MSCS Campus Connect - June 2018

Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast June 2018 A Technical and Community College Red Wing | Winona | Online Touch ’Em All! MSC Southeast’s Student Learner Hub is a home run for companies, high schools, and students When most 17-year-olds want to earn extra money, they usual- gain work experience, and get an income all at the same time,” “It’s really been fun working here. The people are nice, and I ly have to babysit, mow lawns or flip burgers. Caledonia High said Travis Thul, MSC Southeast Dean of Trade and Technol- never get bored,” she said. “You’re always doing different School’s Alyvia Ness is in the sports manufacturing game, and ogy. “It’s more than a paycheck — it’s a gateway into high it has been a big hit for both her educational goals and her paying jobs and enrollment in career and technical education.” see TOUCH ’EM ALL on Page 3 pocketbook. It’s a win for manufacturing compa- Alyvia worked this summer at Miken Sports, a softball and nies, too. The current worker shortage baseball bat manufacturing company in Caledonia. Under in southeast Minnesota has resulted in state law, students under 18 are usually prohibited from work- many positions going unfilled. Through ing in many areas of advanced manufacturing. the Student Learner Hub, companies have immediate access to workers while Fortunately Alyvia signed up for the Student Learner Hub developing a pipeline for future skilled team, a partnership with MSC Southeast, the company, and employees. her high school. She got to work as an engineering intern for Miken Sports, earn college credit, and take home a paycheck. “To me, it’s like a triple win,” said Mary Morem, principal of Caledonia High Talk about a win-win! School. “Alyvia’s getting real life-work experience, she’s getting hands-on work A new state law allows 16- or 17-year-old students to work in in what she’s learning in college, and manufacturing if they are enrolled in an accredited educational she’s getting college credit while she’s program. Alyvia is a PSEO student at MSC Southeast, where here in high school.” she is earning a Certificate in Prototype Engineering. As for Alyvia, she had a great summer Through a partnership with MSC Southeast and her high school, Alyvia The 13-credit college certificate includes coursework in CAD/ at Miken Sports. This high-technology Ness worked as an engineering intern for Miken Sports this summer. Here CAM, blueprint reading, and precision machining. At Miken, company manufactures top-of-the-line she puts the shrink wrap on a finished bat. she could apply her college learning in a real-world environ- composite baseball and softball bats. Se- ment. rious players look to Miken Sports for bats that provide the highest levels of “This is a big win for students, who will earn college credit, performance and durability. Counting her blessings GreatValueColleges.net awards #1 Nationwide Student finds full employment just 5 days after graduating ranking to MSC Southeast Software Development and They say it’s always darkest before the dawn. Amber Lee Through Winona Workforce Center, she received career testing Support program Marcum had just endured an unexpected pregnancy, and a and advising. They helped her with the cost of going to college, When GreatValueColleges.net announced its rankings for the complicated delivery. Then, when she looked into the bright so she didn’t have to live on student loans. Her counselor at the top 10 colleges for an online Associate Degree in Computer eyes of her newborn son for the first time, she was inspired to Workforce Center was available to connect her with additional Engineering/Computer Information Science, Minnesota State College make a positive change in her life. resources and support. She was impressed with Amber’s drive Southeast was thrilled to learn that college’s Associate of Applied Science degree in Software & Web Development to succeed. was named the #1 online program in the nation. “After I had my son, I decided that I needed to go back to The website organizes its annual list of the Top 10 great value colleges to help prospective students find the pro- school. I knew I couldn’t get a good job with just a high “I really dove into my studies because I wanted to do a good grams that best that fit their interests and budget. Rankings are based on: school degree.” That moment was the first step on an incred- job. I had graduated from high school with barely a 2.0 GPA. I • Tuition value ible journey that led to an accounting degree from Minnesota made sure to work hard at my studies and I graduated college • Relevancy of the curriculum to the demands of the field State College Southeast and a great full time job just five days with a 3.67 GPA!” Amber exclaimed. • Low student to faculty ratio after graduation. At MSC Southeast, Software Development & Support students learn computer programming, web development, Right after she finished high She describes her experience and information technology support using a hands-on ap- proach. The students master a wide variety of skills rang- school Amber wanted to go at MSC Southeast as amazing. ing from broad concepts