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Dean Johnson, Director of Community Development
February 26, 1988
College of St. Thomas Graduate Research Project
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Attached are copies of two cover letters from Dr. Frederick M. Zimmerman,
Director of Graduate Programs in Manufacturing, background information on the
graduate programs at St. Thomas, a grant application to the Blandin Foundation
and my letter to Dr. Zimmerman. Let me try to summarize, briefly, what this is
all about.
I met Fred Zimmerman about three years ago. At that time he was a private
consultant in the manufacturing field. Mark Dayton, former director of the
former Department of Energy and Economic Development, hired Dr. Zimmerman to
find and evaluate potential users for the recently closed Brockway plant. Dr.
Zimmerman called me three weeks ago about the Blandin Foundation and the
potential for studying the Brockway vacancy issues. After explaining that
Brockway had been sold and was being utilized, one thing led to another and I
suggested that a study on the resource recovery facility would benefit the
community.
I met with Dr. Zimmerman and John Povolny, volunteer executive to the college,
on February 17 in Rosemount. We toured the Pine Bend and CSAH 42 resource
recovery sites, and I gave them a bushel basket of information. The major issue
at hand was not interest, it was timing. The grant deadline is March 1. There
has been little opportunity to organize this effort or share much information with
anyone.
I have encouraged Dr. Zimmerman to proceed with the application and have
promised I would recommend token funding from the City for this project. There
is no obligation whatsoever to approve my request for funding; but, I think you
will all agree that this project will provide very valuable information to the City.
I think it will also illustrate the City's desire to seek a second opinion on certain
aspects of the County's proposal.
Specifically, I am recommending that the City contribute $2,000 to this study.
This represents 25% of the total grant application of $8,000. It also represents a
match of the funds set aside for faculty direction. As the application states, any
additional funding from the City would be utilized to increase faculty involvement
in the study. If the application is approved, the final report would be available
by September 1, 1988.
I will be at the March 1 meeting to answer any questions you may have.
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Dr. Frederick M. Zimmerman, Director
Graduate Programs in Manufacturing
College of St. Thomas
P.O. Box 5009
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
RE: Blandin FoundationFellowsFellows Program
Dear Dr. Zimmerman:
I wish to thank you for your reception to the idea of a graduate research project
pertaining to the proposed Dakota County Resource Recovery facility. I enjoyed
meeting with you and John Povolny, personally, and truly appreciated your willingness
to tour in Rosemount and discuss this proposal.
I have had the opportunity to review your draft application of the Blandin Foundation
and find it very complete and within the scope we had discussed. As I suggested in
our meeting, I am going to recommend that the City of Rosemount participate in the
funding of this study. Consistent with your comments under ProposedBudget of
Project Costs, I am asking the City Council to match the funding for faculty
involvement and direction. Informal response on our end has been very positive.
Formal council action on this proposal will be taken on March 1, 1988.
I am very excited about the prospects for this project. I am truly grateful for your
interest and immediate action, as well. As the objectives in the application state, the
purpose of the study is to evaluate the aspects and availability of energy from the
proposed resource recovery facility and identify the potential use of the energy by
existing and/or new industries.
This information is extremely valuable to the community, as we begin to assess the
impacts of the resource recovery facility. We are largely incapable of evaluating
broad sweeping claims about the potential spinoff of industry. We also lack third
party, unbiased opinions related to siting criteria for new or existing 'industrial energy
users, or the waste facility' itself,
The benefits of this particular study will go well beyond the local community. The
issues facing the City of Rosemount will be experienced by dozens of communities in
the near future. Solid waste disposal is a critical and emotional issue across the
country. Waste -to -energy facilities are increasingly favored alternatives to land
disposal; yet, there are many unresolved questions regarding this alternative.
This application to the Blandin Foundation is very timely and very credible. If there
is anything else the city can do to enhance the application, please do not hesitate to
contact me.
Thank you again, for your interest and personal support.
,Sincerely,
Dean R. Johnson
Director of Community Development
P.O. Box 5009
t,ollcgc of tit. 'Phomas
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
COUEGE OF
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Graduate Programs in Manufacturing
Systems Engineering
612-647-5566
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February 23, 1988
Mr. Dean R. Johnson
Director of Community Development
City of Rosemount
2875 145th Street West
Rosemount, MN 55068
Dear Dean:
Enclosed is the first draft of our proposal to the Blandin Foundation. Please
feel free to write all over it. We are very interested in your input.
We wil need your comments by early next week in order to make the deadline.
Best ishes,
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Frederick JM. mmerman, Director
Graduate Pro ms in Manufacturing
MRMinnesota
Private SUMMER
Foundation 1988
1988 BLANDIN FOUNDATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
Application
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Namc or Applicant Dr. Frederick M. Zimmerman
(pr./tir./Pla.) (First Name) (Initial) (Last Nam)
Position Director 1)cparunent Graduate Program in Manufacturing Svst
Engineering 647-5566
College College of St Thomas ' Phone Nunrtbcr
What courses are you teaching during 1987-88?
ME 631 Automation Systems in the U.S. and Over
MB 690 Business Strategy and Policy Development (MBA Capstone Course) _
ME 899 Thesis Project Course (MMSE Capstone Course)
What percentage of time are you employed at the above instituI00tion? �
what type or rcllowshil) are you applying for? 1A regular rcuowship or up to 58,t)t)o
O supplemental fellowship of up to S3,000
Project Description
11roiposed '110c Dakota County Waste -to -Energy Facility Economic and Industri a1 Support_ Study
Project Abstract
The purpose of the proposed project is to study the feasibility of utiliz
output of the soon to be constructed Dakota County Solid Waste, DisRo_sal Faci1_iTy t_n __—
surrounding area and by investigating which other industries would be particularly
supportive to the health of nearby existing industries.
Fellowships received by faculty are subject to rederal and state taxation as suppieniental income as provided under
the 'lax l(crorm Act of 1986. Please refer any questions about tax n:unificatium to your personal tax advisor.
chief Academic Officer Signsuurc 1)atc
generate additional industrial activity and employment in the Rosemount area./% The s»ecif
objectives of this proposed study
will be to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative
aspects of the energy expected to
aste-to-energy
be available from the Dakota County waste-to-energy--
facility
facility and to develop a list of
potential industrial uses by considering the potential
for employment in the region, the
needs of the industries already established in the
surrounding area and by investigating which other industries would be particularly
supportive to the health of nearby existing industries.
Fellowships received by faculty are subject to rederal and state taxation as suppieniental income as provided under
the 'lax l(crorm Act of 1986. Please refer any questions about tax n:unificatium to your personal tax advisor.
chief Academic Officer Signsuurc 1)atc
College of St. Thomas Proposal to Blandin Foundation 1
A. Purpose of Proposed Activity and Intended Outcome
The purpose of the proposed project is to study the feasibility of utilizing the energy output of the soon
to be constructed Dakota County Solid Waste Disposal Facility to generate additional industrial ac-
tivity and employment in the Rosemount area.
With the passage of the Minnesota Waste Management Act (WMA) of 1980, the State of Minnesota
Legislature required all counties in the metropolitan area to act to insure that no unprocessed waste
will go to landfills after January 1, 1990. Dakota County has prepared a Solid Waste Master Plan which
outlines the measures that must be implemented within Dakota County to meet the legislature's goal.
The approach chosen by the County is a balanced system for managing solid waste which includes recy-
cling, composting, waste reduction, landfills, and a waste -to -energy facility. Dakota County has chosen
to develop a waste -to -energy facility, as have numerous other cities and counties in the United States, as
a way to dispose of solid waste in a cost-effective and environmentally sound way.
