South Dakota’s Leading Technical College Responding to Regional Workforce Demands2011 PRESIDENT’S REPORTSoutheast Tech
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A Message from the PresidentJeff Holcomb, President, Southeast Tech
Southeast Tech – South Dakota’s Leading Technical College Responding to Regional Workforce DemandsLooking back over the year, I am proud of Southeast Tech’s many contributions to our community, our region and our state. Meeting workforce challenges with practical and sustainable solutions has always been our strength. And with an increasingly strong bond with our business partners, educational colleagues, government and community organizations, we are poised to present an even stronger workforce leadership presence in the upcoming decade.
Our Vision, Creating Workforce Excellence, has unswervingly guided us in the past and will continue to be our benchmark for future endeavors. While preparing students for a dynamic and powerful new economy, we ask for your assistance in developing innovative programming that will engage your needs and drive your workforce to new heights.
In the past year, we have broken through barriers to embrace new opportunities for both our students and our workforce partners. A new RN degree, several Business degree additions and new online and flexible degree offerings are just a few ways we have been working to increase our value for our constituents.
The success of Southeast Tech, and subsequently the success of our graduates, would not be possible without the support of our community. I am looking forward to continuing our partnership so that we can move forward to a new and exciting economy together.
Southeast Tech VisionCreating Workforce Excellence
Southeast Tech MissionThe mission of Southeast Technical Institute is to educate individuals for employment opportunities, professional growth and lifelong learning.
EDUCATION FOR A NEW GENERATIONAt Southeast Tech, nine Institutes of Excellence encompass 50 programs to offer students the ability to specialize in careers that are highly sought-after. We know that finding an education that is both relevant and affordable is challenging. That’s why we have com-mitted more than 40 years to crafting programs that deliver fresh and inno-vative knowledge in two years or less. National accreditation coupled with a faculty that is industry-savvy ensures that not only will education be valid and credible but also rewarding.
At Southeast Tech, we’ve refocused the concept of traditional higher ed. Southeast Tech has offered more streamlined and cost-effective meth-ods of education since 1968. In fact, more than 14,000 students have cho-sen to ‘Live Blue’ at Southeast Tech, to achieve their degrees and start a new life full of opportunity! Isn’t it your turn to discover what Living Blue is all about?
A Note from the Southeast Tech CouncilBruce Eide, Southeast Tech Council Chairman
We all know how valuable education and training is in today’s workplace. Southeast Tech’s Business Advisory Council works with administration to maximize the student experience here at Southeast Tech. The ever changing dynamic workplace requires Southeast Tech to be at the leading edge of business and industry. The Council is honored to be a part of the ongoing excellence that is Southeast Tech.
Southeast Tech Council Members
Bruce Eide, Chairman; Deb Fischer-Clemens, Vice Chairperson; Kent Alberty; Jeff Eckhoff; Pam Homan; Deb Letcher; Doug Morrison
Southeast Tech CouncilThe Southeast Tech Council advises, advocates and provides direction to Southeast Technical Institute.
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Leading IT Initiatives
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Big Sky Classroom
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Year in Review
PAGE 8 Moving Forward at Full Speed
PAGE 9 Southeast Tech Foundation
PAGE 10 Revenue/Expenditure Summary
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SOUTHEAST TECH – A GREAT ASSET FOR SIOUX FALLS! TOP 10 SOUTHEAST TECH EMPLOYERS
1. Sanford2. Avera Health Systems3. Wells Fargo4. VA Hospital5. Good Samaritan Center6. Daktronics Inc.7. Citibank8. Wal-Mart9. Raven Industries10. City of Sioux Falls
Leading the Sioux Falls’ School District IT Initiatives Bob Jensen, 2010 Outstanding Alumnus of the Year
A graduate of Southeast Tech in both 1969
and 1974 with two Computer Program-
ming diplomas, Bob Jensen is the Director
of Assessment Technology and Information
Services for the Sioux Falls School District.
