Issue Number : 09

September 7, 2004

Editor: Denise O'Rourke, 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.

Monday, September 6:
Holiday, Building Closed

Tuesday, September 7:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
AQIP Action Project #1, 3:30 p.m., 141C

Wednesday, September 8:
Learning Programs Administrators, 8:30 a.m., Board Room 2B
Student Development & Success Leadership Team, 9:30 a.m., 142A
Human Resources Staff, 10:00 a.m., Board Room 2A
Outreach Learning Administrators, 10:00 a.m., 141C
Intercultural Council Subgroup, 11:30 a.m., 142A
IMPR Staff, 1:00 p.m., 141C
Learning Symposium-Large Group, 1:00 p.m., Board Room
Phi Theta Kappa Orientation, 1:30 p.m. & 4:30 p.m., 142A
Foundation Finance Cte., 3:00 p.m., 141C

Thursday, September 9:
Phi Theta Kappa Orientation, 7:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m., 142A
Tour Guide Training, 2:30 p.m., 129D
Counseling Unit, 3:00 p.m., 141C
Reading Together Planning Cte., 3:00 p.m., 142B

Friday, September 10:
AQIP Project Team #4, 9:00 a.m., Board Room 2A
AQIP Steering Team, 1:30 p.m., 142A
Food Service Staff, 2:00 p.m., 141C

SPECIAL EVENTS

Wednesday, September 8:
Automotive/NAPA OTC Tools Training, 4:00 p.m., 59A
District Board, 5:30 p.m., Board Room

Thursday, September 9:
Foundation/Business/Community Leaders Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Board Room

Friday, September 10:
Learner Success Program Reception, 3:00 p.m., 142C
Alumni Association Annual Meeting & Fish Fry, 6:00 p.m., Cafeteria

 

UPCOMING FALL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Check out the Technology Training opportunities for the fall semester by clicking on http://matcmadison.edu/hr/techtraining. All classes now have required registration at that site. All classes will meet at Truax in 220C unless otherwise stated. Open lab (an opportunity to ask Irene questions) sessions do not require registration. Contact Irene Rauwald, 243-4380, for personal "Guide at Your Side" sessions or if you have questions. Please register at least five working days before the class. You will be notified if class is canceled due to low enrollment.

Tuesday, September 7:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
Beginning Word, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 9:
Portage Campus Training, 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Friday, September 10:
GroupWise for Beginners, 10:30 to 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 14:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon

Wednesday, September 15:
Scanning, 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Thursday, September 16:
Beginning PowerPoint at DTEC Room D421, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.

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Announcements

Congratulations to the 2004 Outstanding Employee and Team of the Year Award Recipients!

Madison Area Technical College (MATC) kicked off its new school year with a positive start by honoring eight Outstanding Employees of the Year. The outstanding employees for 2004 are David Chastain, AODA specialist; Terry Christensen, instructional media specialist; Douglas Kirchberg, student publications coordinator; Rocio Martinez, counselor; Brian Nesbit, senior payroll specialist; Kristin Rauls, administrative assistant; Jeganathan "Sri" Sriskandarajah, mathematics instructor; and Kathy Waters, mail center lead worker.

The Outstanding Team of the Year Award went to the staff of the college's Watertown Campus. In addition, Brian Glodowski, food service cashier, received the Devi Barghava Staff/Faculty Recognition Award given to staff members who contribute to the understanding of the issues of students with disabilities.


The Impact of the Coming Presidential Election on U.S. Foreign Policy by Jim Garrison
Monday, September 13, 11:30-12:20 p.m., Student Lounge (Room 142C, Truax Campus)

Jim Garrison is president of the State of the World Forum, which he cofounded with Mikhail Gorbachev in 1995, and which exists as the largest forum of world leaders outside of the United Nations. He has founded a number of other organizations, including the International Foreign Policy Association and the Gorbachev Foundation/USA. His academic degrees include an MTS from Harvard Divinity School (1975) and a Ph.D. from Cambridge University (1982). Garrison has written six books including Civilization and the Transformation of Power (2000) and the most recent, America as Empire.

Sponsored by Phi Theta Kappa and MATC Student Life Educational Programming Board. Contact Ken Kowalski at 246-6558 if you would like to bring a class.


Student Add/Drop Fees • Swap of Classes
During the first 14 calendar days of the semester, students may transfer 100% of the fees from a dropped class toward an added class only if the add and drop are done in person and at the same time. Otherwise, the below schedule applies:

Class Refund/Reduction Schedule

Student Request Date: Percent of Refund/Reduction

Prior to day of the first class: 100%
Prior to 11% of total class meetings: 80%
From 11% through 20% of total class meetings: 60%
More than 20% of total class meetings: No Refund/Reduction

Students may call the Enrollment Center, (608) 246-6210, to determine the specific dates that pertain to individual class refund/reduction periods.

 

STAFF UPDATE

Resignation:
Tami Gulland, Marketing & Public Relations, effective August 31, 2004

MATC Positions:
Internal Communications Specialist
Promotions and Advertising Coordinator
Barber/Cosmetology Instructor
Photography Instructor

Other WTCS Institutions:
No positions to report at this time.

Additional information on the above positions is available in the Human Resources Office, or call 246-6905.

 

  

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General Information  

OPTICAL DISPENSARY

The optical dispensary in room 314 at the Truax campus will be open for services on Friday, September 3rd. Our hours will be Fridays, 12:00-3:00 p.m. Students and staff of MATC are invited to come and look at the large selection of dress and safety glasses available. We have the latest in eyewear fashion and lens materials, all at a significant cost savings. When ordering glasses, you must bring with you a copy of your current prescription (not more than 2 years old). We also provide adjustments and minor eyeglass repairs at no cost. To assure that a technician is available when you come in, we strongly recommend calling (608) 246-6272 for an appointment.

FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP SPECIAL

A Special offer to MATC Faculty and Staff!

The Downtown MATC Fitness Center is expanding. In celebration we are offering an introductory membership rate to all faculty and staff at both campuses.
• Grand Opening rate $60/semester!
• Special rate good through September 16, 2004
Must register for the entire school year for discount.

Your membership gives you access to both MATC Fitness and Recreation facilities.

Downtown: Stop by room D020 or call 258-2399
Truax: Stop by room 112A or call 246-6093
Email: fitnesscenter@matcmadison.edu

A grand opening celebration party will be held in the new Downtown Fitness Center on September 15 and 16. Come join us for food, fun and prizes!

MATC CHOIR

If you are interested in singing, the MATC Community Show Choir would like to encourage you to join us. We meet every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. from September 9 though December 2, 2004. The culminating feature for the Choir is the Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 5, 2004, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mitby Theatre at MATC Truax Campus. The Choir meets in the choral rehearsal room (101) on the Truax Campus. Anyone interested in joining the Choir is welcome.

Auditions are not required but there is a $25 music fee. Male voices are especially encouraged to join. For more information, please contact: Nancy Schley (242-4045) or the Director, Jim Langkamp, at (W) 246-4325 and (H) 608-752-1057.

SUPPORT WACTE

The new 2005 Entertainment Books are available and valid now. Still priced at only $25! You can pick one up from Robin Gee in room 7, Linda Bahr in room 369, or in the Auto Parts store, room 134C. They make great gifts. The sooner you buy one, the sooner you start saving - SO START SAVING NOW! Thanks for your support!