Beginning in May of 1987, Dakota County conducted a detailed site screening study involving a review
of criteria such as sensitive environmental areas, existing and future land uses, distances from large
residential areas and schools, highway access, locations of parks and historical areas, topography, and
parcel size. Two potential sites were identified. One is near the Koch Refining complex in the Pine
Bend area of East Rosemount. The second site is one and a quarter miles South.
Dakota County is requiring that the latest state-of-the-art control technology will be provided in the
waste -to -energy facility to insure that air emissions exceed the standards of the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency in order. The equipment consists of a fabric filter bag house to collect particulates, and
an acid gas scrubber that will control acids and other potential pollutants. The plant will be designed to
handle up to 800 tons of solid waste per day. During the early life of the plant, about 600 tons per day of
solid waste are expected. It is estimated that about 100 - 150 trucks per day will haul waste to the
facility.
Dakota County Waste -to -Energy Central Processing Schedule
Percent of County -Wide Solid Wastes Processed at Central Facility
Source: Dakota County Planning and Program Management Department, September, 1987
Waste will not remain in the facility for more than two days. The facility will be entirely enclosed and
will have negative air pressure to insure that any odors that may exist remain inside the facility. Because
Percent of
Projected Tons
Solid Bastes
Processed By
Projected
Processed
Central Facility
Total Tons
Year
Residential Comn'l/Ind
Residential Comn'1/Ind
Processed
1985
0
0
0 0
0
1986
0
0
0 0
0
1987
0
0
0 0
0
1988
3.5
0
3,629 0
3,629
1989
3.5
0
3,684 0
3.684
1990
3.5
0
3,781 0
3,781
1991
22.6
19.9
24,615 25,621
50.236
1992
80.0
80.0
88,235 105,530
193.765
1993-1995*
80.0
80.0
271,436 334,847
606,283
1996-2000**
80.0
80.0
474,834 619,102
1.093,937
Source: Dakota County Planning and Program Management Department, September, 1987
Waste will not remain in the facility for more than two days. The facility will be entirely enclosed and
will have negative air pressure to insure that any odors that may exist remain inside the facility. Because
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of the state- of -the art pollution control technology, potential odors from air emissions are expected to
be virtually non-existent.
The two most practical methods for processing large amounts of solid waste are the mass -burn and
refuse -derived fuel methods. Very stringent requirements were identified when the County requested
proposals for design, construction and operation of the facility. Ten proposals Were received. Following
a lengthy and detailed evaluation, three companies were selected for negotiations. All three. provided
mass -burn technology and all have the financial and technical capabilities to meet the guarantees the
County requires during construction and operation. Mass burn technology Is a reliable, proven tech-
nology in use with at least 1500 plants throughout the world.
The availability of a modern state-of-the-art solid waste disposal facility can be an economic asset to
the communities It serves. Waste -to -energy systems are able to produce a broad variety of energy
products and other reverable materials. Steam, electricity, hot water, and refuse derived fuel are
primary products. Recovered materials such as aluminum and other metals and glass are additional
byproducts of the waste -to -energy process. Each of these markets has special requirements, which can
be secondary sources of income for the community as well as the nearby supply of important raw
materials and energy.
Typical Steam Production Rates (lb./hr.)
for 100 Tons per Day and 500 Tons per Day Waste -to -Energy Plants
Steam Steam 100 TPD 500 TTD
Temp. (F) Press.(PSIG) Incinerator Incinerator
Saturated Steam 307 60 26,600 142,200
338 100 26,000 138,700
388 200 24,900 133,200
Superheated Steam 400 160 24,300 130,000
500 250 21,800 116,700
600 400 19,600 104,600
650 600 18,800 100,000
Steam is used widely in industrial applications. Steam can be utilized for generating electricity, to drive
machines such as compressors, and for space heating. Industrial plants, dairies, cheese plants, public
utilities, public buildings, paper mills, tanneries, breweries, and many other businesses have steam
needs.
When assessing potential markets for steam, the following fiactors are impotant:
I. Since steam usually cannot usually be economically transported more than a mile, the poten-
tial market should be as close as possible to the waste -to -energy facility. The installation of a
pipeline to connect the facility with customers can also be prohibitively expensive in certain cir-
cumstances.
2. Facility problems such as slagging and corrosion increase with higher pressures along with the
expenses of handling higher pressures reduce the useability of waste -to -energy products.
3. The customer normally requires a very competitive price, usually some fraction of the price of
reliable uninteruptable conventional energy sources.
Ref: Great Lakes Regional Biomass Energy Program, University of Wisconsin, 1986, p50-51.
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Estimated Electrical Generation from Waste -to -Energy Systems
Plant Size
Steam Flow
Power Generated
(TPD)
(ib/hr)
(MW) ( wwron)
100
18,000
1.4 034
200
40,000
32 038
300
60,000
5.0 0.40
400
80,000
6.8 0.41
500
100,000
8.8 0.42
Footnotes: steam pressure 600 prig, temiperature 650 F, condensing turbine. Power actually available for sale will be less due
to incinerator, air pollution control systern and condenser power demands.
(Ref. Second International Small -Scale Municipal Waste -to -Energy Conference, December 4-5, 1985, Chicago, Illinois)
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The specific objectives of this proposed study will be to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative aspects
of the energy expected to be availabile from the Dakota County waste -to -energy facility and to develop
a list of potential industrial uses by considering the potential for employment in the region, the needs of
the industries already established in the surrounding area and by investigating which other Industries
would be particularly supportive to the health of nearby existing industries.
B. Description of Special Qualifications
Since its founding in 1885, the College of St. Thomas has been unusually successful as a provider of high
quality value oriented education. Enrollment has more than doubled in the past ten years and the Col-
lege of St. Thomas is now the largest private college in the state of Minnesota. The present student body
consists of 4,800 undergraduate and over 3,500 graduate students. St. Thomas was recently ranked
seventh among comprehensive institutions in the West and Midwest by a poll published in US NEWS.
The College is also committed to serving the urban community in which it resides. It offers graduate
programs for working adults including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, a Master
of Business Communications, a Master of International Management (MIM), a Master of Software
Design and Development (MSDD), and the Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MMSE).
The College also has post graduate programs in pastoral studies and education as well as an evening un-
dergraduate program for adults.
The St. Thomas Master's Program in Manufacturing Systems Engineering is designed to provide prac-
ticing engineers, production supervisors, managers and others involved in the manufacturing process
with a systems approach to modern manufacturing. The program emphasizes the use of new state-of-
the-art
tate-ofthe-art materials, new manufacturing processes, total quality assurance, a mature approach to automa-
tion and the attainment of manufacturing economies at modest volume. The program offers a multidis-
ciplinary perspective involving technology, human resource management, operations management and
manufacturing methods from both the U.S. and other countries. Although the Master of Manufacturing
Systems Engineering (MMSE) program is only two years old, the program has become established and
well respected as a post graduate engineering program that is aimed at one of America's most pressing
problems - that of competitive effectiveness. Enrollment in the program has steadily grown to the 200
graduate students enrolled in the Spring of 1988.
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The average age of incoming MMSE students is 32 years of age. The student population is 87% percent
male and 13% female. Undergraduate backgrounds of the students are overwhelmingly technical. The
Graduate Record Exam is required for admission and the test scores are impressive. The companies
with the most students are 3M, Honeywell, Hutchinson Technologies, Unisys and Control Data.
However, many smaller firms are represented.
