2020 FALL · 2020. 12. 16. · Minnesota State Community and Technical College 2020 Fall Virtual Ceremony 5 FALL 2020 GRADUATES Kristie Benais Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo,

2020 FALLCOMMENCEMENT

Congratulations TO THE CLASS OF 2020

2 Minnesota State Community and Technical College 2020 Fall Virtual Ceremony

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 2020

I smile because I know you are brave. I smile because I know you have overcome.I smile because I know you have shown the

world the strength I always knew you had.I smile because I know you are enough.I smile because I know you are a success story.I smile because I know you are M State.

Dr. Carrie Brimhall President, M State

1997 Graduate

M State graduates, you did it! We are so proud of you and all you have overcome

to achieve this success. As you continue to find successes in life, work and education,

we look forward to being by your side, cheering you along every step of the way.

My sincerest congratulations to each one of you on this accomplishment. I am

incredibly proud to be your president.

Dr. Carrie Brimhall

President, Minnesota State Community and Technical College

1997 M State Graduate

@PrezBrimhall

Minnesota State Community and Technical College 2020 Fall Virtual Ceremony 3

M STATE VIRTUAL FALL COMMENCEMENT2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18

Welcome

Presidential Greeting ...................................................................................................................Dr. Carrie BrimhallPresident

Faculty Greeting .................................................................................................................................... K.C. HansonMoorhead Faculty President

Student Recognitions .......................................................................................................Dr. Matthew BorcherdingDean for the School of Science and Mathematics

Student Address ..........................................................................................................................Kylie Howe-AshworthLiberal Arts, AA

Presentation of Graduates

Conferring of Degrees ................................................................................................................Dr. Carrie BrimhallPresident

Closing ............................................................................................................................................. Dr. O. John MadukoVice President of Academic and Student Affairs


FALL 2020 GRADUATES

Adam Aarestad Business Transfer Pathway - AS, West Fargo, N.D.

Kallee Abbas Cosmetology - Diploma Nail Technician - Certificate, Staples, Minn.**

Fatma Abdulahi Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Moorhead, Minn.

Baydaa Aboalaibra Surgical Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Leila Ali Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Liban Ali Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, West Fargo, N.D.

Nafiso Ali Health Information Technology/Coding - AAS, Shakopee, Minn.

Kathryn Alpert Medical Laboratory Technology - AAS, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Kierstin Amdahl Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.**

Cassidy Anderson Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Alexandria, Minn.*

Meagan Anderson Human Resources - AAS, Admin Office Assistant - HR - Certificate, Sebeka, Minn.

Patsy Anderson Autism Spectrum Disorder - Certificate, Herman, Minn.*

HONORS AND DESIGNATIONS

** High Academic Honors (3.75-4.0)

* Academic Honors (3.5-3.74)

• Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

V Veteran

Kylie Ashworth Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Moorhead, Minn.

Jennifer Athey Nursing - AS (Generic), Clinton, Minn.

Candice Bachmeier Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Frazee, Minn.*

Diana Balboa Practical Nursing - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

Collette Baldwin Administrative Support - Diploma Administrative Office Assistant - HR - Certificate, Park Rapids, Minn.**

Julia Bastidas-Pineda Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.V

Amber Bauer Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Frazee, Minn.

Jonas Baune Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, New York Mills, Minn.**

Jones Bawah Information Technology - AAS, Hoffman Estates, Ill.*

Jordan Beach Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Anne Beastrom Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Wadena, Minn.

Heather Beaulieu Medical Administrative Assistant - AAS, Waubun, Minn.

Rachael Beers Medical Administrative Assistant - AAS Medical Office Assistant - Diploma, Alexandria, Minn.

Anne Beldo Medical Coding and Insurance - Diploma, Menahga, Minn.*

Shatonna Bellefleur Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, West Fargo, N.D.


FALL 2020 GRADUATES Kristie Benais Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Nicole Benson Surgical Technology - AAS, Harwood, N.D.*

Madison Berg Practical Nursing - Diploma, Barnesville, Minn.

Olivia Berg Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Ashlee Blashack Criminal Justice - AS, Horace, N.D.*

Brianna Boyer Health Information Technology/Coding - AAS, Mora, Minn.

Elizabeth Bradt Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Teagan Brambrink Nursing - AS (Generic), Perham, Minn.

Seila Brkic Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, West Fargo, N.D.

Thomas Brower Nursing - AS (Generic), Ada, Minn.

Raina Brown Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Barnesville, Minn.

Susie Buretta Autism Spectrum Disorder - Certificate, Fargo, N.D.*

Megan Burns Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Jessica Cariveau Payroll Specialist - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

Julie Carmona Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Denean Charley Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Kimberly Christianson Medical Coding and Insurance - Diploma, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Kristine Ciesielski Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA (Social Science), Fargo, N.D.**

Joshua Cigelske Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Moorhead, Minn.

Joseph Conneran Surgical Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.*

Nathan Cook Nursing - AS (Generic), Clitherall, Minn.

Carly Critchley Practical Nursing - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

Christopher Deschene Construction Management - AAS, West Fargo, N.D.

Ashley Devier Nursing - AS (Generic), Fargo, N.D.*

Elizabeth Diaz Practical Nursing - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.•

Sarah Eckberg Accounting Transfer Pathway - AS, Rochert, Minn.** •

Daryl Erdmann Payroll Specialist - Diploma, Hawley, Minn.**

Samantha Ferrell Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health - Certificate, Moorhead, Minn.** •

Ernestine Fodiy Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Moorhead, Minn.

Carolyn Fontana Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Casselton, N.D.

