Issue Number : 37

March 22, 2004

Editor: Jan Bush , Institutional Marketing and Public Relations

WEEKLY DEADLINE : WEDNESDAY AT NOON

Current Activities & Events

 

MEETINGS
For more information on the following meetings and events, contact Margi Foley at ext. 6782.
Mon., Mar 22:
Service Learning Work Team, 12:30pm, 141C
MATC Leadership Pathways Work Group, 3pm,141C
Tues., Mar 23:
Weight Watchers, 11:15am, Boardroom 2B
Employee Evaluation/Assessment Work Team., 1pm, Boardroom 2B
Women's Student Group, 2pm, 141C
Student Orientation Project Work Team, 2:30pm, 129D
Foundation Board, 4:30pm, Boardroom
Health Student Success Outcomes, 5pm, 142AB
Wed., Mar 24:
Counselors/College Success, 9am, 141C
Community Relations Work Team, 10am, 141C
Strategic Effectiveness Open Dialogue Staff/Faculty Session, 11:30am, Boardroom 2B
Madison On-Campus Alumni (MOCA), 11:45am, 142B
ADA/504 Cte., 1pm, 142A
Club Council, 2:30pm, 141C
Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes Team, 3pm, 142A
Teachers Union Local 243 Membership, 3:30pm, 142C
Thurs., Mar 25:
ECPC, 8:30am, 142B
Ag Equipment Technology Advisory Cte., 8am, 142A
Counseling Unit, 1pm, 141C
Educational Programming Board, 2:30pm, 141C
Fri., Mar 26:
Benefits Cte., 9am, Boardroom 2A
Reading Together Program, 2pm, 142A
AQIP #3 Team, 2:30pm, 141C

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Mon., Mar 22:
SPRITE Group Tour, 3pm, 129D
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 5:30pm, 192A
Tues., Mar 23:
Dept of Public Instruction/CACFP Training., 8am, 142AB
Waterloo High School Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Monona Grove High School Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Wed., Mar 24:
DPI-Green Bay Group Tour, 2:30pm, 129D
Philosophy of VTAE #51 Certification Course, 5:30pm, 142B
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 5:30pm, 192A
Thurs., Mar 25:
VT/LAT Program Book Fair, 8am, North Hall
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Dance Wisconsin/Peter Rabbit Ballet Performance, 9:15am, Theater
Leadership Council, 12pm, Boardroom
Educational Diversity Course, 5pm, 142A
Fri., Mar 26:
VT/LAT Program Book Fair, 8am, North Hall
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
Dance Wisconsin/Peter Rabbit Ballet Performance, 9:15am, Theater
Group Tour, 10am, 142A
Sat., Mar 27:
AAT&I/Tools For Technology Workshop, 8am, 80
Dance Wisconsin/Peter Rabbit Ballet Performance, 2pm, Theater
Sun., Mar 28:
SWAT Volleyball Leagues, 9am, Gym
Dance Wisconsin/Peter Rabbit Ballet Performance, 2pm, Theater

Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the spring semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining. All classes now have required registration at http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining/spring2004reg.htm  or email Irene Rauwald at irauwald@matcmadison.edu.  Space is limited and a minimum of 5 is required to run the class, so register early.  All classes will meet at Truax in 220C unless otherwise stated.  Drop-in sessions do not require registration.
Tues., Mar 23:
Using MS Office to the Max, 10:30-12:30
Thurs., Mar 25:
Intermediate PowerPoint, 12:30-2:30
Fri., Mar 26:
Communication in Blackboard, 12:30-2:00

 

 

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ESTATE PLANNING PROGRAM, Thursday, March 25, 12:30-1:45, Room 207 Truax
Would you like to know more about Estate Planning Laws, Wills, Power of Attorney, Trusts, and Healthcare Legal Decision Making?  If the answer is yes, consider attending this introductory program by attorney, author and estate planner Mark Slate.  Mark Slate specializes in family and business estate planning.  He is co-author of Your Life, Your Legacy.   If you would like to bring a class, contact Ken Kowalski at 246-6558.  Sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa 

Madison Area Technical College Students Can Earn a Bachelor's Degree Online
Franklin University Regional Director Bob Morris will be at the Truax campus to discuss the Community College Alliance (CCA) program with MATC students. On Thursday, March 25, he will be meeting students in the Cafeteria from 10am to 1pm and evening times will be available by appointment.  For more information, or to schedule an appointment, contact Bob at morrisb@franklin.edu or call 1-888-341-6237 ext. 6203.

Advising and Career Resources is sponsoring two presentations, one for students and one for faculty & staff on pursuing your callings, or your passion in your work.  Gregg Levoy, a nationally renowned speaker and author of "Callings: Finding and Following an Authentic Life," will be at the Truax campus on Monday, March 29th. 
The student workshop, "Don't Just Declare a Program/Major, Follow a Calling," will be from 11:30am to 12:30/1:00pm in the Student Lounge.  This will be a brown bag workshop so students are encouraged to bring their lunches.  Please share this opportunity with the students you work with. 
The staff/faculty workshop, "Callings: The Power of Passionate Work," will be that same day, March 29, from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in the Boardroom of the Administration Building.  Faculty and staff may count these two hours towards their certification renewal activities (faculty: five-year recertification, staff: professional growth).
Please contact April McHugh for more information and to register for the staff/faculty workshop at x4275 or at amchugh@matcmadison.edu.

Dialogue Sessions with Vice President, Strategic Effectiveness
Dialogue sessions will be held with Becky Baumbach, Vice President of Strategic Effectiveness at the Truax campus on the following dates: Wednesday, March 24 from 11:30 to 12:30, Boardroom 2B and Wednesday, March 31 from 4:30 to 5:30pm in room 142A&B.
Sessions are also scheduled for the following regional sites:
     April 2, 9:30-10:30am&endash;Reedsburg Campus
     April 5, 3:30-4:30pm&endash;Watertown Campus
     April 28, 1:30-2:30pm&endash;Fort Atkinson Campus
These sessions provide an opportunity for Becky to answer any questions staff may have or discuss topics related to strategic planning, assessment of student learning outcomes, LSQIP, AQIP, environmental scanning or any continuous improvement effort at the college.  There is no formal presentation, just time to communicate about things on your mind concerning the college's direction and improvement efforts.  We hope to see you!

Faculty & Staff:  PLEASE PROMOTE AMONG STUDENTS!
The MATC Student Senate is now accepting applications for the 2004-05 academic year.  Applications are due April 2, 2004 and elections will be held April 14, 2004.
Senators make things happen for MATC students...the renegotiated Bus Ridership Program, with improved para-transit service...the Student Savings Club Card for student discounts at local businesses...promotion of the Financial Aid Awareness Week...amendment of on-campus smoking policies...grant support for the Children's Diversity Library...support for the Annual VSA Traveling Art Show...sponsorship of the Annual Student Art Show...sponsorship of the upcoming Student Talent Show...etc.
Encourage students to apply!
Senate Office - 143 Truax    (608) 246-6107
Senate Office - D237 Downtown    (608) 258-2397
senate@matcmadison.edu
www.matcmadison.edu/senate

Olivia's Gifts Sale:  Because St. Patrick's Day was during spring break, you have a chance to save some money the week of March 22 at Olivia's. Stop in and save 35% off all green items, and if you are wearing green, you have the chance to get 30% off everything that is not green.  Everything is on sale except cards.