Issue Number : 16

October 25, 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, October 25:
LSQIP Monitoring Team, 9:30 a.m., 141C
Transition Group, 10:00 a.m., 142B
Dislocated Workers' Session, 11:00 a.m., 141C
Student Life Staff, 1:30 p.m., 141C
Tourism Services Staff, 3:00 p.m., 120A

Tuesday, October 26:
Weight Watchers, 11:30 a.m., 142B
Core Abilities Training, 11:30 a.m., Board Room 2B

Wednesday, October 27:
Civil Engineering Advisory Cte., 5:30 p.m., 142A

Thursday, October 28:
Machine Tool Technics Advisory Cte., 7:30 a.m., Board Room 2B
Human Resources Department, 8:45 a.m., Board Room 2A
ADA/504 Cte., 2:30 p.m., 142A
Counseling Unit, 3:00 p.m., 141C

Friday, October 29:
Covey Training, 8:30 a.m., Board Room
SWC Operations Board, 9:00 a.m., 142A
LSQIP Monitoring Team, 1:00 p.m., 142A

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SPECIAL EVENTS
Tuesday, October 26:
Markesan High School Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Wednesday, October 27:
District Board, 5:30 p.m., Board Room

Thursday, October 28:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D
Transfer Fair, 9:00 a.m., North Hall

Friday, October 29:
Group Tour, 9:30 a.m., 129D

Saturday, October 30:
MATC Men's Basketball Tournament, 8:00 a.m., Gym

Sunday, October 31:
MATC Men's Basketball Tournament, 10:00 a.m., Gym

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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.

Monday, October 25:
Access 4 (Advanced Features), 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 26:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon
Computer Shortcuts, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, October 28:
What is new in Office 2003?, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Friday, October 29:
Reedsburg Campus Training, 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 2:
Open Lab, 10:00 to noon

Thursday, November 4:
Fort Atkinson Campus Training, 10:00 to 3:00 p.m.

 

 

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Announcements 


President Candidates' Campus Visit Schedules

For additional MATC Presidential Search News, go to: http://matcmadison.edu/matc/about/presidential.shtm

Campus Visit Schedule for Dr. Ron Wright

Wednesday, October 27

8:00-9:00 a.m.
Breakfast with MATC Foundation Board
Truax Boardroom

9:30-10:30 a.m.
Meeting with MATC Union Presidents
Truax 142B

11:00 a.m. - Noon*
Full and Part-Time Faculty Forum
Truax Student Lounge

12:30-1:30 p.m.*
Student Forum
Truax Student Lounge

1:30-2:30 p.m.*
Paraprofessional Support Staff Forum
Truax Student Lounge

2:30-3:30 p.m.*
Leadership Council Forum
Truax Student Lounge

4:30-5:30 p.m.
All Faculty, Staff and Student Forum
Downtown Room D240

6:00-7:30 p.m.
External Community
Downtown Room D240

Thursday, October 28

8:45-9:45 a.m.
Student Forum
Truax Student Lounge

10:00-11:00 a.m.*
Full and Part-Time Faculty Forum
Truax Student Lounge

11:00-11:45 a.m.*
Paraprofessional Support Staff Forum
Truax Student Lounge

* DTEC, Commercial Avenue, Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg, and Watertown campuses can participate in these sessions via IPTV on their desktop computers.

Campus Visit Schedule for Dr. Bettsey Barhorst

Thursday, October 28

2:00-3:00 p.m.*
Full and Part-Time Faculty Forum
Truax Student Lounge

4:00-5:00 p.m.
All Faculty, Staff and Student Forum
Downtown Room D240

5:30-7:00 p.m.
External Community
Downtown Room D240

Friday, October 29

7:00-8:00 a.m.
Breakfast with MATC Foundation Board
Truax 142B

9:00-10:00 a.m.*
Student Forum
Truax Student Lounge

10:00-11:00 a.m.
Meeting with MATC Union Presidents
Truax 142B

11:00 a.m. - Noon*
Full and Part-Time Faculty Forum
Truax Student Lounge

12:30-1:30 p.m.*
Student Forum
Truax Student Lounge

1:30-2:30 p.m.*
Paraprofessional Support Staff Forum
Truax Student Lounge

3:00-4:00 p.m.*
Leadership Council Forum
Truax Student Lounge

4:00-5:00 p.m.*
Paraprofessional Support Staff Forum
Truax Student Lounge

* DTEC, Commercial Avenue, Fort Atkinson, Portage, Reedsburg, and Watertown campuses can participate in these sessions via IPTV on their desktop computers.