Kassandra Fowler Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Eugene, Ore.


FALL 2020 GRADUATESBrett Frank Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Detroit Lakes, Minn.** •

Jessica Frost Nursing - AS (Generic), Ottertail, Minn.

Kaycee Froysland Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Shawna Gatzke Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Alexandria, Minn.

Austine Gaye Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS Plumbing - Diploma, Fort Worth, Texas*

Mercy Gazebo Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS,** Accra, Ghana

Yea Gbortu Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Erika Gilb Cosmetology - Diploma, Staples, Minn.*

Danielle Goeden Paralegal - AAS, Wadena, Minn.

Dawn Goswami Accounting Clerk - Diploma, Albuquerque, N.M.**

Nino Grebovic Information Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Angel Grenvik Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fergus Falls, Minn.

Erin Groom Surgical Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Jordan Grossman Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Kacie Haataja Cosmetology - Diploma, Wadena, Minn.**

Katie Ham Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Bailey Haman Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Sebeka, Minn.*

Susan Hamre Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fergus Falls, Minn.

Noah Hankel Surgical Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Deanna Hansel Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Mankato, Minn.

John Hanson Surgical Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.**

Julia Harkness Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Moorhead, Minn.

Barnabas Harris Accounting - AAS, Detroit Lakes, Minn.**

Teri Harthun Cosmetology - Diploma, Perham, Minn.

Veronica Haverkamp Nursing - AS (Generic), Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Gabriel Heimark Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Detroit Lakes, Minn.*

Hunter Heimark Cybersecurity - AAS, Pelican Rapids, Minn.**

Tara Hendrickson Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Menahga, Minn.

Annah Henry Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.*

Kaylee Hicks Practical Nursing - Diploma, West Fargo, N.D.

Sierra Hillius Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, New Rockford, N.D.

Joseph Hollenstein Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Aaron Holmes Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Elbow Lake, Minn.**


FALL 2020 GRADUATESCaitlin Holmes Surgical Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Brittany Hood Human Resources - AS, Bisbee, N.D.

Kassandra Hooten Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive - AAS, Moorhead, Minn.*

Abigayle Hoppe Business Transfer Pathway - AS, Dent, Minn.

Benjamin Hume Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), West Fargo, N.D.

Maryan Hussein Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA (Social Science), Moorhead, Minn.

Chandra Hustad Nursing - AS (Generic), Barnesville, Minn.

Phat Huynh Computer Programming - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Audrey Igert Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA (Social Science), West Fargo, N.D.

Ishauna Jacobberger Biology Transfer Pathway - AS, Fargo, N.D.*

Rem Jacobson Business Transfer Pathway - AS, Hawley, Minn.

Courtney Jensen Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive - AAS, Callaway, Minn.*

Courtney Jensen Cybersecurity - AAS, Moorhead, Minn.**

Brooke Jerger Nursing - AS (Generic) Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Frazee, Minn.

Brian Jernberg Business: Marketing and Sales - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.*

Arkangelo John Medical Administrative Assistant - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Brandell Johnson Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Audubon, Minn.

Erica Johnson Cosmetology - Diploma, Motley, Minn.

Jennifer Johnson Nursing - AS (Generic), Perham, Minn.* •

Molly Johnson Biology Transfer Pathway - AS, Moorhead, Minn.

Tanya Johnson Practical Nursing - Diploma, Sabin, Minn.

Kary Jones Human Resources - AAS, Bennington, Neb.**

Jenny Joy Child and Adolescent Therapeutic Behavioral Health - Certificate, Lakes, Minn.

Dorothea Julson Health Information Technology/Coding - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Jenna Kadrie Nursing - AS (Generic), Dilworth, Minn.**

Paul Kaloh Nursing - AS (Generic), Fargo, N.D.

Jordann Kasowski Practical Nursing - Diploma, Buffalo, N.D.

Patience Kiekpo Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.*

Tiffany Kindem Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive - AAS, Horace, N.D.

Robert King Web Design - Certificate, Pillager, Minn.**

Hannah Kliem Practical Nursing - Diploma, West Fargo, N.D.

Teresa Kloosterman Payroll Specialist - Diploma, Corpus Christi, Texas


FALL 2020 GRADUATESJessica Knutson Surgical Technology - AAS, Horace, N.D.**

Janna Koble Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Cole Krebsbach Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Jamestown, N.D.

Katie Krey Nursing - AS (Generic), Menahga, Minn.

Hannah Kruize Business Entrepreneurship - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Amanda Kyllo Criminal Justice - AS, Fargo, N.D.

Tessa Landry Cosmetology - Diploma, Frazee, Minn.*

Alyssa Landsem Accounting Transfer Pathway - AS, Glyndon, Minn.

Marissa Larson Medical Laboratory Technology - AAS, International Falls, Minn.**

Alyssa Lee Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive - AAS, Lisbon, N.D.

April Lee Practical Nursing - Diploma, Ulen, Minn.

Jihyo Lee Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.**

Alicia Lenoue Accounting - AAS Payroll Specialist - Diploma, Wahpeton, N.D.**

Jessica Lindgren Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fergus Falls, Minn.**

Hannah Lindquist Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Browerville, Minn.

Sadie Lipp Human Resources - AS, Breckenridge, Minn.*

Gage Lippman Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Perham, Minn.**

Brittany Lizakowski Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.**

Devin Lofberg Electrical Technology: Electrician - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

Bobbi Loucks Cosmetology - Diploma, Pillager, Minn.*

Kali Lovgren Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Katelyn Magnuson Nursing - AS (Generic), Fargo, N.D.

