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{ 2014 Annual Report }
Dedicated to thepower and promiseof education, weinspire students,build careersand strengthencommunities.2 A message from thec o l l e g e p r e s i d e n t4 S t u d e n ts c a n t r i p l e t h e i rc o l l e g e s av i n g s6 LPN Ja n a Ga l l i n g e r r e c e i v e s 6,000 toward c o l l e g ee d u c at i o n8 S h o rt fa l l o f q ua l i f i e dgraduates spells opportunity10 C i n dy Mar s c h e l , R e y n eB ra n c h a u d - L i n s k a n d D e a nSwenson treasure Inver Hills14 A u t u m n L e h r k e e x e m p l i f i e sI n v e r H i l l s va lu e s16 J u dy P e c h a c e k b e l i e v e s i nt h e p ow e r o f s e rv i c e20 C o l l e g e F i n a n c i a l s21 F o u n dat i o n F i n a n c i a l s22 B oard o f D i r e c to r s24 C o n t r i b u to r s28 L e g a c y S o c i e t y M e m b e r s28 H o n o r s & M e m o r i a l s
a Message From theCollege PresidentThe Inver Hills campus community has stayed focused on advancing the college missionfor 44 years—and 2014 was no exception. In March, Inver Hills received nearly 310,000from the Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) to fund training for employees atShutterfly’s new 60 million facility in Shakopee. That same month, the college hostedthe Cyber Aces State Championship, a premier cybersecurity competition. Inver Hillswas selected for the event because we deliver one of the nation’s best IT programs.2Student success was showcased in April when seven students from the DECA StudentClub College participated at the 53rd Annual Collegiate DECA International CareerDevelopment Conference (ICDC) in Washington, D.C. Three IHCC students finished inthe top 10 in the National Management Institute competition.In early June, Inver Hills was honored to host Diversity Day 2014, a presentation bythe Federal Executive Board. More than 300 federal employees attended the event.Two months later, St. Paul Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Academy graduated 21students, the largest class in the program’s history.Senator Amy Klobuchar and Senator Al Franken toured Uponor North America inApple Valley in September to spotlight a 3 million DOL Youth CareerConnect grant.Inver Hills is a key partner on the grant, which advances STEM education and helpsclose the skills gap in Minnesota.In November, we held an open house for the new Learning Center, the final pieceof a significant group of projects that provides top-flight facilities for our students.Renovating the entire Library building as well as new locations for our IT departmentand Testing Center was financed without debt using college funds. The reclaimedspaces are far more beautiful and exceptionally functional.Staying true to the college’s strong tradition of supporting military personnel,veterans and their families, we held a recognition ceremony in December for the newJohn H. Thill Veterans Resource Center on campus. Inver Hills was once again nameda top-10 two-year college by Best for Vets.I hope you enjoy the stories included in this report—and thank you for supportingour students.Tim Wynes, J.DPresident, Inver Hills Community College3
Studentscan tripletheircollegesavings4Beatriz OlivaresLe Phams the lead institution for TuitionMatch-MN, a“TuitionMatch-MN has been a real blessing.“TuitionMatch-MN is a fantastic program andnetwork of six MnSCU colleges and their respectiveI have struggled financially during my IHCCI appreciate the opportunity to save more be-career. Now that I’m involved in the program,cause students like me need help the most. I canI can concentrate on my studies and not worrybe less worried and pressured about my educa-about money.”tional costs—and stay focused on my studying.Afoundations, Inver Hills received nearly 170,000 infunding as part of a 1 million grant from the DHH Assets forIndependence (AFI) Demonstration Program.I hope this program will keep developing.” Age: 20 Hometown: West St. Paul Age: 21 Residence today: St. Paul Hometown: Small village near QuångAs an eligible TuitionMatch-MN participant, you may save Degree pursuing: A.A. Graduating: Spring 2015 Residence today: Burnsvilleup to 960 and deposit the full 960 of earned income when Campus life: Degree pursuing: A.A.you open your savings account; or, you can make monthlyinstallments over the course of two years. Your initialo Student Senate treasurero Phi Theta Kappao Unidos treasurero Diversity Leadershipo Power in Diversity Leadership Conferenceo Center for Equity and InclusionambassadorInver Hills) for a total of 3,840. You will also receive 12 hours Plans after Inver Hills: Transfer to Carlsonof career counseling in your second semester—all tuition free. Campus life:o DECA president (competed at DECA ICDC 2014)investment will be matched 3:1 (1.5 by AFI funds and 1.5 fromof financial literacy training in your first semester and 10 hoursNgãi, VietnamSchool of Managemento 500 Dennis Anderson Memorial Scholarship Plans after Inver Hills: Pursue pharmacy ornursing at U of M or HamlineFor more information about TuitionMatch-MN, contact Gail Morrison, executive directorof the IHCC Foundation, at g.morrison@inverhills.edu or 651-450-3512.5
