Minnesota State Colleges & Universities Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical-Initiatives

2014 STATE APPROPRIATION REQUEST: $1,700,000 AGENCY PROJECT PRIORITY: 8 of 26 PRIOR YEAR CAPITAL APPROPRIATIONS: None Project At A Glance Design, renovate, furnish, & equip space to meet workforce training needs Red Wing Campus: o Renovation of 3,000 GSF (Classrooms) Winona Campus: o Renovation of 4,000 GSF (Medical/Phlebotomy Labs) o Renovation of 7,250 GSF (Welding/Mechatronics Labs) o Eliminate annual lease expenses and programs return to campus Each project cost will be between $450,000 and 750,000, and a construction schedule of less than 18 months Number of classrooms/labs impacted: 4 Reduce deferred maintenance in the colleges labs and classrooms, and bring to current building codes Removal of obsolete spaces to respond to workforce demands PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Classroom: Renovates and repurposes 3,000 sq. ft. of carpentry lab space on Red Wing Campus. Space was formerly used by carpentry program that has been suspended on the Red Wing Campus due to extremely low demand. The project will modernize 20 year old lab space into multi-purpose smart classrooms, converts storage space into needed high tech classroom space with no additional sq. footage, and provide flexibility of multi-use space that will serve all academic programs of the college. Medical: Renovates and repurposes 4,000 sq. ft. of lab space on Winona campus. Space vacated by auto tech and auto body programs will make room for health care lab space primarily for the new Medical Lab Technician program and Phlebotomy Lab Technician program. The project will modernize 40 year old instructional space to emulate industry standards and models, create a science lab dedicated to Allied health areas that would

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enhance the STEM initiative. Lab would be located adjacent to Allied health wing increasing accessibility and would also support chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and microbiology resulting in improved space utilization. Welding: Renovates and repurposes 7,250 sq. ft. of lab space on Winona main campus. Space vacated by auto tech and auto body programs will make room for Welding and Mechatronics programs to return from former airport campus. The project will relocate Welding and Mechatronics programs from leased space at former airport campus to main campus to provide students with better access to services and create efficiencies by ending duplication of services required by additional sites. PROJECT RATIONALE AND RELATIONSHIP TO AGENCY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK: Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Strategic Framework: Ensure access to an extraordinary education for all Minnesotans: Classroom: Repurpose former carpentry lab space into multi-purpose, smart classrooms. Current space is being used for storage and not contributing to current classroom or lab space utilization. Multi-purpose complex of classrooms would allow for virtual and simulated lab space for students to work collaboratively on Environmental Science, Surveys of Chemistry and Beginning Physics, and all course work that specifically contribute to expanding academic offerings in the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) areas. This would increase capacity in each of these areas. It would give foundational hands on skills and knowledge for students already Science Challenged. Students would be able to work on projects collaboratively and cooperatively to approach real-world problems. Medical: Provides lab space for two new health care career fields (Medical Lab Technician (AAS) and Phlebotomy Lab Technician) in space previously occupied by Auto Tech. This will meet the educational training needs of students and employers in these fields. According to the US Bureau of Labor statistics; employment in these two fields is expected to grow 16% from 2009 to 2019. The number of job opportunities is expected to outnumber the number of qualified applicants especially in rural Minnesota areas. These programs provide access to students who were interested in healthcare, but could not meet the demanding academics required in the registered nursing program. We are currently preparing an articulation agreement with Winona
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State University allowing for transfer into their baccalaureate program (Medical Lab Technologist). Current science lab houses several sections of chemistry, biology, anatomy, physiology and microbiology. Each lab would provide 12 additional seats for students for a total of 24 and would also supplement the one current science lab. Welding: By realigning current Industrial Technology (Maintenance) program to incorporate Mechatronics principles, and the expansion of Welding program enrollments, the college will be responding directly to issues and themes expressed by the Chancellors Meeting Minnesotas Workforce Needs Workforce Assessments meetings. Demand for welding program graduates is predicted to remain strong well into the future, hence the need to expand enrollment opportunities for individuals seeking to train for a new occupational opportunity. The intended modification of our existing Industrial Technology (Maintenance) program offering to a Mechatronics emphasis is in response to the continued transitioning of local/regional manufacturers to the inclusion of programmable logic controllers and robotics technologies into their manufacturing/production processes. Mechatronics programming will offer students the opportunity to articulate with other MnSCU institutions offering high-end, engineering-related baccalaureate program offerings. Southeast Technical has continued to place students on waiting lists for its Welding program each of the past three academic years, due to limited program capacity as a result of space and instructional equipment limitations. This change will increase student capacity by a minimum of 20% enhancing access. Be the partner of choice to meet Minnesotas workforce and community needs: Classrooms: Custom Training/Continuing Education continues to provide customized training in the area of supervisory management to individuals employed by a local casino. In addition, campus will be offering an Introduction to Gaming certification for blackjack dealing through the Continuing Education department. Students will not only learn the proper procedures in which to deal the game, but also how to best manage the casino environment, both mentally and physically. The space created to support the Introduction to Gaming certification will also be available for scheduling necessary to accommodate expanded STEM offerings. Selected STEM offerings will target MN Transfer opportunities for students desiring a