In 1969, Bob was certain of his desire to
enter the fascinating and new world of
computers after visiting with representa-
tives from IBM at a college career day at
his high school in Watertown. At the time,
Bob was entering such a new field of study
that many of his counterpoints thought it
ridiculous, even a ‘lost career path’.
Sticking to his instinct that computers were
the wave of the future, Bob researched
to find training that would put him on the
cutting edge of this innovative technology.
That search brought him to Southeast Tech.
“Through my research, Southeast Tech of-
fered the training that I was looking for so I
enrolled into the program,” Bob shares.
Today, Bob manages 28 employees and
his department serves 37 sites plus seven
remote sites, 21,000 students, 1,600 teach-
ers and 1,400 employees. “This job is always
changing, it’s been a great field to be in
and there’s never been a dull moment. It’s
rewarding to see the excitement students
have when they get to take advantage of
the new technology we introduce to them.
Southeast Tech gave me an excellent
foundation to start my career and today is
second to none with their technology they
provide for students.”
*Bob attended Southeast Tech twice to
obtain the same degree after being called
to military service.
Southeast Tech Alumnus BOB JENSENDirector of Assessment Technology
and Information Services, Sioux Falls
School District
As with many of our graduates, Bob
continued on with his education after
completing his diploma with
Southeast Tech. In addition, he
earned the following degrees:
1982: Bachelor’s in Business Administra-
tion, National American University
2010: Master’s in Business Administration,
University of Sioux Falls
Thinking Bigger Than the ClassroomCivil Engineering Students Survey Yellowstone National Park and Gain an Incredible Working Experience
A popular degree at Southeast Tech, Civil
Engineering Technology has an equally
popular student organization. Through this
organization, students have planned field
trips to locations such as the Black Hills to
acquire experience in surveying land that
is considerably different than local terrain.
For 16 students, membership this year led to
an incredible experience out to Yellowstone
National Park in Wyoming.
The trip was headed up by an enterprising
student, Josh Viet from Marion, who landed
the once in a lifetime experience. A second
year student, Josh knew the previous class
had experienced a surveying trip to the
Black Hills, so he wanted to make it an even
more incredible opportunity for his class.
He shares, “The fact that we initiated and
planned this whole experience in just three
or four weeks, when it typically takes six
weeks, was amazing. The administration
at Southeast Tech wanted this to happen
for us so they helped push it through.” He
smiles, “The school trusted us to take over
$400,000 worth of equipment to bring out
there. It’s pretty clear to me that at South-
east Tech it’s all about the students.”
The students, supervised by instructors Eliza-
beth Kassing and Rod Breitling spent three
full days surveying campgrounds.
Rod Breitling, LS notes, “There are many
things that can’t be taught in a classroom
setting or even in a two hour lab. Three days
of continuous surveying teaches students so
many lessons that can’t be covered. It was
an ideal teaching exercise. Every moment
was a teachable moment.”
A sentiment shared with his colleague Eliza-
beth. She remembers, “We had one student
running a laptop and AutoDESK Civil 3D
software while the other students were
required to download their survey points
every couple of hours. It was great experi-
ence because they could see what infor-
mation they had collected immediately. In
some cases, they had errors that needed
to be corrected and in some places, they
needed to take additional shots.”
According to student Jim Milne, “The peo-
ple at Yellowstone didn’t have the funding
or equipment to do this, or the knowledge
or training. It was an awesome experience
and I’m so glad I got to be part of it. It was
fabulous to see how blown away they were
by our work.”
Yellowstone National Park will use the survey
data provided by Southeast Tech to deter-
mine new campground facilities.
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For Southeast Tech Civil Engineering Technology students, 2010 was a great year. For the first time ever, the Civil Engineering Technology Student Organization was invited to survey multiple campground facilities in awesome Yellowstone National Park. Possible through the tenacity of one very determined and articulate student along with the backing of Southeast Tech’s faculty and administration, two instructors and 16 students had the experience of a lifetime. This was funded in part by Sayre
& Associates.
DECEMBER 2010The Food Pantry
receives 16
barrels of food
from Southeast
Tech’s faculty
and staff during
a holiday food
drive.