As one of the largest graduate schools in the Upper Midwest, The College of St. Thomas has on its full
time and adjunct faculty staffs many individuals who are qualifiers to be involved in appropriate scien-
tific and engineering oriented research projects. Some of the faculty members who will be available for
the waste -to -energy study will be the following:
Mr. Ronald J. Bennett
Ph.D: Metallurgy - University of Minnesota
M.Sc. Metallurgical Engineering - University of Minnesota
B.Sc. Physics and Mathematics Summa Cum Laude) - University of Wisconsin
Vice President
Teltech Inc.
Member - Minnesota Task Force on Research and Technology
Dr. R. Stanford Nyquist
Ph.D. Business Administration (Minor in Ind%trial Engineering) - University of Minnesota
M.Sc. Industrial En�'in� eering - University of Minnesota
B. Sc. Engineering = University of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Business Administration
College of St; Thomas
Former President - Photo Systems, Inc.
Mr. John E. Povolny
B.Sc. Chemistry - College of St. Thomas
Volunteer Executive
College of St. Thomas
Former Vice President - 3M Company
Board of Directors - InternationalTape, Association
Dr. Glen A. Thommes
Ph.D. Chemistry - Michigan State University
Adjunct Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering
College of St. Thomas
Former Director of Research - E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company
Dr. Matthew M. Yen P.E.
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering - Purdue
M.Sc. Mechanical En 'neering - University of Idaho
Assistant Professor o ngineering and Physics
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Frederick M. Zimmerman
Ph.D. Manaement - University of Minnesota
Director of 8raduate Programs in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
College of St. Thomas
Member of the Board of Directors - InterCim Corporation
Member of the Board of Directors - Minnesota Wire and Cable Corporation
Member of the Board of Directors - Numerex Corporation
Member of the Board of Advisors - Productivity. Inc;
Certificates of Appreciation - Society
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C. Proposed Time Schedule
The study will begin April 15, 1988 and will proceed according to the following schedule:
1. Evaluate the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the energy expected io be availabile from
the Dakota County waste -to -energy facility. Both electricity and steam are to be investigated in
cooperation with County conducted and funded engineering study teams. (To be completed by
May 1, 1988)
2. Develop a list of industries and/or industrial uses that could effectively utilize the energy and
other products of waste -to -energy facilities of the scale planned for Eastern Rosemount. June
1,1988)
3. Narrow the list of potential industrial uses to the most promising five candidates by consider-
ing the potential for employment in the region, the needs of the industries already established
in the surrounding area and by investigating which other industries would be particularly sup-
portive to nearby industries. (June 15, 1988)
4. Investigate in detail the economic and technical feasibility of utilizing the energy and products
of the waste -to -energy facility to support or develop each of the five most promising candidate
uses. (July 15, 1988)
5. Examine any specific waste -to -energy site or design requirements that might be relevant to the
utilization of wast -to -energy products by the rive most promising candidate uses. (August 15,
1988)
6. Prepare Final Report which will be issued September 1, 1988.
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It will not be an objective of the study to recommend a single most preferred use of waste -to -energy
products but rather to provide County and City planning and administrative organizations with a
manageable list of possible opportunities to develop over a longer period of time.
D. Proposed Budget of Project Costs
The budget for the study will be as follows:
Faculty stipends for direction of the study.....................................................................$2,000
Graduate student wages for the data collection and compilation tasks: .................... $51(m
Expenses............................................................................................................................. $11000
The College of St. Thomas will make sufficient faculty time available so that the study can be properly
conducted and supervised Additional funding from the City of Rosemount will primarily be utilized to
increase the degree of faculty involvement in the project.
E. Evidence of the Project's Likely Impact on Minnesota Communities
Many observers of the economy see manufacturing as the segment of key importance in revitalizing a
region's or a nation's economy. In a recent update of studies done in 1954, 1962 and 1973, the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce studied the impact of 100 new manufacturing jobs on the general economy of
the community. Their conclusions were that these 100 new manufacturing jobs would mean
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• $1,948,353 increase in aggf egate personal income
• $1,477,453 increase in retail sales
• 45 jobs in wholesale and retail trade
• 7 jobs in transportation
• 3 jobs in finance, insurance or real estate
• 3 jobs in business service
* 3 jobs in construction
• 3 jobs in public administration
Manufacturing is an important central core of business activity in the Upper Midwest. Increased effec-
tiveness of this important core activity is dependent upon efficient utilization of new manufacturing
techniques and attention to the interrelationships among product design, development,production,value
engineering and quality.
F. Description of Student's Role in the Project
Under faculty supervision, College of St. Thomas graduate students in manufacturing systems engineer-
ing will conduct the data collection necessary for completion of the study and will prepare the draft of
the final report. The final report will then be reviewed by faculty who will prepare it for final submis-
sion.
G. Evidence of Support from the Community Involved
The City of Rosemount made the initial request to involve the College of St. Thomas in this project. We
are enclosing a letter from the City of Rosemount which discusses the possibility of augmentary funding
for the study.
P.O. Box 5009
College of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, Minnesota 55105
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Graduate Programs in Manufacturing
Systems Engineering
612-647-5566
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StThomas
February 11, 1988
Dean Johnson
Director of Community Development
City of Rosemount
2875 - 145th St W
Rosemount, MN 55608
Dear Dean Johnson:
It was interesting to talk to you on the phone regarding the possibilities for
business expansion in Rosemount. The project you describe sounds very
interesting and from my understanding also will be appropriate for the Blandin
Corporation Fellowship Grant Program. I will look forward to discussing the
matter further.
In the meantime, I am enclosing some information on our engineering programs
here at St. Thomas. I thought you might be interested.
Bestwi hes to you.
Sinc ely,
Frederick M. Zimmerman, Director
Graduate Programs in Manufacturing
cc: Lauren Morin
Quent Hietpas
Matthew Yen
Some General Information
on the
Graduate Programs in
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
at the
College of St. Thomas
January 26, 1988
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For the U.S., the combination of modestly growing exports and rapidly growing imports has led to a
serious trade imbalance over the past several years. The U.S. Balance of Trade has reached record
levels in 1985, 1986 and 1987. In particular, the growing trade imbalance in manufactured goods has
begun to rival that being experienced on petroleum.
PROGRESS OF THE MANUFACTURING PROGRAMS
Although the Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering (MMSE) program is only two years old,
the program has become established and well respected as a post graduate engineering program that is
aimed at one of America's most pressing problems - that of competitive effectiveness.
Enrollment in the program has steadily grown to the 180 students enrolled in the Spring of 1988. A few
of these students may ultimately transfer into our closely related program, the MBA with a manufactur-
ing concentration.
The average age of incoming MMSE students is 32 years of age. The student population is 87% percent
male and 13% female. Undergraduate backgrounds of the students are overwhelmingly technical. The
Graduate Record Exam is required for admission and the test scores are impressive. The companies
with the most students are 3M, Honeywell, Hutchinson Technologies, Unisys and Control Data.
However, many smaller firms are represented. The following tables provide a statistical tabulation of
the growth of the program:
Student Population Summary Statistics
Spring
Fall
Spring
Fall
Spring
1986
1986
1987
1987
1988
Students attending class 70
112
123
170
185
Registrations
MMSE Students in MMSE classes 97
148'
156
186
215
MMSE Students in other classes 0
0
10
24
20
Total MMSE Student Registrations 97
148
166
210
235
Average # classesistudent 1.38
1.32
1.35
1.17
1.27
Others taking MMSE classes 2
24
27
34
30
Total Registrations in MMSE Classes 99
172
183
220
265
Average Class Size (Students) 16.5
19.1
20.3
18.6
22.0
SPECIAL GRANTS
FROM CORPORATIONS
The MMSE program has fortunately been the recipient of significant equipment and monetary grants
from Honeywell, 3M, Valspar, ADC Telecommunications and others. The Honeywell grant was a com-
bination of cash and equipment which is now installed at the College. This equipment will support
general college needs and some particular courses in the MMSE program. The $500,000 grant from 3M
is for the James A. Thwaits endowed chair in technology. The $100,000 grant from ADC is over four
years and approximately $40,000 of this money has been used for library materials and equipment.