LPN Jana Gallingerreceives 6,000 towardc o l l e g e e d u c at i o nJ6ana Gallinger, a student in theyour thing,’ they would tell me,” Jana said.Minnesota Alliance for Nursing“‘You should do this.’”Education (MANE) program at InverHills, received the Frederick and MargaretIn 2012, Jana began pursuing the MANEL. Weyerhaeuser Foundation Nursingprogram at Inver Hills after decidingScholarship. Jana, 45, a resident of Appleshe needed to become an RN to increaseValley, Minnesota, was awarded 6,000her income and raise her level ofover the course of two semesters. Theresponsibility on the job. As an RN, sheWeyerhaeuser Foundation mission carriescould also achieve her goal of working inon the heritage of giving by supporting thehospice and Alzheimer’s disease care.philanthropic interests of family members.“I love my job as an LPN,” she said, “butA native of Deer Lodge, Montana, and aas an RN I can do more. You have no ideagraduate of Helena College University ofhow much the Weyerhaeuser FoundationMontana, Jana has worked as a licensedScholarship has helped. When I waspractical nurse since 1991, serving in anotified, I thought, Oh, my goodness! Inumber of health care settings, includingthought of all the money I wouldn’t owehospital, clinic, school district, assistedafter school is done. That’s huge. Theliving and home care.stress of having to work full-time whilegoing to college was lifted.”“I enrolled in a college travel and tourismprogram right out of high school—andWhen she’s not studying or working,hated it,” Jana said. “I wanted to be ‘Julie’Jana is busying caring for her twofrom The Love Boat.”sons, Reese, 16, and Blake, 19. She isscheduled to graduate with her A.S. inWhen she tried college again, Jana choseNursing in 2016. She is aiming to passhealth care as a career path and discoveredher boards and start working as an RNher lifelong passion. She thrived asright away, but is open to staying withan LPN and has received continuousthe MANE program to earn her B.S.N. atencouragement from registered nursesMetropolitan State University.who serve as her supervisors. “‘This is7
Shortfall ofq ua l i f i e d g r a d uat e ss p e l l s o pp o r t u n i t yFunded by a 250,000 grantUW Madison or the University of Nordlandfrom the CHS Foundation, thein Bodø, Norway. She is intrigued that theAgricultural Sciences Careerlatter school offers a bachelor’s degree inPipeline Program is designed tobiology taught in English.introduce thousands of students fromacross Minnesota to an abundance ofcareer choices in STEM careers linked toagriculture and the environment.8“More opportunities are availablethan ever before in the fields of food,agriculture and the environmentalsciences, yet we have a critical shortage ofqualified graduates,” said Kristin Digiulio,a biology instructor at Inver Hills and CHSA3 for Agricultural Careers coordinator.“Our program at IHCC will make studentsaware of the hundreds of different careersthat can help feed the world and save theplanet. Potential employers are more thanwilling to fund these scholarships becausethe need is so great.”Melissa Niles, 19, from Zumbrota,Minnesota, is pursuing an A.A. degreeat Inver Hills. Melissa received not only a 1,000 CHS A3 Scholarship in spring 2015,but also a 500 CHS Stewardship EndowedScholarship in fall 2014. She graduatedfrom Arcadia Charter School in Northfieldin 2013 and has plans to transfer to either“I want to be a large-animal veterinarian,”said Melissa, who shadowed a Zumbrotaarea vet for her senior project at Arcadia. “Iwant to work with horses and cows. I likethe idea of mobility in my job; traveling todifferent locations during the workday.”Favorite things in the world: Her horse, Fancy, half Arab and half paint Family and friends Being outdoors: horseback riding,downhill skiing, hiking Snow (winter is her top season) Going to school (she loves college)Melissa is paying her way through schooland works part-time as a server at TheTavern of Northfield. The scholarshipshave really helped out.For more information about the CHS A3Scholarship, contact Kristin Digiulio atkdigiul@inverhills.mnscu.edu or 651-450-3272.9
10CindyMarschel,ReyneBranchaudLinsk andDeanSwensontreasureInver HillsBReyne Branchaud-Linsk Class of 19752011 Outstanding Alumna of the YearWith nearly 40 years of ex-Recommendations for Inver Hillsperience working in non-alumni: “Stay involved. Find a niche thatprofit organizations, Reynefeels right for you.”Branchaud-Linsk recently retired as theexecutive director of Dakota Woodlands,Life philosophy: “Use your talents. Usea long-established shelter in Eagan thatyour skills. Find ways to make a difference.”supports homeless people from DakotaCounty. Reyne, who has a B.S.W. fromReyne and Deke, her husband of 35 years,Augsburg, looks back on her education atmoved to a new place in Schmidt ArtistInver Hills as a life-changing experience.Lofts in January of 2015. Their son, Jake,25, is graduating