to network, socialize and become a strong support group for one another. For example, this spring, POWER Careers met weekly during the students’ lunch hour. These meetings were not mandatory for the students but provided them with the chance to visit and share experiences, to vent about possible frustrations, and to simply support one another.
Travel support is another example of POWER Careers assistance. Many of the women in the Energy Systems program have to commute, so they formed a carpooling system to help alleviate any stress from commuting. Katie and Jodi also helped a student that has to commute actually get a job as one of the bus drivers for Idaho State University so she could get paid travelling to and from school.
“Our role with these women is to direct them to the resources they may need. Each and every one of them is so very diverse, and their needs vary widely. We work with all the different departments within the college and the university to connect them with tutoring, counseling, financial aid information or with whatever else they may need assistance. We also have activities that connect incoming students, current students and graduates from all the programs that may be great networking or support as they progress through their programs,” said Jodi.
POWER Careers provides access to networking and social events, industry field trips, funding for development conferences, and female mentors who are ESTEC graduates working in the field. For example, Jessica Hamway and Stephanie Black, recent Energy Systems graduates, attended the ATE Principal Investigators’ Conference in Washington, DC. The conference brought together approximately 900 people to focus on the critical issues related to advanced technological education. Both Jessica and Stephanie presented information about the opportunities that exist for women through the ESTEC programs at ISU and the assistance they have recieved from POWER Careers.
Stephanie Black is a recent graduate of the Electrical Engineering Techology program. Stephanie states, “POWER Careers means a lot to me. This program has helped me with stress, anxiety, and many other things along the way. They have done this by helping foster a community of support. There have been many opportunities that POWER Careers has helped me to find and take a part in. I have felt like I have the confidence and skills that I need to succeed because of this. Over the summer I had an internship and it was a surreal event as I was the only woman present on a daily basis unless I went across the plant for lunch or we had an all-hands meeting. This really showed me that there is a divide in what jobs women are more likely to take.”
JODI JOHNSON POWER Careers Advocate
KATIE LEISHMAN POWER Careers Advocate
STEPHANIE BLACK Electrical Engineering Technology
Christie Collier grew up in Fort Hall, Idaho, is married,and has four children ranging from ages 16 to 8. Christie started school at Idaho State University in 1993 and changed her major a few times from dental hygiene to education to business. It was then that Christie dedicated her time to raising her family. It wasn’t until Christie was 41 years old that she learned about the ESTEC program from Katie. Christie toured ESTEC right before the start of the Fall semester so she had to pick on the spot between Nuclear Operations and Mechanical Engineering Technology, the only programs with open seats. Christie chose Nuclear Operations Technology and started school the following week.
At first Christie was very intimidated. She states, “I just kept coming and pushing forward and trying to network with other females in the program.”
Christie feels she would not still be in this program if it were not for POWER Careers. “I have cried in Jodi and Katie’s office more times than I can count. It has helped me with so many things, but if I have to pick one it is probably my confidence! Hopefully I will work at the INL and work with programs getting girls interested in STEM careers.”
Jessica Hamway grew up in Boston originally wanting to become a marine biologist. She started school for biology but ended up graduating with a degree in English from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Years later, she returned to school at ISU for a degree in science but eventually decided to enroll in Instrumentation
Engineering Technology. Jessica heard about ESTEC from people around town, and then a friend who was enrolled in the program told her more details. From there, she began working with Jodi who helped her apply.
Jessica’s initial fears of entering instrumentation were that she didn’t know anything about engineering and didn’t have any experience with power tools or with hands-on learning. Jodi and some female students in the program reassured her that most of the women in the program had no experience and that wasn’t expected of them to be successful, as they would be taught everything they needed to know.
When asked how POWER Careers helped Jessica, she stated, “Just knowing that support is always there when I need it has been a comfort. They also reach out to us frequently about career opportunities and social activities to keep morale up.”
Studying to be a part of the power industry has afforded Jessica the opportunity to attend POWERGEN in Las Vegas, where she was able to meet industry leaders in her field. She also traveled to Washington, D.C. for the 2018 Advanced Technology Education Conference.
She had never considered engineering, but was fortunate to recieve the National Science Foundation Systems scholarship, the Gregg and Lisa Smith Technical Scholarship and the R.J. Moss Memorial scholarship. She also liked that it was a shorter path to a sustainable career. Jessica graduated in May of 2019 and will be starting a job with Wunderlich-Malec.
Hada Ward is a first-generation graduate from Electrical Engineering Technology. She did not initially have a plan for college. “I never thought I would make it to college let alone go through a nontraditional program. I am excited to be an example for my son and my family in general.” Hada learned about the ESTEC programs from Jodi when she was contemplating other programs at the College of Eastern Idaho (CEI). Hada was able to complete the first year of courses at CEI.
Hada states that POWER Careers has helped her, “every single day in personal, educational, and professional ways. They are there to talk through everything with me and were able to help me with all my problems with personal experiences. Something that helped was knowing that they have already helped others with the same problems and have the resources to help me through it.” Hada hopes to work in the Idaho Falls area to use her education to help her community.
Mary Rosa is a recent graduate from the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program and was born and raised in Pocatello. She considered a health occupation, physics, and chemistry as possible majors. “Engineering was one thought in my head that was solidified with the help of one of
CHRISTIE COLLIER Nuclear Operations Technology
JESSICA HAMWAY Instrumentation Engineering Technology
HADA WARD Electrical Engineering Technology
MARY ROSA Instrumentation Engineering Technology
my high school teachers who taught a hands-on class full of seemingly impossible projects. He told me I would be a rockstar at engineering, and I went for it!”
Mary had not heard about ESTEC until just a few days before school started. “There was a barbeque in the basement of the Roy F. Christensen building for new students, and even though I was still on the waitlist, I went ahead and attended.”
Mary’s biggest fear going into instrumentation was math. She had never been very good at math, and going into the program was frightening. The biggest help she received with her math was her first semester instructor, Steve Larson. “He had a very practical approach to tests and math. We had a test every Friday, which may seem like a lot but it was extremely useful in my learning process.”