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PROGRAM STRENGTHS
The strengths of the MMSE program are primarily related to its close association with industry. The
following key points may be of interest:
• Top people from the Minnesota manufacturing community have been involved in teaching
in the MMSE program.
Bill Iacoe - Director of Manufacturing at Onan
Doug Hoelscher - VP of Manufacturing & Engineering at Tennant
Bob Brattland - Director of Manufacturing at ETA Systems
John Walker - Plant Manager at Honeywell
Ron Bennett - Vice President at Teltech
Dennis Wilson - President of Nicollet Process Engineering
• In addition, the MMSE program has benefited from the dedicated and thorough efforts of
members of the full time St. Thomas faculty who have been involved in teaching in the MMSE
program, preparing the adjunct faculty or in service on the MMSE Academic Council.
Among the most helpful people have been:
Dr. Stan Johnson - (Ph.D. Ind. Eng. - Minnesota)
Dr. Matthew Yen - (Ph.D. Mech. Eng. Purdue)
Dr. Eugene Audette - Education (Ph.D. Education - Iowa)
Dr. Thomas Mason - (Ph.D. Industrial Eng. - Purdue)
Dr. Robert Woodhouse - (Ph.D. Mgmt Systems - Iowa)
*Members of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) and other professional or-
ganizations have been helpful in getting the program established. Among the most helpful
have been:
Mr. R. M. Johnson - Past National President of the Society of Manufacturing
Engineers
Mr. John Pietruszewski - Director of SME Chapter 11 and an MMSE student
Dr. Fred Zimmerman, Director of the MMSE program at St. Thomas, is a mem-
ber of SME and has been active as a speaker at SME meetings.
• The MMSE program has enjoyed a close relationship with industry due to:
Mr. John Povolny - Volunteer Executive (Retired Vice President from 3M)
Mr. Lauren Morin - Volunteer Executive (Retired Vice President from 3M)
Dr. Fred Zimmerman - Director of the MMSE program and a member of the
Board of Directors of several corporations
Advisory Board made up of representatives of both large and small Minnesota
companies.
Many, many company visits.
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• The industry sponsorship of the MMSE program has been quite gratifying for anew program:
Percentage of students with tuition refund about 93%.
3M grant = S 500,000. .
Honeywell grant = $750,000 in equipment and funding.
ADC grant of $100,000 for equipment & library materials.
Valspar Corporation grant of $50,000.
Other gifts and grants.
• Several other compaies have donatedtechnical and management time as well as the use of
their facilities and equipment.
Productivity, Inc. (Largest machine tool distributor in Upper Midwest)
Numerex, Inc. (Manufacturer and exporter of coordinate measuring machines)
InterCim Corporation (Supplier of factory automation networks)
Allen-Bradley Corporation (Manufacturers of production control equipment)
Onan Corporation (Manufactuers of Electrical Generators)
Honeywell Corporation (Aerospace and Defense)
Andersen Corporation (Manufacturer of Windows)
Remele Engineering (Manufacturer of Special Machinery and Components)
The MMSE administrative staff (Steve Hehnueller) is constantly in touch with students and
takes care of their problems in a sensible and hassle free way.
• Curriculum of the MMSE program seems to be well matched to the expectations of students
and company managers. A survey of students who had taken five or more classes rated the
program as 43% excellent and 57% good. No one rated the program fair, below average or
poor.
We work very closely with the management of our client companies in their educational
programs so that a greater fraction of "the promotables" are sponsored for St. Thomas
programs. The College of St. Thomas MMSE program actively seeks individuals who already
hold or are progressing toward leadership positions in their companies.
• We plan to develop industry oriented'courses in support of several key industries:
Food Processing
Electronics
Medical Technology
Process Industries
Chemical Industries
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THE ECONOMY OF THE UPPER MIDWEST REGION
Many observers of the economy see manufacturing as the segment of key itnoortance in revitalizing a
region's or a nation's economy. In a recent update of studies done in 1954, 1962 and 1973, the U.S.
Chamber of Commerce studied the impact of 100 new manufacturing jobs on the general economy of
the community. Their conclusions were that these 100 new manufacturing jobs would mean
s $1,948,353 increase in aggregate personal income
• $1,477,453 increase in retail sales
• 45 jobs in wholesale and retail trade
• 7 jobs in transportation
• 3 jobs in finance, insurance or real estate
• 3 jobs in business service
• 3 jobs in construction
* 3 jobs in public administration
THE MARKET
We project that the market for the Master's Program in Manufacturing Systems Engineering will be
composed of three market segments:
1. Individuals directly engaged in manufacturing activity.
2.Individuals with manufacturing companies who wish to increase their understanding of the
manufacturing process in order to progress with the firm or to work more effectively with the
manufacturing function.
3. Other engineering and technical people who wish to further their after hours post graduate
education in an area that is more technical than is available through existing after hours
programs.
Number of Manufacturing Firms
The Census of Manufacturers estimated the number of manufacturing firms in our surrounding states
to be the following in 1977
Establishments
20 or more employees
Wisconsin
8,678
3,163
Minnesota
6,637
2,126
Iowa
3,783
1,245
South Dakota
740
195
North Dakota
571
145
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Not all of these manufacturing firms have access to the St. Thomas program because of geography. A
reasonable estimate is that within the outer limits of the tributary area of the College, we probably have
about 5,000 total manufacturing establishments with about 2,000 with 20 or, more employees. Total
employment in this group of firms is probably about 300,000 people.
Industry has supported the program with enthusiasm. Several companies have donated equipment or
the use of their facilities and personnel. Other contributions have been made. Most importantly, repre-
sentatives of industry have actively encouraged participation of their personnel at company expense.
Within the next few years, we expect this program to continue to grow. The St. Thomas MMSE
Program is the largest formal graduate program in manufacturing in this region of the country. There is
excellent corporate backing and a respected staff with both practical and academic experience. We
have the interest and support of the professional societies. We expect to have several hundred students
within four years.
Manufacturing is an important central core of business activity in the Upper Midwest. Increased effec-
tiveness of this important core activity is dependent upon efficient utilization of new manufacturing
techniques and attention to the interrelationships among product design, development,production,value
engineering and quality. The St. Thomas MMSE program will provide an opportunity for persons al-
ready employed to upgrade their skills and knowledge in these areas and hence will make a significant
contribution to the enhancement of industrial performance in the region.
Our perspective on the importance of manufacturing is composed of three propositions:
1. Manufacturing is an extremely important ingredient to the economy of the region and the na-
tion. Improvement in the health of the region's manufacturing sector represents the best
strategic approach to improving the region's economy.
2. Current managerial and technological practices within the field of manufacturing are NOT up
to the levels required to meet world competition.
3. Newer managerial and technological practices must be taught which represent practical and
applied approaches to improving manufacturing in the short term for the industries that are
presently a part of our region or are likely to be in the near future.
In response to these principles, the College of St. Thomas initiated its Master's Program in Manufactur-
ing Systems Engineering in January of 1986.