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more economical option for fulfilling baccalaureate program requirements at MnSCU institutions. Medical: Employment of medical lab technicians is expected to grow 16% from 2009 to 2019, which is much faster than the average of other health occupations. The need is even greater in rural areas and smaller communities for qualified medical lab technicians. Allied health programs continually support and enhance the STEM initiative as the student core is Science, Technology and Math. Retention and completion will be increased with these additional allied health options which create an alternative health care career opportunity to nursing. Articulation agreement with Winona State University will allow for transfer between institutions. Clinical sites will be available at local hospitals and clinics for student training. Welding: Projections for welders in Southeast Minnesota, according to Minnesota Labor Market Information, for the period 2009-2019 continues to show steady employment possibilities for Welding program graduates. A work force grant is supporting this training with $10,000 for program development, $4,600 for equipment, and $4,500 in supplies and students tools. The intention of SE Technical is to transition its current Industrial Technology (Maintenance) program to a Mechatronics program offering. Mechatronics is evolving to include the development of micro-, meso-, nanoand bio-mechatronic systems which interface with and control physical, chemical, biological and neurological processes. Southeast Minnesota has an opportunity to incorporate the development of mechatronics educational initiatives in the region and to lead the area by integrating related industry, education, workforce and economic development initiatives related to mechatronics. Deliver to students, employers, communities and taxpayers the highest value/most affordable option: Classroom: The project creates 4 multi-purpose classrooms with flexibility for future program change with little or no cost. No new space is added, as this project repurposes existing high bay space to classroom space. This project provides the ability to serve more students per sq. ft. by providing multipurpose high-tech classroom space which will contribute to a stronger CFI. The change allows for support of multiple programs of the college within the same footprint formerly dedicated to one program.

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Medical: Retrofits former auto tech lab space into health care lab space on Winona main campus for Medical Lab Technician and Phlebotomy Lab Technician programs. New lab space will support all allied health programs due to flexibility of design and relationship of programs. The 2 programs listed in this proposal anticipate an additional 24 FYEs that will generate new revenue helping to maintain and improve our financial position in the future. Welding: The project provides lab space for Welding and Industrial Technology programs currently housed at the former airport campus. Administrative and academic support costs will be reduced by ending duplication of services currently required due to two campus locations. Retrofitted space on main campus will also be used for Welding, Mechatronics and Fiber Optic programs. The move to the main campus will allow more efficiency in scheduling and higher space utilization due to sharing of lab space. New lab space will support all 3 programs due to flexibility of design and relationship of programs. Project is supported with $200,000 of Equipment from a privately owned business (HBC) in support of the new Fiber Optics program. The 3 programs listed in this proposal anticipate an additional 42 FYEs that will generate new revenue helping to maintain and improve our financial position in the future. Exploration/Implementation of Alternatives and Partnerships for Funding and/or Equipment: Red Wing campus is currently partnering with Treasure Island Resort and Casino who is providing equipment to do training for their employees in the proposed area. Winona campus has received $20,000 in training funds from regional workforce center to help in program development and equipment, $12,000 in matching equipment dollars from MnSCU for program equipment, $200,000 in equipment from private business, and Federal Title III grant supports Medical and Phlebotomy programs with equipment dollars in excess of $300,000. Campus Data: FYE Headcount Space Use % R & R (per sq. ft.) FCI 2008 1552 2581 73% $0.60 0.11 2009 1660 3062 72% $0.50 0.12 2010 1988 3433 83% $0.57 0.15 2011 1985 3327 83% $0.67 0.07

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Rightsizing and Space Utilization Improvement: Red Wing repurposed space will create classrooms from storage space without increasing overall footprint of campus. Classrooms will be multi-purpose allowing for higher space utilization. Winona repurposed space on main campus will be used for Welding, Mechatronics and Fiber Optic programs. This will allow higher space utilization due to sharing of lab space. New lab space will support all 3 programs due to flexibility of design and relationship of programs. Energy efficiency and/or other Sustainability Improvements: Program spaces are remodeled within the existing building area supporting reuse of building structure and creating more efficient use of spaces. Space that was underutilized will be in full service. Within each remodeled space energy efficiency is improved by converting high bay space to classroom space to include lighting that will meet or exceed B3 guidelines. Impact on Agency Operating Budgets: Capacity of Current Utility Infrastructure: The existing utility infrastructure is adequately sized to support this project. Building Operations Expenses: Upon completion of the project college anticipates a reduction in overall utility cost due to replacement of high bay space by more efficient classroom space. Project will save $75,000 annually in lease cost. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS: Consequences of Delayed Funding: Limit MSC-STs efforts at improving space utilization through rightsizing storage space to accommodate multiple programs. Limit MSC-STs ability to provide updated high tech classrooms to provide access for STEM programs. Limit MSC-STs ability to address deferred maintenance backlog. PROJECT CONTACT PERSON, TITLE, ADDRESS, PHONE, FAX, AND EMAIL: Michael Kroening, Vice President Finance and Administration 1250 Homer Rd., Winona, MN 55987, Phone: (507)453-2752; Fax (507) 453-2755; cell phone (608) 397-5145 E-Mail: mkroening@southeastmn.edu

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