“The biggest way the POWER Careers program helped me was with friends. I went in knowing no one, and I would have done fine academically even if I had no friends, but POWER Careers added a whole new aspect to college and to life, and I am very grateful for all they have done for me.”Mary now works at Inergy as the Quality Check department manager.
Breana
Busick is a 24 year old Instrumentation Engineering Technology student. College was always the plan but Engineering was not. It took Breana a few years but she eventually started leaning towards the College of Technology and electronics, specifically. She knew about the College of Technology because her dad is a former graduate, however, she learned about the ESTEC program though the College of Technology’s annual Tech Expo.
Breana states, “I think my biggest fear was going back to school so many years later and just having the fear of change. I have had lots of support, at school and at home, that has helped me to grow out of these fears. POWER Careers has been an additional support system to help me grow out of my fears and adjust to going back to school.” Breana hopes to find a career where her input matters and where she can make a difference in the growth and development of our society.
Katy Fetzer grew up in Soda Springs, Idaho. When Katy first considered college, she wanted to go into political science and become a lawyer. After her first semester that changed, and Katy considered many different options, including becoming a dentist, occupational therapist, and a criminal investigator. In May 2018, Katy graduated with a criminology degree. It wasn’t until her last semester during this degree, that she discovered she needed to do more schooling to get to where she wanted to be with her career goals. Katy learned about the Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology program from a career fair held at Soda Springs High School and she realized it would be the perfect option for her. Having this degree would allow her to pursue her passion for
investigation, but to use it in a different way.
Katy states, “A support system I gained since being in the program is the POWER Careers program. Since this field has a greater male to female ratio, I had a lot of concerns on how I would do with the program and after graduation. The POWER Careers program has helped me see that as a woman I could be successful in this field. They care about our success in the long run and also in everyday situations. Coming from a program that I only knew one of the instructors’ names, to have this support, helps tremendously.”
Betty Lynn Hite is from Twin Falls, Idaho and just completed her first year in Nuclear Operations Technology at ESTEC. Betty Lynn spent her entire high school life as a member of a FIRST Robotics First Tech Challenge team, and the last three years as a member of the school’s Key Club. Betty Lynn learned about ESTEC through an ISU representative who visited her high school during a college fair which sparked her interest in the Nuclear Operations Technology program.
She had several fears about the college experience in particular. In high school, she had never grown very close to people, and rarely got along with anyone outside of teachers and her robotics team. However, Betty Lynn states that “the teachers and advisors were very friendly, and helped me feel a little more confident in my decision. Then, once I was actually in my classes and my dorm, I found that everyone seemed very different from high school. It was easier to make friends. The people I was seeing every day actually shared my interests and were up for the learning experience of getting to know new people.”
Betty goes on to mention that “The POWER Careers program is a major part of my ability to enjoy college more. The advisors are always there when I need help, and the meetings and events helped me get closer with the other women in the programs. This has helped me understand a bit better of how to get along with my peers.”
BREANA BUSICK Instrumentation Engineering Technology
KATY FETZER Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology
BETTY LYNN HITE Nuclear Operations Technology
Physical Therapist
Dr.DaniMoffit
Assistant students are top students who have often started preparing in high school to be in health care. I know these students are competitive, highachieving, and have top instructors who will make sure they reach their goal, whether it’s working as a PTA or continuing on to become an athletic trainer or DPT.
Dr. Dani Moffit ISU Athletic Training Program Coordinator
DougPitman
When I received my certificate in 1974, the program I completed was the only program of its kind in America’s vocational public education system (very lucky for me), and today, the College of Technology continues its history of providing unique programs for the nation.
Doug Pitman, ‘74 Micron Technology, Inc. Cofounder
BarryandPeggyOrgill
As an operations director for a multi-state natural gas transportation company, I had the opportunity to see and experience several technical schools. All of them have quality programs, but in my opinion Idaho State and Bellingham Tech are top of the list with ISU reigning supreme, of course. Faculty, staff and administration are top notch in my eyes.
Barry Orgill, ‘76 Williams - Northwest Pipeline, LLC
I oversee the staff in our office and many of them are medical assistants. I like to have a strong relationship with a program whose graduates become our future employees. We love ISU!!!
Heather Gunter
I really feel it is important to promote the industry and work with the technical schools to direct curriculum and areas of focus. Additionally, it is a way to “give back” to the programs that produced qualified students to enter the workforce at AceCo.
Sid Sullivan AceCo Precision Manufacturing President
Pocatello Children’s Clinic Clinical Manager
Sid Sullivan
HeatherGunter
I serve on the Surveying advisory committee because surveying has been my passion throughout my career. I want to share my experience and knowledge with the future generation of surveyors and survey educators. If I can help ensure the quality of the program by serving on the committee, I feel honored.
John Elle Co-founder and former president of A&E Engineering
The Civil Engineering Technology program has been the key to the success in my career. Without this program I wouldn’t be where I am today. It gave me the confidence and knowledge necessary to fall in love with a career that has never failed to provide for me and my family.
I enjoy having the opportunity to help the program out that gave me so much and helped kick off my career. The welding program is the best in the west. The kids coming out of this program can weld better than most and are capable of passing difficult x-ray weld tests. The welding program continues to have the best reputation of producing quality welders in our trade.
Chad Mitchell, ‘99 Industrial Metal Enterprises, LLC Co-owner
I believe that ISU is committed to providing an education to its students that will allow them to enter their chosen career field and prosper as a professional.
Shane Remer, ‘96
Cornerstone Geomatics Owner
Industry Partners
By Steve Keller
Technical Advisory Committee Members reflect on
their
Experiences working with College of Technology Programs
Every program in the College of Technology meets with a committee of industry partners twice annually. The purpose of each committee is to ensure that program curriculum is aligned with emerging needs in the industry.
Louie Gravel Western Aircraft, Inc.
JohnElle
ChadMitchell
ShaneRemer
LouieGravel
$500,000 in Equipment Meet the Industry Partners who Donated to
By Aubreanna Crabtree
Current Students in the Diesel/On-Site Power Generation Technology program
The Diesel/On-Site Power Generation Technology program has received an estimated $500,000 in donated equipment from industry partners between May 2018 and January 2019.
