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Campus Connect Your news source for Minnesota State College Southeast June 2021 A Technical and Community College Red Wing | Winona | Online The Class of 2021: Finding success at Southeast There is no such thing as a typical student at Minnesota State College Southeast. This Grateful for the support that made his success possible spring we are proud to profile four individuals who found success at the college. Two are adults returning to college while caring for kids at home. One attempted college else- Last December, Mathew Chesang graduated from Minnesota State College Southeast’s where before finally finding a home at Southeast. And another earned a college degree Practical Nursing program with honors. In the spring, he passed the NCLEX-PN® exam before graduating from high school! to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. Now he is ready to enter the workforce and move forward with his hard-won professional skills. All four expressed appreciation for the welcoming environment they found at MSC Born in Kenya, Mathew came to the U.S. and at the age of 21 and served in the U.S. Southeast. Coming back to college, Helen Schmitz said, “When I came in for orientation, Army from 2012 to 2018, including one tour to Afghanistan. After leaving the military, it was like I had never left! All the staff, all the teachers, everybody was welcoming, I he and his family moved to a small town in Wisconsin. just felt like I belonged there.” Another graduate appreciated the small class sizes and friendly atmosphere at the col- lege. “Everyone at MSC Southeast was very friendly to me, very helpful, the students, the staff, and the teachers,” said Mathew Chesang. Read on to meet these four inspiring individuals. We wish them, and everyone in the Class of 2021, success and happiness as they move forward in their lives! From math anxiety to statistics tutor — and beyond “Everyone at MSC Southeast was very friendly to me, very Helen Schmitz remembers the exact moment she decided to go back to college. “It was helpful, the students, the the last Sunday in July of 2018. I literally woke up that morning and thought, I want to staff, and the teachers. I also go back to school. I knew there had to be some kind of program for me at Southeast,” liked it that there were small she said. classes.” — Mathew Chesang “I am most proud that Returning to college as an Needing employment re-training, he enrolled in college with the assistance of Career- my kids are seeing adult — while being responsi- Force Winona (then called the Workforce Center). He said he was grateful for the support me do something do ble for a household including of his wife, his kids, his classmates, the nursing department faculty, and the CareerForce something with my a disabled adult daughter, a Winona staff. life — seeing me focus 12-year-old son, and a 6-year- and fight and grow old granddaughter — did not “I am proud that I was able to become a licensed practical nurse as a parent, taking care myself. I want my kids intimidate her as much as the of my kids, during a pandemic. And I am proud that I didn’t let the workforce center to see that if I can do prospect of having to take down,” Mathew said. “They put a lot of effort into helping me, and I didn’t fail them.” this, they can do math classes. anything.” “MSC Southeast has actually changed my perspective” —Helen Schmitz But that was before she met MSC Southeast math instruc- Clear-eyed, confident, and optimistic, Braxton Waller was ready for whatever the future tor Alice Zimmer. “When I might bring as he graduated from Minnesota State College Southeast this spring — with started pre-college math, Alice honors. completely put me at ease. Af- ter the very first class, I knew I Having completed an associate of applied science degree in Information Technology was going to be OK.” Support he’s well prepared to find employment, continue his education, or embark on new adventures. With Alice’s support, Helen continued to advance through her math requirements — all the way from pre-college math to statistics. As a work-study student, Helen was recruited to serve as a tutor for statistics students. “It was an amazing experience to be able to help someone learn,” she recalled. Helen graduated at the end of Fall Semester 2020 with a degree in Criminal Justice. She “Life is about the journey, “I struggled with has already transferred to Winona State University’s Legal Studies program for a bache- not the destination. I don’t school my whole life, lor’s degree. She hopes eventually to go to law school. know yet about the future but there was a shift — I have a lot of journey when I started doing “I’ve studied hard and I worked to get the best possible grades I could get, so that I could still left,” he said philosoph- it for myself — not achieve my dream,” Helen said. ically. because someone else expected me to. Graduating from high MSC Southeast wasn’t Southeast has Braxton Waller’s first at- actually shifted my school and college — at tempt at going to college, or perspective.” even his second. Previously —Braxton Waller the same time he had enrolled at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and Michaela Spear was on track later UW-Stout. to get enough credits to gradu- But Minnesota State College Southeast truly became a ate from Houston High School home to him. by the end of tenth grade, “My advisor helped me so she started taking college decide on my major