from the University ofy strengthening lifelong connections between the“I remember feeling supported by thePennsylvania Law School in May. Reyneinstructors,” she said, “from a mathenjoys volunteer work and creatingcollege and former students, the Alumni Associationlogistics course that was really tough torolled paper art.provides a variety of ways for every alumnus andalumna to stay engaged. Students need alumni support.Giving back means building opportunities for studentshuman services and psychology courseswhere I felt more comfortable. The instructors cared what I thought. My timeat Inver Hills was the first time that I feltlike I mattered. Plus, you can’t hide in athrough knowledge sharing, professional networking,small classroom.”community service, social functions, internships, mentoring,Advice for Inver Hills students: “Youscholarship dollars and more.are using the same textbooks as a fouryear and are often taught by the sameinstructors. Grab education for all youRead on to meet three key members of the IHCC Alumni Association.can. Look for mentors; find alumni inyour field.”11
Dean Swenson Class of 1991Cindy Marschel Class of 20112012 Outstanding Alumnus of the YearAon to Augsburg, where he majored inseriously. Enjoy life. Getting upset justCaccounting, receiving his B.A. in 1993.causes more stress.”bullying. She prayed every day that herfter earning an A.A. at Inverdollars. Remember where you started.”Hills, Dean Swenson, a first-gen-12eration college student, wentLife philosophy: “Don’t take things tooindy Marschel grew up in an ex-Advice for Inver Hills students: “Taketraordinarily tough neighborhood.coursework a week at time and it’s lessAs the only girl with blonde hairoverwhelming. Find a study buddy inin her school, Cindy endured relentlessevery one of your classes—that’s the key.”parents would move somewhere else.Recommendations for Inver Hills“Not sure what I wanted to do in life soDean has been married to his wife, Tami,Her prayers were answered—and thatalumni: “Stay connected. Go to at leastI took business administration coursesfor 20 years. They have two daughters,event changed the way she looked at life.one college event a year. Share your Inverpartly because I didn’t have to write termRiley, 18, a freshman biochemistry majorpapers and reports,” Dean said. “Theat The College of St. Benedict, and Olivia,After graduating from Roosevelt Highaccounting classes at Inver Hills just15, a sophomore dancer at the Saint PaulSchool in 1980, Cindy couldn’t find herLife philosophy: “This too shall pass. Iclicked with me.” Ironically, as a CPA andConservatory For Performing Artists.footing at the college level until she gothad a very rough year. My cousin died oninternal auditor at Wings Financial Cred-Their home is only three blocks frominvolved in the Adult Success throughChristmas Eve, my cat died, my husbandit Union in Apple Valley, Dean routinelyInver Hills and overlooks the campus.Accelerated Programs, or ASAP at Inverleft me after 20 years, I fractured myHills. She is the first and only collegeneck in a car accident and survivedgraduate in her family.melanoma—all this while working full-writes complex, 20-page reports.Dean once played baritone bugle in theHills stories out in the community.”Advice for Inver Hills students: “MakeMinnesota Brass Inc. Drum and Buglesure you have a plan. Ask for help whenCorps, where he met Tami and was“Adult students need the same guidancesetting up your transfer curriculum andselected for the Pride of Drum Corpsas traditional students,” said Cindy, who istake a composition class.”All-Stars that marched in the 1991 Macy’sa territory manager at Bird & Cronin, Inc.,When she’s not working, Cindy spendsThanksgiving Day Parade. Dean is alsoa health care manufacturing firm based intime with her partner, Scott. She alsoRecommendations for Inver Hillsan avid collector of Minnesota TwinsEagan. She started at Bird & Cronin nearlytakes care of her mom, who has Parkin-alumni: “Don’t forget Inver Hills. Youmemorabilia.30 years ago and worked her way up fromson’s. She’s made a home for two straya customer service representative. “I wascats, Elsa and Oscar. Cindy is passionatescared to death when I started at Inverabout traveling and has visited Thailand,Hills, but I connected with a few other stu-Ireland and Italy with plans to exploredents and we studied and learned togeth-Australia, New Zealand and Fiji in 2015.have so many ways to give back, not justIf you are an Inver Hills alumnus or alumna, please stay in touch and let us know what’s newin your life. For more information about the Alumni Association, contact Leslie Krona, alumnicoordinator at lkrona@inverhills.edu or 651-450-3714.time. I got through everything with helper. That made all the difference.”from family and friends.”13
