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1 Hanson Technology Center Vision Align Program Concept Campaign Hanson Technology Center

2 The Hanson Technology Center A defining asset for the College and the Region The region s manufacturing and energy industries have made it clear they need more well-qualified employees to help power their businesses. To meet that demand now and for generations to come, is developing the Hanson Technology Center an asset that will solidify manufacturing as a powerful economic force in southwest Michigan, the Midwest and beyond. The Center, spurred on by a $1.5 million gift from Merlin and Carolyn Hanson, will reflect the new future of manufacturing, attracting new people men and women to the industry, providing a steady stream of qualified, ready to work employees that are critical to the success of every manufacturing enterprise. The Hanson Technology Center will be an education and training center, a magnet for a new generation of skilled workers. With its modernistic design, open, flexible classrooms and labs, the Center, and its programs, will retool students minds to the opportunities available to them in manufacturing. The Center will: Encourage more current and prospective students to explore the opportunities and potential careers in manufacturing and energy. Support the development and delivery of high-quality education and training programs for manufacturing, ranging from entry-level skills to more advanced programs that reflect industry needs. Provide for expansion and creation of new programs that respond to the current and anticipated needs of business. What I value in the College s proposal to build this Center, is that they have taken a fresh approach to how they will deliver programs, reach out to prospective students and, most importantly, how they will work with the whole student to help them succeed. Rick Blake, President Edgewater Automation LLC We are pleased to share with you this important project and invite you to join the College in making this exciting new Center a reality. Your support will help attract more of our region s best and brightest to the critical manufacturing industry, ensuring a vibrant future for Michigan s Great Southwest. 2

Manufacturing our region s economic cornerstone. The Hanson Technology Center is more than a new building. It will support manufacturing as the economic cornerstone of this region.

3 Manufacturing our region s economic cornerstone. The Hanson Technology Center is more than a new building. It will support manufacturing as the economic cornerstone of this region. According to the Economic Policy Institute, for each job manufacturing creates, three other jobs are created in the wider economy. will be the community resource for manufacturing education and skills training with this Center. Matt Tyler, President/CEO Vickers Engineering, Inc. 3

Insights about Project s Measurable Goals Business and Industry representatives, College faculty, and staff have developed valuedriven, clear measurable goals the design must achieve and on which

4 Insights about Project s Measurable Goals Business and Industry representatives, College faculty, and staff have developed valuedriven, clear measurable goals the design must achieve and on which project success will be measured. They are: Express the spirit of an innovative & transformational manufacturing program to students & the public. What are Our Project s Measurable Goals? Support multidisciplinary growth, developing a whole student and exposing to new possibilities. Create the flexibility to quickly respond to changing and emerging needs in the manufacturer community. Become an economic game changer for the region by engaging the campus & community. Develop a visually accessible concept that stimulates investigation and supports a program able to attract, retain, and teach students about manufacturing. 4

Why a new Technology Center on the College s Napier Campus? Locating the Hanson Technology Center on the Napier is good for the College, its students and for business.

M-TEC today. Student degree and certificate completers will increase as manufacturing students can easily enroll in classes leading to more efficient building of schedules.

5 Why a new Technology Center on the College s Napier Campus? Locating the Hanson Technology Center on the Napier is good for the College, its students and for business. For Students and the College: Enrollment in manufacturing programs will increase as virtually all LMC students will be exposed to the College s manufacturing programs, versus 10% who are exposed to M-TEC today. Student degree and certificate completers will increase as manufacturing students can easily enroll in classes leading to more efficient building of schedules. Improved student access to student support services, including advising and financial aid, will lead to increased student success. Visioning LMC Strategic Plan This Center is something that, as a community, we have needed for a generation and we are excited about the possibilities of growing this localized specialty here in Southwest Michigan. Al Bass, Business Unit Manager Dane Systems, LLC 5

6 For Business: Increased enrollments in manufacturing programs will provide more skilled employees for the region s manufacturers. Blending programs in the arts, innovation, fabrication and manufacturing will improve instruction and training, inspiring students to explore careers in manufacturing that they may not have otherwise imagined. A larger instructional center will allow for the introduction of new programs in Mechatronics and Robotics, as well as an expanded Fab Lab program, and more. Students will be better prepared with soft skill instruction and more crossdisciplinary interaction among faculty and students. Visioning LMC Strategic Plan With larger labs and upgraded classrooms the Hanson Technology Center will be designed with the diverse training needs of business in mind ranging from basic skill sets to more advanced training in areas such as Engineering Technology. Functional, flexible learning space in the Hanson Technology Center will ensure that education and training needs of the manufacturing community will be met for generations to come. This new Center will be a major signal that the College stands side-by-side with business to create a strong and vibrant manufacturing economy in our region and will play a vital role in attracting and retaining people. Dan Mitchell, President Hanson Mold 6