classes at Minnesota State and has been helpful College Southeast through the to me even after I PSEO program, which allows finished my classes high school students to take with her. She helped Being on a first name basis with faculty and staff who knew him by name meant every- thing to Braxton. “This school is genuine, and that’s how I feel about my entire experi- college classes at no cost. me figure out what ence at Southeast. This is my fourth time in school, so I can attest that these people have been really caring.” I could do best in my When she first started, she future career.” had in mind taking just a few —Michaela Spear college classes. Gradually her plans came into focus, and she INS IDE `CAMPUS CONNECT began working on a certificate in administrative support careers. But as she succeeded in one class after another, she realized that if she worked hard Communities gather to thank Larry Lundblad enough, she would have enough classes to earn a two-year associate degree in Adminis- Page 2 trative Assistant at MSC Southeast before graduating from high school. 2021 Outstanding Alumni Award winners This spring, she graduated from both high school and Minnesota State College Southeast Page 3 at the same time. Auto body students benefit from Her advisor, Ramona Coron, is gratified by Michaela’s success. “She has what it takes to family donation Page 4 succeed: determination, perseverance, dedication, and confidence. I am incredibly proud of Michaela and all she has accomplished while earning her degree at MSC Southeast.” Introducing our next president: Dr. Marsha A. Danielson The Board of Trust- partnerships, and a thorough understanding of the region,” Marsha Danielson’s accomplishments in diversity, equity, ees of the Minnesota said Devinder Malhotra, chancellor of Minnesota State. and inclusion include providing leadership for the nation- State Colleges and “I am confident that her leadership will help Minnesota ally recognized Achieving the DreamTM priorities at SCC, Universities has State College Southeast continue its upward trajectory and focused on closing the achievement gap and addressing named Dr. Marsha A. propel it to even greater heights.” systemic inequities to increase social and economic mo- Danielson to serve bility. She is a member of the Minnesota State Equity by as the next president Prior to coming to MSC Southeast, Marsha Danielson Design Leadership Team and was the founding director of of Minnesota State served South Central College (SCC), a comprehensive the Greater Mankato Diversity Council. College Southeast. community and technical college with campuses in The appointment will Faribault and North Mankato. Since 2016, she has been Dr. Danielson holds a bachelor’s degree and a master’s become effective July vice president of economic development, advising the from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and a doc- 1, 2021. president on corporate education, economic development, torate in community college leadership from Ferris State and growth opportunities for the college. Previously, she University, Michigan. “Dr. Danielson brings served SCC as senior associate to the president from 2013 deep knowledge of to 2016 and as dean of economic development from 2007 We look forward to welcoming Dr. Danielson to the the Minnesota State to 2013. From 1996 to 2007, she served Minnesota State Minnesota State College Southeast community on July 1! system, a breadth of University, Mankato in several areas including develop- experience building ment, alumni relations, external relations, and marketing.

Campus Connect Page 2 Thank You Larry! Communities gather to wish Larry Lundblad well as he concludes his role as Interim President Red Wing Campus Winona Campus It all began in February 2018, when Larry 308 Pioneer Road 1250 Homer Road Lundblad, President Emeritus of Central Winona, MN 55987 Lakes College, was appointed by Minnesota Red Wing, MN 55066 State to serve as interim president of Min- nesota State College Southeast. Originally Tandeski Center planning to commute on a weekly basis from 1200 Storrs Pond Road his home in Brainerd, MN, for a bit over a year, he was asked to extend the commit- Winona, MN 55987 ment by a year – and then he was asked to serve a third year! www.southeastmn.edu 877.853.8324 “Dr. Lundblad has laid a solid foundation, Administrative Contacts moving the college into the future, and has provided renewed energy and commitment to serve the students while putting a robust programmatic structure in place,” said Min- nesota State Chancellor Devinder Malhotra. “He has earned the trust of both the Winona Larry Lundblad thanked the many guests who attended a farewell and the Red Wing communities and through celebration in Red Wing held on June 8. Larry Lundblad Interim President his interactions with them, has channeled the slowed down since,” Josiah noted. “Because of his work, [email protected] community’s passion as a strength to because of his leadership, and because of his belief in leverage the betterment of the college.” Minnesota State College Southeast, the college is thriving In all, Dr. Larry A. Lundblad has served the college for and ready to move to even greater heights.” 