Autumn Lehrkee x e mp l i f i e s I n v e rH i l l s va lu e sNew mom, businesswoman,time to make a difference through servicecommunity volunteer, publicto their alma mater, community, church orservant and lifelong learner,favorite charity. Her advice for Inver HillsAutumn Lehrke represents the best of thestudents is equally direct: “Don’t be afraidbest of Inver Hills alumni. Autumn grew upto fail. Pick yourself up, dust yourself offpoor in Randolph, Minnesota, the youngestand try something else.”of five children. Inspired by her mother14to excel as an independent young womanAutumn’s leadership skills have ledwith a focus on education, she enrolled as aher elected office, including terms asPSEO student at Inver Hills at the age of 16.board chair for both the WashingtonCounty Board of Commissioners and the“I went to school full-time and workedWashington County Regional Railroadfull-time,” Autumn remembered. “DuringAuthority. She is applying her knowledgemy time at Inver Hills, I discovered thatset in organizational operations andbusiness is my thing.”management to run her own business,Opinion Brewing in Newport, Minn., withShe graduated from Inver Hills with herher husband, Derrick. The couple is alsoA.A. degree in 2003. She went on toraising a four-month-old son, Silas. Sheearn an M.B.A. from the University ofloves to play volleyball in her spare time,Phoenix as well as a Master of Businessindoor and outdoor; she’s 6-foot-two andManagement with an Emphasis inlearned to play at Inver Hills.Organizational Leadership and a B.A. inManagement, both from St. Scholastica.Autumn is honored by her recognitionWhile pursuing her studies, she alsoas the Inver Hills Outstanding Alumnabecame the youngest corporate managerof the Year and hopes she can be anin the history of the Hertz Corporation.inspiration to the campus community.As a member of the IHCC Alumni“Work hard and play hard,” she said. “SetAssociation, Autumn believes strongly inhigh goals and never give up.”giving back to the college. She encouragesher fellow graduates to carve out enough15
Judy Pechacekbelieves in thepower of serviceWhen Judy Pechacek, a clinical assistant professor at the University ofMinnesota School of Nursing, looks back on her career, she sees a19-year-old girl standing in line to buy books at Saint Paul TVI (nowSaint Paul College). Before she could make her purchase, Judy learned that ananonymous benefactor had already covered the cost.“For me, that was a lot money,” Judy recalled. She never found out who bought herbooks, but that gift instilled the spirit of philanthropy in her heart.16Judy quickly discovered her lifelong calling in nursing. She worked as the schoolnurse at Dakota County Area VTI (now Dakota County Technical College) whilestudying to become an registered nurse. She graduated from Inver Hills with herA.D.N. in 1982, becoming a registered nurse, and went on to earn a B.S.N. fromMetro State and an M.S.N. from the University of Minnesota. She completed herDoctorate in Nursing Practice, or D.N.P., at the U of M in 2009. She is also Certified inExecutive Nursing Practice, or CENP, a key designation for nurse leaders.“I love nursing because the field is forever changing,” Judy said. “Nurses care forpeople. My job is caring for the people who care.”One way Judy gives back to Inver Hills is through the Walter and Ester PechacekMemorial Scholarship. Judy’s mom, Ester, was a strong advocate for education. Estergraduated from Inver Hills with her A.A. and went to work for the college, a jobshe loved. Her boss was future college president, Cheryl Frank. Judy’s dad, Walter,followed a career as a machinist at 3M. This scholarship honors the memory andJudy’s parents and donations to the scholarship are always welcome.In 2011, the campus community recognized Judy with the Outstanding AlumnaAward. She was honored to receive the award and knows staying connected to youralma mater can be challenging.“People have competing priorities,” she said, “but Inver Hills alumni have so many17
Judy Pechacek believes in thepower of service{Continued}ways to support current students. Youand are raising two children, Simon,can be a mentor, invite students to visit12, who plays hockey, and Linnea Ester,your company or organization, offer10, who competes in gymnastics. Theirinternships or speak in a classroom. Yourhome, which also includes two dogs,wisdom, connections and expertise areSochi, a crazy white pound mutt, andinvaluable to students just starting onObi, a crazy black pound mutt, occupiestheir career paths.”one corner of an 80-acre family farm.Her two brothers also have homes on the18She loves serving on the Foundationproperty. Bees, cows, goats, chickens,Board. “I am surrounded by wise,soybeans and corn keep everyone busy.energetic people,” she said. “We are avery active, very engaged board—andJudy Pechacek is grateful to have sowe are passionate about the collegemany opportunities to fill her life withmission. We are always looking for waysphilanthropy. That gratitude
Club College participated at the 53rd Annual Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) in Washington, D.C. Three IHCC students finished in the top 10 in the National Management Institute competition. In early June, Inver Hills was honored to host Diversity Day 2014, a presentation by the Federal Executive Board.