Longtime partners and supporters of the Diesel/On-site Power Generation Technology program, Kinross Round Mountain, Western States CAT, Kenworth, and Desperado Dairy have been committed to helping train, hire, and give students opportunities in the diesel industry. The Diesel program is dedicated to preparing students to have a diverse skillset in over-the-road trucking, construction, mining, and agricultural equipment. These donations will specifically benefit students and increase hands-on learning. As an example, a student project this year was to dissemble and rebuild a skid-steer loader that was donated by Western States CAT. Students also have the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge by completing the one-semester On-site Power Generation Technology program, earning an additional associate degree. The generator set donated from Desperado Dairy will also aid in training students in on-site power generation, making students more employable.
“We very much appreciate the donations. They are great assets for our program. The new equipment helps train students to have a wider skillset and increases their workforce opportunities,” said Gerald Holmes, coordinator of the Diesel/On-Site Power Generation Technology program.
Donations include:
• 3508 engine from Kinross Round Mountain
• 3408 engine from Kinross Round Mountain
• 3512 engine from RKinross Round Mountain
• 3406 generator set from Desperado Dairy
• Skid-steer from Western States CAT
• Brand new Paccar engine and tooling from Kenworth
Thanks to all of our generous donors over the years for similar donations to keep our programs state-of-the-art.
Terro Anderson, instructor, and Gerald Holmes, coordinator, of Diesel/On-Site Power Generation Technology, in front of the 3512 engine donated by Kinross Round Mountain.
ELEMENTARY
By Steve Keller
According to the Pew Research Center, employment in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) has grown 79 percent since 1990, outpacing overall US job growth. Employment in STEM occupations grew by 10.5 percent between 2009 and 2015 and is projected to grow by 13 percent between 2017 and 2027. Based on this knowledge, the College of Technology hosted the first-ever Elementary STEM Night in March to increase STEM awareness among young students and their parents. Approximately 4,000 students and their families from over 10 elementary schools participated in the hands-on activities provided by the College of Technology and other Idaho State University programs. Laughter and excitement filled the Holt Arena as curious, young minds were able to have meaningful experiences with University faculty. The elementary students played with electricity and magnetism, plotted coordinates using advanced surveying equipment, operated skid-steers, performed physical therapy agility tests, controlled Nerf gun robots, learned fundamental physics principles, made bridges, experienced angular momentum, prepared to become pharmacists, and more. Pizza was provided to all in attendance and prizes including drones were distributed to the students by their principals. The College of Technology Elementary STEM Night was a collaborative effort with Pocatello School District 25 and was designed to inspire the next generation of Bengals as they prepare for high-growth, high-wage careers in STEM fields.
Grit, Compassion, and an Insatiable Desire to Learn Meet Joel cruz
by Corinne McCullough
Joel Cruz, a graduate from the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program, is a shining example of a hardworking, determined student that utilized College of Technology resources to succeed. Cruz came to the United States from Mexico at the age of 17 with a 9thgrade education. He worked at different farms in Idaho and eventually went on to form a construction company with five of his brothers. After working in construction for nearly 14 years, Cruz went to Idaho State University, tested for his General Education Diploma (GED) and passed. Immediately after receiving his GED, Cruz interviewed to enter the Successful Transitions and Retention Track (START) program at the College of Technology founded by the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation.
Having a passion for sports, Cruz always dreamed of understanding the science and application of physical therapy for athletes. Cruz also has a daughter with special needs that played a huge driving force in his desire to study physical therapy. After researching different programs offered at Idaho State University, he set his sights on the PTA program. Cruz was facing a few obstacles that he would have to overcome. English being his second language made his comprehension of the language differences challenging. Also, Cruz needed to continue working to provide for his family. START was a perfect fit for Cruz as it provides social and academic support for students managing barriers while they pursue an education.
Don Allen. Don has helped me with math, chemistry, and physics topics as needed during my college journey. He has demonstrated to me that he is dedicated to teaching regardless of the setting or time.”
Don Allen, both general education math and physics instructor and START program math instructor, helped Cruz through the START program and all of his general education courses. Cruz was taking evening classes while he worked during the day. Traditional tutoring assistance was not available evenings and weekends. Allen and Cruz worked out a system where he would complete his homework, send it to Don for review and Don would send Cruz back his comments.
“Joel has been a very determined student. He has found a way to utilize university resources despite his nontraditional background and schedule,” Allen said. He has done as much as he can on his own, but then he asks for help when it would benefit him. He has approached his classes with the twin objectives of meeting class requirements and mastering the class material.”
“Joel raised the bar for peer support. He was the perfect combination of what optimism and realism looks like in persistence.”
Amy Christensen
Teena Rhoads, Chair of the Business and Support Services Department in the College of Technology, had the pleasure of being one of the people who interviewed Cruz when he applied to the START program. “Joel is one of the most focused and hardest working students I have ever had the pleasure to work with. I knew immediately that he would be successful. He is also humble and he truly believes in giving back. His story inspires everyone who has the good fortune to hear it from him.”
Amy Christensen was the director of START while Cruz was enrolled in the program. When asked what her experience working with Cruz was like, her immediate response was, “Joel raised the bar for peer support. He was the perfect combination of what optimism and realism looks like in persistence.”
Cruz admits how lucky he has been to have access to a group of instructors that have been there for him when he needed help understanding topics from different classes. “The one that I have been in contact the most is
Another instructor that made an impact in Cruz’s learning journey was Dr. Darin Jernigan, Director of Rehabilitation Services and Coordinator of the PTA Program in the College of Technology. “Dr. Jernigan demonstrated to me his dedication and transmitted his ways of caring for patients. In doing so, he became my role model and someone to become like. He has also offered to help with whatever might come up regarding classes, using materials or reaching out to him with questions regarding patient care,” said Cruz.
Dr. Jernigan describes Cruz as, “the epitome of a College of Technology success story. Cruz possesses all the traits you look for in a non-traditional student such as grit, maturity, compassion, team work, and most of all an insatiable desire to learn. Cruz has learned to love the process of learning and has incorporated that into his daily life.”