down to the details of coding for different environments. to MSC Southeast for Crimi- “All my instructors were very “Our courses provide the best value not just in terms of nal Justice, but she didn’t considerate and understanding cost, but also in the quality of instruction. All of the les- sons and exercises are designed to move students through have enough money for tu- about my situation. Complica- the process of becoming software developers,” according to Mark Swanson, Software Development and Support ition. Instead, she found a tions would come up — doc- instructor. job working as a housekeep- tor’s appointments vs. class INSIDE CAMPUS CONNECT er at a hotel, then moved to a assignment due dates — but Sustainable Agriculture Speaker Series Page 3 job helping people with dis- I was always able to work Transfer Pathways abilities. around them. They even got Page 3 to meet Jayden when I’d come Dahl Automotive gives back Page 4 She says she was living in pick up papers.” the “now” and never thought about the future. Accounting instructor Jill Hal- verson was impressed with Two years later, she found Faced with becoming a new mom, Amber Marcum was Amber. “She had a goal that ut she was pregnant, and re- determined to make a better future for herself and her was driving her. We knew members being “completely son Jayden. about situations that she would scared.” have to overcome and we could see that her focal point was al- The pregnancy was smooth, but on Jayden’s delivery day there ways on taking care of her son and herself.” were complications that she didn’t find out about until after an emergency C-section. In her final semester of college, she was going to school part time and was caught up on most of her classes, so in March she Taking care of a young baby with special needs of his own decided to get a job. made working in a caregiving role more difficult for Amber. “I went from being this carefree, sort of reckless person — to The Workforce Center came up with an interview for a com- suddenly being a mom, having to make decisions for someone pany that needed someone in accounting. It was supposed to be else.” a 90-day work experience, with her salary paid by the Work- force Center. But after a little more than a month, the company Determined to make a better future for herself and her son, decided they wanted to hire her! she enrolled at MSC Southeast. “I was good at algebra, and on a whim, I decided on accounting. But I discovered it’s much Five days after graduating from MSC Southeast, Amber more than numbers, there’s so much more that you can do in began her new career at Associated Crafts® & Willet Hauser® accounting.” Architectural Glass, Inc. “I graduated on May 9 and my hire date was May 14.” see BLESSINGS on Page 4 COMMITTED TO OUR COMMUNITY Hot Home-style Breakfast 303 Pelzer Street Pool and Hot Tub Winona MN 55987 Wine and Beer Pub Fitness Room 507.474.7700 Spacious Rooms & Suites www.americinn.com Wyndham Rewards

Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast Page 2 Three key ingredients for high quality learning By Dr. Larry Lundblad, Interim President, Minnesota State College Southeast Red Wing Campus Winona Campus At Minnesota State College Committee pictured below is a great example of a group of 308 Pioneer Road 1250 Homer Road Southeast, our top priority is advanced manufacturing industry representatives who are Winona, MN 55987 providing the highest quality making a big difference through their commitment to our Red Wing, MN 55066 learning experience possible programs and students. for all our students. As I see it, Tandeski Center three key ingredients must be At their most recent meeting, the committee discussed 1200 Storrs Pond Road in place to make this happen. equipment investments needed to outfit an advanced manu- First of all, having faculty facturing laboratory designed for the industry of today and Winona, MN 55987 who are experts in their field tomorrow. They also provided guidance for facility renova- is critical to having success in tion and modernization. The purchase of new equipment will www.southeastmn.edu the classroom. We are indeed be funded by a capital campaign for advanced manufactur- 877.853.8324 a community of experts. This ing programs that is currently underway. The campaign was fall, we welcome Kevin Henderson and John Maddox, two initiated and is being led by a community member. Many of Administrative Contacts new instructors (see below). Students will benefit from their the companies represented on the Advisory Committee are wealth of experience and up-to-date knowledge in their donors. Larry Lundblad respective fields. Interim President In addition to laboratory and equipment initiatives, the Larry.Lundblad @southeastmn.edu Also in this edition, you will read about faculty follow- committee also discussed joint training opportunities. This ing their passion — a characteristic that all experts share. includes facilitating on-site training for secondary and post- Mike Kroening Steve Rossow, Violin Repair, was recently recognized in an secondary instructors at industry locations throughout our Chief Financial Officer international publication. Biology