The semiannual newsleTTer of CenTral washingTon universiTy’s safeTy and healTh managemenT (shm) Program

“Excellence in safety and health education” fall 2013

Volume 1 Issue Number 1

Dear Alumni and Friends,

I’m delighted to introduce the inaugural issue of Phoenix, the new Safety and Health Management (SHM) program newsletter, designed to keep you up to date on program developments. As the SHM program enters its 40th year, we want to make sure that you—and all of our alumni and friends—remain engaged with the program. The past two years have seen rapid change and growth, and more change is on the horizon as we move toward becoming a nationally recognized safety and health management program. Some of the progress we’ve made recently includes:

• Re-establishing an SHM Industry Advisory Council and American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Student Section• Creating a curriculum reflecting current workplace demands and accreditation requirements• Investing more than $100,000 in laboratory equipment to promote activity-based learning• Improving the program’s financial resources • Implementing a competitive admission process• Developing new marketing materials • Strengthening industry and alumni relationships

The progress we’ve made would have been impossible without the support of our alumni and friends, forward-thinking leadership at the university, college and departmental levels; and, especially, our industry advisory council, which has been active with the program’s numerous initiatives.

Our near-term future plans include:

• Adding another full-time faculty member to allow for increased student enrollment to meet high industry demand• Establishing sustainable funding for program support• Continuing investment in a world class laboratory to provide a hands-on learning environment• Adding a CWU safety-training center to offer student certifications and industry training• Broadening our program employers’ network to include companies from other states and industries

These are only the first steps toward achieving our primary goal of becoming an accredited program by 2017. We cannot do it alone, we need your continued support, get involved—“Help-Us-Build.”

I hope you enjoy the inaugural Phoenix.

Sathyanarayanan (Sathy) Rajendran, PhD CSPCWU Safety and Health Management Program Coordinator

Letter from the Program CoordinatorTa b l e o f C o n t e n t sPage 1 From the Coordinator

Page 2 Program / Facilities

Page 3 Our Students

Page 3 IAC Advisory Council

Page 5 Our Donors

Page 7 Our Alumni

Page 8 Our Faculty

Page 8 Your Investment

Page 8 Upcoming Events

New CurriculumOur new SHM curriculum will be offered beginning this academic year. It is the result of

the joint efforts of the SHM faculty and our industry advisory council’s curriculum committee. The new curriculum aligns with accreditation requirements, while meeting contemporary employment practices. The curriculum adds courses covering important topics, such as substance abuse in the workplace, business

law, ergonomics, safety and health laboratory, and project management.

FacilitiesSHM calls the new Hogue Technology Building home. It provides the program with our new Capital Safety SHM laboratory—a 2,000-square-foot, dedicated laboratory—along with 6,000 square feet of supplemental laboratory space, including the Fluke Corporation Multidisicipinary lab. These labs consists of various training stations, reference and media libraries, and other related work areas. In the lab, students are able to test their understanding of the theoretical subjects

through hands-on learning.

Laboratory work is an integral component of our curriculum. Because of that, we have launched a “help us create a world-class laboratory” campaign to acquire more than $250,000 in equipment, reference, and training materials. We hope that you can help us meet this vital need.

About Our ProgramHistoryLaunched in 1974 as Occupational Safety and Health, our bachelor of science in Safety and Health Management was founded in anticipation of an upswing in demand for occupational safety and health (OS&H) professionals. Throughout names changes—to Loss Control Management and then Safety and Health Management—over the last 39 years, we have graduated more than 475 OS&H professionals. More than 80 percent of them now employed in Washington, Oregon, and California, where the majority work in construction, insurance, and manufacturing. Our program now enrolls more than 75 students annually and, each year, graduates 25 industry-ready professionals. In addition, there are three program minors available in construction safety, occupational safety technology, and safety and health management.

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SHM Class of 2013, taken June 2013

Electrical Safety Trainer, donated by Valley Electric Co.

Lock out/Tag out Trainer, donated by Shinn Mechanical, Inc.

About Our StudentsThe SHM program includes our revitalized CWU’s ASSE student section. Since re-established in fall 2011, it has flourished, receiving the 2013 Outstanding Student Section award at the national ASSE convention in Las Vegas last June. CWU placed first out of 65 sections (12 were eligible) for the award. CWU received a plaque and a $6,000 cash prize, from ASSE and the Mine Safety Appliances Company, to be used, in part, for scholarships and to further student research.

Awards and HonorsIn March, our students Joshua Vailencour, a post-baccalaureate student from Puyallup, and Curtis Crosbie, senior, Monroe, were presenters to an audience of more than 85 safety and health professionals at the Oregon

About Our Industry Advisory CouncilOur Industry Advisory Council (IAC) was re-established in March 2012 to help the program achieve accreditation and become nationally recognized; provide feedback on curriculum,

facilities, and in meeting industry needs; assisting in resource development and job placement; and serve as program advocates. It meets twice a year.