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Thanks-Giving Blood Drive
The Student Life Office and Health Education Center are pleased to announce our second fall blood drive this semester to be held on Monday, November 22 from 9:00-3:00 p.m. in the Student Lounge at the Truax campus.

Please consider donating the gift of life. The Red Cross relies on MATC to provide our community with at least 90 units of blood at each of our blood drives. This blood helps as many as 270 local patients in need of a blood product. What better way to "give thanks" during this time of the year than to give back to your community by donating the most precious gift of all - the gift of life.

You may sign up ahead of time by stopping at the Student Service Center located next to the Student Life Office. We encourage people to sign up ahead of time in order to schedule you for your preferred time, but we always welcome walk-ins.

If you have any questions about the blood drive, please contact MATC Health Educator at 246-6027 or email her at ahoffmann@matcmadison.edu Thank you for taking the time to give of yourself and support your local community.

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Safety Tip of the Week
According to the NFPA, Americans underestimate their risk of fire in the home and only 25 percent have planned/practiced fire escape. Yet, a high percentage of fires nation-wide occur in homes and during hours when people are asleep. Make sure you have a home evacuation plan. Get the family together, determine all possible escape routes from every room in the house, and determine an outdoor meeting place. Everyone needs to UNDERSTAND the plan. Then TEST and PRACTICE your plan.

If you have a safety tip you'd like to share, please send it to District Safety Committee Chair, Cynthia Eghbalnia, ceghbalnia@matcmadison.edu

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Staff Update

New Hire:
William Graf, External Communications & Advocacy Coordinator
Marie Stott, Educational Support Worker III-Barber/Cosmetology (PT)

Resignation:
Darrel Butcher, Facilities, effective October 7, 2004

MATC Positions:
Administrative Assistant I-Health, Human & Protective Services (Internal Only)
Dental Hygiene Instructor
Respiratory Care Practitioner Instructor

Other WTCS Institutions:
Mathematics Instructor, Mid-State Technical College
Public Relations Coordinator, Northcentral Technical College
Blackhawk Technical College has the following vacancies:
- Associate Degree Culinary Arts Instructor
- Math/Science Basic Skills Instructor
- Registration Specialist
- Procurement Specialist (part-time)

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

 

  

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General Information  

Learn About the Assessment and Evaluation Department Online
Have you ever wondered what goes on in the Assessment and Evaluation Department? Visit the Department's updated web page and find out! Discover the latest information on the Learning System Quality Improvement Project (LSQIP) and Learning Outcomes Assessment. Be sure to check out the "What's New" link for weekly updates.

Using the LSQIP link, locate information about the Portfolio Process, the LSQIP Monitoring Team, and much more. Best Practices will be available here soon!

Follow the Learning Outcomes link and whet your appetite for Classroom Assessment Techniques; learn more about the revised Core Abilities process and Program Outcomes.

Visit the Assessment and Evaluation Department page soon. Learn what the department's staff members do, and how they can assist you in your efforts to improve student learning.

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Spring Registration

Program students are to refer to their scheduling letter for specific day and time to schedule on campus or by Touch Tone. Continuing student scheduling starts November 29 and runs through December 7. Undeclared students can schedule starting December 14 or by phoning from within the Madison area 608/246-6220 or toll-free 800-628-6282.

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Optical Dispensary

The optical dispensary in room 314 at Truax campus is open for services. Hours are 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 246-6272 for an appointment.

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Revised Core Ability Program Training for MATC Degree Credit Course Instructors

Learn about…
• Changes for Core Abilities!
• How to work with a Learning Outcomes Matrix!
• Formative and Summative Assessments for Core Abilities and Program Outcomes!
• How to document Summative Assessments for Core Abilities and Program Outcomes!
• When to start using the Revised Core Ability Process!

Register for a collaborative training session with hands on activities at http://matcmadison.edu/hr/staffdev/
• click on "Registration"
• click on "Core Ability Program Training"
• complete the registration form
• select the workshop you are registering for
• scroll down to the bottom and click "Submit"

HR will email a confirmation of your registration. Please contact Donna Renteria with online registration questions: drenteria@matcmadison.edu, phone: 608-246-6904. Earn 2 hours towards your 5-year renewal for Teaching Certification for the Workshop or Blackboard. Part-time instructors will be paid for attendance at the workshop. A Blackboard training module will be available October 4, 2004 on the Assessment Resources site, Core Abilities Training. Questions about core ability training should be sent to: Mary Vlisides, mvlisides@matcmadison.edu, phone: 608-259-2957.

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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!