Building Student interest in Manufacturing To attract new students into manufacturing programs, the College will partner with schools and the community-at-large to encourage students to explore the

7 Building Student interest in Manufacturing To attract new students into manufacturing programs, the College will partner with schools and the community-at-large to encourage students to explore the opportunities in manufacturing. The Center will be designed so that it is visually accessible, helping students see first-hand how the manufacturing and energy industries really look and work. The open classroom and lab design will allow prospective students to see current students and faculty at work. Visioning By locating the Hanson Technology Center on the Napier Campus, adopting new education and training delivery strategies, and creating new programs, the College expects to increase enrollment in technical programs by up to 10% within two years. Behaviors for New Students? 7

What is the future of manufacturing? Business and Industry leaders provided responses during the design charrette to the question, what is the future of manufacturing?

8 What is the future of manufacturing? Business and Industry leaders provided responses during the design charrette to the question, what is the future of manufacturing? Responses provided insight into both future employee and project expectations. This feedback was used to develop the project goals and design. Align What is the future of manufacturing? Flexibility to Serve Students and Business The College will focus on flexibility to meet the needs of area manufacturing. Temporarily displaced workers may not be able to attend classes through a traditional fall-winter-spring-summer class structure. To respond to this, rolling admissions and modular based instruction will provide students with educational opportunities on a time frame that works for them. Classes through the Tooling University will offer online instruction in lieu of traditional lectures. This curriculum was developed by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers to include online simulations. Students can complete coursework through Hanson Technology Center labs after finishing online portions. 8

Manufacturing drives innovation. With innovation come new opportunities, new growth, and a stronger local economy.

Thinking innovatively and creatively is a problem solving skill that can be taught.

teamwork, critical thinking, project management, and problem solving.

9 Manufacturing drives innovation. With innovation come new opportunities, new growth, and a stronger local economy. Innovation at Work The Hanson Technology Center is a facility designed to infuse creativity in students and the community. Thinking innovatively and creatively is a problem solving skill that can be taught. Innovation education, delivered through the Fab Lab, will allow groups to follow projects from idea through prototype focusing on teamwork, critical thinking, project management, and problem solving. The programs will be available to students, businesses, and the community. The College will develop a curriculum that will be applicable across a wide range of disciplines. Upon project completion, prototypes can be displayed in a common space for community viewing. The Learning Spiral 9

Insights about Programming How the Hanson Technology Center is perceived is a factor in addressing the diverse ways in which people experience and learn at LMC today.

10 Insights about Programming How the Hanson Technology Center is perceived is a factor in addressing the diverse ways in which people experience and learn at LMC today. Making the space more lively and efficient, the learning environment is designed to support students and faculty, in order to foster collaboration and enhance the student environment. That means increased focus on perceptions of space, multidisciplinary use, and openness. Programming... Hanson Technology Center Programs In recent years the College s manufacturing programs have undergone an extensive and critical self-analysis. Based on observations from faculty and staff as well as feedback from leaders in the region s manufacturing businesses, the College is developing programs that focus on employer needs and student success. Based on this input the Hanson Technology Center will include traditional offerings in areas that provide basic and foundational skills for students, however, the programs will be delivered in settings that encourage faculty to student and student to student interaction. New programs will reflect the employment needs within a continually changing manufacturing environment. The College will continue its commitment to instruction in: 10 Apprenticeship Programs Energy Production Technology -General Energy Production -Health Physics/Radiation Protection Welding CAD/CAM Industrial Maintenance Machine Tool/CNC -CNC -Rigging Electronics -Hydraulics -Pneumatics

New and expanded programs include: Programming... Robotics: The College will expand from two to six robots and offer certificate programs in Robotics programming and Robotics maintenance.

11 New and expanded programs include: Programming... Robotics: The College will expand from two to six robots and offer certificate programs in Robotics programming and Robotics maintenance. Engineering Tech: This program will be expanded to offer a Baccalaureate degree in applied Engineering through University partnerships on the College s campus. Concentrations will include Controls and Mechanical Engineering. Prototype and Design Technology: Students will build 3-D prototypes for use in manufacturing, consumer products, and other fields of product development. Creative Welding: Capitalizing on a growing medium in the arts world, the College will offer classes in welding as an artistic expression. Innovations and Fabrications: The College will offer credit and non-credit programs to students and the community at large providing opportunities to problem solve, design, and prototype. Mechatronics: Combining mechanics, electronics, informatics, automation, and robotics, the College will offer training in one of the most dynamically developing fields of technology and science. Energy Baccalaureate: The College will offer a Bachelor of Applied Science in Energy Production and Distribution Management. Students will learn the technical skills to be successful in energy plant operations plus the business and management skills to supervise workers in careers related to energy production and power management. 11