instructor Liz Micheel is region. [email protected] sharing her passion for agricultural systems that are socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable by organizing Active advisory committees are in place across the col- a Fall Speaker Series on the topic. lege and draw on a wide range of expertise from across the region, state, and nation. We greatly appreciate all they do for A second key ingredient in providing our students with a our college! high quality learning experience is to help our faculty and staff continually develop their expertise through professional As you can see, our community of experts and our advisory development. A number of our faculty, staff, and administra- committees at Minnesota State College Southeast are work- tors are furthering their formal education, acquiring advanced ing hard to instill a love of learning, passion, and commit- certifications, and staying engaged in their fields. We con- ment to excellence that will put our students on the pathway gratulate Dean of Trade and Technology, Travis Thul on his to becoming experts in their own right. recent monumental achievement (see below). Jo Poncelet Dean of Academics Active, engaged Advisory Committees are the third key [email protected] ingredient. The goal of an advisory committee is to help en- sure that all aspects of MSC Southeast’s academic programs reflect the needs and current conditions of the workplace, and that MSC Southeast graduates are prepared to meet the expectations of employers in their field. The CNC Advisory Travis Thul Welcome: John Maddox, Band Congratulations Dean of Trade and Technology Instrument Repair [email protected] Dean of Trade, Technology, Business, & Transportation John Maddox graduated from MSC South- Travis Thul received his Doctor of Engineering (D. Eng.) Jennifer Eccles east in May 2012, then worked at Davenport degree this summer. Capping off nearly a decade of post-sec- Interim Vice President of Academic Instrument Repair in Brooklyn Center, MN ondary education, Travis completed this terminal degree from Affairs and Student Services and operated his own business specializing in The George Washington University’s School of Engineering Dean of Health Sciences professional/custom repairs. Starting in 2013, & Applied Science. His research topic was “Wireless Power [email protected] John served as an active member of BIR’s Advisory Com- Transfer Parameter Optimization Based on Electromagnetic mittee, conducting student assessments and recommending & RF Exposure Compliance in the U.S. Marketplace” within Jonathan Eichten improvements to instruction and facilities. He holds his bach- the Engineering Management major. He previously received Associate Dean of Enrollment elor’s degree in Trombone Performance from the University his AAS degree from Fox Valley Technical College, his BS and Student Services of South Florida. from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, and his MS from [email protected] the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Welcome: Kevin Henderson, Maryellen Kanz Heavy Diesel Technology Electronics Success Story Director of Human Resources [email protected] Kevin Henderson has maintained, diagnosed, In the last 24 months, MSC Southeast has launched major and repaired a variety of heavy and medium initiatives within its advanced electronics programs. This has duty vehicles throughout his career. He included a new AAS in Computer Engineering Technology, comes to Minnesota State College Southeast an AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology, a high school from Telin Transportation Group, a school academy certificate in Automation Electronics, a state-of-the- bus dealership, where he was a lead technician for six years, art Industrial Automation Laboratory, AAS-to-BS transfer including two years as service manager. He was also the lead agreements with Winona State University & the Milwaukee bus technician for Sandstrom Auto and Truck Repair, where School of Engineering, and the hiring of industry profession- he maintained the school bus fleet for Cannon Falls school als as adjunct faculty. These efforts have resulted in enroll- district. Kevin graduated in 1991 from the Diesel and Heavy ment across the electronics programs hitting a five year high! Equipment program in La Crosse, WI. Great work to all! Rick Nahrgang Accounting student finds full employment just 5 days Chief Information Officer after graduation [email protected] charts. Amber is quick to count her blessings for the support Jennifer Olson BLESSINGS continued from Page 1 she has received that made it all possible. Director of Continuing Education and Workforce Training Amber is thrilled to be working in a professional setting. “The “I can’t believe the support that I’ve had through all of this [email protected] job I have is absolutely amazing. All the people at work are from my family, the college, Winona Workforce Center, and incredible and they make the work environment very welcom- now the people at my job. Every day I’m learning new things,” Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Minnesota State ing,” she said. “They always listen