By utilizing all of the resources available from the College of Technology and possessing an amazing work ethic and positive attitude, Cruz was able to complete all the prerequisites to apply to the PTA Program. He was accepted and went on to graduate in May 2016. Cruz then continued on to receive his Bachelor of Science in Health Science degree from ISU in May 2017. Currently, Cruz is enrolled in the Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at ISU and continues to work full-time as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Left to right: Don Allen, Joel Cruz, and Dr. Darin Jernigan
We invest in Leaders
The College of Technology receives $2 Million from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation
By Steve Keller
The College of Technology continues to make progress toward renovating and making full use of the newly-acquired William M. and Karin A. Eames Advanced Technical Education and Innovation Complex with a generous donation from the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation committed $2 million to the College of Technology’s Capital Campaign that will be used to further improve the College’s programs. The gift was presented by Roger Quarles, Executive Director of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation.
“I want to tell you what we invest in,” said Quarles during the official gift presentation in December 2018. “We invest in people. We invest in leaders that think innovatively; leaders that are committed to creating new opportunities for people here in Idaho. They do it with integrity, which leads to productive outcomes. In this case, all of those things line up perfectly.” The J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation has been deeply involved in promoting education in Idaho for over 50 years. The Foundation’s executive board reviews hundreds of funding proposals each year, and Quarles explained why this was such a straight forward decision to gift to ISU’s College of Technology.
College of Technology’s proposal, information and results to our JKAF board of directors. Our team was impressed with how the College of Technology is designed, supported by the local business community, and most importantly, the successful job placement of graduates. The decision was unanimous, we approve.” With the addition of the Albertson Family Foundation’s financial support, the College of Technology has met its $5 million capital campaign goal. All funds raised during the campaign will go toward program improvements to provide students with more opportunities for a reallife, cutting-edge education.
This was the easiest conversation that we had at our board meeting in probably the last four or five years.
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“I’m going to tell you that this was the easiest conversation that we had at our board meeting in probably the last four or five years. “We presented the Idaho State University –
ISU President Kevin Satterlee expressed his appreciation during the announcement of the gift. “On behalf of Idaho State University and the students whose lives will be improved by this investment, I want to extend a sincere and emphatic thank you to the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation. We are excited about the Foundation’s decision to invest in the future of our students and the faith and confidence this shows in Idaho State University.”
Dean Rasmussen expressed his gratitude “As we move forward with the renovations of this magnificent building,“ Rasmussen said, “thousands of additional students’ lives will be affected forever as will their children’s and generations to come. This gift will literally help solidify the College of Technology as the destination for career and technical education in the state.”
Roger Quarles, Executive Director of the J.A. and Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation, presents a $2 million gift to ISU’s College of Technology in December, 2018.
partnership
The ESTEC and INL Partnership Celebrates its 10-year Anniversary
Vince Bowen, Excutive Director of ESTEC
By: Aubreanna Crabtree
Mechanical Engineering Technology Coordinator, Evan Smith (middle), and students.
The partnership between the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and ISU’s Energy Systems Technology and Education Center (ESTEC) celebrated the 10-year anniversary of their partnership. Dr. Mark Peters, director of the INL, stated “Being able to bring [students] to the laboratory... [helps] us to create that workforce of the future. Working with the universities to develop that workforce is absolutely key.”
The partnership between the INL and ESTEC has continued to flourish over the years and has given students many life changing opportunities. With increasing demand and need for skilled workers in the energy productions field, this partnership will serve as a standard for quality training, education, and collaboration in the energy industry for years to come. “We are coming together to solve challenging problems in energy and security,” said Peters. “It’s been great, but I think there’s a lot more we still can do.”
This partnership has created a pathway for people who do not have any background or experience in energy production to become INL employees. The Idaho National Laboratory, located in eastern Idaho, is one of the U.S. Department of Energy’s national laboratories and is the nation’s leading center of nuclear energy research and development. After two years in an ESTEC program, students can have a career at the INL earning between $20-35 an hour.
ESTEC was started in 2007 to help train future generations to work in energy fields across the world. ESTEC offers five programs where students can earn a technical certificate or a 2-year Associate of Applied Science in Nuclear Operations Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Instrumentation Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering Technology, or
Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology. The INL visits ESTEC each semester and conducts oncampus interviews with students, provides internship opportunities, and hires them directly upon graduation because of the high demand and need for skilled workers in energy production. ESTEC graduates work in energy, national security, science, research, and development sectors.
Many ISU College of Technology alumni currently employed at the INL in various fields from energy production, maintenance, to cutting edge research and fuels testing. The long standing partnership between the INL and ESTEC has been critical in maintaining, growing, and expanding generations of skilled workers in the energy industry.
In January 2019, Vince Bowen was named the Executive Director of ESTEC. Bowen had previously worked for 31 years at the INL primarily involved in the management of nuclear facilities and reactors across the lab. Bowen says, “ESTEC has alumni who are directly involved in working on some of the most important projects to the future of nuclear energy at the INL.” One example is the Transient Reactor Test (TREAT) Facility. Bowen explains, “We have an ESTEC alumnus from the Instrumentation Engineering Technology program with only an associate degree who is part of the team who is known worldwide for conducting this cutting-edge research of producing and maintaining new nuclear fuels.”
TREAT is at the forefront of producing new nuclear innovations and designs by exposing fuels to extreme conditions within the reactor. The research being done at TREAT helps the nuclear industry develop more resilient and longer lasting fuels and allows the Nuclear
Students working in the Nuclear Operations Technology lab.
Regulatory Commission to approve these new designs. “It is very impressive how students are able to become certified and qualified so quickly to work in these important career fields at the INL,” said Bowen. “A number of students are hired directly from the Nuclear Operations Technology program and almost all are moving or have moved into management positions.”