40 months, and though his title remained “interim” The Red Wing campus presented Larry with an engraved throughout that whole time, many in the community trumpet bell as a memento. Band Instrument Repair felt otherwise. program graduate Darrel Wilson applied the patina and Chad Dull engraved the bell, which was mounted on base made by Vice President of Academic Affairs [email protected] Guitar Repair and Building instructor Tim Reede. Josiah S. Litant At the Winona event, Larry was presented with a beautiful Vice President of Student Affairs charcuterie board hand-made by students in the Con- and Dean of Students struction and Welding Technology programs. In addition, [email protected] Genelle Groh Beck made a gift presentation on behalf of President’s Adviso- Amy Schmidt ry Committee. Vice President of Finance and Administration Larry was presented with a gift from the Winona Even as the college [email protected] Campus on June 9. From left: Marc Kalis, Larry has made great Lundblad, Jon Powell, and Casey Mann strides under Rick Nahrgang Dr. Lundblad’s Chief Information Officer “Chancellor Devinder Malhotra chose an impeccable leadership — in- [email protected] interim president for our college community,” said Ac- cluding launching counting Instructor Jill Halverson. “Dr. Lundblad was our the mechatronics interim president, but he was our President. His leadership program, develop- allowed us to expand our program offerings and helped us ing the bicycle fab- forge new alliances in our geographic regions.” rication and design major, and bringing On June 8 and 9, the Red Wing and Winona communi- back associate de- ties gathered to salute Larry and wish him well upon his gree (RN) nursing Larry proudly displayed an retirement. Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of — nobody could engraved trumpet bell which Student Josiah Litant served as MC for programs on each have anticipated was presented on behalf of the campus. that in the final year Red Wing Campus. of his career, Larry “Larry’s understanding, passion, and commitment to would lead the college through a global pandemic. career, technical, and transfer education readily enabled him to hit the ground running from day one, and he hasn’t Speaking at the college’s farewell events, he said, “The tag that we have at the college here is ‘MSC Southeast Megan Zeches Cares.’ We are the college that cares. The outstanding Director of Human Resources faculty and staff and administration here at Southeast [email protected] makes sure that this happens every day. It’s been a great experience.” Taylor Beardmore makes it to the Top 10 at 2021 International DECA conference Heather Conley Hailing from Caledonia, Minnesota, Taylor Beardmore In February, Taylor placed second in Professional Sales Dean of Academic Innovation started at MSC Southeast in 2017. After two years of and third in Entrepreneurship Operations at the Minnesota [email protected] general education courses, she began the Sales and Retail State DECA Career Development Conference. Management program last fall. She will graduate at the Ann Deiman-Thornton end of 2021 after completing an internship this fall. In April, she moved on to DECA Internationals and Dean of Faculty & Academic competed against students from all over the world in the Operations “This is now my second year in my major, and my second Sales event. She placed seventh overall and was ranked as [email protected] year as a collegiate DECA member through the college,” a Top 10 International finalist in Professional Sales. She said Taylor. “DECA is an organization that prepares stu- also participated in a Sales Challenge hosted by England dents for careers in marketing, entrepreneurship, finance, Logistics, and was again named a Top 10 International hospitality, sales, and management.” finalist. Students are encouraged to join DECA in effort to apply “This year the DECA competitions were all done virtually. material learned in class to real-life experience. Through Instead of entering a conference room, we entered a Zoom DECA, students attend competitive event conferences to call and presented to CEOs, executives, marketing man- sharpen their business skills. agers, and the like,” Taylor explained. “Despite it being a whole different experience, students from all over the world were still able to make the most of their situation and build on their professional development.” Support our Nurses of Tomorrow: Taylor added, “The staff and faculty at Minnesota State College Southeast have immensely helped me in my The Power of Community career development and in finding my true potential.” Directly & Positively Impact a Taylor Beardmore shows off her winnings Nursing Graduate’s Journey from the 2021 Minnesota DECA Career Development Conference. Graduating Nursing students from MSC Southeast are required to pay the board licensing fee and 13th Annual Alumni and Friends testing fee, which is $200. Many students find GOLF TOURNAMENT this expense difficult to pay! Monday, August 2, 2021, Noon Shotgun Foundation Golf Tournament MSCS Nursing Faculty came together to create the Bridges Golf Club - Winona, MN Support our Nurses of Tomorrow: The Power of Community Sponsorship opportunities available Eagle: $1,100 | Birdie: $550 | Par Sponsor: $225 campaign to reimburse eligible students’ testing fees. Entry Silent raaufcftlieo,na,npdrimzeosr,edinner, Your gift will go directly toward helping a Golf & Dinner: $110 Dinner only: $15 successful student gain licensure and meet their Online registration & sponsorship information: goal of becoming a future nurse. southeastmn.edu/winonagolf southeastmn.edu/donate Tyhoaun!k