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THE PLANNING OF THE ST. THOMAS MMSE PROGRAM
The planning of the St. Thomas Master's degree program in manufacturing was an involved process ex-
tending over a two year period. The present curricula of other established programs in manufacturing
were systematically reviewed. Many faculty members at existing schools made useful suggestions which
were incorporated into the program. A series of separate meetings extending over a years period were
held with representatives of industry. Approximately one hundred people from industry were asked to
comment on the need for such a program and to make suggestions regarding what topics should be
covered. An outside organization was chartered to do a survey of the business community regarding the
feasibility of St. Thomas becoming involved in an engineering program. Two subcommittees of the Col-
lege Board of Trustees were appointed to review the matter. Separate meetings were held with the sub-
committees of the Board, the Executive Committee and the Full Board of Trustees. A separate Ad-
visory Board was set up explicitly to provide further input on the structure of the program.
After reviewing the program with representatives of companies involved in manufacturing, the cur-
riculum that emerged contained some interesting features:
• Applied emphasis.
• Multidisciplinary approach to the individual courses.
• Well educated instructors with extensive industrial experience.
• Extensive use of video materials and field visits.
• Strong emphasis on Cad/Cam and modern production technologies.
• Covers foreign as well as U.S. production methods.
• Appreciative of the manufacturing requirements of this region.
• Reasonably flexible in course sequencing.
• Systematic cooperation with other technical institutions.
• Courses offered in the evening or on weekends.
SUMMARY
We feel the College's Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering program is off to an excellent
start. An excellent faculty has been recruited. Acceptance in the community is excellent. The program is
affordable financially. We now need to take certain measures to maintain the momentum, to further im-
prove product quality and to enhance the reputation of the College of St. Thomas as an engineering
school. On a long term basis, the MMSE program could provide an opportunity to offer additional
technical opportunities to our undergraduate students.
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM
Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering:
The St. Thomas program in Manufacturing Systems Engineering consists of fourteen three (3) credit
courses chosen from the following list of courses arranged into five groups:
1. The Systems Aspects of Manufacturing (four core courses required)
ME 501 Manufacturing Systems Design
ME 601 Process Design
ME 621 Computer Aided Design and Computer integrated Mfg.
ME 631 Automation Systems in the U.S. and Overseas
2. The Resource Aspects of Manufacturing (three of four core courses required)
ME 505 Measurement and Accounting Systems for. Manufacturing
ME 605 Management and Control of Raw Materials and Parts
ME 655 Manufacturing for Quality and Reliability
ME 698 Materials Engineering
3. The Managerial Aspects of Manufacturing (three core courses required)
ME 500 Managing the Manufacturing System
ME 510 Excellence in Manufacturing
ME 600 Managing Human Resources in the Manufacturing System
ME 620 Improving Productivity in Manufacturing
4. Elective Courses (three of seven courses required)
MB 633 Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining
ME 646 Manufacturing in the Process Industries
ME 650 Project Economics and Effective Purchasing
ME 674 Metal Processing in the 1990's
ME 686 Micromanufacturing Technology
ME 688 Advanced Design of Assembly Systems
ME 799 Seminar Selected Topics in Manufacturing Engineering
ME 898 Directed Studies in Manufacturing
CS 638 Software Engineering in Factory Automation
5. Thesis or Engineering Project (required)
ME 899 Capstone Project Course
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SECTION U PBKOSOPHY AND STRATEGY
In order to provide information to the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board, we are in-
cluding some selected excerpts from the planning documents for the MMSE program.
Systems Emphasis
The courses stress, as the name of the program implies, a "systems" approach to manufacturing. This
concept of the manufacturing system necessarily extends somewhat into the areas of product design,
employee relations, the relationship of suppliers to the manufacturing process and the acceptance of
products in the marketplace.
Incremental Approach
The program deals with the updating and improvement of existing manufacturing installations as an in-
cremental approach to "the factory of the future". We believe this incremental approach to improving
manufacturing effectiveness is of more practical benefit than systematic description of an ideal without
the incremental steps.
Applied and Theoretical Emphasis
There is a strong interest in an "applied" emphasis combined with meaningful theoretical underpin-
nings. The course material, video tapes, plant tours and equipment demonstrations should be strongly
applications oriented but the courses are structured so that they relate to important fundamental prin-
ciples of manufacturing which are not likely to become out of date. Among these are the basic prin-
ciples of industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, operations research and organizational
studies.
Visual Emphasis
Because of this need to have the systems emphasis be specific and not too general, the program is quite
visual. The program features video tapes, plant visits, guest speakers with exhibits, models of manufac-
turing processes and other approaches to providing the student with a visual perception of what needs
to be done. Words and general concepts alone aren't sufficient to describe the manufacturing process.
For these reasons we have obtained several primary sources for up to date video material on manufac-
turing. Among these are;
• The Society for Manufacturing Engineers
• The Institute of Industrial Engineers
• The American Foundry Society
• The American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• General Motors Institute
• Higher quality vendors of manufacturing equipment and systems
Provisions have been made for these expenditures in the budgeting of the program.
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Instructor Quality
The material in the MMSE program is technical. Practical experience with up-to-date manufacturing
methods will be an advantage for an instructor. Yet, it is of equal value to have a sound basis of en-
gineering principles. Also, we must have instructors who have a track record of being good teachers.
A large number of top quality experienced individuals with excellent academic credentials have ex-
pressed an interest in teaching in the MMSE program. The number is growing each month. We have
been able to be highly selective in the recruitment of adjunct and full time faculty. We run class evalua-
tions against a controlled set of questions and norms at least twice during each course session. The
ratings have been very favorable.
Appreciation for the Type of Industy
The St. Thomas embodies an appreciation for the type of industry we have within our region. Food
processing is a major industry as is chemical processing. Our program therefore has some electives
tailored to manufacturing in the process industries. The computer and electronics industries are strong.
So is the medical technology industry. Therefore, some courses have particular emphasis on manufac-
turing products which are very small and where quality is of extraordinary importance. The manufac-
ture of agricultural and other machinery is still, and will continue to be, important. We will need some
courses covering group technology and advanced methods of fabricating metals. Plastics and plastic
products are very important here. We have courses which relate to materials engineering, computer
aided product design and computer integrated moldmaking.
Appreciation of Appropriate Scale Economies
An additional dimension in our market rests with some important considerations regarding the ap-
propriate economies of scale for our region. Some of our products have national and worldwide dis-
tribution. For these products, large scale production may be appropriate. But, this area also has a sig-
nificant number of smaller volume plants which serve primarily this regional market. Unfortunately,
judged by national or world standards, this market is not a large one. Western Wisconsin plus all of
Iowa, Minnesota and the Dakotas together account for about 4% of the nation's population. Our
programs should address this reality regarding the question of economies of scale. We will not be
providing what the region needs if we make the assumption that all efficient plants have to be large
ones. AFG, Motorola and some other companies seem to have perfected the ability to get high rates of
efficiency in very small plants. We will need to emphasize knowledge of that type of micro plant scale
economy to adequately serve our market.
Managerial Courses within the Program
Some management courses were present in all of the manufacturing engineering programs at the other
institutions we reviewed. Many of these managerial courses were general business courses. The St.
Thomas programcontains about the same mix of managerial and technical courses as other programs at
major engineering schools. What we have made an effort to accomplish in this program is to have the
management courses that are contained be explicitly oriented to the management of the engineering
and manufacturing functions. We have had favorable comments from industry regarding the courses we
have selected.