to the questions I have and she said. College Southeast is an equal opportunity educator and employer. they show me how to do new things all the time. I am con- stantly learning while at work and I love it! ” “Amber is a joy to work with. We appreciate her hard work ADA Accessible. and willingness to learn,” said Mikel Castillo, the president of At college, she made an impact on her instructors. “We were Associated Crafts® & Willet Hauser® Architectural Glass, Inc. watching her start out and grow, and seeing that she has so “We look forward to having Amber as part of our stained glass much to offer. We could see her being transformed by her edu- family for years to come.” cation,” said Jill Halverson. Amber concluded, “I think it’s the most unexpected things in “When she got her job, she was aglow with the achievement. If life that change everything. It’s your interpretation of the un- we can be part of that, that’s the feeling that makes teaching at expected that make it good or bad. If I hadn’t have had my son, Minnesota State College Southeast so worthwhile.” I wouldn’t have graduated from college. I wouldn’t have even gone to college! I can’t believe where things have gone in the Jayden is now a healthy 3-year-old and at the top of the growth past four years.” Red Wing Campus Winona Campus Two Communities. One College.

Campus Connect Page 3 Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast Transfer Pathways degrees pave the way from Minnesota State College Southeast to Minnesota State 4-year universities What are your long-term goals in higher education? If you Ashley Chapman is enrolled in the Pre-Social Work Transfer About Transfer Pathways plan on a career in business, accounting, or working with Pathway. She already has an associate of science degree from people, you may already have a college major in mind. Or MSC Southeast. “I decided on Social Work because it goes If a student completes a Transfer Pathway degree perhaps you’re curious about history or have a passion for hand-in-hand with my Early Childhood degree. When I saw program at a Minnesota State college and is admit- physical fitness. that MSC Southeast was offering Pre-Social Work, I jumped ted to any of the seven Minnesota State universities, right on it, because I knew that I already wanted to go on for the student will be guaranteed junior status and Beginning with a Transfer Pathway degree at Minnesota State a 4-year degree in the field,” she said. given assurance that all 60 college credits will count College Southeast can set you toward the related bachelor’s degree. Students must on a smooth route toward get- This year, Ashley will take her psychology, social work, and still meet any special admission requirements for the ting a 4-year bachelor’s degree other career-focused credits, including a field work experi- major and are not guaranteed admission into the in any of these areas. ence, to complete the Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway. major itself. She has already finished her generals and plans on a smooth MSC Southeast now offers six transfer to Winona State University in Rochester when she Transfer Pathway Degrees at MSC Southeast graduates from MSC Southeast. • Accounting Transfer Pathway different Transfer Pathways • Business Transfer Pathway MSC Southeast Dean of Academics Jo Poncelet is enthusi- • Exercise Science Transfer Pathway degrees, which are designed astic about the new opportunities students will enjoy. “Our • History Transfer Pathway students will find it much easier to transfer and continue their • Pre-Social Work Transfer Pathway for students to begin with studies at one of the great universities of Minnesota State. • Psychology Transfer Pathway They can expect the same high quality of instruction from a specific degree at MSC our faculty, and they can save thousands of dollars on their Minnesota State Universities education by beginning with a Transfer Pathways degree from • Bemidji State University Southeast and then transfer MSC Southeast.” • Metropolitan State University • Minnesota State University, Mankato to a related major at a Min- “I chose Social Work because I want to help my community. • Minnesota State University Moorhead I love working with children; it’s just another way of working • Southwest Minnesota State University nesota State university. These with children and helping them,” Ashley said. • St. Cloud State University • Winona State University degrees cover all or most of Ashley Chapman the general education credits Pre-Social Work student that are required in the first two years of college, plus additional credits that apply specifically to the major students want to pursue. Sustainable Agriculture Speaker Sustainable Agriculture Series coming to Winona Speaker Series This fall, MSC Southeast’s Sustainable Agriculture Speaker Series will offer a chance to meet the inspiring individuals who are challenging conventional food Registration Info: and farming systems with alternatives that are socially, environmentally, and $15 per evening, $50 for series economically sustainable. Each of these evening events starts at 5 pm with a southeastmn.edu/training social