Campus Connect Page 3 2021 Red Wing and Winona New Faces on Campus Outstanding Alumni Award Winners Rachel Rayfield Winona: Thomas Brandt, ‘78, Auto Body Collision Technology Red Wing: Mark Rathbun, ‘84, Solar Energy Technology Rachel Rayfield recently joined the MSC Southeast Winona Campus staff as a full time General Mainte- nance Worker. Rachel had previously worked in the Minnesota State College Southeast is proud to announce At Minnesota State College Southeast, Tom has served as maintenance department as this year’s Outstanding Alumni Award Winners – one from the SkillsUSA student advisor and is a long-time donor the Red Wing campus and one from the Winona campus. to Minnesota State College Southeast Foundation. In the a student under the Work Every year the college celebrates the accomplishments of wider community, he has been involved in coaching and its alumni with these awards, which are given to individu- leadership roles in youth and high school sports, includ- Study program. She was a als who earned a diploma or degree from Minnesota State ing soccer, Nordic skiing, and Cross Country. He has College Southeast at least 5 years ago and have demon- also been a Sunday school teacher and superintendent at student in the Psychology strated exceptional accomplishments in their careers, in Redeemer Lutheran Church. service to others, and in service to the college. Transfer Pathway program, The awards were announced online during the MSC and plans to revisit the Southeast 2021 Commencement Ceremony, which premiered on YouTube on Thursday, May 13. field someday, but when the position opened up on Rachel Rayfield, campus she felt the need to Maintenance serve the college. “I really Mark Rathbun, like being able to help the people that have helped me Outstanding Alumni Award, Red Wing throughout my time here at MSC Southeast. I saw the Mark Rathbun, class of 1984, graduated with an associ- opportunity to work with a great group of people while ate degree in Solar broadening my knowledge and experience in general Energy Technolo- maintenance.” Thomas Brandt gy. For the past 29 Dr. Pao Vue Outstanding Alumni Award, Winona years he has been In 1978, Tom Brandt graduated from MSC Southeast – employed at Great Dr. Pao Vue, Director of Eq- then called the Win- River Energy, a not- uity and Inclusion, came on ona Area Vocational for-profit wholesale board at MSC Southeast on Technical Institute electric power coop- June 1, 2021. He grew up in – with a certificate erative which serves the upper Midwest and says in Auto Body. He 700,000 member he is glad to be returning to worked in the field families, farms and the region, having most re- until 1986, when he businesses. In 2019, “I can testify that the college’s cently served as the Director he was promoted to mission, in part ‘preparing students returned to South- Manager, Renewable for a lifetime of learning,’ provided Dr. Pao Vue, Director of Community Engagement Resources. me with the foundation I needed to of Equity & Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives at east as an instructor. In this role Mark have a successful and rewarding ca- Nevada State College. Prior In 2021, Tom was to his work at Nevada State, Dr. Vue served Minneso- honored with an has advocated for reer at Great River Energy. Always ta State University Mankato as the Director of Asian “Graduates, Southeast is the start employee service solar projects, wind remember you can’t build anything American and Multicultural Affairs from 2017-2019, of something for each of you. With award for 35 years at energy, and energy sustainable without a strong hard work and quality efforts, the college. efficiency with Great foundation.” — Mark Rathbun and prior to that he was a professor of sociology for opportunities will present, and if ten years at St. John Fisher College (Rochester, NY) you listen to your heart, you’re Tom is a lifelong River Energy’s mem- and at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. learner. He continued likely to find success.” his own education at ber-cooperatives across the state, helping electric co-op Winona State Uni- — Tom Brandt members see the economic and environmental benefits of Megan Zeches renewable energy. He is a recognized expert who works Megan Zeches joined the administration of MSC versity and has con- in many areas, including policy and regulatory issues, Southeast as Chief Human Resources Officer in March tinuously taken industry courses and seminars covering all tracking wind and solar energy technical and econom- 2021. She has 13 years of aspects of collision repair, safety practices, new product ic advancements, and leading power purchase contract progressive HR experience usage, teaching techniques, and student evaluation. negotiations. and is skilled in employee Mark serves as a member of the Elk River Parks and relations, benefits admin- Recreation commission and is a volunteer groomer for Elk He is also a lifelong teacher. Besides teaching the college, River Ski Trails. An avid cross country skier, he recently istration, recruitment, and he has served as an instructor and curriculum writer for placed first in his age group at the world-famous Birkebe- I-CAR — the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Repair. iner cross country ski race. He is also active in bicycling compliance. Prior to joining He has presented at state, national, and international con- and is sharing the word about Minnesota State College ferences as far away as New Zealand. In 2014, Tom vis- Southeast’s Bicycle Design and Fabrication program MSC Southeast, Megan ited