Joanie Malecka Accounting - AAS Payroll Specialist - Diploma, Detroit Lakes, Minn.*

Anna Martell Surgical Technology - AAS, Evansville, Minn.

Lindsey Martinson Nursing - AS (Generic), Hawley, Minn.

Sydney Marty Practical Nursing - Diploma, Pelican Rapids, Minn.

Ayla Mathre Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Samantha Matson Nursing - AS (Generic), Perham, Minn.•

Haley Mattson Medical Administrative Assistant - AAS, Hancock, Minn.*

Alyssa May Health Information Technology/Coding - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Jon’e McDaniel Psychology Transfer Pathway - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Alexis McGary Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fergus Falls, Minn.*


FALL 2020 GRADUATESKelly McKenzie Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Cedar City, Utah

Heather Mensen Business Entrepreneurship - AAS, Randall, Minn.

Keith Mernitz Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Robert Meyer Individualized Studies - AAS, Detroit Lakes, Minn.*

Hemal Millathe Acharige Engineering - AS, Moorhead, Minn.

Ashley Miller Cosmetology - Diploma, Baxter, Minn.**

Amanda Mitlyng Medical Coding and Insurance - Diploma, Perham, Minn.*

Hannah Mockros Cosmetology - Diploma, Sauk Centre, Minn.

Suzan Mohamed Amen Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Saint Paul, Minn.**

Sofia Mohammed Ridha Medical Coding and Insurance - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

Caitlyn Monson Nursing - AS (Generic), Dent, Minn.

Emma Monson Nursing - AS (Generic), Fargo, N.D.

Dylan Moran Construction Management - AAS, Ypsilanti, N.D.*

Patrick Mosloff Diesel Equipment Technology - AAS, Glyndon, Minn.

Alexis Motzko Cosmetology - Diploma, Sebeka, Minn.

Kathleen Mudgett Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.**

Grace Murphy Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fergus Falls, Minn.

Hannah Murphy Human Resources - AS, Fergus Falls, Minn.

Brianne Nedrebo Practical Nursing - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

Lynn Nelson Practical Nursing - Diploma, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Jordan Ness Information Technology - Database Administration - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Olivia Ngeh Business Transfer Pathway - AS, Fargo, N.D.

Vincent Nkrumah Cybersecurity - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Rebecca Nyhus Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing) Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Perham, Minn.

Segun Odewumi Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Savannah Olson Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Ashby, Minn.•

Katelyn Olson Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D. Practical Nursing - Diploma

Agnes Omulando Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.**

Angela Ondracek Business Entrepreneurship - AAS, Moorhead, Minn.

Nikki Orvik Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Glyndon, Minn.

Savanna Paddock Payroll Specialist - Diploma, Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Jessica Pena Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.


FALL 2020 GRADUATESDanielle Peterson Nursing - AS (Generic), Fargo, N.D.*

Zane Pherson Drafting and 3D Technologies - AAS, West Fargo, N.D.**

Kimberly Pierce Accounting - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Crystal Poppenga Nursing - AS (Generic), Staples, Minn.

Cassondra Puttbrese Practical Nursing - Diploma, Audubon, Minn.V

Miranda Puttbrese Criminal Justice - AS, Detroit Lakes, Minn.*

Savanna Ridgway Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, West Fargo, N.D.

Holly Rigol Health Information Technology/Coding - AAS, Mandeville, La.*

Thor Roggenbuck Automotive Service Technology - AAS Automotive Service Technology - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.**

Arielle Roubal Medical Coding and Insurance - Diploma, East Gull Lake, Minn.*

Mohamed Salat Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Moorhead, Minn.

Summer Sanders Criminal Justice - AS, Fargo, N.D.

Sophia Sather Practical Nursing - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

David Schmidt Business Transfer Pathway - AS, West Fargo, N.D.

Brandon Schons Nursing - AS (Generic), Detroit Lakes, Minn.

Savanna Schreiber Human Resources - AAS, Fergus Falls, Minn.

McKenna Schroeder Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Alexandria, Minn.

Anna Seibold Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Lucy Sheriff Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA (Social Science), Fargo, N.D.

Katherine Sjurseth Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Moorhead, Minn.

Tina Skoog Nursing - AS (Generic), Menahga, Minn.**

Lauren Sletmoe Business Transfer Pathway - AS, Moorhead, Minn.

William Smith Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS

Erika Sondeland Practical Nursing - Diploma, Grand Forks, N.D.

Kenneth Sorensen Practical Nursing - Diploma, Grand Forks, N.D.

Josie Stevens Human Resources - AS, Mahnomen, Minn.*

Anna Stroot Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, New York Mills, Minn.**

Brianna Sundby Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Fargo, N.D.

Toni Sutherland Cosmetology - Diploma, Hoffman, Minn.

Rhonda Swanson Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Park Rapids, Minn.

Michael Synstelien Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fergus Falls, Minn.


FALL 2020 GRADUATESJohn Thomas Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, St. Cloud, Minn.

Samantha Thompson Business: Management, Marketing and Sales - AAS, Fargo, N.D.**

Wyatt Tollefson Criminal Justice - AS, Moorhead, Minn.V

Ezra Trantina Health Information Technology/Coding - AAS, Browerville, Minn.

McKenzie Trudel Nursing - AS (Generic), Glyndon, Minn.

Shannon Turcotte Human Resources - AS, Oshkosh, Wis.* •

LeeAnn Tweten Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA (Social Science), Fargo, N.D.

Chinyere Ukeje Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Fargo, N.D.

Peyton Vaden Medical Administrative Assistant - AAS Medical Coding and Insurance - Diploma, New York Mills, Minn.**

Pakou Van Dyke Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.

