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Alumni and Donors

Supporting Education, Changing Lives

At Â鶹Íø, we believe every student can succeed, and the Â鶹Íø Foundation is here to help make that possible. Whether it’s a bus pass to get to class, a textbook when money is tight, or a scholarship to ease financial stress, the Foundation provides support so students can focus on their education. Thanks to generous donors, we also fund hands-on learning experiences, help teachers and staff grow, and provide important campus resources.

Every day, we receive thank-you letters from students sharing stories of hope, hard work, and gratitude. Their success is proof that education changes lives—and that every student truly matters.

Make Education Accessible Your Gift Makes a Difference

Support the Â鶹Íø Foundation by giving a gift through cash, stock, property, or estate plans to make a lasting impact.

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Help Students Succeed WE Build Waterloo

WE Build Waterloo helps people facing job barriers learn construction skills. Participants earn industry-recognized credentials while working on real residential construction or renovation projects. With your support, WE Build Waterloo not only builds homes — it builds futures, strengthens our local workforce, and creates affordable housing opportunities for lower-income families.

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Foundation Board of Directors

Leadership

  • President: Dr. Beau Beecher, Kimball and Beecher Family Dentistry
  • President-elect: Tony Thompson, Retired
  • Financial Secretary: Steve Duggan, Hogan Hansen

Board Members

  • Maggie Burger, Speer Financial
  • Blake Colwell, Bill Colwell Ford
  • Teresa Culpepper, Â鶹Íø and MercyOne
  • Chris Fereday, PDCM Insurance
  • Tony Howard, Dale Howard Auto Center
  • Heather Jackson, Black Hawk County Attorney's Office
  • Kelly Richards, MercyOne
  • Ryan Risetter, Farmers State Bank
  • Jeff Schumacher, Schumacher Elevator
  • Ashley Stanley, Buchanan County Health
  • Bridgett Wood, City of Waterloo
  • Rick Wulfekuhle, Retired

Board of Trustees Representatives

  • Casey McLaughlin, McLaughlin Investment Services
  • Dave Westley, Retired

Ex-Officio: Â鶹Íø

  • Dr. Todd Holcomb, College President
  • Laura Trueg, Vice President of Administration and Finance
  • Dr. Nina Grant, Vice President of Student Affairs
  • Lynn LaGrone, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs
  • Aaron Sauerbrei, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Education

Emeritus

  • Laurie Allbaugh, Retired
  • Mark Collett, Retired

Transcripts and Duplicate Diploma or Certificate Request

Your academic records play a crucial role in your educational and professional path. Whether you're applying for a job, transferring to another institution, or replacing a lost or damaged diploma, we’ve got you covered. Find all the details you need to request these essential documents quickly and easily.

A transcript is an official record of all college credits/CEUs/CEHs granted to you while enrolled at Â鶹Íø (formerly known as Â鶹Íø Institute of Technology). Your transcripts are kept by Â鶹Íø forever.

We do not release any non-Â鶹Íø transcripts that may be a part of your student file. Examples include your high school transcripts or transcripts from other colleges/universities.

How to Request Your Transcript

  • College Credits — Official Transcript: Requests for an official college credit transcript are made and processed online through the National Student Clearinghouse.
  • College Credits — Unofficial Transcript: Current students can access their unofficial transcript in Self-Service > Academics (menu item with the grad cap) > . If you no longer have access to your myÂ鶹Íø account, are a Second Chance Pell participant, or are currently incarcerated please contact the Registrar's Office for further assistance.
  • Non-College Credits (CEUs/CEHs): Continuing Education (non-credit) transcript requests must be made through the Cedar Falls Center. Contact Business and Community Education at 319-277-2490 or email Business and Community Education to request a non-credit continuing education transcript.
  • High School Credits: GED / High School Equivalency diploma/transcript requests must be made online through DiplomaSender. . If you have questions, please contact the High School Completion Coordinator.

College Credit Program Diploma Request

If your diploma for a certificate, diploma, or degree credit program has been misplaced, lost, or destroyed you can request a duplicate diploma by completing the Duplicate Diploma Request form [PDF].

The cost of a duplicate diploma is $15. You can pay by credit card at the Business Office, mail a check with the request form, or fax the form with credit card info.

Please allow three to five business days for processing.

All duplicate diplomas will have the current Â鶹Íø president signature and will say Â鶹Íø even if you graduated when the College was Â鶹Íø Institute of Technology.

Continuing Education Certificates (CEUs/CEHs)

For duplicate continuing education certificates, please contact Business and Community Education at 319-277-2490 or email Business and Community Education or appropriate Continuing Education staff member.

GED / High School Equivalency Diploma Request

GED / High School Equivalency diploma/transcript requests must be made online through DiplomaSender. . If you have questions, please contact the High School Completion Coordinator.

An official transcript record of all credit granted to a person while enrolled at Â鶹Íø or Â鶹Íø Institute of Technology shall be retained forever.

All student records and documents which are used to create, update and support the accuracy of the official transcript will be retained for a minimum of five years after a student's last enrollment with Â鶹Íø.

Should Â鶹Íø close, former students and graduates will be able to request their transcripts by contacting the University of Iowa, Office of the Registrar.

Contact Us

Â鶹Íø Foundation

Main Campus
Â鶹Íø Center 224
319-296-4002
319-296-2874 (fax)
Email the Foundation

Mailing Address

Foundation
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1501 East Orange Road
P.O. Box 8015
Waterloo, IA 50704-8015

Regular Hours — Summer 2026

Monday – Thursday 8 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday 8 AM – 12 PM