While Bowen loved his role as nuclear operations manager of the TREAT facility at the INL, he was ready to leave a larger legacy on people’s lives. As Bowen puts it, “The chance to be the new leader of ESTEC was too big of an opportunity to pass up. I have seen the people who have gone through ESTEC and the opportunities they now have. I felt working with ESTEC would leave a larger legacy for me. I would get the chance to change the course of peoples’ lives. That’s why I am here.”
The INL has been a key partner and has financially supported ESTEC in the 10 years since its founding. As a few examples, the INL comes on campus and conducts specialized training, hires students to work as paid summer interns, gives multi-million dollar equipment donations, provides many scholarship opportunities, and creates pathways to lifetime careers for students. “We would not have the quality of equipment without the INL. Our labs would not be as cutting-edge. We would not have a new state-of-the art Industrial Cybersecurity Engineering Technology program and space,” says Bowen. “We would not have any of that without the partnership with the INL.”
ESTEC has served many industry needs over the first 10 years of its existence and graduates work all over the world for companies such as Northrop Grumman, Phillips 66, Williams Gas Pipeline, JT4, ON Semiconductor, National Security Technology, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, JR Simplot, Exxon Mobile, and Chevron. While ESTEC graduates have the freedom to choose from various job sectors, it is estimated that 5-10 percent of ESTEC graduates accept positions working for the INL each year.
“When there are openings at the INL,” says Bowen, “our ESTEC people always shine.”
OPERATION SAFE TRAVEL
by Corinne McCullough
MEET THE STUDENTS OF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY
As students packed up to head home for the holidays, College of Technology Automotive Technology students were there to ensure that their cars would get them home safely. Operation Safe Travel was the brainchild of Lewis Eakins, Chief Security Officer and Director of Public Safety at ISU.
“The driving force of this event was to communicate to the campus community that we aren’t just concerned about their safety on campus, but off campus as well,” Eakins said.
Eakins reached out to the College of Technology to invite the Automotive Technology students to do the safety inspections on the vehicles. Advanced Auto Parts provided all materials for the vehicle inspections, Chartwell’s Food Service provided lunches for all the people working the event, and Environmental Health and Safety provided spill kits for safe clean up.
“This was a great opportunity for the students to give back to the community and help to make sure everyone is safe,” said Brock Gunter, program coordinator of the Automotive Technology program.
The students from Automotive Technology were checking tire wear and pressure, oil, coolant, washer fluid, belts, hoses, batteries,
brakes, steering, suspension, and safety lights.
Within the first 10 minutes of the event, students from Automotive Technology reported that two cars were almost completely out of oil which may have resulted in engine damage if they did not catch it. Based on the success of this event, Operation Safe Travel will become a yearly tradition.
Civil Engineering Technology Meet our Interns
By: Aubreanna Crabtree
Students step out of the classroom and into the real world
Nate Mort began the Civil Engineering Technology program in fall 2018, and started his internship at Dioptra Geomatics in January 2019 as a surveying technician. His job was assisting drafters in the office and surveyors in the field. “I plan to work in the summer as a surveyor intern and make some money while gaining experience,” Mort says. Mort also serves as the ISU Surveying Club vice president.
Dustin Nielsen has been employed with the Idaho Transportation Department since May 2018 earning money as a paid intern. His on-the-job training involves learning how to design new roadways in Pocatello and inspecting and conducting material testing on construction sites. Along the way, Nielsen will pick up six new certifications that will make him even more employable upon graduation. The Idaho Transportation Department has paid for all of these certifications as part of their internship partnership with Idaho State University. “This is a terrific opportunity to gain experience in everything I have learned in the classroom. I love what I do,” Nielsen said.
“Real-life work and experience out of the classroom is awesome,” says Ryan Baldwin. Baldwin’s internship involves him gaining skills in drone technology, GPS equipment, and surveying research at the Idaho Transportation Department. Ryan has assisted in many different projects, working side-by-side with drafters and surveyors around Idaho. Baldwin is graduating in fall 2019 and is looking forward to the many options that will be available to him in a career that he loves.
Dustin Nielsen
Ryan Baldwin
Nate Mort
Going Global
Meet the people behind the new online surveying program
Idaho State University College of Technology’s Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology program has been awarded a prestigious Idaho Workforce Development Council Sector Grant of $159,596 to offer a unique online program. The surveying program is the only program of its kind in the state and has been recognized in nationwide independent studies as having the greatest impact on its state population in the United States. The respected program is now available entirely online as a result of the new grant funds. ISU’s surveying program is now one of a select few online, ABET-accredited, four-year surveying programs in the country. Students from across the nation now have greater access to surveying training that used to only be available in limited locations.
When the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors (ISPLS), the statewide surveying organization, heard about the intentions of ISU’s College of Technology to create an online surveying program, they enthusiastically agreed to contribute $40,000 in matching funds toward the project. Additional funding from other sources brings the grant
funding to a total of $211,596.
Keith Simila, Executive Director for the Idaho Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors and member of the ISPLS, explains the rationale behind ISPLS providing the matching funds. “In 2016, the Board looked at the age demographics of licensed land surveyors and discovered the average age was 58 years,” says Simila. “I recently reviewed the data again and affirmed that for the last five years, on average Idaho has lost ten resident licensed land surveyors per year to retirements and gained only one new licensee per year by examination (entry level). In the last two years, no licenses were issued by examination, which means we are not training and retaining enough students and certified interns.” The Board views the new online surveying program as a means of meeting a critical need in the state, and, according to Simila “there is a lot of pent up demand for qualified land surveyors.”
The idea for the creation of the online program came from ISU College of Technology surveying professor Robert Liimakka. Liimakka, a licensed land surveyor for 24 years,
realized that surveying firms across Idaho have incumbent employees who are non-credentialed technicians that cannot move to Pocatello for training to earn their surveying licenses. He conducted a statewide study to see how many surveying companies would be interested in the additional training for employees that an online surveying program would provide.
The ISU Employer Outreach Study reported 33 incumbent workers ready to participate in the proposed online surveying program during the 2018 academic year – almost nine times more than the number of new licensure exams administered annually by the Board. The interest was so high for the online program that Liimakka immediately began to seek funding from the Idaho Workforce Development Council and the Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors to make it happen.