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SECTION III - ORGANIZATION AND FACULTY
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN MANUFACTURING ADVISORY BOARD
The staff of the MMSE Program Office continues to work with knowledgeable people from industry
who are providing input to our program. The members of the Board at this time are listed below, with a
partial list of their credentials
Dr. Donald Davidson
Co rate Specialist - Technology Development
Con-irol Data Co moon
Sc.D. MechamcalvE ring
MSc. Electrical Eng�ee ring; gU ty of Miissouri Ity
Registered Professional Engineer
Dr. Stephen R. Davis
Provost and Dean of Faculty
GMIEngineering & Management Institute in Flint, Michigan
PhD. Mechanical Engineering - University of Illinois
MSc. Mechanical Engineering - University of Delaware
BSc. Mechanical Engineering - Drexel University
Mr. Thomas P. Glisczinski
President
InterCim Corporation
BSc. Electrical Engineering - University of Minnesota
MBA - University of Minnesota
Mr. Thomas G. Herschbach
BSc Mechanical En�meeri��nngg� University of Minnesota
Former President - Data 100-Corpora�ion
Former Vice President of Manufactun�� - Data 100 Corporation
Member Board of Directors - Netw=rk Systems Corporation
Member Board of Directors -Z_ycad Corporation
Member Board of Directors - CPI' Corporation
Registered Professional Engineer
Member Board of Directors Manufacluuring Data Exchange Corp.
Mr. William Iocoe
Director of Manufacturing
Onan�i ROM(
BSc. Elecfr ( . Engineering - Milwaukee Inst. of Tech;
BSc. Industrial Man ement - Northern Michigan University
MBA - Western Michigan
Certified Manufacturing Engineer by SME
Mr. Robert M. Johnson
Manager of Technology, Planning & Productivity
Honeywell Inc.
Attejuded University of Minnesota 1940 -1942 and 1952-1953
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- Institute of Prnduciinn FnoinPPrc lFnalanAl
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Mr. Gerald A. Johnston
Manager of Manufacturing Engineering
Control Data Corpgration
BSc. Electrical E eering - University of Nebraska
MBA - College of t. Thomas
Registered Professional Engineer
Mr. Robert J. Pitel
Chairman of the Board & CEO
HEI Inc.
Former Product Line Manager - IBM
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Member - National Association—
of Man acturers
Member. MinnesotatiQn of Commerand Industry
Member - Minnesota�yy Tece chnology Council
Member of the Board ortirectors -Ring Computer
Mr. Ronald Ray
Director of Manufacturing
Advance Machine Com any
BSc. B. A- - Miely� reechnological University
MBA - College of t. Thomas
Mr. Robert L Robarge
Supervisor of Mechanical Engineering Research Shop (Retired)
University of Minnesota
Dr. Dean S. Schroeder
Asst. Professor of Management
University of Massachusetts
BSc. Mechanical Engineering - University of Minnesota
PhD. Management -University of Minnesota
Former President - Schroeder Specialties
Mr. Hans Sprandel
President & CEO
Numerex Inc.
Studied Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at
Rudolf Diesel College - Auisburg, Germany
Member - Minnesota High Technology Council
Mr. Daniel Stenoien
President & CEO
Productivity Inc.
BSc. Mechanical Ei * cering - University of Minnesota
Former President - Numeric%achining
Mr. Charles L Svendsen
3Manufacturing Technical Training Manager
BSc. Industrial Engineering - Univgrsity, of Minnesota
B.A. Business Administration - University of Minnesota
Mr. Frank D. Wells
Supervisor of Corporate Quality Assurance
RosemountInc.
BSc. Electrical Engineering- American last. Eng & Tech.
Officer - American Society -for Quality Control
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ACADEMIC COUNCIL
On matters relating to academic protocol, educational policy and overall program quality, the MMSE
program is also governed in part by an Academic Council composed of members of the College of St.
Thomas faculty. The members of the Academic Council at this time are the following:
Dr. Eugene J. Audette
Ph.D. Universa��yyrr of Iowa
Professor of Education
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Robert E. Garhart Jr.
Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
B.A. Duquesne
Assistant Professor of Economics
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Joseph M. Hallman
Ph.D. Fordham Uniyersi yy
MA. Marquette Umversil
Assoc. Professor of Theology
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Eric Jaede
Ph.D. Applied Mathematigs & Statistics - U. Minnesota
B.Sc. Mathematics & Physics- Rensselaer Polytechnic
Assoc. Professor of Quantitative Methods & Computer Science
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Stanley C. Johnson
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering - University of Minnesota
M.Sc. Industnal Engineering - University of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Business Administration
College of St. Thomas
Dr. A. Thomas Mason
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering - Purdue University
M.Sc. Industrial Enngg?�eering - University. of Massachusetts
Associate Professor of Business Administration
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Satu Suominen-Troyer
Ph.D. Industrial En eering - Purdue University
M.Sc. Engineering Production - U. of Birmingham England
Senior Human Factors Engineer
3M Company
Dr. Thomas N. Tommet
Ph.D. University of Wisconsin
M.Sc. University of Wisconsin
Assistant Profejsor of Physics
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Robert H. Woodhouse
B.S.M.E. & M.A. - University of Iowa
Ph.D. Management Systems - University of Iowa
Associate Professor of Business Administration
College of St. Thomas
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Mr. Frederick M. Zimmerman
Ph.D. Management - University of Minnesota
Director of Graduate Programs in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
College of St. Thoma
Member of the Board of Directors
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FACULTY
As one of the largest graduate schools in the Upper Midwest, the College of St. Thomas has on its full
time staff many individuals who are qualified to teach graduate level courses in engineering, business
management or operations analysis. To supplement the full time staff, an adjunct faculty of exceptional
experience has been recruited. In addition, the MMSE program invites visiting professors from other
leading institutions and manufacturing professionals that have established reputations in the manufac-
turing field.
Mr. Ronald J. Bennett
Ph.D.- Metalurgy - University of Minnesota
M.Sc. Metalurgical En *neeM - University of Minnesota
B.Sc. Physics and Mathematics (Summa Cum Laude) - University of Wisconsin
Vice President
Teltech Inc.
Member - Minnesota Task Force on Research and Technology
Mr. Robert D. Brattland
B.Sc. Industrial & Mechanical Engineering - North Dakota State
Manager - Manufacturing & QuAty Engineering
ETA Systems
Dr. Larry A. Casper
Ph.D. Surface Chemistry - Lehi Univers'ty
M.Sc. Environmental Science - �n'versei oI Alaska
Manager Advanced Sensors - Honeywe
Author��tICboofiL.E 7??cla% PROCESSING: Organic/Polymer Materials Characterize -
ion an er anDubca ons
Trustee - Federation of Materials Societies
Mr. Gordon Foster
B.B.A. Personal Management - University of Toledo
M.B.A. - University of Minnesota
Industry Consultant
Former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Van Dusen Air
George G. Gleeson
B.A. Business Administration - University of Minnesota
Graduate Stu dyy in Industrial Relations -University of Minnesota
Industry Consonant
Former Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - CompuTool Corporation
Mr. Douglas R. Hoelscher - P.E.