Maria Von Bank Cardiovascular Technology - Invasive - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Serenity Walking Elk Phlebotomy Technician - Certificate, Fargo, N.D.

Elizabeth Wedde Human Resources - AAS, Fargo, N.D.*

Jordan Weishair Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Barnesville, Minn.•

Brian Westre Surgical Technology - AAS, Moorhead, Minn.

Cheyenne Willoughby Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Moorhead, Minn.

Brian Winczewski Nursing - AS (Generic), Osage, Minn.**

Grace Winge Surgical Technology - AAS, Fargo, N.D.

Kelly Wollschlager Business Entrepreneurship - Diploma, Revillo, S.D.

Victoria Woodard Practical Nursing - Diploma, Moorhead, Minn.

Rachel Wright Practical Nursing - Diploma, Hillsboro, N.D.

Heather Yager Nursing - AS (Advanced Standing), Henning, Minn.**

Willard Yellow Bird Information Technology - AS, Moorhead, Minn.

Angelina Zokego Liberal Arts and Sciences - AA, Fargo, N.D.

Justina Zor Practical Nursing - Diploma, Fargo, N.D.


Aho, Michael......................................................... BiologyAmundson, Gretchen............................................NursingAnderson, Heidi Rochelle .......................................EnglishAnderson, Marc David .......................................... BiologyAnderson, Sue Christine ............................................... ArtBagne, Angela Grace Beach .......................... PsychologyBainer, James Stephen .......Diesel Equipment TechnologyBaker, Adam Joseph, CPA .............................. AccountingBalluff, Mark Allen .................................................... MathBarnum, Craig .................................. Surgical TechnologyBarthel, Leon .........................Commercial Drivers LicenseBeacom, Teresa Ann ..............................................EnglishBecker, Holly ............................................................ MathBeckman, Alisa .....................................................NursingBell-Pfeifer, Ann .............................Radiologic Technology Benchama, Noureddine .......................................... MathBerg, Erica .............................................................NursingBernstetter, Roberta A ..................................CosmetologyBerry, Matthew .................................................. ParalegalBeske, Teresa .................. Medical Laboratory TechnologyBeyer, Jennifer Ann ................................................EnglishBinkard, David ........................................................EnglishBjerke, M Shawn .................................................... BiologyBooth, Michael ......................................................... MathBrady-Santwire, Colleen ................Radiologic TechnologyBry, Jeff D .......................................................... SociologyBucholz, Glen A ...........................PowerSports TechnologyCarlson, Kelly J ................ Medical Administrative AssistantCarter, Daniel J .........Computer and Network TechnologyCastillo, Rachel ................. Health Information TechnologyChakradhar, Ashish ...........................................ChemistryChang, Allan ......................................................... BiologyCharest, Lori Ann ............................................... CeramicsColey, Amy Marie .........................Radiologic TechnologyCossette, Joshua..............................Electrical TechnologyCossette, Rebecca ......................................... PsychologyCox, John Charles ........................................................ ArtCraik, Marlene R ................Information Technology, CiscoCrowser, Abby ........................................ Volleyball CoachCummings, Pamela K ....................................... ParalegalCurtis, Patricia ...................... Civil Engineering TechnologyCurry, Dorothy ............................................... Culinary ArtsDaeuber, Eric .................................................. HumanitiesDaniels, Jessica Brimhall ....................................... BiologyDeBates, Todd ........................................................ Dental

DeJong, Travis J ...........Refrigeration and Air ConditioningDenny, Daniele .....................................................NursingDesjarlais, Sarah ....................................................... DentalDittmann, Scarlet May ..........................Massage TherapyDixon-Hackey, Sarah ..................... Administrative Assistant

and Administrative SupportDonehower, James ........................................... ParalegalDoyle, Benjamin .......... Workforce Development Solutions,

Industrial MaintenanceDrummond, Donald Gerard .................................... MathDubbels, Thomas Kenneth ................................CounselorDurand, Heidi Lynn............................................ SociologyDykhoff, Wayne Donald . Electrical Lineworker TechnologyDyrstad, Heidi L .......................................CommunicationEarly, Jennifer .........................................................EnglishEbsen, Michelle Ann ................... Business: Management,

Marketing and SalesEkelund, Rebekah J ..........................................ChemistryEklund, Clyde Wayne ............................................... MathEliason, David W .................Diesel Equipment TechnologyEllefson, Megan Kelly ............................................... MathEvans, Bill L ............................................................ BiologyFarlow, Brian ...................................Math and EngineeringFillman, Scott .................................................Web DesignFjeld, Dixie L .................................. Administrative Assistant

and Administrative SupportFlaskerud, Debra L .....................Computer ProgrammingFreeman, Roberta J ................................CommunicationFrider, Debra K ..........................................Dental HygieneFrigaard, Christine ...................Child Care and EducationFrueh, Jaclyn ............................................Dental HygieneGagnon, Shawn .....................................................EnglishGausman, Thomas A ........................Economics, BusinessGeist, Gerald ............................American Sign LanguageGerhardson, Stefanie Leigh ..................................TheatreGodzinski, Ronald Peter ................................... PhilosophyGordon, Sarah ......................................................NursingGrubb, Darrin F ............................................... EconomicsHaagenson, Dana LaRae............................... Accounting

and Human ResourcesHaagenson, Loren M ............................ Human ResourcesHaberer, Michelle .................................................NursingHagen, LeRoy Dean ..................................Dental HygieneHalling, Melissa ........................................................ MathHanson, Kenneth C ................................................English

MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE FACULTY


Hanson, Nancy C ...................................................EnglishHanson, Nancy .........................................Dental HygieneHanstad, Tanya J ..................................................... MathHartman, Robin .....................................................NursingHawkins, Elizabeth........................................... HumanitiesHeibel, Joshua .....................................................WeldingHeitmann, Ramona L. Johnson .........................ChemistryHensel, Jeremy ............... Electrical Lineworker TechnologyHerdman, Byron ....................................................NursingHibma, Jody Carroll .............................................. BiologyHilton, Kristi Marie ......................American Sign LanguageHjalmquist, Dave C ....................Computer ProgrammingHoekstra, Matthew ................................................. HistoryHolleman, Jodi ......................................Basketball CoachHolmquist, Sherrie L ..................... Business: Management,

Marketing and SalesHuether, Asenath............................................. PsychologyHughes, Alan S .................................Electrical TechnologyImdieke, Gerald ...............................Electrical TechnologyIverson, James ........................................................ MusicJaeger, Linda ................................................. Social WorkJensen, Crystal Rae ...............................................EnglishJesser, Joanna K .......................... Information TechnologyJohnson, Brenda Kay ....Architectural Drafting and DesignJohnson, Deb F ........... Workforce Development Solutions,

Human ResourcesJohnson, Eric A ............................................................. ArtJohnson, Erin Elizabeth ......................................... BiologyJohnson, Jay E ......................................................... MathJohnson, Kathryn ....First Year Experience-Student SuccessJohnson, Keith .....................Drafting and 3D TechnologiesJohnson, Mark L .......................... Political Science, HistoryJohnson, Robert P ..................Graphic Design TechnologyJohnson, Sheri A ........................ Communication, TheatreJoyce, Michael ...................................................... DentalKaiser, Lynn Renee ...................... Business: Management,

Marketing and SalesKellen, Valerie ..........................................Criminal JusticeKeller, Brian, CPA ............................................ AccountingKing, Steven J............Physical Education, Athletic DirectorKoranda, Shawn ............. Electrical Lineworker TechnologyKraft, Colleen F ............................................. Culinary ArtsKrank, Melodi ........................................................NursingLacher, Marcus J ................................Business/ComputersLahti, Kitty ............................................................. Biology

Lamey, Camelia ................................................... BiologyLarsen, Nathanael .......................................... PsychologyLindgren, Steven G ...........................................CounselorLine, Donald ......................................Electrical TechnologyLineburg. Allan .................Automotive Service TechnologyLovgren, Jennifer Elizabeth .....................CommunicationLudescher, Lisa ......................................Medical AssistantLundborg, Shelley Kay .........................................BusinessLutgen, Emily R ..................................................... BiologyMaki, Terri ..............................................................NursingMaloney, Todd .............Refrigeration and Air ConditioningMassen, Christie ............... Medical Laboratory TechnicianMcDaniels, Scott ..............................Electrical TechnologyMelvin, Jenni ......................................................... BiologyMiller, Cory ...............................................Football CoachMohn, Shannon Dale .......Automotive Service TechnologyMohr, Angie Kay ....................................................NursingMoore, Cynthia .....................................................NursingMrazek, Joseph A ................Drafting and 3D TechnologiesMurphy, Thomas James ...............................AnthropologyNeece, Shari L ........................................................EnglishNelson, Jeffrey O ......................................Criminal JusticeNevala, David E .Heating, Ventilation and Air ConditioningNdembe, Elvis ................................................. EconomicsNielson, Laurel A ............................................... SociologyNikolas, Arlin D ....................................................... HistoryNomoto, Sean ........................................................PhysicsOanes, Kari .........................................................LibrarianOlek, Sarah ..............................Cardiovascular TechnologyOliver, Nikki ..............................................................NursingOlson, David D ......................................................... MathOpp, Christian..................................Electrical TechnologyOtto, Teresa Uhde ..................................................EnglishPatrick, Judy A, CPA ....................................... AccountingPederson, Brooks .................... Construction ManagementPeltier, Robin Theresa ............................................. DentalPepin, Ashley .........................................................NursingPederson, Jennifer ................................................NursingPetermann, Shana R ............................................. BiologyPetersen, Justin ............................................................... ELLPeterson, Bonnie ............... Health Information TechnologyPeterson, Jason ............................ Information TechnologyPladson, Kristie G. .................................................. DentalPollert, Jamie ........................................................... MathPotter, Brenda A .............. Medical Administrative Assistant



Preuss, Tim ................................... Information TechnologyPrieve, Thomas M .........................Biology, Equine ScienceQuaintance, Laura ................................................. MusicQuamme, Kent ....................................................BusinessRach, Sarah .................................................... PsychologyRedlin, Jennifer Anne ...................................... PsychologyReisenauer, Kent James ..............PowerSports TechnologyRetzlaff, Jason ...........Physical Education, Athletic DirectorRipplinger, Scott C ...........Automotive Service TechnologyRoberts, Randy R ...........Architectural Drafting and DesignRobertson, Maronda Sue ..................................CounselorRocholl, Leah ........................................................NursingRosen, Kenneth ................................Electrical TechnologySalois, Sherry ..........................................................EnglishSamuelson, Michelle.................................Dental HygieneSaraswathiamma, Manjusha T ..........................ChemistryScheller, Monte ............... Electrical Lineworker TechnologySchirmer, Diana .....................................................EnglishSevigny, Maria ......................................................NursingShepard, Jana Lee.................................................EnglishShumake, Crystal K ...................................Dental AssistingSorenson, Shawn ...................................Basketball CoachStevenson, Angela .............................. Surgical TechnologyStigman, Ryan ......................................... Graphic DesignStoa, Sydney .............................................Dental Hygiene