NOVEMBER 2010An Adopt A
Highway project
near Hartford, SD
is sponsored by
Law Enforcement
Science students.
OCTOBER 2010STI for the Cure –
our first campus
walk to support
Susan G. Koman
for the Cure – is
planned and
organized by
Students Taking
Initiative, a
Business student
professional
organization.
$3,000 is raised.
SEPTEMBER 2010Southeast
Tech hosts a
Foundation
Scholarship
Reception
on campus.
Recipients as well
as representatives
from multiple
local businesses
attend the event.
AUGUST 2010Southeast Tech
and USD enter
an innovative
forward-reverse
articulation
agreement
allowing students
to earn degrees
from both
institutions at the
same time.
2010-2011 SOUTHEAST TECH YEAR IN REVIEWTIMELINE
MOMENTS OF EXCELLENCE
Although an organization isn’t
defined by any one moment,
a consistent succession
of these moments does.
Southeast Tech is proud to not
only offer excellent education
for our community, but
forward-thinking stewardship
as well. Please look through
some of our defining moments
that have occurred over the
past year. This is what truly
embodies Southeast Tech.
JUNE 2011Automotive
Technology
student Wade
Persson is elected
to SkillsUSA
national office
and attends
training in
Washington D.C.
MAY 2011The Southeast
Tech Foundation
hosts their annual
Endowment
Reception
honoring our
generous donors.
APRIL 2011Graphic
Communications
& Digital Media
Technology
students host a
Portfolio Show
to showcase
their best work
at the Sioux Falls
Museum of Visual
Materials.
MARCH 2011Business &
Industry Training
rebrands and
refocuses,
becoming
Training Solutions
Institute.
JANUARY 2011The South Dakota
State Board
of Education
approves six
new business
programs
proposed by
Southeast Tech.
FEBRUARY 2011Southeast Tech
is approved to
launch a new
Allied Health
degree.
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“I have been overwhelmed by the genuine caring and heart-felt
generosity. Staff and students have put forth great effort to benefit our
community. This in conjunction with educational excellence, is placing
Southeast Tech as a community leader.” –President Jeff Holcomb
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Energized and Excited to Move Forward Full SpeedNew Institutional Advancement Officer Shares Her Passion for Student Success and Workforce Development
Over the past year, Institutional Advance-
ment Officer Michelle Lounsbery has felt
welcomed and energized by Southeast
Tech’s environment and culture. In early
2011, Michelle and the Southeast Tech
Foundation Board went through a strategic
planning process to align itself with South-
east Tech Foundation’s goals.
To this end, a new Mission Statement was
developed along with a strengthened
resolve to continue building a solid founda-
tion for tomorrow’s workforce. She notes,
“Through community involvement, our
workforce needs will be fulfilled by providing
financial resources that allow our students
to meet their potential.” She believes the
key to this point is to focus on building mutu-
ally rewarding relationships with our business
and community partners.
“I’m passionate about education and
building a solid workforce for the needs of
Sioux Falls and surrounding communities.
I believe with the strength of our board in
collaboration with the strength of our in-
dustry partners, we can continue to secure
resources and opportunities for our students,
faculty and Institution. I’m excited about
the opportunities for the future!”
Alumni Association Launched Spring 2011
A new Alumni Association was created to
reconnect Southeast Tech’s Alumni with
former classmates as well as Southeast
Tech. A Mission Statement for the Alumni As-
sociation has been developed and events
and reunions are currently being planned.
For more information about the Alumni As-
sociation or to join the association, con-
tact Michelle in the Foundation Office at
605.367.7464.
For more information on the Southeast
Tech Foundation or to contact Michelle,
visit www.southeasttech.edu or email
SOUTHEAST TECH
To invest in our 2011-2012 Giving Blue annual fund drive, call the Southeast Tech Foundation office at 605.367.7464. Please remember Southeast Tech in your wills and trusts.
Southeast Tech Foundation Mission Statement
The Southeast Tech Foundation is
committed to building a solid
foundation for tomorrow’s workforce.