Quzhou, China, for two and a half weeks to provide among bike riding groups in the state. input, recommendations and direction on the emerging served as the Sr. HR Man- automotive program at Quzhou College of Technology. ager-Americas for BCS Au- tomotive Interface Solutions Megan Zeches, and as HR Generalist for The Chief Human Watkins Co., both in Winona. Resources Officer She also held various HR po- #MSCSoutheastCares: Basic needs sitions at Mayo Clinic and Eaton Corporation. Megan come first has a bachelor’s degree in Community Psychology The Pantries in Red Wing and Winona, which help meet students’ basic needs, are supported by college funds, from St. Cloud State University and a master’s degree grants, and donations. This spring several groups reached out to provide food and money to keep The Pantries in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the stocked. Thanks to WSU Active Minds, Red Wing Amer- ican Legion Post 54, and students in the college’s Retail University of Minnesota. and Sales Management program for helping support The Pantries! Ann Elliot Above: Red Wing American Legion Post 54 held a food Ann Elliot, MSN, RN is currently working on program drive throughout the spring, placing donation boxes and development and curriculum for the college’s new table signs around the Post to encourage donations to The Associate of Science in Nursing degree and will be Pantry in Red Wing. From left: Jon and Carol Stordahl, teaching in the registered nursing program this fall. Darwin “Chris” Christofferson, MSC Southeast Academic She has been a registered nurse since 1996 and holds Success Coordinator Arielle Pompilius, Daniel Lundwig, a bachelor’s degree from Minnesota State Universi- and Gene Leifeld. ty, Mankato; a master’s degree from the University of Minnesota; and a doctorate in education from the University of West Georgia. She worked at Fairview Southdale and United Hospital and taught associate degree nursing at Inver Hills Community College before coming to Southeast. A Red Wing native, Ann lives in Randolph with her family. Ann says, “I’m really looking forward to the new program. We will be focusing on what it means to be a nurse of excellence and I’m excited to see how our students grow into the nursing profession.” MSC Southeast DECA chapter and a gift from the Thomas Lorenz family. Above: Andi Hinitt met with Basic Needs Outreach Co- Above: At the end of Spring Semester, Thomas Lorenz Tom has been a driving factor in having a food shelf on ordinator Akilah Childs to drop off donations collected at stopped by with a check for $900 to support The Pantry campus since the beginning and commented, “It’s remark- Winona State University for The Pantry in Winona. “We in Winona. Students in the Sales and Retail Management able to see how far The Pantry has come since it began decided to host a food drive since without having your program held a competition to raise funds by selling stick- with an old bookshelf. Now we have custom shelving, physical needs met, you cannot prioritize your mental ers, candles, and personalized items like t-shirts. Proceeds refrigerator and freezer units, and wire racks for the food health. The food pantry at WSU was recently restocked, were donated to The Pantry along with funds from the and supplies that students need.” so we decided to support other students and donate to The Pantry at MSCS,” Andi said. She is the vice president of MSC Southeast’s Food Pantries are available to everyone. Active Minds, a mental health awareness club at WSU The pantries are self-serve, no-questions-asked. Pick up that works to eliminate the stigma around mental illness. items when finances are tight -- donate items when finances are good. If you would like to make a donation, food barrels are available in the front entry of our campuses. To make a monetary donation visit www.southeastmn.edu/donate. MSC Southeast Phi Theta Kappa Chapter honored with REACH Award 44 students inducted into Beta Rho Mu Chapter of PTK at MSCS this spring In April, Phi Theta Kappa, the international honor society This spring, 44 MSC Southeast students were inducted To qualify for PTK, students must achieve a GPA of 3.5 for two-year colleges, recognized the Beta Rho Mu Chap- into Phi Theta Kappa. “That is the highest number of new or higher, take at least 12 transfer-level credits, and be en- ter at Minnesota State College Southeast for excellence in students we have inducted since I became a PTK advisor rolled in an associate degree program. Students who meet membership development with a 2021 REACH Award. in 2017,” said MSC Southeast instructor Jean Egbert. these requirements are invited to apply for membership. Phi Theta Kappa’s mission is to recognize and encourage She added, “What is so impressive is the number of “I am excited to see that so many of our students are being the academic achievement of two-year college students. students that qualified for PTK this year. I am amazed inducted into our local PTK chapter,” said MSC Southeast The organization provides opportunities for individual by how many students were able to maintain their high Interim President Larry Lundblad. “These students are growth and development through participation in honors, academic standing despite everything they have had to now part of an international organization that opens wide leadership, service, and fellowship programming. manage during the pandemic.” the door of opportunity for leadership, personal development, and service.”