hour and light refreshments, followed by the presentation at 6 pm. 507-453-2740 Biology instructor Liz Micheel developed the Speaker Series and is helping Select Thursday evenings from 5-7 pm launch a new program in Sustainable Agriculture at Minnesota State College Southeast. “I truly believe that sustainable agriculture can help in solving some Minnesota State College Southeast, Winona Campus of the world’s problems, like climate change and other quality of life issues,” she said. “In this area there’s really a lot of interest in small scale agricultural September 20 | Mark Shepard, author practices that are protective of our water quality and the unique topography along the Mississippi river bluffs and the Driftless region.” Restoration Agriculture: Real World Permaculture for Farmers Mark Shepard will kick off the series in September. The author of Restoration October 25 | Jim Riddle, Blue Fruit Farm Agriculture: Real World Permaculture for Farmers, Mark is a sought-after speaker both nationally and internationally. In addition to speaking on Thursday, The past, present, and future of agriculture in the greater Winona area September 20, Mark will present a workshop on local permaculture design concepts on September 21. Registration is limited for the workshop and the cost November 15 | Norm Erickson, Hazelnut Valley Farm LLC is separate from the Speaker Series. Growing hazelnuts as a sustainable, environmentally friendly crop To register for the Speaker Series and Permaculture Workshop, go to southeastmn.edu/training. For more information, please contact Liz Micheel December 13 | Bruno Borsari and Liz Micheel at 507-458-4829 or [email protected]. Introducing the new Sustainable Agriculture program options at MSC Southeast A win-win for manufacturing companies and students TOUCH ’EM ALL continued from Page 1 things. They switch every two hours. Every day is something Post-high school, Alyvia plans to continue college at MSC Working Together: new.” Southeast, then transfer to a four year college or the Univer- The MSC Southeast sity of Minnesota for an engineering degree. Student Learner Hub Alyvia took pride in her work. “The most exciting thing I got to do was hammering the knobs to the bats before they go the Production Manager Larry Oevering was key in coordinating Connecting high schools and manufacturers makes more tape station. I hammered the pins that hold the knobs in. It’s Alyvia’s job experience at Miken. He said she was a quick sense if managed in a hub format. MSC Southeast Dean learner. of Trade and Technology Travis Thul explained that it’s fun doing the hands-on easier for students, high schools, and companies if they work.” “Considering her aspirations after this, it’s important to get work together. a student like Alyvia involved from the ground up,” he said. It has to be done right, too. “When you’re doing computer aided design, understanding “Imagine if every company in the region had to develop “You’re the one who makes the factory side of things is priceless. You know how things contacts with each high school to take advantage of this sure that knob doesn’t fall have to go together, and so you’re going to design it thinking opportunity,” he said. “At the same time, imagine if every off, so the person who gets about that.” high school had to create written agreements with differ- this bat doesn’t end up get- ent manufacturers for each student placement.” ting hurt or anything. The As the first student to be placed through the MSC Southeast knob helps the player with Student Learner Hub, Alyvia realized that her opportunity By serving as a Student Learner Hub, MSC Southeast can correct hand position, and was special. Next summer Travis Thul hopes to see many coordinate among various high schools and companies it keeps the bat from fly- more students have experiences like hers. and greatly simplify the process for all concerned. ing away when the batter swings.” Principal Morem agreed. “There’s going to be a huge need The college’s Student Learner Hub complements both in the next ten years in many fields that require a technical Winona’s Youth Skills Training and Red Wing’s Learn to Alyvia takes pride in her education, so the more our students can get out and have this Earn initiatives. work of manufacturing kind of experience, and the more we can work collaboratively bats in the Miken facility with industries and the college, the better it will be.” “In all cases, MSC Southeast has partnered to provide located in Caledonia. advanced manufacturing curriculum for students in our communities, while opening up opportunities to manufac- Trucking through summer turers across the region and to any Minnesota high school student enrolled in our program,” Travis Thul stated. You may have seen this truck and trailer moving very slowly through various WNB FMORE THAINNAANBCANIAKL towns this summer. Truck Driving Instructor Tom Gierok and Welding www.WNBFinancial.com • 507-454-8800 Instructor Casey Mann have showcased the combo in multiple parades and family events throughout the area. Keep an eye out and say “Hi!” when you see them, as there are many more events on the schedule in the year to come.

Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast Page 4 MSC Southeast Practical Dahl Automotive gives back, helping launch Nursing NCLEX® Test Results Automotive and Light Duty Diesel Technology soar to 100% ­— well above at MSC Southeast state, national averages As the garage door in the When it comes to nursing education programs, success automotive technology lab is measured by the percentage of students who pass their opened on a recent August board exams on the first try. High pass rates indicate that afternoon, a shiny black students will receive a quality education and be well-pre- diesel truck drove in – newly pared to enter the workforce. donated to MSC Southeast by Dahl Automotive. The 2006 But it doesn’t get any higher than 100%! Minnesota State GMC 2500 Duramax Diesel, College Southeast’s Practical Nursing program achieved valued at $21,500, will play an NCLEX-PN® first time success rate of 100% for the a critical role in expanding second quarter of 2018. the college’s Automotive and Light Duty Diesel Technol- Out of 15 students who sat for the exam, 15 passed on their ogy program this year. first attempt. The program’s 2018 year-to-date success rate is 96.30%. Both scores are well above state and national Andrew Dahl, President of Dahl Automotive, was on averages. hand to turn over the keys to the truck. It was a “take your Christy Anderson is daughter to work day,” so his Photo from left: Travis Thul, MSC Southeast Dean of Trade & Technology; Andrew Dahl, one of the students who daughter Katherine was along President of Dahl Automotive; Katherine Dahl; Ryan Pelowski, Parts Director, Dahl passed the NCLEX-PN® for the ride to share in the Automotive Plaza, Winona; Josh Jacobsen, MSC Southeast instructor in Automotive on the first try last spring. excitement. and Light Duty Diesel Technology; and Vinnie Pontius, Director of Operations at Dahl She said that test prepara- Auto Plaza, Winona. tion at the college helped “One of our core values is with passing the license giving back to the communi- exam. ties we serve. Being able to partner with the college in The students took a this way, to be able to donate different set of skills to work sive. We’re going to start our But it’s about more than the the vehicle, is a benefit for on them,” he said. “We are Intro to Light Duty Diesel paycheck. Andrew stated, mock test before they the students,” Andrew said, very lucky and grateful that class by working on this spe- “When I talk to our techni- “And we feel it’s also a Dahl Automotive made this cific vehicle this fall.” cians about why they love graduated. “Our instructor benefit to us in that someday donation.” what they do, they say it’s some of the students will Good jobs await graduates of because they love the chal- Christy Anderson, actually had us wait in the come to work for us and join Ryan Pelowski, Parts Direc- MSC Southeast’s Automotive lenge: The satisfaction of Practical Nursing Grad hallway until she arrived. our team.” tor at Dahl Automotive Plaza and Light Duty Diesel Tech- diagnosing a vehicle, figur- We had to sign in and she in Winona, noted that a light nology diploma program. ing it out, being able to fix it Instructor Josh Jacobsen ex- duty diesel truck is not some- Both Vinnie Pontius, Director properly, and getting it back even checked our drivers’ licenses. She wanted to make plained that with the vehicle thing that the company would of Operations at Dahl Auto on the road again brings a lot from Dahl Automotive, the typically donate. “They’re Plaza in Winona, and Andrew of satisfaction.” sure that we wouldn’t forget something we were going to college can train students a valuable part of the truck Dahl mentioned that cur- on today’s light duty diesel industry, and they don’t come rently the job market is very Thanks this gift from Dahl need, and that we would be prepared for everything that technology and the vehicles along very often in a condi- tight, and it’s not easy finding Automotive, MSC South- they will be working on at the tion that makes them right to well-qualified employees. east automotive technology was going to happen.” dealerships after graduation. donate.” students will be getting their “What a lot of people don’t careers on the road with an Christy had words advice for future students. “You’ll get “Diesels have completely Because it’s a diesel, it’s understand is that a career in even broader range of expe- extra homework — do all of it!” she began, adding, “And different engines, different worth about three times as automotive is a good career. rience — ready to work on study with other people. If you don’t have a group