Through community involvement, our
workforce needs will be fulfilled by
providing financial resources that allow
our students to meet their potential.
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Southeast Tech Foundation Board Members21 Leaders Join to Further Southeast Tech’s Workforce Impact
Foundation Donations & ScholarshipsIn-Cash and In-Kind Donations $214,960.95Scholarships Awarded $137,900.00Scholarship Recipients 193Total Emergency Retention Loans Awarded $43,138.82Emergency Retention Loan Recipients 92
The Southeast Tech Foundation Board is
comprised of 21 insightful and forward-think-
ing individuals who have generously
given of their time to further Southeast Tech’s
Mission. Members include (noted in order of
the photo above back row to front):
• Jeff Talbot, Southeast Tech Faculty
Representative
• Kathy Thorson, MetaBank;
Southeast Tech Foundation Treasurer
• Randy Knecht, CPA, Sioux Falls
Construction
• Jeff Nelson, HJN Team Real Estate;
Southeast Tech Foundation President
• Jeff Holcomb, President, Southeast Tech
• Carl Rapp, ADP
• Larry Fuller, Insight Builders, LLC
• Myron Rau, SD Auto Dealers Assn.
• Dale A. Jans, Jans Corporation;
Southeast Tech Foundation Vice
President
• Rachel Buse-Flaskey, Eide Bailly LLP
• Michael A. Crane, Crane & Fowler
Investments
• Deana Larson, Wells Fargo Customer
Connection
• Nancy Hughes, The Dunham Company
• Michael J. Jamison, TSP
• Tracey Deatherage, Daktronics
NOT PICTURED
• Jeffery A. Hazard, Koch Hazard
Architects
• Helen Henkin, Transitional Living
Corporation
• Bill McLean, Avera McKennan
• Evan Nolte, Sioux Falls Area Chamber
• Debbie Sneve, Citibank
• Orlen Tschetter, Sanford Health –
Sioux Falls Region
“Southeast Tech’s Foundation Board serves one of the most important functions in work force development in Sioux Falls and the surrounding area. The leadership of Southeast Tech is always visionary and proactive to the current and future needs of all the employers of the area. Their concern for the community and the students who will be future citizens is always evident.The board will pledge to help the leadership, staff and students do everything necessary to build the programs by increasing scholarship funds in 2011-2012.” –Jeff Nelson, Southeast Tech Foundation Board President
FOUNDATION NET ASSETSInvestments $768,716Cash/Cash Equivalent $195,039Accts/Notes Receivable $ 31,117TOTAL Net Assets $994,872
Southeast Tech Revenue/Expenditure SummarySoutheast Tech Post-Secondary Vocational Fund – Revenues 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Tuition/Fees $ 6,666,186 $ 6,376,830 $ 7,905,834 $ 7,732,410 $ 9,832,238
State Distribution $ 7,109,197 $ 7,038,481 $ 7,004,048 $ 8,406,964 $ 7,240,804
Federal $ 997,359 $ 1,788,606 $ 1,268,059 $ 1,457,039 $ 1,127,868
Other State $ 600,149 $ 1,435,199 $ 1,359,101 $ 998,148 $ 1,699,833
Miscellaneous $ 380,722 $ 1,080,699 $ 1,155,908 $ 1,809,724 $ 600,723
Total $15,753,613 $ 17,719,815 $ 18,692,950 $ 20,404,285 $ 20,501,466
Southeast Tech Post-Secondary Vocational Fund – Expenditures
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Personnel $ 9,216,695 $ 9,781,899 $ 10,116,985 $ 11,051,407 $ 12,050,933
Purchased Services $ 2,607,926 $ 2,556,610 $ 2,762,393 $ 3,113,491 $ 3,030,799
Supplies/Materials $ 1,037,846 $ 815,459 $ 985,237 $ 1,042,810 $ 1,031,352
Capital $ 1,882,813 $ 3,124,362 $ 2,442,126 $ 2,390,401 $ 2,731,612
Other $ 140,575 $ 994,083 $ 1,071,546 $ 922,388 $ 1,148,965
Total $ 14,885,855 $ 17,272,413 $17,378,287 $ 18,520,497 $ 19,993,661
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More than 350 area industry professionals belong to Advisory Committees which meet annually to help guide Southeast Tech’s programs. This collaboration ensures fresh and innovative curriculum tailored for local industry needs.