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15 The Hanson Technology Center is a College and Community Investment To make the dream of the Hanson Technology Center a reality, the College will invest its own resources, has sold M-TEC and will seek the support of the region s business community. We seek support from those who understand the value that manufacturing and energy bring to our region. Transforming The construction of the Hanson Technology Center is the centerpiece project of a larger $7.5 million campaign to transform to meet the future needs of the region. We are working to ensure that our businesses and organizations have the talent and intellectual capital that truly makes our region Michigan s Great Southwest. With the region s help we can create a college that excels as a center for learning that will further the positive economic, social and cultural evolution of Southwest Michigan. The campaign builds on the $20 million the College has already leveraged to improve facilities and enhance the College learning experience for thousands of students. There are three Centers of Excellence that the campaign will contribute to: Capital Campaign GOals Student Success $2,500,000 Modernize Napier Avenue college classrooms and lecture halls. Also create a Student Success Center, Business Education & Resource Center, and a Fitness Center. $1,750,000 Renovate the South Haven Campus science labs $ 250,000 Expand student assessment and tutoring space at the Bertrand Crossing Campus $ 500,000 Emerging Careers $4,000,000 Hanson Technology Center $3,000,000 Great Lakes Wine Institute $1,000,000 Community Engagement $1,000,000 Modernize Mendel Center lobby and Grand Upton Hall $1,000,000 Facility and program projects underway or completed include: Construction of a new Residence Hall to attract and retain more students New nursing labs and added programs in medical imaging Transformation of 40 year old science labs to state-of-the labs and classrooms that even use 3-D Created a new student activity center the Hawks Nest Starting a first of its kind in the state Baccalaureate Program in Energy Production Technology Adopted programs to help our most at-risk students succeed in the Classroom Built the Largest Early College program in Michigan students now graduating from College before they graduate from high school 15

Campaign for Tomorrow Campaign Cabinet Ms. Joan Smith, Chair Mr. David Whitwam, Honorary Chair Major Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Jeff Curry Mr. Mike Welch Business Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Rick Blake Mr.

16 Campaign for Tomorrow Campaign Cabinet Ms. Joan Smith, Chair Mr. David Whitwam, Honorary Chair Major Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Jeff Curry Mr. Mike Welch Business Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Rick Blake Mr. Matt Tyler Communications Chair Mr. Jim Marohn Community Gifts Co-Chairs Ms. Dayna Kozminski Ms. Carol Sizer Family Gifts Co-Chairs Mr. Jim Larson Mr. Doug Schaffer Members-At-Large Dr. Robert Harrison Dr. Michael Lindley Mr. D. Jeffrey Noel Campaign Advisors Mr. Merlin Hanson Mr. Greg O Niel Foundation Board of Directors Mr. Jeff Curry Foundation Board President United Federal Credit Union Mr. Jim Marohn Foundation Vice President Doubleday Office Products, Inc. Mr. Rick Blake Edgewater Automation Mr. Robert Burch Chemical Bank Hon. Alfred (Al) M. Butzbaugh Retired, Berrien County Mr. Michael Carlson American Electric Power Ms. Kristi Clark LMC Alumni Association Board of Directors Ms. Gloria Ender Freedom Finishing Mr. Craig Erikson Michigan Pizza Hut, Inc. Mr. Scott Geik 1st Source Bank Dr. Steven Hadaway Perfect Pet Products, LLC Ms. Kelli Hahn Dr. Robert Harrison Ms. Patsy Hartzell Berrien County Friend of the Court Mr. John Janick PNC Bank Ms. Debra Johnson Lakeland Health Mr. Mike Knytych Kmc Enterprises Mr. Ken Kozminski The Buck Burgers and Brew Mr. James (Jim) Krzyzewski Nyloncraft, Inc. Mr. Scott McFarland Honor Credit Union Mr. Greg O Niel Retired Businessman Mr. Tim Passaro Passaro & Kahne Law Office Mr. Randy Reimers Fifth Third Bank Mr. David Schaffer Schaffer & Layher Mr. Doug Schaffer Ms. Joan Smith Smith Dahmer & Associates Ms. Mary Jo Tomasini Competitive Edge Mr. Mike Welch Magnate Capital, LLC Staff Ms. Mary Klemm, Interim Executive Director Foundation (269) klemm@lakemichigancollege.edu Napier Avenue Campus 2755 E. Napier Avenue Benton Harbor, MI (269) Bertrand Crossing Campus 1905 Foundation Drive Niles, MI (269) South Haven Campus 125 Veterans Boulevard South Haven, MI (269) Board of Trustees Ms. Mary Jo Tomasini, Chair Dr. Michael Lindley, Vice Chair Ms. Debra Johnson, Secretary Ms. Judy Truesdell, Treasurer Mr. Paul Bergan, Trustee Dr. David Maysick, Trustee Mr. Stephen Small, Trustee Dr. Robert Harrison, President 07/9/

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