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

michelle.lounsbery@southeasttech.edu or

605.367.7464.

For more information on the Southeast

Tech Foundation or to contact Michelle,

visit www.southeasttech.edu or email

michelle.lounsbery@southeasttech.edu.

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.