B.M.E. University of Minnesota
Awarded Bush Fellowship - Harvard University
V.P.E. gmeering & Manufacturing - Tennant Company
Co-author of WEST FOR QUALITY
Mr. William F. Iacoe - C. Mfg. E
B.Sc. Applied Science - Electrical Engineeringg Milwaukee Institute of Technology
B.Sc. Industrial Management - Northern Mictiigan University
M.B.A. Western Michigan University
Director of Manufacturing
Onan Corporation
Chairman of the Consortium on Computer Integrated Manufacturing
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Dr. Eric Jaede
Ph.D. Applied Mathematics & Statists U. Minnesota
B.Sc. Math matics &Physics,- Renssea Polytechnic
Assoc. Pr "Cr of Quantitative Methods & Computer. Science
College of St. Thomas '
Dr. Stanley C. Johnson
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering - University o Minnesota
M.Sc. Industria! Engmeeru�g -University o Minnesota
Associate Professor of Business Administration
College of St. Thomas
Mr. John B. Knauff
B.Sc. Business Administration - Macalester College
Extensive graduate work - University of Minnesota
President
Knauff Associates
Dr. Albert J. Macek
Ph.D. Experimental Psychology - State University of Iowa
MA. Psychology - State University of Iowa
Human Factors peciahst
Honeywell
Dr. John G. Malinka
Ph.D. SBstems Enni�nneering - University of Washington
M.Sc. Electrical Enhr&eermg - University of Minnesota
Vice President
Aeration Industries
Former President and Executive Director - Minnesota High Technology Council
Dr. A. Thomas Mason
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering- Purdue University
M.Sc. IndustriEngineering - University of Massachusetts
Associate Pro essor of Business Administration
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Daniel E. McNamara
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering - University of Wisconsin
M.Sc. Industrial Engineering - University of Wisconsin
Associate Professor of Business Administration
College of St. Thomas
Mr. Donald R. Mittelstadt
B.E.E. University of Minnesota
Product Assurance Manager
Control Data Corporation
Fellow - American Society for Quality Control
Dr. R. Stanford Nyquist
Ph.D. Business Administration (Minor in Industrial Engineering) - University of Minnesota
M.Sc. Industrial En, * tering University of Minnesota
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B. Sc. Eng*
n �''aaeering --University of Minnesota
Associateofessor of Business Administration
College of St; Thomas
Former President - Photo Systems, Inc.
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Mr. John E. Povoiny
B.Sc. Chemistry - College of St. Thomas
Volunteer Executive
Collegeof St. Thomas
Former Vice President - 3M Company
Board of Directors - InternationalTape Association
Dr. Robert 4 Raymond
Ph.D. Mathemztics - University of Minnesota
B.Sc. Case, Institute -
Asst. Professor of Quantitative Methods & Computer Science
College of St. Thomas
Dr. George B. Richter
Ph.D. Ph ical Science Education - University of Minnesota
MA. - University of Minnesota
Ad'unct Assistant Professor of Engineering Graphics
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Albert J. Starshak
Ph.D. Chemistry, - Illinois Tgchnical Institute
M.Sc. Chemistry - Case Institute
Senior Quality Engineer
Rosemount Inc.
Dr. Thomas P. Sturm
Ph.D. Computer Information Systems - University of Minnesota
M.Sc. Computer Information & Control Systems - U. Minnesota
Assoc. Professor of Quantitative Methods & Computer Science
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Satu Suominen-Troyer
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering - Purdue University
M.Sc. Engineering Production - U. of Birmingham England
Senior Human Factors Engineer
3M Company
Dr. Glen A. Thommes
Ph.D. Chemistry - Michigan State University
Ad'unct Professor of Manufacturing Systems Engineering
College of St. Thomas
Former Director of Research - E. I. DuPont de Nemours Company
Mr. John F. Walker
Hi1aher National Certificate in Production and Mechanical En'neering - University of London
cOatrl' National Certificate in Production and Mechanical Engineering - S.E. London Techni-
o ge
Plant Manager
Honeywe( L Inc.
Member of Institute of Mechanical Engineers - U.K
Member of Institute of Production Engineers - U.K.
Chartered Engineer - U.K
Mr. Robert C. Watters
B.Sc. Engineering - Iowa State University
Extensive Industrial Experience ;
Director of Manufacturing Training (Ret)
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Mr. Dennis C. Wilson
B.Ch.E. Chemical Eng�'neering - Northwestern University
M.BA. -University of Chicago
President
Nicollet Process Engineering Inc.
Dr. Robert H. Woodhouse
B.S.M.E. & M.A. - University of Iowa
Ph.D. Management Systems - University of Iowa
Associate Professor of Business Administration
College of St. Thomas
Dr. Matthew M. Yen P.E.
Ph.D. Mechanical Engineering - Purdue
M -Sc. Mechanical Engg�'aecrmg - University of Idaho
Assistant Professor ot-Engineering and Physics
College of St. Thomas
Mr. Frederick M. Zimmerman
Ph.D. Management - University pf Minnesota
Director of Graduate Programs in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
College of St. Thomas
Member of the Board of Directors
COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS WITH OTHER INSITIMONS
The available video materials help students visualize how modem manufacturing processes take place
and what equipment is used. But, for some students, more tangible applied lab work is of interest. In
order to fulfill this need, and also to gain access to other needed resources, we have developed mean-
ingful cooperative programs with other well known accredited manufacturing oriented institutions.
These programs include:
• 1. The supply of instructional materials including video tapes.
• 2 Occasional sharing of faculty in the form of guest instructors.
• 3. The offering of combination programs as ancillary program options.
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SECTION IV - PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Degrees and Certificates Offered:
The College of St.Thomas offers three programs in the specialized field of manufacturing:
1. Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering degree program.
2. Master of Business Administration degree program with a concentration in manufacturing.
3. Certificate of Completion in Manufacturing Systems.
The College of St. Thomas seeks applicants for the programs in Manufacturing Systems who have a
strong desire to succeed in improving the manufacturing effectiveness of their companies, the country
and our region.
The Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering degree program is a distinctly applied program in
modern manufacturing systems, methods and engineering concepts. The MMSE program is an interdis-
ciplinary program which draws upon the fields of science, engineering, computer science and manage-
ment. Each course is structured so as to include relevant material from several disciplines. Value sys-
tems are considered and the objective is to improve the manufacturing effectiveness of our entire
region. The program is desined for individuals with an appropriate undergraduate degree in engineer-
ing, operations management or one of the related sciences. Applicants with acceptable degrees in other
fields may be asked to take appropriate foundation courses as prerequisites for the courses in the
program or may be referred to another program.
For those individuals who are interested in acquiring technical knowledge in the field of manufacturing
without completing all of the requirements for a Master's Degree, a Certificate of Completion can be
granted based on the completion of ten courses totaling 30 credits. Individuals who complete the Cer-
tificate Program are awarded a Manufacturing Systems Certificate of Completion.
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Program'Content - Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering:
The St. Thomas program in Manufacturing Systems Engineering consists of fourteen three (3) credit
courses chosen from the following list of courses arranged into five groups;
1. The Systems Aspects of Manufacturing (four core courses required)
ME 501 Manufacturing Systems Design
ME 601 Process Design
ME 621 Computer Aided Design and Computer Integrated Mfg.
ME 631 Automation Systems in the U.S. and Overseas
2. The Resource Aspects of Manufacturing (three of four core courses required)
ME 505 Measurement and Accounting Systems for Manufacturing
ME 605 Management and Control of Raw Materials and Parts
ME 655 Manufacturing for Quality and Reliability
ME 698 Materials Engineering
3. The Managerial Aspects of Manufacturing (three core courses required)
ME 500 Managing the Manufacturing System
ME 510 Excellence in Manufacturing
ME 600 Managing Human Resources in the Manufacturing System
ME 620 Improving Productivity in Manufacturing
4. Elective Courses (three of seven courses required)
MB 633 Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining
ME 646 Manufacturing in the Process Industries
ME 650 Project Economics and Effective Purchasing
ME 674 Metal Processing in the 1990's
ME 686 Micromanufacturing Technology
ME 688 Advanced Design of Assembly Systems
ME 799 Seminar - Selected Topics in Manufacturing Engineering
ME 898 Directed Studies in Manufacturing
CS 638 Software Engineering in Factory Automation
5. Thesis or Engineering Project (required)
ME 899 Capstone Project Course
The admission test for the Master of Manufacturing Systems Engineering program is the Graduate
Record Examination Test (GRE). See note under program entrance requirements.