The IAC is split into two councils—executive and general—and five subcommittees—curriculum, job placement,

outreach, development, and ASSE. Members serve for four-year terms and the chair serves a two-year term. Alumnus Brian Clarke, ‘87, who assisted with the council’s re-establishment, is the current IAC chair.

Governor’s Occupational Safety and Health (GOSH) conference. They discussed the use of smartphone apps in safety and health management, receiving excellent reviews. They also spoke at the Associated General

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L. to R. 2012-13 ASSE officers: Alex Snyder, president; Robert Ambriz, senator; Celina Venegas, secretary; Tynan Furnan, vice president; and Kasen North, senator

SHM students Joshua Vailencour and Curtis Crosbie at AGC of Washington Safety Forum

IAC GENERAL COUNCIL/SUB-COMMITTEE MEMBERSAl Arguedas – AJA Associates, LLC, McMinnville, OregonAlan Blood – Turner Construction, Portland, OregonLori Ballard ‘08 – LJB Safety Consulting, EllensburgOrlando Cerrillo ‘97 – ESD105, YakimaKim Gamble – Andersen Construction, Portland, OregonMark Gauger – G.L.Y. Construction, BellevueStacia Hayes ‘00 – Swedish Medical, SeattleEliot Lapidus – Associated General Contractors of OR, Wilsonville, OregonMichael O’Neil ‘88 – Lakeside Industries, IssaquahGene Patrick – Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OregonBrad Petitt ‘98 – Potelco, Inc., SpokaneDon Robertson ‘95 – Gary Merlino Construction Company, SeattleDustin Schneider – Capital Safety, Portland, OregonGuy Silvey – EORM, Portland, OregonKate Smiley – Associated General Contractors of CA, West Sacramento, CaliforniaBill Stewart ‘90 – VA Medical Center, Portland, OregonJamie Stuart ‘99 – Valley Electric, EverettDavid Tabayoyon ‘97 – NASA, Sandusky, OhioRichard Thody ‘95 – JKT Development, Inc., SequimClark Vermillion – Artic Sheet Metal, Portland, OregonTodd Wright ‘97 – Snelson Companies, Sedro-Woolley

We are privileged to have the following serve as council members, and thank them for their time and efforts:

IAC EXECUTIVE COUNCILBrian Clarke ‘87 – G.E.W. LLC, Battle Ground, WA (chair)John Hogan – SNC-Lavalin Constructors Inc., Bothell (vice chair)Richard Andrews – Zurich Insurance Group, BlaineTony Campbell – ConAgra Foods, KennewickTed Davis – Puget Sound ASSE Chapter, SeattleMike Draper – Puget Sound Area Safety Summit, SeattleMike Fallon – PCL Construction Services, Inc., BellevueRick Fineman ‘88 – The Zenith Insurance Company, Woodland Hills, CaliforniaBill Hilton – Georgia Pacific, Atlanta, GeorgiaJill Jones – Columbia Willamette ASSE Chapter, Portland, OregonMandi Kime ‘01 – Associated General Contractors of WA, SeattleRoger Lis ‘06 – Bechtel, Queensland, AustraliaBill Mitzel ‘86 – Emergency Preparedness/Business Continuity Consultant, SeattleMichael Octave – Puget Sound ASSE Chapter, SeattleJerry Shupe – Hensel Phelps Construction Company, San Jose, CaliforniaJohn Sinclair – Ellensburg Fire Department, EllensburgJim Smoltz – Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OregonClark Summers – Foss Maritime Company, SeattleLeslie Weige – The Boeing Company, SeattleGary Wilson ‘88 – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Portland, Oregon

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About Our Donors 2011-2013Private and corporate gifts are more vital to Central than ever since the state of Washington has reduced funding to the institution by more than 50 percent since 2009. Now, just 16 percent of CWU’s total budget comes from the state. We want to thank the following SHM donors from September 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013. We sincerely appreciate your generosity.

Corporations and other organizationsAmerican Society of Safety EngineersAmerican Society of Safety Engineers-Cascade ChapterAmerican Society of Safety Engineers-Columbia/WillametteAmerican Society of Safety Engineers-Lower Columbia Basin

Alumni and FriendsAnonymousLori J. BallardElizabeth and Brian A. ClarkeMichael J. FallonKathryn W. HalesLee C. HaslamJanelle M. HeflenWendy L. HoganJill K. Jones

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Amanda R. KimeDaniel C. LemiereBill D. MitzelMichael OctaveBrian D. PattonRobert R. RosalesJerry ShupeSteven J. TusaWilliam A. Yahn

American Society of Safety Engineers-Mt St Helens SectionAmerican Society of Safety Engineers-Puget Sound ChapterAmerican Society of Safety Engineers-Santiam SectionThe Boeing CompanyCapital SafetyConvergence TrainingG.E.W. LLC Safety SolutionsGary Merlino Construction Co., Inc.Georgia-Pacific, LLCHensel Phelps Construction Co.BW Technologies by HoneywellMorrow Equipment CompanyMSA – The Safety CompanyNova Group Inc.Oregon Governors Occupational Safety & Health ConferenceQBE FoundationProtective Industrial ProductsPuget Sound EnergyShinn Mechanical, Inc.SNC-Lavalin Constructors Inc.Valley Electric Co.Werner Ladder Co.