Stock, Alexander ......................................Criminal JusticeStoddard, David ...................................................... MusicStowman, Shelly ........................Communication, BusinessStraub, Allan ..........................................................PhysicsSzczech-Johnson, Janet D ............Network Administration

and Security, CiscoTenEyck-Stafki, Susan D ............Child Care and EducationThompson, Fonda Ruth ................... Medical TranscriptionThorstenson, Anthony ....................................... PhilosophyTiedemann, Cherish ............... Cardiovascular TechnologyVigesaa, Tami ...................................................... SociologyWaldera, Michele Lee .................................... AccountingWalters, Christopher A ............................................EnglishWeber, Richard T .................Diesel Equipment TechnologyWeibye, Darlene K .......................................CosmetologyWelk, Rick ...........................................................PlumbingWestman, David ..................................... Digital MarketingWhitney, Sara Lynn ..................................CommunicationWika, Sue T ........................................................ SociologyWilloughby, Daniel R. ............................................... MathWolden, Diane M ..................................................NursingWood, Granville ............................................ Culinary Arts Yerhot, Meghan ................................Career Life Planning Zachariason, Robert J ......................Electrical Technology



Aasen, Lynn ........................General Maintenance WorkerAdamczyk, Megan ... Interim P20 Collaboration ManagerAllen, Sharlene ...................................... College RegistrarAlvarado, Gilberto ......................... Director of AdmissionsAnderson, David ................General Maintenance WorkerAranda, Jennifer .............................. Spartan Center TutorBahls, Rhonda ............................... Administrative AssistantBakke, Lynn ................Support Center Resource SpecialistBalgaard, Heidi .....................Human Resources AssociateBartels, Tina .................................Senior Graphic DesignerBellefeuille, Richard ...........General Maintenance Worker Bement, Alecia ............................. Administrative AssistantBergerud, Rachel ........HRSC Regional Payroll CoordinatorBieniek, Jennifer ...................................Academic AdvisorBillodeau, Patrick ......................Front End Web DeveloperBlickenstaff, Brittany ..................Food Service CoordinatorBloomquist, Sarah .......................... Administrative AssistantBokinskie, Joanne ......................... Administrative AssistantBraunberger, Mary ......................................Exam MonitorBrewer, Denice .............................. Administrative AssistantBritten, Shannon ............................... Enrollment ManagerBruns, Penny .........................................Academic AdvisorBurns, Michele .....................................Academic AdvisorCampion, Alyssa ......... Executive Assistant to the PresidentCanning, Pamela ................. Campus Resource SpecialistCapistran, Thomas ................ Facilities Services SupervisorCapouch, Joann ....................... Dental Clinic ReceptionistCarpenter, Janice ................... Purchasing Account ClerkCarter, Stephani ...........Associate Director of Financial Aid

and Director of Student Life Corbin, Janine ..................... Accounts Payable SpecialistCovington, Tori ............HRSC Regional Payroll CoordinatorCraig, Nathaniel ................................... Library TechnicianCrawford, Tracy ............................................. IT Help DeskCrowser, Abby ........................... Support Center Resource

Specialist- IntermittentDahring, Bonnie ...........Associate Director of Financial AidDeBaere, Christopher ..................................... IT Help DeskDukowitz, Cindy ....... General Maintenance Worker LeadDumbeck, David ...........................Data Systems ArchitectDykhoff, Sherry ............................................Exam MonitorEbsen, Scott ............................. Director of Student AffairsEidenschink, Candace ......................Financial Specialist,

M State Foundation and Alumni Ekren, Patty ..............................Accounts Receivable Clerk

Ellwanger, Diane .............................. Food Service WorkerEngstrom, Carissa ............................ Enrollment ManagerErickson, Brandon .........................Retail Services AssistantFriendshuh, Jamon ....................... Administrative AssistantFylling, Sheri ........................ College Processing SpecialistGabrielson, Karen ...................................... Account ClerkGeorge, Randy ..................General Maintenance WorkerGerdes, Claudia ............................................. AccountantGoodyear, Marcia ........................ Administrative AssistantGould, Kim ........................... Campus Resource SpecialistGruver, Sally ..................................... Enrollment ManagerHabib, Dilvin ...................................... Spartan Center TutorHage, Darren ................................................. IT Help DeskHagen, Cheri ........................................Library TechnicianHanson, Austin ............... Computer Help Center SpecialistHarper, Lori ............................................Library TechnicianHauge, Doreen .....................................Library TechnicianHaukos, Jeffrey .......... Multimedia Information TechnicianHayward, Cynthia ....Central Financial Aid Loan ProcessorHeikkila, Michael ...............General Maintenance WorkerHeldt, Lorie ........................... Campus Resource SpecialistHendrickson, Marsha ..................................Exam Monitor Hexum, Laura ..............Nursing Lab Assistant/Exam MonitorHieb, Marlo ........................................Bookstore ManagerHochgraber, Amy ............... Director of Business & Industry,

