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MATC SUPERVISORY
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OFFERS TRAINING FOR CAREER ADVANCEMENT
In today's marketplace, an employee with managerial experience is an asset
to any business. Madison Area Technical College (MATC)'s Supervisory Management
Program is designed to provide supervisory training for individuals who
want to prepare themselves for a supervisory position or those who need
additional training.
"While downsizing
is happening at the mid-management level, jobs are increasing at the supervisory
level," states Instructor Bob Priester. "Also, the workplace is changing
from autocratic - a top-down - management style to a style focusing on
cooperation and collaboration." This new focus in management will require
supervisors on all levels to upgrade their skills.
The Supervisory Management
Program divides the curriculum into three development areas: management
skills; critical leadership skills; and interpersonal enrichment. The
traditional program is designed with flexibility for the individual student
in that they can take as many or as few courses a semester as meets their
needs and fits their schedule. By signing up for individual courses, they
can complete the program at their own pace.
The accelerated Supervisory
Management FASTRACK Program is designed for the student who wants to get
a degree in the minimum amount of time by reducing the in-class time in
half. A student can complete the degree in as little as 18 months depending
on their previous education. Students attend the same evening one night
a week and stay with the same group of students. Students in both the
traditional and FASTRACK programs can transfer their credits toward a
four-year degree at several area colleges.
Course topics include
conflict and change; workplace ethics; leadership development; and quality
management. A large number of students in the program have been promoted
or are aspiring supervisors. "Bringing work experiences into the classroom
creates a richer learning experience," notes Instructor Cindy Spankowski.
"Our teaching methods are unique because we use various instructional
methods including case studies, role playing, and integrated papers and
limit the traditional lecture format." Additional information on the program
is available by calling (608) 258-2378.
MATC is one of the
largest of the Wisconsin Technical College SystemÕs 16 colleges. It provides
a comprehensive curriculum of technical, liberal arts and science, adult
basic education and life enrichment studies and activities, as well as
customized employee training. MATC provides training in more than 100
career programs. It awards associate degrees, vocational diplomas and
certificates, and offers non-degree courses. The college serves all or
parts of 12 counties located in southcentral Wisconsin and offers instruction
through five campuses and various other locations throughout the district.
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June 17, 2003
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