In the Capital Safety Lab. Capital Safety donated equipment and provided cash for scholarship and faculty development. The lab was named in its honor.

In the Brian and Elizabeth Clarke Lobby. The Clarke’s established the American Society of Safety Engineers Endowment through their donation to support the ASSE Student Section. The first floor lobby was named in their honor.

The American Society of Safety Engineers Washington and Oregon chapters provide continuing financial support to the SHM program. The senior projects classroom was named to honor those contributions.

SNC-Lavalin is another valued supporter of the SHM program and ASSE student section. The SHM classroom was named to honor its contributions.

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L. to R. Jerry Falk of Capital Safety, CWU President James L. Gaudino, Bill Bender (in background), Sathy Rajendran, and Dustin Schneider of Capital Safety.

L. to R. Sathy Rajendran, Bill Bender, Brian Clarke, Elizabeth Clarke, and CWU President James L. Gaudino.

L. to R. Clark Vermillion and Jill Jones, ASSE Columbia Willamette Chapter; Nathan Heppler, Lower Columbia Basin Chapter; CWU President James L. Gaudino, Brian Clarke, ASSE Columbia Willamette Chapter; and Sathy Rajendran.

L. to R. Sathy Rajendran; Tony Softich, SNC-Lavalin; CWU President James L. Gaudino, and Bill Bender.

About Our AlumniAlumni SocialTo help our alumni and friends remain engaged with the SHM program, we are holding annual alumni socials in Ellensburg. The first was in March 2012 in Ellensburg, where more than 50 alumni attended. Last October in Seattle, were also held a joint session between the SHM and university construction program. It was also well attended.

Share Your NewsWe want to include news and updates of what our alumni are doing in future issues of Phoenix. Send us your latest news (within six months), such as awards and recognitions, for inclusion in our next newsletter to Sathy Rajendran at rajendrans@cwu.edu. Please include the following information:

Name, Mailing, and E-mail AddressCompany Name and AddressWork and Cell Phone NumbersYear of GraduationAnnouncements

Get InvolvedWe need your support to build our program’s alumni network. Alumni participation is critical to our continued success. Please talk to program graduates in your network, and encourage them to get involved. Visit the SHM website for ways to participate or contact Sathy Rajendran.

Also consider joining our Facebook and LinkedIn alumni groups:• www.facebook.com/groups/cwushmprogram/• www.linkedin.com/groups/Central-Washington- University-Safety-Health-4275013/about

About Our Faculty

Sathy Rajendran, program coordinator, teaches construction safety, incident analysis, SHM systems, SHM capstone, advanced construction safety management, and introduction to safety and health management. He will be also teaching two new courses, fundamentals of SHM and the SHM laboratory, during the 2013-14 academic year. During the last two years, he has published several peer-reviewed journal articles in the construction safety management areas. Rajendran received the department’s Outstanding Service Award in 2012 and Outstanding Scholarship Award in 2013.

Allen Sullivan will be teaching environmental and health-related classes beginning fall quarter. He has a strong environmental management background, with more than 10 years of teaching, and years of industry experience in logging, farming, ranching, and fishing. An Ellensburg native, he has strong ties to the local community.

Scott Calahan, industrial and technology education/traffic safety program coordinator, continues to teach the transportation and fleet safety course for the SHM program. He is an expert in this area and a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award for traffic safety education. He also received the Outstanding Scholarship Award in 2011.

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SHM alumnus Bill Mitzel addressing the SHM alumni night in March 2012. Mitzel is an active supporter of the program and also current advisory council member.

About Your InvestmentCWU’s SHM Program delivers the best, brightest, and most highly sought-after future safety professionals in the nation. This is in large part because of the generous support it receives through your donations of money, equipment, and time. From recruiting quality students to exceptional faculty instruction to a state-of-the-art learning environment, your investment in SHM continues to support student success, resulting in direct and positive impacts on the safety profession.

To make a gift, contact: Michoan Spoelstra, Development Officer, spolestm@cwu.edu or 509-963-1423Margaret Reich, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, reichm@cwu.edu or 509-963-1489

www.mycentral.cwu.edu/makeagift (Type “SHM program” in the comments box)

Upcoming EventsAlumni and Friends Social: September 25, 2013, in Tacoma Washington. The Governor’s Industrial Safety & Health Conference. Watch for additional information and invitations.

CWU’s Engineering Technologies, Safety, and Construction Career Fair, where businesses and agencies recruit SHM candidates for employment and internship opportunities. The career fair is Thursday, November 7, 2013, in the CWU Student Union and Recreation Center Ballroom on the Ellensburg campus. For more information, contact Teresa Youngren at youngret@cwu.edu or 509-963-1921.

Safety and health Management Program400 East University Way, Ellensburg WA 98926-7584

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