Southeast Tech Student Facts
STUDENT BODY 2010-2011 Student Population: 3,069; 25% to 30% of all students attending Southeast Tech are from out of state.Under 18 ...................................... 1%18-19 ....................................... 28.7%20-21 ....................................... 21.3%22-24 ....................................... 16.2%25-29 ....................................... 14.4%30-34 ......................................... 6.6%35-39 ......................................... 4.7%40-49 ......................................... 5.5%50 and up ................................. 1.5%
GRADUATE SURVEYSoutheast Tech’s six-month follow-up graduate survey placement information for 2010 graduates
% Employed .............................. 94%% Employed in Field ................. 91%% Employed in SD ..................... 70%% of Graduates Employed in SD staying in Sioux Falls .............. 71%
*Numbers based on graduates responding to Southeast Tech’s follow-up survey
INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIESCOMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMSComputer Network Security TechnicianComputer ProgrammingComputer Technician*Network AdministratorSoftware Support Specialist*System AdministratorELECTRONICSBiomedical Equipment TechnologyElectronics TechnologyMechatronics Technology
INSTITUTE OF BUSINESS & COMMUNICATIONSBUSINESSAccountingBusiness Administration • Human Resources Emphasis • Management EmphasisEntrepreneurship
Financial ServicesInsurance & Financial ServicesMarketing • Design Emphasis • Sales EmphasisOffice Assistant*MEDIA COMMUNICATIONSDigital Media Production TechnologyGraphic Communications
INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYArchitectural/Construction Engineering TechnologyCAD Engineering TechnologyCivil Engineering TechnologyConstruction Management TechnologyLand Surveying Science Technology
INSTITUTE OF HEALTH TECHNOLOGYAllied Health
• Health Information Services Option • Pharmacy Technician Option • Surgical Technology OptionCardiac Ultrasound Technology Diagnostic Medical SonographyElectroneurodiagnostic Technology (ENDT)Health Information Services*Invasive Cardiovascular TechnologyLicensed Practical Nursing (LPN)*Nuclear Medicine TechnologyPharmacy Technician*Phlebotomy/Patient Care Technician*Registered NurseSurgical Technology*Vascular Ultrasound Technology
INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGYHorticulture TechnologyLandscape Design TechnologySports Turf Management
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING SOLUTIONSTraining Solutions Institute works with many local and regional companies to develop and deliver training programs for employees seeking to improve on current skills or adding new skill sets.
Southeast Tech DegreesAll Programs are Associate in Applied Science Degrees Which can be Completed in 24 Months or Less Unless Indicated as a *One-year Diploma or **AAS Degree or Diploma
Training Solutions InstituteCareer & Continuing Education Training Opportunities
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INSTITUTE OF HUMAN SERVICES TECHNOLOGY Early Childhood SpecialistEarly Childhood Support*Law Enforcement Science
INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYHeating/Ventilation/Air Conditioning/ RefrigerationResidential Heating & Cooling*
INSTITUTE OF TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGYAutomotive Technology**Collision Repair & Refinish Technology**Diesel Technology**
For complete information on any of these programs including course content, please see our website at www.southeasttech.edu
The Business & Industry Training division of Southeast Tech has launched a new name. This new identity reflects a redirection in our business philosophy that is focused on solutions, while remaining a provider of continuing education and training. Our true mission is to help South Dakota companies
and individuals find solutions for workforce challenges and needs.Training Solutions Institute focuses on skills-building and helping individuals improve employability and workforce readiness.
2320 N Career Ave • Sioux Falls, SD 57107Main: 605.367.7624 www.southeasttech.edu
Southeast Tech is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association.
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