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MBA with a concentration in Manufacturing Systems:
The St. Thomas MBA program with a concentration in Manufacturing Systepns consists of fourteen
three (3) credit courses chosen from the following list of eighteen courses arranged into five groups:
1. Self Assessment/Planning Course (required)
MB 590 Management: Challenge & Purpose
2. Foundation and Core Courses (five core courses required)
MB 500 Financial Accounting
MB 520 Managerial Accounting or ME 505 Accounting for Manufacturing
MB 510 Statistical Methods
MB 530 Aggregate Business Economic Analysis
MB 600 Managerial Economics
MB 610 Organizational Theory & Behavior
ME 600 Managing Human Resources in the Manufacturing Systems
MB 620 Legal Environment of Business
MB 633 Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining
3. Functional Courses (three or four courses required)
ME 500 Managing the Manufacturing System (required)
MB 640 Financial Management
MB 650 Marketing Management
MB 660 Personnel Management
4. Manufacturing Courses (three or four courses required)
ME 501 Manufacturing Systems Design
ME 601 Process Design
ME 605 Management and Control of Raw Materials and Parts
ME 620 Improving Productivity in Manufacturing
ME 621 Computer Aided Design and Computer Integrated Mfg.
ME 631 Automation Systems in the U.S. and Overseas
ME 646 Manufacturing in the Process Industries
ME 650 Project Economics and Effective Purchasing
ME 655 Manufacturing for Quality and Reliability
At least four courses from the Manufacturing courses (ME designation) including manufacturing core
courses must be taken to complete a concentration in manufacturing.
5. Capstone Course (required)
MB 690 Policy Formulation & Implementation
The admission test for the Master of Business Administration with a manufacturing concentration
program is the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). See note under program entrance
requirements.
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Courses in the Managerial Aspects of Manufacturing:
ME 500 Managing the Manufacturing System '
This is the basic introductory class for the program which discusses the mission of the manufac-
taring organization and reviews common manufacturing system decisions such as production
planning and schedul*
ng. production methodologies, material control and bill of material
processing, resource u tion and personnel management. The course then examines the ef-
fect of these decisions on financial performance, market penetration, organizational behavior,
co rate planning systems and the attainment of company objectives. Also covered are the spe-
cial problems surrounding the interface between the product design and production systems.
ME 510 Excellence in Manufacturing
This is an advanced course in selected operations management concepts which are essential to
achieving true Excellence in Manufacturing. Topics covered include: The development and im-
plementation of a coherent strategy for Manufacturing Structuring of the production process
based upon the specific mission of the plant; Just In Tune concepts and their practical applies -
tions; Total Quality Assurance, and its interdependence with JIT; and an overview of contem-
porary logistic systems.
ME 600 Managing Human Resources in the Manufacturing System
This course is an advanced course in leadership, management and supervision. Topics covered
include the early attempts at Scientific Management, modern industrial engineering, the employ-
ment of overtime and part time labor, Japanese manufacturing techniques, the General Motors
Quality of Work Life Program, incentive plans and a special in depth section on motivation and
goal integration. Special guest speakers include representatives of management from successful
companies and representatives of organized labor.
ME 620 Improving Productivity in Manufacturing
This course focuses on the practical aspects of making lasting and accepted improvements in
manufacturing productivity within the framework of a coincidence of interest between the
worker, management, customers and the competitive position of the'firm. Topics covered in-
clude understanding and managing change, modern principles of industrial engineering, work ar-
rangement systems, ergonomics (human factors), motion and time studies, strategic planning for
productivity improvement, input/output analysis, process flow analysis and productivity analysis,
measurement and evaluation. Particular attention is paid to the involvement of employees in un -
proving productivity and the role of the older worker in the work force. Case histones from both
the US. and overseas are employed to relate how companies have improved their productivity.
Thesis or Engineering Project Courses:
ME 899 Capstone Project Course
The Cappsstone Course is a combination seminar and thesis project course designed to provide
the graduating student with a long term perspective on progressive trends in manufacturing
while the student completes his or her thesis. The seminar provides an integrative and empirical-
ly based approach to the formulation and implementation of manufacturing strategy and policy
including the analysis of objectives, identification of sources of problems, analysis of environ-
mental factors and the generation of strategy options. The material in the Manufacturing Sys-
tems Engineering
Program is reinforced by actual case histories in the field of manufacturing
plus an examination of expected future trends. A manufacturing engineering thesis is required
as a part of this course.
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Elective Courses in Manufacturing Systems Engineering:
MB 633 Industrial Relations and Collective Bargaining '
This course consists of a comprehensive review of labor and management experience in the
United States together with a comparative study of some European and Oriental labor/manage-
meat systems. Topics include the current labor law,practical operational considerations, typical
bargainuq� unit organizational structures and operating practices and a review of common
mutual objectives. Actual case histories are used for much of the course material. Emphasis is
placed on the need to cultivate a coincidence of interest between workers and the organization.
ME 646 Manufacturing in the Process Industries
Topics covered are unit operations, process plant des'distillation column analysis, polymer
Processing, Process optimization and control along with a brief review on the latest pertinent en-
vironmental regulations.
ME 650 Project Economics and Effective Purchasing
This course centers on the economics of make or buy decisions in manufacturinf and the
development of effective working relationships between manufacturing companies and their key
suppliers. Topics covered are supplier selection procedures, purchasing procedures, coopers-
tive programs with vendors on quality impremeat and the integration of the suppliers
capabilities and objectives with those of the manufacturing firm. Also covered are the relation-
sliipsbetweenthe purchasing function and the group technology and MRP capabilities of
modern manufacturing computer systems.
ME 674 Metal Processing in the 1990's
Topics covered include a general orientation to machine tools by manufacturer, the selection of
the appropriate machine tool or process, optimal feed and speed combinations, cutting fluid
and cutter characteristics, electronic discharge and laser machining, extrusions, diecasstting,
sandrasting, nesting techniques in sheetmetal and fixturing. Also covered are the relative
throughput rates of each process for sample materials.
ME 686 Micromanufacturing Technology
This course is specificall tailored to the special problems of manufacturing both electronic and
mechanical products which are very small. Topics covered would be the processing of Semicon-
ductor materials, thin and thick films, fibre optics, optical couplers, micro machining, reliability
testing and quality control.
ME 688 Advanced Design of Assembly'Systems
The objective of the course is to provide an in depth synopsis of the most efficient and effective
assembly systems existing in the world today. Topics covered include justintime inventory sys-
tems, work cells and other advanced systems existing in the U.S. and in industrialized -
countries.. A special section cowers advanced fastening and bonding systems.
ME 799 Seminar - Selected Topics in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
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ME 898 Directed Studies in Manufacturing Systems Engineering
This course is a faculty supervised project course involvi research into manufacturing
methods, systems or procedures which relate to real worIcT manufacturing situations. The
specific project to be undertaken is chosen by the student with the approval of a member of the
faculty and is to be appropriate to theam of study of the individual student. The methodol-
ogy employed in the project is guided � faculty member.
CS 63S Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Based Systems
Provides an understanding of the current interest in knowledge engineering and expert systems;
basic concepts of knowledge engimeetmg including commonly used knowledge representation
and inference techniques; concepts involved in capturing human knowledge and using it in
programs such as an expert system. Hands-on experience will include learning thetax and
primitives of either LISP or PROLOG and writing programs in one of the language
CS 638 Software Engineering in Factory Automation
This course focuses on the design of robotic workcells and the control and feedback communica-
tions required for workcell operation. Topics discussed include robot architecture, control, and
Programming and workcell design, control and communications. Extensive use is made of slides
and videotapes to illustrate various concepts. Students gain experience working with both train-
ing and industrial robots; class tours enable students to sea industrial robotic workeells in opera-
tion.