Issue Number : 43

May 3, 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., May 3:
Retirees Workshop/National Insurance Services, 10am, Board Room
MATC Retirees Coffee, 9:30am, 142A
Service Learning Work Team, 12:30pm, 141C
Student Life Staff, 1:30pm, 141C
Academic Advising Steering Cte., 2:30pm, Board Room 2B
Tues., May 4:
Weight Watchers, 11:15am, 142B
College Council, 12:30pm, Board Room
AQIP #1 Team, 1pm, 142B
Global Horizons Planning, 2pm, 129D
Club Council Servant-Leadership Workshop, 4pm, 142A
Wed., May 5:
SmartStart Cte., 10am, 141C
Real Estate Advisory Cte., 11:30am, Board Room 2B
Learning to Learn/High School Workshop, 12:30pm, 141C
CAS Team, 2pm, Board Room 2B
Disability Services Work Team, 4:15pm, 141C
Thurs., May 6:
Architectural Technician Advisory Cte., 5:30pm, 142A
Fri., May 7:
First Friday Orientation, 2pm, 142AB

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Mon., May 3:
Group Tour, 9:30am, 129D
AAT&I/Auto Quick Reference Drive ability Workshop, 6:30pm, 142AB
Tues., May 4:
Randolph High School Group Tour, 9am, 129D
MATC Baseball, 2pm, Baseball Field
MATC Men's Tennis, 3pm, Tennis Courts
Wed., May 5:
Fort Atkinson High School Group Tour, 9am, 129D
MATC 2004 Retirement Reception, 2pm, Cafeteria
Thurs., May 6:
Preview Day, 8:30am, 142AB
Fri., May 7:
WACRO Professional Development Seminar, 9am, Board Room
Group Tour, 9am, 129D
MATC Music Department/Supershow, 7:30pm, Theater

The following technology training sessions are only available by registering at http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining or emailing Irene at irauwald@matcmadison.edu.  All classes will be held at Truax in room 220C unless otherwise listed.  Please register at least 5 work days before class in case the class is canceled due to less than 5 people registered. For more information contact Irene Rauwald, Technology Trainer at 243-4380.
Tues., May 4:
Drop-in Session, 12:30-2:00
Wed., May 5:
Computer Shortcuts, 10:30-12:30

 

 

 

 

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Announcements

MATC POSITIONS:
Animation Instructor
Math/Computer Programming Instructor
Regional Campus Coordinator-ACE (Part-time)

OTHER WTCS INSTITUTIONS:
Student Success Counselor, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Dean - Instructional Operations, Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
E-Unit Operational Leader-Nursing, Northcentral Technical College
Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6903.

New MATC District Board Appointments
On Saturday, April 24, the following appointments were made to the MATC District Board, each for a three-year term effective July 1, 2004.
Employer:
John Ashley (Re-Appointed), Sauk City
Director of Educational Services, WI Educational Communications Board
Employee:
Carousel Bayrd, Madison
Law School Faculty, UW Law School
Additional Member:
Darnella Mosley, McFarland
HR Director, Fleetguard Inc.
Linda Christman, who has served on our board for 15 years and is an MATC graduate, and Sandra Adell, who has served 6 years, both chose not to reapply for another term.  They will leave our board after many years of dedicated service when their terms expire at the end of June.   

The Downtown cafeteria will be closed all day on Wed., May 5 for the Spring Picnic.

MATC GRADUATION CEREMONY:  Saturday, May 15th, 10am  (participating faculty should arrive by 9:30), held at the Veteran's Memorial Coliseum at the Alliant Energy Center.
Students need to pay graduation fee and pick up their caps and gowns in the bookstore no later than May 13th if they want to participate in the ceremony.
People planning to attend should keep in mind that the Syttende Mai run/walk goes right by the coliseum and can affect traffic, so allow enough time.

 

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General Information  

Get Ready for the Big Event--Tech Academy 2004
Welcome to Paradise, where Technology Works will run May 18-May 20.  Save room on your calendars for this great event.  Registration will be online and available next week at http://matcmadison.edu/techacademy.  Thanks to all the generous people who volunteered to present this year. Watch your email and mailboxes for all the details.  We will be having a pig roast for the closing session on Thurs. May 20 at 12:15. 
Irene Rauwald, Technology Trainer, 243-4380 or irauwald@matcmadison.edu

MATC Community Show Choir Presents: Super Show 2004  "A Rock & Roll Spectacular" on Sunday, May 2 at 2:00pm and Friday, May 7 at 7:30pm in the Mitby Theatre, Truax Campus, featuring selections from rock and roll including "Old Time Rock and Roll", "That Lonesome Road", "Can You Feel the Love Tonight", "Unchained Melody", YMCA", "Under the Boardwalk", "Kokomo", "Hot, Hot, Hot" and many more.  Tickets for the concert are $5 for adults, $4 for children under 12, students and seniors, and are available at the Mitby Theater Box Office or by calling (608) 243-4000.
NOTE:  Sunday's show will include the MATC Swing Choir and The Combined College Choirs of MATC and the University of Wisconsin Center-Rock County. Friday's show includes the Community Show choir and several other acts.
Dr. Nancy Schley, Instructional Design Coordinator, 243-4506, nschley@matcmadison.edu

The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) Madison, WI Chapter is offering a scholarship opportunity for students studying in the construction field. The student must have completed the second semester status and will be starting third semester status in the fall. The scholarships will be $1,000 each for tuition and books. If you know of any students in any of our construction programs be sure to tell them to stop at the Student Enrollment Center and pick up an application. Applications must be mailed directly to the CFMA Scholarship Committee by  May 21.

End of Semester Notes:
Final Grade Rosters are due in the Registrar's or Campus Administrator's office by 4pm on May 17.
Fall Continuing Student Scheduling:  Returning "program" students will be scheduling their fall classes beginning May 3 in accordance with the number of credits they have accumulated. Students will be invoiced in May for fall fees. Invoices will be generated following registration weekly. Fall invoices will be due July 22. Degree "undeclared" students will schedule by phone starting July 26.
Summer School Student Scheduling:  Currently enrolled program students will be able to schedule at the same time they schedule their fall classes. New program and undeclared students will begin scheduling on May 10. Summer fees are due per the date on the invoice. Typically 20 days from the date of registration.