“The demand for survey technicians and licensed land surveyors in Idaho necessitates an online surveying program to help meet industry needs with Idaho’s booming economy,” says Liimakka.
In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in Surveying
and Geomatics Engineering Technology from ISU’s College of Technology, incumbent surveying employees who complete the online surveying program will receive salary increases commensurate with their heightened qualifications, greater job responsibilities, and opportunities for advancement within the industry. While the online sector grant program was initially designed for incumbent surveying employees without surveying credentials, Liimakka emphasizes, “this program is also a pathway for those who want to continue taking online courses to earn an associate degree in Civil Engineering Technology and a bachelor degree in Surveying and Geomatics Engineering Technology, required for licensure as a surveyor.”
People interested in learning more about the online surveying program can visit the program webpage (isu.edu/geomatics) and are encouraged to contact ISU’s College of Technology at: (208) 282-2800 or by e-mailing ctech@isu.edu.
Building Our Workforce Community
By Sammy Rich
Idaho
State University’s Continuing Education and Workforce Training partnered with Home Depot last year to create the Construction Combine-- an NFLinspired, two-day event, where trainees work with local contractors to develop and learn new skills, while potentially finding a new job. The Construction Combine has since expanded to other parts of the state and one location in Oregon. Pocatello’s Construction Combine was held at Home Depot on Mar. 27 and 28, 2019 and was an enormous success because of the collaboration between many community organizations.
“...the kids enjoyed the opportunity to get their hands dirty and work with us professionals.”
Construction Combine trainees participated in several training sessions, covering topics including framing, concrete, electrical, plumbing, flooring, and siding. Trainees learned from contractors who are experts in their fields. On day one, trainees learned and practiced new skills. On day two, trainees demonstrated their skills by building sheds with area contractors.
Afterwards, the trainees had the opportunity to ask questions of the contractors, and possibly find employment. Once built, the sheds were donated to local disabled veterans. The Construction Combine event presents a unique opportunity to highlight a collaborative partnership between education, the Home Depot, and the State of Idaho. It positively represents how communities, states, and corporations can work together to find local solutions to industry issues.
“We’re really excited to be involved in this,” Brad Landon, general manager of the Home Depot in Chubbuck, said. “Last year, we felt like it was a great opportunity for us
Justin Downs, TD Building Concepts
to get out into the community, give back a little bit, and to see the youth of our community go into the trades and look for new careers as they come out of high school.”
Justin Downs with TD Building Concepts sees the Combine as an opportunity to highlight the importance of the trades.
“I was involved with it last year, and it was a pleasant surprise how well it went and how much the kids enjoyed the opportunity to get their hands dirty and work with us professionals, and I’m excited to do it again this year,” he said.
As a collaborative effort between the community and local construction industry, the Construction Combine provides local contractors an opportunity to educate their community through hands-on training and outreach.
The Combine’s community-driven focus comes from several groups sharing a common goal: bettering the Pocatello community. Continuing Education and Workforce Training has partnered up with several local organizations, from local school
districts, to staffing services, to members of city council, to help spread the word about the Combine.
“The Combine will help to train and build the next generation of builders and it will be so important to what’s happening in our community,” Pocatello City Council’s Rick Cheatum said.
Scott Stephens, project coordinator for the Construction Combine, is humbled by the amount of community support the Combine has received. “Probably the main reason [why I’m excited about this] is just the amount of community support that we’ve gotten from so many different areas of our community. It’s an exciting thing. It’s an alignment of so many things that make our community better,” he said.
“We’re really excited to be involved in this.”
Brad Landon, Home Depot General Manager
ISU Police Academy Coordinator by day, Kajukenbo Grand Master by night.
Meet Lynn Case
An Instructor’s Perspective
I began my martial arts career in 1973 in Nampa, Idaho and was awarded a black belt in 1978. Martial arts training at that time was quite different than it is now. It was pretty rough. We learned how to throw and fall on a cement floor with a vinyl cover. Knuckle and fingertip pushups were done outside on the asphalt no matter the weather. There were not any pads and no pulling your punches. You learned how to hit and how to take a hit! It was the real deal! Around 1982 most of the senior students elected to drop this system and search for something better. I became a senior student under Tino Paz, and we found what we were looking for. We were introduced to Sifu Sid Lopez from Portland, Oregon in the Gaylord Method of the Kajukenbo System. He took us under his wing and began teaching us his version of Kajukenbo.
“My
Kajukenbo is an eclectic martial art. It was formed in Hawaii in the late 40’s. There were five expert martial artists; one from Korean Karate, one from Judo, one from Japanese Jiu Jitsu, one from Okinawan Kenpo, and one from Chinese Boxing or Kung Fu. Kajukenbo is unique because it allows the student to focus on what methods work best for him or her. You must learn the system, but then you can focus on whatever works for you. We moved directly under the instruction of Great Grand Master Charles Gaylord, one of the legends of Kajukenbo, where we remained until his passing. Our Paz family now operates independently but under the banner of the Gaylord Method.
my own martial arts school (Case Kajukenbo). It is one of the longest running martial arts schools in Idaho. During my 30 year police career, I have had to use the skills I learned from the martial arts constantly. I was fortunate enough to have never needed to hit or kick anybody during that career, and I used the skills I knew to avoid those conflicts and gain control over people in other ways. It gave me the confidence in myself to remain calm and guide situations to a peaceful resolution.
I have been a certified police defensive tactics instructor for the last 24 years. I have taught at the main police academy in Meridian, Idaho for the last 10 years, becoming one of their primary instructors and running many defensive tactics instructor courses. As of 2018, I now run the ISU Law Enforcement program. One of my joys continues to be teaching the defensive tactics sessions. I feel that if I can save just one of my students or a citizen from getting hurt, I have done a good job.
over 40 years of experience with martial arts helps me better prepare Law Enforcement students at the College of Technology.”