Workforce Development SolutionsHoffman, Joel ...................................Nursing Lab AssistantHouge, Dereck ...............Building Maintenance SupervisorHughes, Alan ......................General Maintenance WorkerHughes, Jordan (Cody) .................... Spartan Center TutorHurt, Bruce .....................Supervisor, Building and GroundsImdieke, Kimberly ......Enrollment and Outreach Specialist Iverson, Claryce ..........................................Exam MonitorIverson, Kenneth ............................................ IT Help DeskJacob, Pamela ...................College Admissions SpecialistJandt, Jacqueline ........Associate Director of Financial AidJansky, Madison ....Associate Director of Equity & InclusionJennen, Peter .................................General Repair WorkerJensen, Casey .....Web Portal and Application Developer/

AdministratorJensen, David ............................... College VideographerJensen, Jaime ..................... Accessibility Services DirectorJenson, Michele .................................. Associate RegistrarJesness, Sheila .............................. Administrative AssistantJohnson, Carol ............................................Exam Monitor

MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE STAFF


Johnson, Kate ... Interim Director, Academic Support ServicesJohnson, Tucker ........................................ Interim Director

of Housing & Residential LifeJoy, Andrew ..................................... Network AdministratorJoy, Lori ........................................................Exam MonitorJudd, Johnathan ...............Director of Equity and InclusionKalar, Peg ......................Senior Communications SpecialistKamath, Sudhir (Sunny) ...... Director, Computer Help DeskKaspari, Jeannie ................................. Dental Lab AssistantKava, Brenda ....................................... Associate RegistrarKidder, Linda ................................................Exam MonitorKing, Marci .............................................Library TechnicianKleindl, Deana ...........................................Dental AssistantKocher, Carol ........... Intermittent Service Center Resource

SpecialistKoons, Bobbi ................................................Exam MonitorKraft, Lynn ... Reservation Specialist/Administrative AssistantKragness, Jon .........................Director of Disability ServicesKvern, Todd .......Intermittent General Maintenance WorkerLarson, Lori ............................................Executive Director,

Fergus Area College FoundationLesch, John ................... Computer Help Center SpecialistLindbom, Stacy ..... Intermittent Campus Crossing AssistantLindsey, Julianna ........Support Center Resource SpecialistLoeffler, Eugenie ..........................................Exam MonitorLoreth, Christina .............................Bookstore Coordinator Lundsten, Suzanne ................................Academic AdvisorMaethner, Jacquelyn ..... Assistant and Financial Specialist,

Fergus Area College FoundationMaki, Brian .......................................Financial Aid AssistantMassie, Joni ..........................................Academic AdvisorMcWane-Creek, Victoria ......................... Director, Housing

and Residential LifeMergens, Brenda ........................... Administrative AssistantMitchell, Ricky ..................... General Maintenance WorkerMoen, Kaitlin ........................... Cosmetology Lab AssistantMoquist, Barbara ...........................Retail Services DirectorNelson, Kristin ........................................Academic AdvisorNelson, Mark ........................................Academic Advisor/

Accessibility Resources DirectorNess, Larissa ...Selective Admissions and Advising SpecialistNolte, Chance ........................................... GroundskeeperNormandin, Ricky ..........................General Repair Worker Olds, Wendy ................................. Director of Financial AidOlson, April ......................................... Spartan Center Tutor

Olson, Mary ................... Advising and Outreach Specialist Ortiz, Jesus .......................... General Maintenance WorkerOwens, Caroline ..........................................Exam Monitor Pedersen, Rick ...............................General Repair WorkerPederson, Paula ......................................Director of Safety

and Emergency PreparednessPerala, Nicole ........................................ Transfer SpecialistProels, Lauren ........ Interim Academic Advisor and CoachReed, Amber ................................................Exam MonitorRobins, Patricia ................... General Maintenance WorkerRoers, Mary ..................................................Exam MonitorRohr, Paula ........................................ Spartan Center Tutor

and Accessibility Resources DirectorRolczynski, Margo .......................... Administrative AssistantRotz, Cheryl ........................... Campus Resource SpecialistRudrud, Leslie ...............Associate Director of Financial AidRustad, Tina ..............................Dental Clinic ReceptionistSaylee, Arthur ...................... General Maintenance WorkerSchaan, Jonathan ................ Campus Resource SpecialistSchmidt, Logan ................................. Enrollment Manager Schoon, Roger .................... General Maintenance WorkerSchwoboda, Gregory.......... Systems Security AdministratorSeifert, Kristina ...... Academic Advisor/Student Life DirectorSem, Jessica ..................................... Enrollment ManagerSershen, Heath ...............................Marketing TechnologistShaikoski, Krista ....................College Admissions SpecialistShaikoski, Kyle .................... General Maintenance WorkerSieling, Angela ..................................... Associate RegistrarSimon, Kayla ...................................College Social WorkerSkogen, Cindy .............................................Exam Monitor Smith, Sandra.........................Human Resources AssociateSobiech, Jenna .............Accounts Receivable CoordinatorSolem, Amanda ............................. Retail Services AssistantSoukup, Michael ............................ Infrastructure SpecialistSouth, Nancy ............................. Director of Student AffairsStenstrom, Karen ....................... Director of Health Training Stolfus, Teresa ................. Director of Student EngagementStone, Colton ...............................Campus Security OfficerStrand, Tyler ...................................College Social WorkerStroot, Diane ............................................... Account ClerkSwenson, Meloni ................. General Maintenance WorkerSwenson, Travis ..........................................Dental AssistantTangen, Brenda .....................Human Resources AssociateTelehey, Mark ....Interim Electrical Line Worker Lab AssistantTorgusson, Sandra ............................. Enrollment Manager

MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE STAFF


MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE STAFFTracy, Breanna ............................... Administrative Assistant Trautmann, Anna ...............................Food Service WorkerTrontvet, Leah .......................................Academic Advisor Tysdal, Katie ...................................... Academic Designer/