to study fuel systems, they’re much much as a regular consumer You can earn a very good light duty diesel engines. with you, you won’t get to see the bigger picture. Our heavier duty. It takes a whole truck of the same vintage, living for your family, make study group all worked together, and we all passed our according to Josh. “Diesel is very good money,” Andrew tests.” very complex, very expen- Dahl pointed out. “Our practical nursing graduates are a real credit to MSC Southeast,” reported Jennifer Eccles, the college’s Interim Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. “I also commend the faculty and staff who have played such a large role in educating and supporting them. They put their heart into this work, and it shows.” The program’s first time pass rates have been steadily ris- MSC Southeast Violin Repair instructor Steve ing in the past year; both the second quarter and year-to- Rossow featured in September issue of The Strad date rates are well above state and national averages for similar programs. MSC Southeast’s Practical Nursing program is accredited The Strad isn’t just any magazine. Based in by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in London, many classical music experts con- Nursing) and is in good standing with the Minnesota Board sider it the world’s leading publication about of Nursing. Apply now for admission to the program in violins, violas and cellos — and the people either Red Wing or Winona in Spring 2019. For more who play them, build them, and repair them. information, go to www.southeastmn.edu > programs of study > nursing or call Student Services at 877-853-8324. When MSC Southeast instructor Steve Ros- sow was approached this summer about Leadership sharing his opinions with The Strad, he was Success Series initially intimidated. The publication wanted to know more about his personal approach to for New Supervisors, Managers or teaching violin repair. Seasoned Professionals MSC Southeast is a community of experts, Violin repair Instructor Steve Rossow works with a student in the Red Tuesdays, October 2, 9 & 16, 2018 and Steve is no exception. Like all of the in- Wing based program. Photo credit: Sarah Hansen 8-9:30 a.m. structors at MSC Southeast, he is an expert not only in the practice of his craft, but also Minnesota State College Southeast in the art of teaching it. Nonetheless, Steve Red Wing Campus is a very humble person who had a hard time describing exactly how what he does is ex- 308 Pioneer Road, Red Wing, MN traordinary. Session 1: Going from “When I started teaching, I initially caught myself making a Steve’s approach to teaching was greatly influenced by his in- Buddy to Boss big mistake: I assumed that my students already knew some- structors at Minnesota State College Southeast. He graduated thing because it was obvious to me. This is a very easy mistake from the college’s string instrument repair program in 2002, Session 2: Coaching to make,” Steve told The Strad. “As a teacher, I have found where he studied with Lisbeth Nelson Butler, John Reed, and for Success that things tend to work best in my classes when I start the year David Vincent. with the assumption that my students know absolutely nothing about lutherie.” “Teachers and mentors really do have the potential to shape lives, and having been the beneficiary of others’ talent, wisdom Steve said his students bring with them amazing life experi- and generosity over the years, I take very seriously my respon- ences and many are amazing musicians. “But in the classroom sibility to pay it forward,” Steve said in the article. we respect and encourage the concept of ‘beginner’s mind’.” You’ll find the article by Steve Rossow on pages 100-101 in When students are struggling with a task, Steve said he goes the September 2018 issue of The Strad. with them to their benches and gets them to show him exactly how they are doing it. “I have to drop my assumptions about what’s going on; I figure out why, and look at it from a differ- ent point of view.” Session 3: The Balancing Camp Devoted to Trade and Act of Performance Technology a Hit with HS Students Evaluations Camp T&T, supported by the Advanced Manufacturing Center of COST: $175.00 for series Excellence, took place this summer in the labs of MSC Southeast. The REGISTER ONLINE: southeastmn.edu/training college hosted 10th, 11th and 12th grade high school students, who Questions? Call Katie Hardyman at 651-267-7706 were on campus one week learning more about welding, electronics, computer numeric controlled (CNC) machine tool and computer aided design (CAD). Look for more from Camp T&T in the summer of 2019!