Campus Connect Page 4 In honor of Elmer Duellman, his family stepped up with a gift that will benefit new Auto Body Collision Tech students When Auto Body Collision Technology instructor Tom Brandt brought the concept of installing permanent tool collections in the lab to the program’s Advisory Commit- tee, he was surprised by the results. “I wanted to set up toolboxes so that incoming first-year students would not need to buy tools to start the program. I want every student to begin learning on Day One with quality tools and equipment,” Tom explained. The day after the meeting, a member of the committee con- tacted Tom and offered to make a one-time gift that will benefit every new student going forward. In honor of El- mer Duellman, his family donated 12 Matco toolboxes that have been permanently installed in the auto body lab. “Elmer Duellman owned Elmer’s Auto Salvage in Foun- tain City. He started from having nothing, and believed in working hard and earning what you get,” said Tom Brandt. “He’s not giving individual students tools as a one-time gift. This gift will allow every student to start on a path- way that will make it possible to earn their own tools in the future.” To install the toolboxes, metal brackets were built by stu- Top: The Duellman family gathered in the Auto Body dents in the welding program, then sanded and painted blue Collision Technology Lab around one of the toolboxes by auto body students. Resources to purchase the tools they donated in memory of Elmer Duellman, a long-time have been provided by Auto Body Skills USA Club, Col- supporter of the college and the auto body program. lision Repair Education Foundation, Perkins funding, and Front row: Eric Duellman, Rick Duellman; Back row: additional grants. Melissa Baker, Brad Duellman, Bernadette Duellman, Les Duellman (Not pictured: Amanda McKitty) “Buying tools is a big challenge for students just starting Inset: Toolbox contents. out. Having these tools and toolboxes will make a huge difference in how the first 6-8 weeks of the school year will go,” commented Tom Brandt. Minnesota State College Southeast Practical Nursing program achieves continued ACEN accreditation Minnesota State College Southeast is proud to announce the hard work and extraordinary effort put forth to achieve (Licensed Practical that the college’s Practical Nursing program has achieved this on top of and during a pandemic should be commend- Nurse) after passing continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commis- ed and celebrated!” said Janine Mason, MSC Southeast the NCLEX-PN® sion for Education in Nursing (ACEN). In a letter dated Dean of Nursing, adding, “This was a college wide effort. board exams. April 23, 2021, ACEN provided formal notification of the The support of our programs by all employees across the continuing accreditation status, with the next evaluation Winona and Red Wing campuses is something I have In addition to visit taking place in 2028. appreciated since I came to Southeast.” Practical Nursing, MSC Southeast “The ACEN commends the flexibility, courage, and “The reaccreditation of the Practical Nursing program by now offers a 5-se- resiliency demonstrated by nursing program faculty and the ACEN speaks to the quality of our offerings and to the mester Associate of leaders, and their institutional colleagues during the global dedication of program faculty and staff,” said MSC South- Science in Nurs- pandemic,” said ACEN Chief Executive Officer Marsal P. east Interim President Larry Lundblad. “The program, ing degree, which Stoll in the letter. “The ACEN would like to offer a note which is offered on the Red Wing and Winona campuses, leads to graduates who are eligible to be licensed as RNs of thanks for maintaining high standards while providing is vital in meeting employer staffing needs across south- (Registered Nurse) after passing the NCLEX-RN® board outstanding support to the students and your communi- eastern Minnesota.” exams. ties.” Upon successful completion of the Practical Nursing For more information about the college’s nursing “Congratulations to the nursing team at MSC Southeast; program, graduates are eligible to be licensed as LPNs majors, see www.southeastmn.edu/nursing. 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