Processes and Data Collection CoordinatorUselman, David ..................................Nursing Lab AssistantVickstrom, Susan ................... Campus Resource SpecialistWagar, Kristy .....................................Account Clerk SeniorWarren, Erin ............ Interim K12 Collaboration CoordinatorWelle, Christopher ......................... Director of Applications

and Infrastructure

Wentz, Jennifer ............................................... AccountantWhitney, Melvin ..........................Director of Advancement

and Development, M State Foundation and Alumni Wilder, Kay ................................... Fitness Center ManagerWilhelmi, Briana ............................................. Data AnalystWolden, Wayne ...................... Director of Business ServicesWollin, Emma .................................Retail Services AssistantWosika, Michelle ...........Associate Director of Financial AidWuollet, Diane .................................... Spartan Center Tutor Zeiher, Laura .......................................Compliance OfficerZurn, Sue .....................................Career Services Director

Anderson, Shawn .......................... Dean of Student Affairs

Borcherding, Matthew .........................Dean for the School of Science and Mathematics

Brimhall, Carrie Lee ........................................... President

Drange, Stephanie ........................Interim Associate Dean of Academic and Student Affairs

Erickson, Steven ............ Dean of Institutional Effectiveness

Johnson, Dacia ..........Vice President of Human Resources

Maduko, O. John ...................Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs

Mathers, Angela .................... Dean of Academic Support and Partnerships

Nordick, Patrick ......Vice President of Finance and Facilities

Reilly, Karen...Associate Dean of Marketing and Outreach

Thurmer, Anne ................................... Dean for the School of Liberal Arts and Humanities

Tucker, G.L. ..........................................Executive Director, Workforce Development Solutions

Ward, Carrie ................... Dean for the School of Business, Engineering, Technology and Trades

MINNESOTA STATE COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION


Jay Cowles ...............................................................ChairRoger Moe ....................................................... Vice ChairAhmitara Alwal ....................................................MemberAshlyn Anderson ..................................................MemberAlex Cirillo ...........................................................MemberDawn Erlandson ..................................................MemberRobert Hoffman ..................................................MemberJerry Janezich .....................................................Member

April Nishimura ....................................................MemberRudy Rodriguez ...................................................MemberGeorge Soule ......................................................MemberLouise Sundin ......................................................MemberCheryl Tefer .........................................................MemberMichael Vekich ...................................................MemberSamson Williams .................................................Member

MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITIES - BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FOUNDATION BOARDS OF DIRECTORSFergus Area College Foundation____________________________________________________Chad Miller ........................................................ PresidentMacKenzie Barry .........................................Vice PresidentBrooke Barsness..................................................SecretaryJean McKenzie ...................................................TreasurerBrian Boss ............................................................MemberSteve Brimhall .....................................................MemberAaron Grove ........................................................MemberLanny Hendrickson ..............................................MemberAnthony Hicks .....................................................MemberWally Senyk .........................................................MemberErin Smith ............................................................MemberJeff Stanislawski ..................................................MemberDr. Carrie Brimhall, M State President ......................Ex-OfficioDr. Matthew Borcherding, Dean for the School of Science and Mathematics .................................Ex-OfficioLori Larson .............................................Executive DirectorJacki Maethner .............. Assistant and Financial Specialist

M State Foundation and Alumni____________________________________________________Nick Leonard...................................................... PresidentAshley McNally............................................Vice PresidentShelley Finney .....................................................TreasurerJosh Astrup ...........................................................Director Jill Brandt .............................................................Director Curt Kasper ..........................................................DirectorChad Miller ..........................................................DirectorRon Mueller ..........................................................DirectorTony Stensgard .....................................................Director Nancy Vyskocil .....................................................DirectorDr. Carrie Brimhall, M State President ......................Ex-OfficioMelvin Whitney ......................................Executive Director Candace Eidenschink ........................Financial Specialist


Minnesota State Community and Technical College was created July 1, 2003, with the merger of Fergus Falls Community College and three campuses of Northwest Technical College. The College was developed to better serve the needs of the communities in west central Minnesota and the Red River Valley through the combination of strong technical programs and comprehensive community college curriculum.

Each of the campuses has been meeting the educational and workforce needs of its community for a half century or more.

The Detroit Lakes, Moorhead and Wadena campuses were established when state leaders recognized the need to provide education and training to meet

workforce demands. The three campuses have experienced a series of name changes. Wadena was founded in 1959, Moorhead in 1965 and Detroit Lakes in 1966. True to the goal of meeting workforce needs, each campus has added and enhanced programs as demands have changed.

The Fergus Falls campus was established in 1960 thanks to the initiative of community leaders determined to create a community college where area students could complete the first two years of a four-year degree.

The College currently serves more than 8,000 students each year in on-campus courses and through online education, which provides students the option of taking individual courses or complete degree programs online.

COLLEGE HISTORY

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What does the future hold for you?

At M State, we see a success story for every student.

During these uncertain times, M State is still here for you. We welcome students from all walks of life, and our faculty and staff are

dedicated to helping all our students achieve their dreams. If you want a college where you’ll feel like you belong, look to M State.

Your future can start here!

You Belong Here

“As a first-generation college student and a 1997 graduate of M State, I know first-hand how this college helped me

shape my dreams into success.

As the President of M State, I want every student to realize their dreams and experience their success

stories in becoming their best selves.”

Dr. Carrie Brimhall President, M State

1997 Graduate

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