- Lynn Case -
I have remained loyal to my instructor Senior Grand Master Tino Paz in Caldwell, Idaho through the years. Promotions have never been sought after, but given when earned. My last promotion, after 44 years of constant training, teaching, and application, was on my birthday last year. I was promoted to a 9th-Degree Black Belt, and I was given the title of Grand Master of the Gaylord Method, Kajukenbo. I am also on the Board of Directors for the Gaylord Method, helping to run the affairs of this world-wide organization.
I moved to Idaho Falls in 1986 and, shortly after, opened
My future plans are to open and operate another Case Kajukenbo school here in Pocatello. I hope to train a whole new generation in the mental, physical, and spiritual rewards of involvement in the martial arts.
RECOGNIZINGExcellence
FACULTY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVMENT AWARD
Alesha is a Clinical Senior Instructor and Program Coordinator in the Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technology Program, currently in her 11th year of teaching at the College of Technology.
Alesha teaches not only full time college students, but also dual enrollment high school students. She creates and maintains a program that allows students to use their creativity to achieve quality and excellence in their projects. She often collaborates with industry members who visit and add value to her program. Alesha provided nearly 200 hours of service to ISU this past year. Examples of her service include hiring committees, providing project plans for Workforce Training, 3D modeling of trophies, and portfolio evaluation for rank and promotion applicants. She helped extensively with the STEM Girls Conference which hosts nearly 200 eighth grade girls and their parents. Alesha solely produced two hands-on workshops including printing of 3D parts and creating an interactive experience using the virtual reality equipment. Alesha coordinates internship placement of her students with ISU Facilities. This partnership has been running for six years, and 12 students have completed internships with three becoming their full-time employees in the past three years.
Geoffrey Bennett
FACULTY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVMENT AWARD
Geoff is a passionate, engaged, and compassionate instructor, concerned not only with his students’ shortterm welfare in his class but also their long-term prospects following graduation. Geoff focuses on the development of students as citizens who can contribute meaningfully in society, and his students and the ISU community are the better for it.
Geoff takes his responsibilities to serve the campus community seriously and anyone who has served on a committee or project with him will certainly attest to his deliberative and thoughtful approach to his duties. Geoff always shows a willingness to accept new responsibilities and strives to do everything to ensure that he completes those tasks in a timely and professional manner. It is a testament to this behavior, and an accolade to the College as a whole, that Geoff is concurrently serving as the chairelect for the College of Technology college executive council, while also serving as chair-elect for the ISU undergraduate curriculum council. In addition to serving in these leadership positions, Geoff is also taking on more and more leadership responsibilities within the program and department, including mentoring new faculty, and exploring exciting new teaching and pedagogical activities that benefit students.
Alesha Churba
Dianne Norton
STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dianne has been quietly providing service to the College of Technology students and community members for the past 25 years. She has made a tremendous difference in the lives of so many people. She is kind, compassionate and a fierce advocate for students.
Recently, Dianne initiated and facilitated the very successful STEM High School Club to bring potential students to the College of Technology so they could get hands-on experience in programs. She had up to 20 students attend each session, over half of them girls. She is trained and has offered workshops in Workplace Excellence to faculty, the Department of Labor and the Adult Education staff, as well as students in various programs. Dianne is also the expert on micro-messaging and has offered workshops to local high/middle school teachers and College of Technology faculty. In addition, she facilitated the first Super STEM Girls conference after co-chairing the Annual Women and Work Conference, which Center for New Directions had successfully sponsored for 18 years. Both conferences require extraordinary collaboration with local high schools and middle schools, which is one of Dianne’s many strengths. She also assists with the state-sponsored STEM Conference and has been an active board of directors member for Head Start.
STAFF EXCELLENCE AWARD
Teresa currently serves as an administrative assistant to the Dean. When she first came into this position, everyone in the Dean’s Office immediately felt a change in atmosphere. They were all excited for the warmth and quiet enthusiasm she brought to the job and it has permeated all of their lives. She makes the office an enjoyable place to work.
Teresa has updated the work flow in the office to improve production and effectiveness. She takes upon herself the responsibility to make constant improvements and does so with no complaints. She is completely dependable and handles all issues that arise with professionalism and respect for all concerned. With her warm and caring demeanor, she often defuses difficult situations before they get out of control. Her skills in this area often make everyone’s job much easier.
She has learned much about the College and has become the resident expert in many areas. Her expertise is often vital in the smooth operations of the college. An example of Teresa’s constant desire to reach out and help others was manifest last fall when she suggested that administrative assistants be given additional training to help them be better prepared to do their jobs. She orchestrated these weekly trainings over the last two semesters. Many have expressed their appreciation for her efforts in this opportunity. She also put together monthly meetings for the admins to help correlate issues and opportunities in the college departments.
Teresa Velasquez
Rick K. Eskelson
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Rick Eskelson is the owner of Partner Steel company in Pocatello. He began his career with Partner Steel after his ISU graduation and eventually purchased the company in 2005. Partner Steel is a premiere fabrication company that is known worldwide for it’s Cook Partner camping equipment. Rick is a Pocatello native and a 1974 graduate of Idaho State University’s welding program. Rick is an avid supporter of ISU’s welding program and was honored in 2013 as the college’s outstanding community partner. He is passionate about Idaho State University and has been a very active member of the bengal athletic boosters for 38 years. Rick and his wife, Debbie, have two children. They enjoy travel, golf, and skiing as a family.
Sarah Jackson DEAN’S MEDALLION AWARD
During her 30 years at the Department of Employment, Sarah Jackson developed strong and important professional and personal relationships with many people at Idaho State University, particularly within the College of Technology. An important part of her career was helping people connect with training and careers and having the opportunity to really make a difference in their lives. Throughout her career, Sarah has been involved in many critical aspects of the college, and she continues to be an active member of the community to this day. In 2018, Sarah even established an endowment that provides scholarships to College of Technology students that have completed the Successful Transitions and Retention Track (START) program. Sarah’s endowment provides scholarships that support students as they overcome barriers while they pursue sustainable career and life goals. Sarah is an alumna of Idaho State University.
Jessica Hamway
OUTSTANDING STUDENT AWARD
Jessica graduated with an associate degree in Instrumentation Engineering Technology. Jessica is the recipient of the National Science Foundation Systems Scholarships, the Gregg and Lisa Smith Technical Scholarship, and the R.J. Moss Memorial Scholarship. She has participated in the Instrumentation Engineering technical advisory committee and has also received a National Science Foundation Certificate of Achievement. Jessica has represented Idaho State University in Washington D.C. at the 2018 Advanced Technology Education Conference
New Hires at the College of Technology 2018-19
Jason Batalden
Continuing Education/Workforce Training
Vince Bowen
Energy Systems Technical Education Center
Katherine Delgado
Health Occupations
Randall Gordy Student Services
Michael Hansen Technical
Lance Howell Health Occupations
Tashina Hunsaker
Health Occupations
Tavonte Jackson
Business and Support Services
Cierra Johns-Otto
Health Occupations
Kristie Karroum
Health Occupations
Michael Kobus
Energy Systems Technical Education Center
Brei’Ann Labbee
Marketing and Recruitment
Kyle Lester Trade and Industrial
John Liimakka
Technical
Angie Lion
Business and Support Services
Spring Neihart
Health Occupations
Henry Oh
Health Occupations
Brittany Peterson
Health Occupations
Raelyn Price
Continuing Education/Workforce Training
Elizabeth Quick
Business and Support Services
Justin Serr Trade and Industrial
Mark Sharp Technical
Angie Williams
Business and Support Services
A Special Thanks to Our College of Technology Donors
January 1- December 31, 2018
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$250,000+
William and Karin Eames
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$50,000+
Douglas Pitman
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$5,000+
William and Rosemary Kobus
Leland and Mary Mink
Dennis and Pamela Moodie
Barry and Peggy Orgill
David and Donna Reynolds
Ernie Roberson
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$500- $4,999
Steven and Peggy Burnett
Bruce Clark
Judith Damewood
Kenneth and Wendy Eck
John and Martina Elieson
Terry and Brenda Gillett
Cheryl Hanson
Sarah Jackson
Bernard and Cathrine Judge
John and Lorraine Kunze
Jesse and Tiffany Leib
James Martin
Ricky Murphy
Douglas and Gina Pendleton
J. R. Pitman
R. Scott and Pat Rasmussen
Steve and Teena Rhoads
John and Marianne Ritchie
John and Carol Rogers
Larry and Janet Satterwhite
James and Jeri Spinner
Deborah Thompson
Lois Thompson
DONATIONS BY INDIVIDUALS
$100- $499
Rafael Bobby A. Arteaga
Chris and Pamela Arvas
Don and Cindy Beamis
Lawrence Beaty
Larry and Kathleen Bell
James and Ann Benham
Mark and Lori Benton
Karen Buchanan
Bruce Burton
Scott and Marie Campbell
Robert Causton
Mark and Maralie Cleaver
Carl and Linda Deschane
Steve and Patti Findley
John and Mary Graham
Ronald Grow
Edward and Connie Guthrie
Mike and Chris Guthrie
Edwin and Melanie Gygli
Chick Hobbs-Hoover
Randy and Paula Hooker
Danial and Gail Hunt
Jon Hurt
Shirlene Jensen
Jane Jensen
Gordon and Sally Jones
Robert and Pamela Kennedy
Douglas Kerner
Kenneth and Brenda Krahn
Nancy Lauts
Karen Ludwig
David and Verda Lusk
Roger and Toni McBride
Blaine and Julie Neff
Rick and Verla Negus
Daniel O’Donnell
Douglas Perkins
Stephen Peterson
Carol Pitman
Frank Prickett
Allen and Kathleen Priddy
Johnathan and Kimberly Scholes
Donald and Nancy Shepherd
Alonzo Smith
Loraine Smith
Justin and Susan Speelmon
Brent and Nancy Stout
Bill Sturm
Merwin and Sherri Dienstfrey-Swanson
Robert and Gayle Sweat
Trudy Tallman
Greg and Irene Torgesen
James and Sharon Turpin
Teresa Westfall
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
$2M
J. A. & Kathryn Albertson Family Foundation
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
$5,000- $14,999
Engineered Systems Associates, Inc.
Idaho Falls Air Show Inc
Idaho National Lab
Idaho Power Company
Newmont USA Limited
United Way of Southeastern Idaho
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
$1,000-$4,999
AceCo Precision Manufacturing
Battelle Energy Alliance
Fitzwater Meyer Hollis & Marmion LLP
Great Basin Industrial LLC
Gregg and Lisa Smith Foundation Inc
ISU Credit Union - Business Office
Kissler Family Foundation
Matrix Service
North American Brewers Association
ODells Furniture
ON Semiconductor
P4 Production, LLC
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
Skills USA Auto Body/C Tech ISU
Smylie D’s Masonry & Stucco
Starr Corporation
The DeVlieg Foundation
DONATIONS BY ORGANIZATIONS
$100-$999
AmeriTitle
Barnum Mechanical, Inc.
Bingham Mechanical Inc
Bio Mechanics Clinic Country Health Store
City of Pocatello
GBI Insulation
Greenskeeper Landscape & Excavation
Idaho Central Credit Union Administration
ISU Credit Union - Student Union
L & L Mechanical, Inc.
Mc Ag LLC
PD Cares Inc
R W Machine Shop
Reflections Car Club
Simplot Contributions Committee
Southern Field Welding
STS Electrical
Todd Hunzeker Ford
Will Rowe Farm
GIFT-IN-KIND DONATIONS
$100 - $999
Counter Strike Supply Company
Levi Joslin
Randy Lester
GIFT-IN-KIND DONATIONS
$5000 - $14,999
Jackson Jet Center
GIFT-IN-KIND DONATIONS
$15,000+
Desperado Dairy
Emerson Process Management
Kenworth
Kinross Round Mountain
Western States Cat
We appreciate and rely on gift-in-kind equipment donations as critical training aids allowing programs to graduate students with the skills required to meet current industry demands. Thanks to all of you who made a gift-in-kind donation this last year to the College. The gifts are too numerous to mention in this publication.
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, Director of Development, at (208) 282-5845 or e-mail moonmeli@isu.edu.
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